A few days ago, i was participating in a Microsoft Teams meeting with several colleagues and customers. I then noticed that the presenter was describing a slide which i wasn’t able to see. I then opened a private chat with a colleague and quickly understood that the presentation was fully visible to other participants but … Read more
Here’s a note we got from Bryan: I have a Windows computer which i use for work. I typically use Microsoft Teams, but i have a good customer that uses Zoom, so i have downloaded the software to my computer. As i seldom use Zoom, i prefer that it won’t run in the background. I … Read more
Here’s question we just got from a reader: My colleagues and i share a dedicated Windows 10 personal computer to access Zoom meetings and group chats. I am somewhat concerned that my chat history won’t be kept private, even though each of us use a different Zoom account and make sure to logout before others … Read more
Here’s a question we received the other day: “At our work group we use Zoom to communicate with colleagues and customers on a daily basis. We mainly use audio and video meetings, but also team channels and one to one chats. The problem is that now, several months into active Zoom usage, i receive a … Read more
Few days ago we received the following note from a reader: Hey! i typically use Microsoft Teams for ongoing project management and communication, but lately we landed a contract with a few customers that use Cisco Webex Meetings for team and supplier collaboration. Now that the project is in full swing and meetings are scheduled … Read more
Here’s a question we got from Dorothy: Many thanks for the posts related to Microsoft Teams, those have been helpful to help me get started as my workplace transitions from Zoom and Skype to Microsoft Teams. Here’s a question of my own: i was recently added to multiple Teams channels and found myself receiving quite … Read more
The other day, i got a question from a reader that mentioned that after downloading multiple files in Microsoft Teams, she couldn’t find those files using File Explorer on her Windows computer. Understanding Microsoft Teams file storage and download locations Microsoft Teams operates with a multi-layered file storage system that can sometimes confuse users. While … Read more
A couple days ago, one of our readers asked us if it’s possible to go ahead and set a custom logo for a Microsoft Teams team instead of the default Purple logo. They set up thew team to share material with one of their key customers, and wanted to use a custom logo of their … Read more
Here’s a note that we got from a reader: Hello! The information technology department at my employer has started to roll out the Teams application to improve communication through the last few months in which we started to work from home. Long story short, started to use it and it’s quite cool, but i guess … Read more
When we first wrote this post, Microsoft Office Lync was the “Skype equivalent” for corporate users. As part of the release of Microsoft Office 2016, Lync was rebranded as Skype for Business, and positioned as the Microsoft instant messaging solution for corporate and enterprises. Instant messaging is great for collaborating with your peers. However i … Read more