Set Up Verification Checks in Microsoft Teams Meetings

With hybrid work on the rise, virtual team meetings are everywhere, connecting people worldwide. But this convenience comes with a downside: anonymous bots sneaking into Microsoft Teams meetings and webinars. These digital intruders are often the result of allowing anonymous users to join Teams meetings. Once inside, they can capture conversations secretly, flood the chat with spam, or throw the whole meeting off track. While traditional meeting policies, such as blocking anonymous users, can reduce the risk of bot access,... Read More Read More

How to Allow Users to Record and Display Name Pronunciation in Microsoft 365

As a Microsoft 365 admin, you’ve probably mastered optimizing M365 licensing costs and maybe even PowerShell to manage users. But helping users pronounce their co-workers’ names correctly? That’s a challenge of an entirely different flavor. Getting names right at work is not just about avoiding awkward moments; it’s also about fostering a culture where everyone feels genuinely connected and respected. When users hear their names pronounced correctly during meetings or discussions, it shows that the organization truly values who they... Read More Read More

How to Use Approvals App in Microsoft Teams

With work moving so quickly, approval decisions often get stuck in Microsoft 365 organizations. Have you ever felt that workflow approvals disappear into crowded inboxes, get lost in chats, or simply be forgotten in other systems? This chaos causes delays and leads to missed opportunities. That’s where the Approvals app in Microsoft Teams comes in!  A space where you can create, manage, and respond to all your approvals with a few clicks, eliminating the need to jump between applications. By... Read More Read More

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

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

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

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, brand impersonation in Microsoft Teams, and more. 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... Read More Read More

Set Up an Out of Office Status in Microsoft Teams

Let’s say you’re out all day attending an important conference💻 or heading out for a vacay 🏖 or won’t be available to communicate via Teams. When people send important messages in MS Teams, you must allot a separate time to reply to them regarding your availability.  To make this easier, users can set an out of office message in new MS Teams. Let’s dive into the blog.  What is an Out of Office Message?  An out of office (OOF/OOO) message,... Read More Read More

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

Check Teams Meeting Call Quality Using PowerShell

Microsoft Teams meetings/calls bring us collaborative experience and pave the way for increasing the productivity of an organization. However, it’s rare for a meeting call to conclude without someone mentioning issues like “poor audio quality,” “video buffering,” “poor network connection,” or “audio breaking up.” 💯  While these problems might seem minor, they can seriously impact both collaboration and productivity. That’s why it’s crucial for Microsoft Teams administrators and help desk members to monitor Teams meeting call quality and troubleshoot poor call... Read More Read More