Praba
July 25, 2024
How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

How to Block Risky File Types in Exchange Online?

Recently, there has been a sharp rise in the click rates of malicious attachments, exposing a critical vulnerability in email communication within organizations. Cybercriminals are increasingly using malicious attachments to launch attacks. To combat this growing threat and strengthen email protection in Exchange Online, it is crucial to block specific high-risk file types. Let’s get started with how to block specific file types in Exchange Online.   To block attachment file types in Exchange Online, the following two methods can... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
July 11, 2024
How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

How to Recall Email Messages in Microsoft Outlook

We’ve all experienced that heart-stopping moment after hitting ‘Send’ on an email, only to realize there was a mistake. Maybe you sent it to the wrong person, forgot an attachment, or included inaccurate information. Thankfully, Microsoft Outlook offers a solution: the Message Recall feature. In this blog, we’ll guide you through how to recall an email in Outlook and save yourself from potential email blunders.    What is Message Recall Feature in Outlook?  Message Recall is a feature in Microsoft... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
June 25, 2024
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

Microsoft 365
Praba
June 20, 2024
Get OneDrive Site URLs for Users Using PowerShell

Get OneDrive Site URLs for Users Using PowerShell

Do you need to compile a list of all your organization’s OneDrive site URLs for users? This can be helpful for administrative tasks, permissions management, or user migration projects. Fear not, this blog will equip you with several methods to retrieve the list of OneDrive URLs for users in the organization. Whether you’re dealing with a single user in distress or need to access a comprehensive list of URLs, we’ve got you covered!    Shortened URLs for OneDrive Web  Firstly,... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
June 6, 2024
Search for Email Messages Using New-ComplianceSearch Cmdlet

Search for Email Messages Using New-ComplianceSearch Cmdlet

Managing compliance in the vast world of Microsoft 365 can seem like navigating an ocean without a map. That’s where the New-ComplianceSearch cmdlet comes in, a newer version of the Search-Mailbox cmdlet. The New-ComplianceSearch cmdlet is a powerful tool in the Microsoft Security & Compliance center that allows administrators to run compliance searches across their organization’s data. From emails to documents stored in SharePoint or OneDrive, this cmdlet enables you to ensure that all your data complies with regulatory standards. ... Read More Read More

Exchange Online
Praba
May 30, 2024
Archive and Restore Channels in Microsoft Teams

Archive and Restore Channels in Microsoft Teams

Ever scrolled endlessly through a list of Microsoft Teams channels, desperately searching for the one you need? If so, you’re not alone. When teams collaborate and projects are finished, Teams channels can pile up, making it tough to find current information.  But fear not! Microsoft Teams’ archive feature, a previously missing feature in MS Teams, was rolled out in February 2024. Archiving channels on Teams web and Desktop app lets you keep all that valuable data – conversations, files, the whole history... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
May 16, 2024
Improved Version History Controls for SharePoint and OneDrive

Improved 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 enhanced version history controls, 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 public preview now, followed by the general availability in late August 2024 (MC789209).  What is Version... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
April 4, 2024
How to Restore a Deleted OneDrive?

How to Restore a Deleted OneDrive?

Do you know what happens to a user’s OneDrive account when they leave the organization? Let me break it down for you. When a user’s account is deleted from Microsoft Entra, their OneDrive files are not immediately deleted. Instead, they are retained for 30 days by default. Throughout this period, shared content remains accessible to others. After the initial 30 days, the OneDrive account enters a site collection recycle bin, where it remains for the next 93 days. Only Global or... Read More Read More

Microsoft 365
Praba
August 2, 2023
Manage Anonymous User Participation in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Manage Anonymous User Participation in Microsoft Teams Meetings

In today’s fast-paced world of modern workplaces, where seamless collaboration and efficient communication are paramount, Microsoft Teams has emerged as an indispensable tool. Since virtual meetings have become the norm, it is understandable how important it is for admins to ensure a secure and well-managed environment. While anonymous user participation can be beneficial in certain scenarios, it can also introduce potential risks and challenges!  For IT admins, managing anonymous participant access to Teams meetings has become a vital responsibility. In... Read More Read More

Microsoft Teams
Praba
May 25, 2023
Built-in Dynamic Distribution Groups Report in the New Exchange Admin Center

Built-in Dynamic Distribution Groups Report in the New Exchange Admin Center

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of Microsoft, keeping pace with the latest tools and features is crucial. One such transformation that demands attention is the deprecation of the classic Exchange Admin Center (EAC), paving the way for the new Exchange admin center. Microsoft strongly recommends embracing this new Exchange admin center, as it offers advanced capabilities and exciting enhancements to streamline your administrative tasks! 📢 In this blog post, we will explore the latest additions of Dynamic distribution groups... Read More Read More

Exchange Online