SharePoint News for Email

This is a feature I’ve been wanting to see for a VERY long time. You can now create SharePoint news posts that are designed to be sent out via email, with ALL the content viewable in the email! Even nicer is the fact that viewing stats for the news post will include both views via the SharePoint site *and* the inbox. Here’s how all this works…

Animated Backgrounds in Teams Meetings

Microsoft Teams has rolled out a new feature that will probably make some people smile, and others unhappy. I’m not sure which one I am yet. It’s the ability to have animated backgrounds when you use your video camera in a Teams meeting. Before you run off and grab your favorite Star Trek warp speed video background, read on for the restrictions and cautions…

Using Speaker Coach in Microsoft Teams

The fear of public speaking is real, and when you’re nervous it can make for an unpleasant experience for both you and the attendees. Wouldn’t it be nice to get some free coaching on your speaking style? Now in Microsoft Teams, you can! The Speaker Coach will give you real-time feedback when you’re presenting, as well as providing a post-meeting assessment of your effort. Here’s how that works…