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M365 Mailbox Setup – Microsoft Outlook App on Android devices

If the Microsoft Outlook app isn’t installed on your Android mobile device, this can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.  Simply search for Microsoft Outlook, and then select to install the Outlook app.  Alternatively, please click on the below image or click HERE from a web browser such as Chrome on your mobile device.… Read More: M365 Mailbox Setup – Microsoft Outlook App on Android devices »

Upgrade from Microsoft Teams Free (classic) to Microsoft Teams

After April 12, 2023, Microsoft is retiring Microsoft Teams Free (classic), the legacy free Teams app for business. Microsoft is making this change to invest in a single free Teams experience across personal and small business.  You may switch to using the new free version of Teams, however, you’ll have access to a different set… Read More: Upgrade from Microsoft Teams Free (classic) to Microsoft Teams »

WatchGuard AuthPoint – Migrating a token to a new device

If you get a new mobile device, you must migrate your WatchGuard tokens from your old device to the new one. When you migrate a token, AuthPoint deletes the token from your current mobile device, and you will receive an activation email to activate the token on a new device. On your old mobile device,… Read More: WatchGuard AuthPoint – Migrating a token to a new device »

How to add M365 shared mailboxes to Outlook on Apple iOS and Android devices

If you use Outlook for iOS or Outlook for Android and have been granted delegated access to a shared mailbox, you can add these shared mailboxes within the Outlook app. Use a shared mailbox on a mobile device (phone or tablet) If you need to download the Outlook App, this can be found within the… Read More: How to add M365 shared mailboxes to Outlook on Apple… »

Support for Windows 8.1 ends this week (10th January)

Windows 7 reached end of support just over 3 years ago, and it’s almost time for another Microsoft operating system to bite the dust.  Windows 8.1 will be reaching its end of life on the 10th January 2023. In terms of what end of support means for Windows 8.1, Microsoft will no longer offersecurity updates… Read More: Support for Windows 8.1 ends this week (10th January) »

Opening documents (by default) using Office Desktop Apps with Microsoft 365

Some users prefer to open Microsoft Office documents via the Office web apps, others prefer the Office desktop apps. By default, documents will open using web apps. You can change this behaviour by opening Word, Excel or PowerPoint and going to File >Options >Advanced >Link Handling and selecting ‘Open supported hyperlinks to Office files in Office desktop apps’… Read More: Opening documents (by default) using Office Desktop Apps with Microsoft… »

How to clear Microsoft Teams cache on Microsoft Windows

Close the Microsoft Teams Application Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows logo key +R. In the Run dialog box, enter %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams, and then select OK. Delete all files and folders in the %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams directory. Note: You might decide to CUT the contents of the folder and then PASTE into a temporary folder… Read More: How to clear Microsoft Teams cache on Microsoft Windows »

How to schedule a Microsoft Teams meeting from your Outlook calendar

You can use Microsoft Outlook to schedule Microsoft Teams meeting.  This article assumes that the Microsoft Teams desktop app has been installed. Open Outlook and go to your calendar. On the Home tab, select New Meeting. Add online meeting information by selecting Teams Meeting Fill in the meeting information as needed, including meeting attendees. Select… Read More: How to schedule a Microsoft Teams meeting from your Outlook… »

Microsoft Forms – Organising forms using collections

Create a new collection and move forms and quizzes into it In Microsoft Forms, scroll down to the bottom of your page and select All My Forms. On the All forms tab, select New Collection. Provide a name for your collection and select Create. Your new collection will appear as a tile in the first… Read More: Microsoft Forms – Organising forms using collections »

What is SoGEA Broadband

SoGEA stands for Single Order Generic Ethernet Access. SoGEA is a dedicated internet line that delivers a broadband connection to business and residential premises, but doesn’t use a traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) phone line like traditional Broadband services (ADSL and FTTC for example). SoGEA has been created because there is less demand for traditional phone line… Read More: What is SoGEA Broadband »

How to easily set Automatic Replies (Out of Office) on Shared Mailboxes in Office 365

Log into the Outlook Web App at https://outlook.office365.com using your own Office 365 credentials Click on your profile image (or placeholder image) on the top right Choose Open another mailbox Type in the name or email address of the Shared Mailbox and select it Click the settings cog on the top right and then click… Read More: How to easily set Automatic Replies (Out of Office) on… »