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Version 1.5 of the Microsoft 365 User Password and Authentication Report
The Microsoft 365 User Passwords and Authentication report now includes the last used date for authentication methods (when available). The new data is available through the Graph beta API for listing authentication methods and the equivalent Graph PowerShell SDK cmdlet. Another change that might break scripts is a new way to expose the created date for authentication methods. The changing sands of Graph programming… https://office365itpros.com/2025/11/06/authentication-methods-graph-2/
Footer image cropping
Hi I'm experiencing issues when adding png images into footers. When I add the images into the footer, the bottom and right of each image is cropped when printed, no matter the size of the image. The print preview of the images looks correct. There is an additional oddity to this as follows - if I add a copy of one of the images into a cell in the main boy of the doc, then print the doc, all of the images print correctly. Any advice would be great.Microsoft 365 Companion Apps Fail to Impress
Microsoft 365 Companion Apps are being deployed to Windows 11 PCs now. The apps don’t seem to add much if any value over standard Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook and OneDrive. With that thought in mind, we move to unclutter PCs by either blocking the installation of the companion apps or stopping the apps starting up to take over valuable toolbar space. https://office365itpros.com/2025/11/05/companion-apps-dump/
Table Borders in Word Disappearing
Over the past week or so, the table borders in our company's Word documents are disappearing. I am seeing a lot of posts in message boards around the internet where people are having the same issue. Is this a known bug with a recent update? Even when we go into the table style and modify the style add the borders, they disappear again once the document is closed and reopened.Overview of Microsoft 365 Products and Plans
In today’s digital-first world, productivity suites need to do more than provide word-processing and spreadsheets. They must offer seamless cloud storage, real-time collaboration, security, and intelligent features across devices. That’s exactly what Microsoft 365 delivers. Whether you’re an individual, a family, a small business, or a global enterprise, Microsoft 365 offers tailored products and plans to meet your needs. This blog explores what Microsoft 365 includes, the key differences between its home, business, and enterprise plans, and how to choose the right option for your work or lifestyle. https://dellenny.com/overview-of-microsoft-365-products-and-plans/Introduction to Microsoft 365 Apps for Business and Enterprise
In today’s fast-moving digital workplace, organizations need productivity tools that are secure, scalable, and always up to date. Microsoft offers two major editions of its flagship productivity suite — Microsoft 365 Apps for Business and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise — that help businesses of every size access Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other essential tools across devices. This article provides a complete overview of what each edition includes, how they differ, and how to choose the right one for your organization. https://dellenny.com/introduction-to-microsoft-365-apps-for-business-and-enterprise/Exchange Online Basics – How Email Works in Microsoft 365
In today’s business environment, email remains a critical communication tool—and increasingly, it’s running entirely in the cloud. If your organization uses or is considering using Exchange Online as part of Microsoft 365 (or even standalone), it’s helpful to understand how email works in that context: what happens behind the scenes, what you need to set up, and how to ensure things run smoothly and securely. This article guides you through the basics of Exchange Online mail flow, architecture, administration, and security. https://dellenny.com/exchange-online-basics-how-email-works-in-microsoft-365/Getting Started with SharePoint Online for Collaboration
In today’s fast-paced world of hybrid work and remote teams, organizations need reliable platforms that promote communication, transparency, and productivity. SharePoint Online, the cloud-based version of Microsoft’s SharePoint platform, is one of the most powerful tools for this purpose. It enables teams to create centralized spaces for file sharing, project management, document collaboration, and intranet communication. In this guide, we’ll explore how to get started with SharePoint Online for collaboration — from understanding its core benefits to setting up your first team site, managing permissions, and adopting best practices to ensure long-term success. https://dellenny.com/getting-started-with-sharepoint-online-for-collaboration/Rules for Outlook (new) makes no sense.
I have tried now to use the new version of Outlook for both private and work use. Whenever I set up rules in classic Outlook, I always had to add a sound notification or for it to show me a desktop alert. Because if I have a rule that says "If I receive e-mail from person X, move to folder Y" I do not get a notification, and I risk missing them (which has happened a lot previously). Imagine my shock when I see that the new version of Outlook has dumbed down the rules significantly and restricted me to how I can use them. Is there a reason why we cannot add "show desktop alert" or for it to play a sound in the "actions" tab? I do not understand why this feature was removed, as well as removing auto archiving. I just don't understand why! Will the option for adding desktop alerts and for it to play sounds be added in the future?Microsoft Issues Updated Guidance for Defender for Office 365 Licensing
Some inconsistencies in the MDO P2 service description and licensing terms exposed a need for tenants to license every user and shared mailboxes. Microsoft has changed the service description and licensing terms to make them simpler. Mailboxes still need MDO licenses, but only if they benefit from MDO protection, including MDO P2 if that’s what they use. Tenant admins have some extra work to do to deploy policies. All explained here. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/31/mdo-p2-licensing/Using the SharePoint Site Attestation Policy
The site attestation policy is designed to require site owners to make a positive statement that the settings of their site, including its current membership, are accurate. The idea is that requiring site owners to attest that their site is still needed will force people to decide whether sites are still in active use and should be kept online. If not, the policy can move the sites into Microsoft 365 Archive. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/30/site-attestation-policy/Modernizing Sensitivity Label Grouping for App Display
