Microsoft Teams

Not sure how to create a private channel? In this guide, I will show you how to easily set up a private channel and how to manage its members. Let’s get started. What is a private channel? A private channel in Teams is a smaller space within a team where only selected members can join the conversation. Well, it’s “private” because it’s not visible to everyone in the team (can’t join what you don’t see), just the ones added to it. Here’s how it compares to other types of channels: This makes private teams useful for sensitive projects or discussions […]

Confused about Microsoft Teams privacy settings? In this guide, let’s explore the privacy settings in Teams and how to keep your chats and data secure. Let’s get started. Privacy Settings in Microsoft Teams Privacy settings are there to help control who can see what, who can join a team, and how much personal info is visible to others. Especially in big organizations, you don’t want just anyone jumping into any team or reading info that’s not meant for them. 😅 There are three basic privacy settings: Let’s talk about each one: 1. Public Teams Being “public” means they’re open to

Heard about bots in Teams? In this guide, let’s talk about bots in Microsoft Teams, their development, integration, and more. Let’s get started. Types of Bots in Microsoft Teams There are various types of bots in Microsoft Teams, all divided by their purpose or functionality. Here are some common types: Fortunately, it’s easy to determine what they do based on their names. You can find them on the app marketplace in Teams: Technically, these bots help automate a lot of things, like how notification bots send timely alerts and updates on their own. Benefits of Implementing Bots in Teams What’s

What’s new with Teams this month? In this part of the series, let’s talk about the new features of Microsoft Teams as of January 2025. Let’s get started. 1. Controlling Shared Content During Screen Sharing Basically, this will give the participants the ability to directly interact with shared screens during meetings. Some of the key actions you can take include: In this feature, there’s a “give and take control”, where you can give control of your shared screens to someone else. On the opposite side, you can ask for control using the “Request Control” button, along with a “Release Control”

Still trying to figure out these apps? In this guide, let’s talk about personal and non-personal or team apps in Teams and how they differ. Let’s get started. What are apps in Microsoft Teams? First off, Microsoft Teams apps are tools that extend the functionality of Teams. These apps are like special tools in a workplace, which can serve various purposes depending on the user’s needs. Some examples: Technically, there are three kinds of apps in Teams. There are Microsoft apps, third-party apps, and then there are custom apps made by organizations themselves. But in terms of scope, you can

Did you see the slash commands in Teams? In this article, let’s talk about the slash commands in Microsoft Teams, how to use them, and what commands can you use. Let’s get started. What are slash commands in Microsoft Teams? Slash commands in Teams are text-based shortcuts that improve your user experience. They allow you to: You can enter these commands, starting with a forward slash (/), into the search bar at the top of your Teams interface. This offers an efficient mouse-free alternative for quick action execution, minimizing workflow interruptions. Note: These commands are usable whether in the Microsoft

Feel like Teams is cluttering your inbox? In this guide, you will learn the steps you need to take to turn off Teams email notifications, and some of the reasons why others do it too. Let’s get started. Step 1: Access Settings From your Microsoft Teams app: Step 2: Go to Notification Settings Once you’re in the settings page, go to the notifications and activity page: Note: No need to go to the Teams admin center. There’s already a mute notifications option here. Step 3: Disable Email This page contains all the notifications and activities that exist in Teams. As