Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 7)

For the second week in a row, Microsoft Teams leads the pack with the most updates in Microsoft 365. Among all the announcements, I’m particularly excited about the Simplified Teams app bar that promises a cleaner and more focused experience.

The past week also brought a red flag alert: SharePoint Designer 2013 will no longer work after July 14, 2026. If you haven’t migrated your workflows yet, now is the time to do it!

I’ve passed the halfway point of my February blog post marathon! This week, I’m sharing a selection of the 4 articles I published last week. You can follow all the updates on my blog, where I guarantee to publish something new every day until the end of the month.

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By João Ferreira Feb 16, 2026 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 6)

This past week was surprisingly busy for Microsoft Teams, with updates landing across several areas. My highlight goes straight to the new digital signage support for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android — finally a simple, native way to bring content to the room screens. Another small but very welcome win: dark mode for the SharePoint admin center. My eyes will definitely appreciate that one.

Meanwhile, my February blog post marathon is still going strong. Last week I was in Barcelona for ISE, showcasing some of the Microsoft Places work I’ve been building at Appspace, so a few of the articles naturally leaned in that direction.

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By João Ferreira Feb 9, 2026 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 4)

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.

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By João Ferreira Jan 26, 2026 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 3)

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.

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By João Ferreira Jan 19, 2026 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 2)

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.

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By João Ferreira Jan 11, 2026 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 52)

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.

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By João Ferreira Jan 2, 2026 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 51)

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.

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By João Ferreira Dec 23, 2025 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 50)

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.

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By João Ferreira Dec 15, 2025 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 49)

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.

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By João Ferreira Dec 9, 2025 Pulse 0 Comments

Hands-On Microsoft 365 Pulse – Weekly Updates (Week 48)

This past week was one of the calmest of the year—probably because the holiday season is kicking off. Still, there are relevant updates you should know about, and I picked two to bring to your attention from last week.

Forget the calendar gymnastics. Just tell Copilot who you want to meet with and when, and it will check everyone’s availability, propose time slots, and make scheduling painless. No more time‑zone headaches or digging through ten calendars for one slot. This is a game‑changer for me.

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By João Ferreira Dec 2, 2025 Pulse 0 Comments