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Restrict Attachment Downloads in OWA Using CA Policy

Restrict Attachment Downloads in OWA Using CA Policy

For IT administrators, securing email communication in the modern workplace extends beyond just inbox monitoring. With the growing adoption of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, it becomes crucial to control how employees access emails and attachments, particularly when using their personal devices. The risk of data exposure increases significantly when these attachments are accessed via OWA on unmanaged devices.  Unrestricted access to attachments in such scenarios opens vulnerabilities, allowing sensitive documents to be downloaded and shared without authorization, leading... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
April 24, 2025
How to Schedule a Meeting with Scheduling Poll in Outlook

How to Schedule a Meeting with Scheduling Poll in Outlook

When you are part of a large team, finding a time when everyone is available for a meeting can be surprisingly difficult. Tracking each person’s availability, checking room mailbox calendars, booking a meeting room… all while juggling emails that say things like: “Sorry, can we reschedule? I’ve got something urgent.” “Declined — not available at that time.” We’ve all been there🤯. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could just schedule a meeting based on attendees’ preferences? That’s exactly what the... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
April 17, 2025
How to Set Up Room Finder in Outlook

How to Set Up Room Finder in Outlook

If you’ve ever scheduled a meeting in your organization, you’ve likely come across room mailboxes. These resource mailboxes represent physical meeting spaces and allow you to book rooms from anywhere at any time. While they help with the booking process, finding an available room that meets your specific needs can still be challenging. Imagine this: A small team of five reserves a conference room for 50, leaving a larger team scrambling for space. This misallocation leads to underutilized resources, delayed... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
April 10, 2025
How to Create Mobile Device Mailbox Policy in Microsoft 365

How to Create Mobile Device Mailbox Policy in Microsoft 365

Have you ever considered the risks when an employee uses a non-compliant mobile device to access organization emails? Without proper security measures, these mobile devices become gateways for malicious actors to steal sensitive data or delete emails, jeopardizing your Microsoft 365 security. To avoid these circumstances Exchange Online mobile device mailbox policies step in as a vital defense. These policies restrict non-compliant devices from accessing emails and allow you to remotely wipe email data from lost, stolen or non-compliant mobile... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
April 3, 2025

Exchange Online

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Restrict Attachment Downloads in OWA Using CA Policy

Restrict Attachment Downloads in OWA Using CA Policy

For IT administrators, securing email communication in the modern workplace extends beyond just inbox monitoring. With the growing adoption of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, it becomes crucial to control how employees access emails and attachments, particularly when using their personal devices. The risk of data exposure increases significantly when these attachments are accessed via OWA on unmanaged devices.  Unrestricted access to attachments in such scenarios opens vulnerabilities, allowing sensitive documents to be downloaded and shared without authorization, leading... Read More Read More
How to Schedule a Meeting with Scheduling Poll in Outlook

How to Schedule a Meeting with Scheduling Poll in Outlook

When you are part of a large team, finding a time when everyone is available for a meeting can be surprisingly difficult. Tracking each person’s availability, checking room mailbox calendars, booking a meeting room… all while juggling emails that say things like: “Sorry, can we reschedule? I’ve got something urgent.” “Declined — not available at that time.” We’ve all been there🤯. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could just schedule a meeting based on attendees’ preferences? That’s exactly what the... Read More Read More
How to Set Up Room Finder in Outlook

How to Set Up Room Finder in Outlook

If you’ve ever scheduled a meeting in your organization, you’ve likely come across room mailboxes. These resource mailboxes represent physical meeting spaces and allow you to book rooms from anywhere at any time. While they help with the booking process, finding an available room that meets your specific needs can still be challenging. Imagine this: A small team of five reserves a conference room for 50, leaving a larger team scrambling for space. This misallocation leads to underutilized resources, delayed... Read More Read More

