The new Windows Backup for Organizations feature allows users to restore settings and apps even after the initial setup, benefiting environments like Microsoft Entra hybrid joined devices and Windows 365 Cloud PCs, with a private
Agent Mode in PowerPoint, available with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, allows users to refine presentations through conversational interactions, ensuring alignment with company branding and professional design.
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Microsoft Purview acts as a digital assistant for organizations, using features like Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to monitor and prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive information, while labels on documents function like special tags to indicate
Microsoft Teams’ Queues app update now allows users to access historical reporting for up to 45 days, enhancing flexibility for tracking project progress, team performance, and past communications.
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Microsoft 365 Apps will receive updates starting January 13th, 2026, with detailed release notes available online, allowing users to either automatically or manually manage these updates.
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Microsoft will end support for the SSRS Report Viewer SharePoint Webpart on April 13, 2026, and recommends transitioning to embedding SSRS reports using URL parameters for better integration and reliability.
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Microsoft plans to update the Microsoft 365 connector configuration page in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps in January 2026, introducing a clearer layout and new default settings for new connectors to enhance user-friendliness and understanding
By March 23, 2026, Microsoft will retire the alert function for sensitive data activities in Microsoft Defender, requiring organizations to transition to Microsoft Purview DLP for a more comprehensive data protection system.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will integrate with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to allow organizations to connect their branded image libraries directly to PowerPoint, enabling users to create slides with images that align with their
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature allowing users to choose whether pressing Enter sends a message or starts a new line, available on Desktop and Web versions between February and March 2026, with settings found
