Category: Microsoft

Microsoft Planner

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Planner

Our “What’s That App?” series puts some of the lesser-known Microsoft 365 apps under the microscope. In this edition, we’ll look at the visual task management and collaboration app, Microsoft Planner – and its integration with Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft My Analytics

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft MyAnalytics

If you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you probably have access to more apps than you’re aware of. In this edition of What’s That App? we’ll look at the productivity and time tracking app which integrates seamlessly into the 365 suite, Microsoft MyAnalytics.

Microsoft Teams Whiteboard

Microsoft Teams Release Roundup: July & August 2020

As one of the go-to platforms for remote working, Microsoft Teams is being developed at a rapid pace. In this release roundup, we’ll cover all major Microsoft Teams updates during July and August 2020.

Microsoft SharePoint

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft SharePoint

SharePoint is one of the most important apps in the Microsoft 365 family, underpinning many businesses with its file sharing and collaboration functionality. If you’re a bit confused about exactly what SharePoint is, this edition of “What’s That App?” will explain it all.

Microsoft Lists

Microsoft Lists is Coming in 2020. Here’s What You Need to Know.

If you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you’ve already got plenty of apps to help run your business better, but there’s not yet an option for task tracking and project management. In 2020, that’s all going to change, with the launch of Microsoft Lists.

Microsoft Bookings

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Bookings

Whether in-person or remote, appointments are an important aspect of many businesses, from lawyers to hair salons. If you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you can make use of Microsoft Bookings to make it easier for your customers to make a booking with your business.

Microsoft OneDrive

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft OneDrive

If you’re unfamiliar with some of Microsoft 365’s latest and greatest apps, our ‘What’s That App?’ series is here to help. In this edition, we’ll take an in-depth look at cloud storage app and file synchronisation service, Microsoft OneDrive.

Microsoft Sway

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Sway

Microsoft Sway is an interesting case study, because it seems to be suffering some sort of identity crisis. Does it create websites, slideshows, or something in between? In this edition of What’s That App? we aim to find out the answer to this (and much more) with an in-depth look at Sway.

Working together as a team

10 Essential Small Business Tips for Microsoft Teams

With 75 million daily active users, it’s no surprise that Microsoft Teams is fast becoming a household name at small businesses across the UK and the world. Want to do more with the platform? With these 10 essential tips for Microsoft Teams, you’ll be a Teams maestro in no time.

Live video in Microsoft Stream on Yammer

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Stream

Online video is a pretty big deal, but it’s not always safe or secure to have your team using public platforms like YouTube for internal videos. With Microsoft Stream, your business can view, create, and share videos safely and securely (and a lot more besides).

Teams vs Webex vs Zoom Showdown

Microsoft Teams vs. Cisco Webex vs. Zoom: The Definitive Collaboration Showdown

2020 is fast becoming the year of working from home. But with so many remote team collaboration tools out there, which platform is best for your team? In this collaboration showdown, we’ll compare three popular choices: Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and Zoom.

Yammer in Teams

What’s That App? A Beginner’s Guide to Yammer

For most companies, employees spending time browsing social networks isn’t productive, but with Microsoft Yammer, it’s actively encouraged. In this edition of ‘What’s That App?’ we’ll dive into the enterprise social networking tool, Yammer, and how it could help bring your business together.

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