Microsoft Teams

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Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Scammers are getting smarter, impersonating trusted brands to steal sensitive information. One wrong click could put your organization at risk! But don’t worry—Microsoft Teams is stepping up with brand impersonation protection for chats to keep you safe. This new feature is designed to prevent spam or phishing attempts from external chats in Microsoft Teams. The rollout of this feature began in mid-November 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025 (MC910976). Let’s take a deep dive into the feature! What is Brand... Read More Read More
How to Delete Recurring Meetings Scheduled by Former Employees in Microsoft 365

How to Delete Recurring Meetings Scheduled by Former Employees in Microsoft 365

Recurring meetings are scheduled events in Microsoft 365 that repeat at regular intervals, such as daily discussions, weekly project updates, or monthly reviews. These meetings help teams stay organized, ensure consistent communication, and maintain progress on ongoing tasks. But what happens when the person who set up a recurring meeting leaves the company? It can quickly turn into an unnecessary mess, especially if those meetings are no longer needed. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the process to remove... Read More Read More
2024 Recap: Essential Microsoft 365 Administration Blogs

2024 Recap: Essential Microsoft 365 Administration Blogs

Every admin’s journey in Microsoft 365 administration is unique, but the right resources make all the difference. 👌 From innovative updates to security-focused strategies, our 2024 blogs tackled challenges to help you simplify admin tasks and get things done smarter. In this recap, we’ve curated the top blogs of the year to help you master Microsoft 365 administration. 🛠️  Proud to say, our blogs from 2024 have helped you become up-to-date, efficient, security-focused, and troubleshooting-savvy admins for Microsoft 365. We’ve... Read More Read More

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Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Scammers are getting smarter, impersonating trusted brands to steal sensitive information. One wrong click could put your organization at risk! But don’t worry—Microsoft Teams is stepping up with brand impersonation protection for chats to keep you safe. This new feature is designed to prevent spam or phishing attempts from external chats in Microsoft Teams. The rollout of this feature began in mid-November 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025 (MC910976). Let’s take a deep dive into the feature! What is Brand... Read More Read More
New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

New Outlook Links Open Alongside Emails in Microsoft Edge

Last year, Microsoft made Teams chat web links to open in MS Edge side-by-side view. Now this feature is getting integrated in the new Outlook for Windows as well (MC803892). In an upcoming rolling out between late July and late September 2024, Outlook web links from Azure Active Directory (AAD) accounts and Microsoft (MSA) accounts open directly in Microsoft Edge, displayed right next to your message.   Since the earlier change in MS Teams to open web links in Edge has already caused... Read More Read More
Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Intelligent Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Ever felt like your SharePoint document libraries and OneDrive files were overflowing with outdated versions? Well, Microsoft heard your concerns regarding limited versioning and is introducing a much-needed upgrade to version history controls! With intelligent versioning controls in SharePoint Online, admins can set smarter version deletion options and default organization limits to enhance data protection and storage management. The improved version history controls for SharePoint and OneDrive are in general availability.   What is Version History Controls in SharePoint Online?  Version history... Read More Read More

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How to Create Mobile Device Mailbox Policy in Microsoft 365

How to Create Mobile Device Mailbox Policy in Microsoft 365

Have you ever considered the risks when an employee uses a non-compliant mobile device to access organization emails? Without proper security measures, these mobile devices become gateways for malicious actors to steal sensitive data or delete emails, jeopardizing your Microsoft 365 security. To avoid these circumstances Exchange Online mobile device mailbox policies step in as a vital defense. These policies restrict non-compliant devices from accessing emails and allow you to remotely wipe email data from lost, stolen or non-compliant mobile... Read More Read More
How to Prevent Users from Adding OneDrive into ChatGPT

How to Prevent Users from Adding OneDrive into ChatGPT

Nowadays, AI tools play a major role in optimizing work and saving time in professional lives. Many organizations encourage the use of AI tools; however, some are concerned about data security. Microsoft being partnered with ChatGPT increases its usage among Microsoft 365 users. Consequently, Microsoft OneDrive accounts, both personal and work, can be connected to ChatGPT for seamless integration and access to files. While this feature may enhance the creative work experience, admins should consider the potential risks of data... Read More Read More
Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Chat

