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Prevent Microsoft 365 Users From Changing Profile Photos Using PowerShell

In the corporate world, maintaining a professional appearance in Microsoft 365 profile picture and upholding a unified visual identity is crucial for organizations. But there’s a catch: Microsoft lets users update their profile pictures which is sometimes against company policies. Managing this aspect can be challenging for admins, especially since the Microsoft 365 admin centers don’t offer a straightforward solution. But there’s hope! PowerShell comes to the rescue, offering a way to prevent Microsoft 365 users from changing their profile photos. Let’s... Read More Read More

How to Create SPO Alerts on Files, Folders, Lists & Documents

At the core of daily collaboration and content management in Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online document libraries play a central role. However, the concern arises when critical SPO documents are modified or deleted. This is especially true with the growing risk of external users accessing or modifying items through external sharing. To address this concern and stay informed about changes in your SharePoint documents, setting up SharePoint Online alerts becomes crucial. Let’s explore how to create SPO alerts on files, folders, lists,... Read More Read More

Manage Microsoft 365 User Photos using MS Graph PowerShell

In the fast-paced realm of Microsoft 365 administration, adaptability is key, particularly managing user photos using PowerShell within organizations. If you’re used to the familiar trio of “Set-UserPhoto,” “Get-UserPhoto,” and “Remove-UserPhoto” cmdlets in Exchange Online for handling bulk updates of user profile photos, be prepared for a significant shift.  Microsoft has announced the retirement of Get, Set, and Remove UserPhotos, with the initial schedule set for completion by November 30, 2023. However, a recent update indicates a new timeline, with the... Read More Read More

Restrict OneDrive Access by Security Groups

In today’s corporate landscape, OneDrive for Business stands out as a reliable choice for secure cloud storage. However, as the digital realm continues to advance, the risks associated with sensitive corporate data are also increasing!   Therefore, granting access to all users is not a prudent strategy when aiming to maintain the confidentiality of this personal storage and its associated files. Microsoft has recognized this concern and has introduced measures to restrict OneDrive access by security groups within organizations. This update,... Read More Read More

SharePoint Page Sharing Feature – A Quick Guide

SharePoint Online, an integral part of the Microsoft 365 suite, has long been a cornerstone in digital collaboration, streamlining document management, enhancing teamwork, and fostering seamless communication. However, despite its robust set of features, it had one notable limitation.   Imagine this scenario: You’re at the heart of a critical project and you have crafted an informative SharePoint page filled with essential data, insights, and resources. You need to share this SharePoint Online page with both your trusted colleagues and external... Read More Read More

Manage Presence Status in Microsoft Teams Using MS Graph PowerShell

In the realm of modern-day digital communication, Microsoft Teams plays a pivotal role within organizations. As we reach out to our colleagues through calls or messages in Teams, it has become a regular practice to glance at the small green tick.    This tiny yet significant indicator referred to as the “presence status” in Microsoft Teams, serves to convey the user’s current availability under their profile. By understanding this status, coworkers can discern their peers’ availability status within Teams, facilitating... Read More Read More

Group Policy Assignments Using Microsoft Teams PowerShell

Unmanaged devices, external file-sharing, and email integration impose a big question mark on the security posture of Microsoft Teams. In order to secure and manage Microsoft Teams, policies are used under various sections like messaging, meetings, calling, conferencing, and many more. Usually, these Teams policies for users, groups, and batches are managed in the Microsoft Teams admin center or using the Teams PowerShell Module (TPM). But now Microsoft extends the managing capability of additional Office 365 group policies using the Teams... Read More Read More