Microsoft announced the modernization of grouping for sensitivity labels to a new “dynamic architecture.” It doesn’t take much to be more dynamic than the previous parent-child arrangement. Even if the announcement is a tad overhyped, it’s still goodness because administrators can now move labels between label groups in a way that wasn’t possible before. The new way of displaying labels should be everywhere in December 2025. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/29/sensitivity-labels-groups/Why Outlook Locks You Out After Deleting Thousands of Emails — And How to Fix It Fast
We’ve all been there — your Outlook or Hotmail inbox is overflowing with thousands of old messages, and you decide to clean house. You select all, hit delete, and feel relieved… until you try to open your mailbox again and get hit with a dreaded message: “We’ve temporarily limited your account.” Welcome to the world of Outlook throttling — Microsoft’s way of protecting its servers (and your account) from overload or suspicious activity. But don’t worry, it’s usually temporary and easy to fix. https://dellenny.com/why-outlook-locks-you-out-after-deleting-thousands-of-emails-and-how-to-fix-it-fast/Data Residency and Compliance in the Microsoft Cloud with Microsoft 365
In today’s globally connected world, organisations face growing pressure to ensure data is stored, managed, and protected in accordance with national borders and data-sovereignty laws. For users of Microsoft 365 and the wider Microsoft Cloud, understanding data residency and compliance is essential to maintaining trust and meeting legal obligations. https://dellenny.com/data-residency-and-compliance-in-the-microsoft-cloud-microsoft-365-governance-guide/How Cloud Computing Improves Business Agility and the Role of Microsoft 365
In today’s fast-moving business world, agility isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. The ability to respond quickly to market changes, launch new offerings, support remote or hybrid work, and scale resources up or down can define success. One of the foundational enablers of that agility is cloud computing. Further, productivity and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 (M365) help turn those capabilities into everyday business reality. Here’s how cloud computing boosts agility, and how Microsoft 365 fits into the picture. https://dellenny.com/how-cloud-computing-improves-business-agility-and-the-role-of-microsoft-365/
Partner Intune reporting questions
I need some help for my global partner- SHI International. We have a monthly services modernization briefing with the SHI M365 practice team. They have a need around 1-2 Q&A deep-dive sessions where their team of M365 experts want to ask some in=depth technical and pre-sales related questions related to Intune Reporting Challenges and Customer Pain Points, Current Intune Reporting Limitations, Technical Barriers to Reporting, Permissions and Consent Model Confusion, Feedback on Documentation and User Experience. Appreciate any guidance on a PSA SME on this topic or a global black belt, that would be great. Appreciate if you can point me to the latest updated documentation on this topic. I reached out to several folks in the PSA team with no luck yet. Thanks!
Request: Please Professionally Enhance My Gantt Chart Template
Hi everyone, I’ve created a basic Excel Gantt chart template for suppliers to use when discussing project timelines with landowners. The chart lists tasks on the left and shows the duration of works by month from October 2025 to April 2026. My Excel skills are quite basic, so I’d really appreciate if someone could directly improve the template for me. Specifically, I’m looking for: A more professional and visually appealing layout Clearer formatting for tasks and timelines Automatic highlighting of active months for each task Conditional formatting to make the chart easier to read Any other practical enhancements that would make it more effective for supplier discussionshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SdPU8HEsHDjOHljwYsPnRmRHHNrJ5Whq/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=104511246399228274463&rtpof=true&sd=true This is only a template and contains no sensitive data. I’ve attached the file—please feel free to make changes directly to the chart. Thank you very much for your help!Microsoft 365 vs Azure vs Dynamics 365 – What’s the Difference?
In today’s cloud-driven business environment, it’s common to hear about Microsoft’s cloud offerings—Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365. While they’re all part of the Microsoft ecosystem, each serves different purposes. Understanding the differences can help you choose the right tool (or mix of tools) for your organisation. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-vs-azure-vs-dynamics-365-whats-the-difference/Cloud Benefits Simplified Scalability, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses manage their IT infrastructure. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, the cloud delivers agility, efficiency, and resilience that traditional on-premises setups can’t match. In this post, we’ll break down three of the most important benefits of cloud technology—scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery—in simple terms. https://dellenny.com/cloud-benefits-simplified-scalability-high-availability-and-disaster-recovery/Trouble Setting Up Computer
Here's my dilemma: I'm setting up a new computer. Updates download and install just fine. I'm clicking through the pages, country, keyboard, etc. I get to to the one that wants you to set up your Microsoft account. I enter my email, then request a code, then enter the code. I get a page saying that since I didn't use a password that I need to create a PIN. I click on the Create PIN button and get a page that just spins and spins and spins and spins. I get someone on the tech support chat. We do the whole hold-the-power-button-for-5-seconds thing. The setup starts over. This time I request a password after I enter my email. I get sent to the same page saying that since I didn't use a password I needed to create a PIN. I click on the Create PIN button and get the page that perpetually spins. It never goes to the page to create a PIN. I wait for a while, like minutes, like unusually long for a page to load. I the routine several more times. Same result. I create a new account, use a new email address, new password, same thing. Internet connection is stable. Same behavior on a different Internet connection. The Create PIN page is not working. Also, one should not be required to sign in or create an account to set up a computer. There is no way to skip it. Moreover, the program sends you to the "since you didn't enter a password" page whether you entered a password or not. Additionally, I already a PIN, I'm being asked to create things that should already be associated with my account, it found my email and password, why not my PIN? I'm just trying to set up this Lenovo. Thoughts?
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