Scammers are getting smarter, impersonating trusted brands to steal sensitive information. One wrong click could put your organization at risk! But don’t worry—Microsoft Teams is stepping up with brand impersonation protection for chats to keep you safe. This new feature is designed to prevent spam or phishing attempts from external chats in Microsoft Teams. The rollout of this feature began in mid-November 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-February 2025 (MC910976). Let’s take a deep dive into the feature! What is Brand... Read More Read More

SharePoint Online

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How to Manage SharePoint Document Library in Microsoft 365

How to Manage SharePoint Document Library in Microsoft 365

As your organization grows, so does the volume of files, documents, and data you need to manage in SharePoint. Without a structured system, information becomes scattered, making it difficult to locate important files when needed. That’s why you need to create SharePoint Document Libraries—a solution for storing and organizing documents in SharePoint Online within your organization. But is that enough? Absolutely not! Equal importance must be given to managing these libraries effectively after they are created. Without proper management, challenges... Read More Read More
How to Create SharePoint List Using PowerShell

How to Create SharePoint List Using PowerShell

SharePoint Online lists are powerful ways to store, organize, and manage data within a Microsoft 365 organization. Whether to track the progress of any issues, monitor the status of project tasks, maintain customer records, or manage asset inventories, we usually create a SharePoint list. These lists in SharePoint Online provide a flexible and efficient solution for collaboration, where team members can seamlessly work together and organize data effectively. However, in a large organization, manually creating lists across multiple SharePoint sites... Read More Read More
How to Manage Unique Permissions in SharePoint Online

How to Manage Unique Permissions in SharePoint Online

Managing permissions in SharePoint Online is crucial for securing files, folders, and Document Sets from unauthorized access. By default, SharePoint Online follows a structured access model through permission inheritance. However, unique permissions in SharePoint Online offer the flexibility to break this inheritance, granting or restricting access at a granular level. Whether you need to secure sensitive files or create project-specific access rules, understanding how to manage unique permissions in SharePoint Online is essential. In this blog, we’ll help you understand... Read More Read More

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Praba
April 24, 2025
Restrict Attachment Downloads in OWA Using CA Policy

Restrict Attachment Downloads in OWA Using CA Policy

For IT administrators, securing email communication in the modern workplace extends beyond just inbox monitoring. With the growing adoption of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, it becomes crucial to control how employees access emails and attachments, particularly when using their personal devices. The risk of data exposure increases significantly when these attachments are accessed via OWA on unmanaged devices.  Unrestricted access to attachments in such scenarios opens vulnerabilities, allowing sensitive documents to be downloaded and shared without authorization, leading... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Karthika
April 17, 2025
How to Schedule a Meeting with Scheduling Poll in Outlook

How to Schedule a Meeting with Scheduling Poll in Outlook

When you are part of a large team, finding a time when everyone is available for a meeting can be surprisingly difficult. Tracking each person’s availability, checking room mailbox calendars, booking a meeting room… all while juggling emails that say things like: “Sorry, can we reschedule? I’ve got something urgent.” “Declined — not available at that time.” We’ve all been there🤯. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could just schedule a meeting based on attendees’ preferences? That’s exactly what the... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Karthika
April 10, 2025
How to Set Up Room Finder in Outlook

How to Set Up Room Finder in Outlook

If you’ve ever scheduled a meeting in your organization, you’ve likely come across room mailboxes. These resource mailboxes represent physical meeting spaces and allow you to book rooms from anywhere at any time. While they help with the booking process, finding an available room that meets your specific needs can still be challenging. Imagine this: A small team of five reserves a conference room for 50, leaving a larger team scrambling for space. This misallocation leads to underutilized resources, delayed... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Lokesh
April 3, 2025
How to Create Mobile Device Mailbox Policy in Microsoft 365

