Two updates stood out for me this week because they fit perfectly with how we work today.
First, the SharePoint Knowledge Agent now includes an AI Audio Overview, with support for more languages. In a world of constant meetings and information overload, being able to listen to SharePoint news instead of reading it makes communication more accessible, more inclusive, and easier to fit into busy days.
Microsoft 365 continues to accelerate into 2026 with updates designed to bring people closer and make work feel more connected. Viva Engage communities are coming directly into Microsoft Teams by March–April, giving organizations a seamless space for asynchronous conversations, without extra licenses or setup.
If you use the Researcher agent on Microsoft 365 Copilot to create deep, research-driven content, it is becoming even more versatile. You’ll now be able to export your reports into PowerPoint, PDF, Infographic, or even an Audio Overview, unlocking new ways to present insights and share knowledge across your organization.
Welcome to the first Pulse update of 2026! You might still be stretching your muscles after a well-deserved break, but Microsoft 365 is already at full speed delivering update after update. And leading the charge this year is Microsoft Teams, which kicked off January with major improvements to private channels.
Private channels now align with shared channels for compliance, making governance simpler and more consistent. Teams also scales up with higher channel and member limits plus the ability to schedule meetings in private channels—bringing more flexibility and better collaboration to your organization.
What do these two boxes have in common? One says FrontPage 98, the other says SharePoint 2001. At first glance, they look like relics from a different eras, but they share a story that shaped my career.
Today, Hands-On tek turns 14 years old. Fourteen years ago, I was sitting in a master class about Android development, when I decided to start a blog. I had no idea that decision would lead me here. Every year, I’ve marked this anniversary by telling stories about the blog or about myself. This year, I want to take you even further back, before the blog, before my career, back to when I was 12.
The last week of 2025 was pretty quiet for Microsoft 365 updates, but it still managed to deliver one of my favorite features of the year, the new SharePoint and Microsoft Lists agent for Copilot. I’ve been waiting
for something like this, and it’s great to see it finally land.
I took a few weeks off to enjoy the holidays with my family. This year, we decided to escape the cold up north and headed to Uruguay for some summer sun. Even while I was away, I couldn’t resist putting together my early recap of the top 5 features of the year.
December was a quieter month than usual for Copilot, but that does not mean there is a lack of updates. In fact, there are dozens of improvements to explore. For this post, I am highlighting three key features that stand out for their impact on usability and productivity.
The first is the new GPT-5 Mode Selector, which introduces Auto, Quick response, and Think deeper options. Copilot now defaults to GPT-5, and users can choose the mode that best fits their workflow. Your selection persists across chats, making it easier to control the depth and speed of responses.
Another improvement is the ability to RSVP to meetings directly in Copilot chat. You can now accept, decline, mark tentative, follow, or remove canceled meetings without leaving the chat experience. Finally, Copilot is upgrading its image generation capabilities by replacing GPT-4o with OpenAI’s GPT-Image-1.5 model, it delivers better quality, speed, and accuracy for image generation without altering compliance or admin settings.
The last weeks of the year often feel slower as holiday festivities take center stage, but this Christmas week brings some real gifts for SharePoint administrators. In this edition, we’re highlighting two important updates that can make a big difference in governance and security. First, the Site Attestation Policy is now generally available. This feature allows SharePoint admins to require site owners to periodically verify site ownership, membership, and sharing settings. It’s designed to help reduce compliance risks and prevent oversharing. The policy is off by default, so it requires admin setup, and it comes with configurable enforcement actions to ensure accountability.
As we get closer to the end of the year, things are slowing down and that’s completely normal. With fewer updates coming through, this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and start planning for what’s ahead.
While you’re doing that, I want to share something exciting. There’s a silent revolution happening in SharePoint that’s about to transform intranets and finally solve the problem of stale content. If you create content for your organization, check out my article on what’s changing and why it matters.
This week’s pulse update is packed with all the important updates from November for SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft Viva. There’s a lot to catch up on, especially after all the exciting announcements from Microsoft Ignite and the European SharePoint Conference over the past few weeks.
This week, I want to highlight something that could really impact your custom SharePoint Framework solutions: new Content Security Policies coming to SharePoint Online. If your solutions aren’t built properly or if you’re still relying on the custom script editor web part, these changes could break certain functionality.
November 2025 was Ignite month, and that means a ton of new features rolled out across Microsoft Copilot. As always, it’s tough to pick just a few highlights, but some really shine this month.
One of the stars is the People Agent, now in preview. Figuring out who’s who and how they fit into the org chart is always a challenge, especially in large, global organizations. The People Agent makes it so much easier by surfacing insights from emails, chats, meetings, and documents. It’s a huge help for meeting prep and just understanding how everyone fits together.
Another personal favorite is Copilot’s new scheduling capability. Now you can just ask Copilot to set up meetings directly from your chat. No more back and forth trying to find a time that works for everyone. Copilot checks schedules and gives you the available slots. It’s a lifesaver for avoiding those human-error moments.
And on the chat side, there’s now a GPT-5 model selector. Sometimes you don’t need super deep reasoning for quick questions, and now you can pick the right level for what you
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