Praba

December 19, 2024

How to Enable Quick Edit in SharePoint Lists and Libraries?

Managing data in SharePoint Online lists and libraries can sometimes be a time-consuming task, especially when you need to make bulk updates. Fortunately, SharePoint offers an interesting feature called ‘Quick Edit.’ This feature simplifies the process, enabling users to quickly edit multiple items without switching between pages.  This blog delves into the ‘Quick Edit’ feature, its benefits, and how to enable it!    What is ‘Quick Edit’ Feature in SharePoint Online?  The Quick Edit feature in SharePoint Online, previously known... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Sruthy

December 12, 2024

Restrict Emails to External Addresses in Microsoft 365

In Microsoft 365 environments, users send emails to external recipients for various purposes like client relationships, customer communication, project collaboration, etc. However, it can pose a significant risk to the organization’s data, especially if the external domains are suspicious or targeted by hackers for unauthorized access. To prevent such things, admins might want to restrict users from sending emails to external addresses to safeguard the organization. Admins can also implement this as one of the email security best practices to protect... Read More Read More

Exchange Online

Praba

December 5, 2024

How to Manage External Access in Microsoft Teams for Secure Collaboration

By default, Microsoft Teams allows communication with all external users through calls, chats, and meetings. While this fosters seamless collaboration with external users, it also poses risks like unauthorized interactions and data breaches. Effective management of external access in Microsoft Teams is crucial to strike the right balance between collaboration and security.  In this blog, we will explore the external access settings in Microsoft Teams, discuss a recent update to external access policies, and explain how it enhances Microsoft Teams security.  ... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Aima

November 28, 2024

Fix Room Mailbox Calendar Showing Organizer’s Name Instead of Subject

A room mailbox is a type of resource mailbox assigned to a physical space, such as a conference room, auditorium, or training room. These mailboxes simplify the booking process, allowing users to easily reserve rooms by adding them to their meeting invitations using the location option.  However, when tracking room mailbox usage stats, you may notice an unusual behavior: the meeting subject often gets replaced with the organizer’s name by default. While this is intentional and designed to enhance privacy,... Read More Read More

Exchange Online

Aima

November 21, 2024

Recover Mailbox Data with Delicensing Resiliency Feature in Exchange Online

Have you ever faced the panic of accidentally removing a license in Exchange Online, leading to disrupted email services and mailbox data loss? Mistakes like these are common, especially with group-based licensing, but they don’t have to lead to data loss anymore! Microsoft’s Delicensing Resiliency feature is here to give admins a much-needed safety net—an extra 30 days to fix accidental errors and avoid permanent data loss.  Let’s explore the details of this feature.   What is Exchange Online Delicensing Resiliency... Read More Read More

Exchange Online

Praba

November 14, 2024

How to Disable Users from Sharing Files in SharePoint Online

 In SharePoint Online, collaboration is the key, but with that comes the challenge of controlling who can share your data. By default, users with Edit permissions can easily share content, which can be reshared by others, often leading to a chain of uncontrolled access. This endless resharing loop can quickly lead to potential data leaks reaching individuals who should not have access.  Luckily, SharePoint Online offers a robust setting to limit sharing in Microsoft 365. By configuring site sharing restrictions... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365

Aima

November 7, 2024

Create Dynamic Distribution Lists Based on Email Domain

Creating and managing groups can be a hassle—especially when you have multiple domains or different teams to communicate within your organization. Without proper filters or predefined rules, manually updating group memberships can become time-consuming and prone to errors. Dynamic distribution lists in Exchange Online make group management easier by automatically adding members based on predefined rules or attributes. This means you won’t need to manually update group membership whenever someone changes roles or joins the company.  In this blog, we’ll... Read More Read More

Exchange Online

Thiraviam

October 31, 2024

How to Set Up a Catch-All Mailbox in Exchange Online

Email communication is vital for seamless connections with clients, customers, stakeholders, and others. However, with the constant flow of emails, many Microsoft 365 organizations risk missing critical messages due to typos or misdirected addresses. This is where a Catch-All email address comes in.  Let’s see in detail what a Catch-All mailbox is and how to set it up in Microsoft 365.   What is a Catch-All Email Address?  A Catch-All email address is associated with a mailbox that captures all emails... Read More Read More

Exchange Online

Thiraviam

October 24, 2024

Optimize Email Management Using Bulk Sender Insights in Microsoft Defender

As businesses rely heavily on email to connect with clients, it’s vital to manage the flow of messages to ensure smooth communication. However, handling the large volume of emails, especially from bulk senders, can be difficult and may cause disruptions or security risks. To analyze and prevent the delivery of unwanted bulk emails to users’ inboxes, Microsoft Defender provides a new feature named bulk sender insights. Bulk sender insights help M365 admins optimize email management by identifying and categorizing emails... Read More Read More

Exchange Online

Sruthy

October 17, 2024

Configure Preservation Lock to Restrict Changes to Retention & Label Policies

Every organization follows certain regulatory compliances to secure customers’ data efficiently. To meet these requirements and assist with investigations, data is often retained for a certain period. In Microsoft 365, admins can use retention policies or retention label policies to manage how long data is kept and when it should be deleted. To avoid unnecessary changes made to these retention policies, admins can configure preservation lock.   Let’s dive into what a preservation lock is and how to configure it... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365