How to Create Mobile Device Mailbox Policy in Microsoft 365

Have you ever considered the risks when an employee uses a non-compliant mobile device to access organization emails? Without proper security measures, these mobile devices become gateways for malicious actors to steal sensitive data or delete emails, jeopardizing your Microsoft 365 security. To avoid these circumstances Exchange Online mobile device mailbox policies step in as a vital defense. These policies restrict non-compliant devices from accessing emails and allow you to remotely wipe email data from lost, stolen or non-compliant mobile... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Karthika
March 27, 2025
How to Manage SharePoint Document Library in Microsoft 365

How to Manage SharePoint Document Library in Microsoft 365

As your organization grows, so does the volume of files, documents, and data you need to manage in SharePoint. Without a structured system, information becomes scattered, making it difficult to locate important files when needed. That’s why you need to create SharePoint Document Libraries—a solution for storing and organizing documents in SharePoint Online within your organization. But is that enough? Absolutely not! Equal importance must be given to managing these libraries effectively after they are created. Without proper management, challenges... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
March 20, 2025
How to Recover Deleted Emails from Microsoft 365 Mailbox

How to Recover Deleted Emails from Microsoft 365 Mailbox

Users delete the emails either by accident or on purpose. When crucial business or personal information is lost as a result, it can lead to concern if the deletion was unintentional. Fortunately, in Exchange Online, administrators have the ability to audit email deletions and recover permanently deleted emails from a user’s mailbox. This includes emails that have been permanently deleted (purged) by a user or removed by an automated retention policy. However, these messages can only be retrieved if the deleted item... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Sruthy
March 13, 2025
How to Prevent Users from Adding OneDrive into ChatGPT

How to Prevent Users from Adding OneDrive into ChatGPT

Nowadays, AI tools play a major role in optimizing work and saving time in professional lives. Many organizations encourage the use of AI tools; however, some are concerned about data security. Microsoft being partnered with ChatGPT increases its usage among Microsoft 365 users. Consequently, Microsoft OneDrive accounts, both personal and work, can be connected to ChatGPT for seamless integration and access to files. While this feature may enhance the creative work experience, admins should consider the potential risks of data... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Sruthy
March 6, 2025
New Limit for Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online

New Limit for Dynamic Distribution Groups in Exchange Online

Dynamic Distribution Groups (DDGs) are mail-enabled groups used to send massive emails like announcements, and other information within a Microsoft 365 environment. It has dynamic membership capability where members have been changing automatically based on the configured conditions in the group. However, not all DDGs are used frequently in the organization and are left unused for a longer period. For efficient usage of DDGs, Microsoft has come up with a new limit for DDGs creation in a tenant. Starting April 2025,... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Karthika
February 27, 2025
How to Create SharePoint List Using PowerShell

How to Create SharePoint List Using PowerShell

SharePoint Online lists are powerful ways to store, organize, and manage data within a Microsoft 365 organization. Whether to track the progress of any issues, monitor the status of project tasks, maintain customer records, or manage asset inventories, we usually create a SharePoint list. These lists in SharePoint Online provide a flexible and efficient solution for collaboration, where team members can seamlessly work together and organize data effectively. However, in a large organization, manually creating lists across multiple SharePoint sites... Read More Read More

SharePoint Online
Sudharshan
February 20, 2025
How to Manage Unique Permissions in SharePoint Online

How to Manage Unique Permissions in SharePoint Online

Managing permissions in SharePoint Online is crucial for securing files, folders, and Document Sets from unauthorized access. By default, SharePoint Online follows a structured access model through permission inheritance. However, unique permissions in SharePoint Online offer the flexibility to break this inheritance, granting or restricting access at a granular level. Whether you need to secure sensitive files or create project-specific access rules, understanding how to manage unique permissions in SharePoint Online is essential. In this blog, we’ll help you understand... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365