The new Microsoft Teams client is here; it's faster, it's better looking, and it has new features. If you've been finding your computer slowing down as a Teams user then this may be what you need to try.

Did you know, you can use folders - either locally or in SharePoint - as data sources in Power BI? A big benefit of this is that the data pulled from those folders isn't static, if you change the files in the folders and refresh your data then you pull the new contents into your model. This is a fantastic way to deal with scenarios where you are working with a piece of 3rd party software that cannot "talk" to Power BI - perhaps you are exporting CSV files, Excel files, or even PDFs from this system.

The Microsoft Loop App is now in public preview. This app allows you to experience the Loop model of working that Microsoft has been working on for the past several years. Find out how to get started with Loop, whether you are using a Microsoft account, Microsoft 365 personal, or you're on a work or school account with Microsoft 365. Then see a few demos of loop in action. More to come on this!

We are seeing an AI boom right now, and while all the announcements of new products and services are very exciting, a lot of people are wondering what it means for their jobs and their businesses. Will Microsoft 365 Copilot be doing your job in a year's time while you claim unemployment, or will it be a partner in helping you get even more done? For all the excitement those in tech have for these advances, many outside of tech are fearful of what it all means.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is the newly announced and hotly anticipated AI (artificial intelligence) infusion for Microsoft 365 tools and apps. The information shared so far is exciting and highlights huge benefits that AI may bring to our work days, from how we deal with emails to how we generate documents.

The Virtual Appointments app in Teams allows you to add forms and surveys from Microsoft Forms to your appointments. Find out how this works, how to set it up, and how to get around some weaknesses you might find frustrating in how the feature operates. The workaround solution uses Power Automate to generate a link to your forms for your customers.

Interview scheduling can be hard for recruiters and other HR pros. There are lots of competing needs from candidates and the schedules of your interviewers. Did you know you can use Microsoft Bookings to make this really simple and a better experience for everyone involved?

Microsoft Teams Premium is the new add-on license from Microsoft for Teams users. It has a set of features that enhances the Teams experience, the management of meetings, and your ability to engage with external customers or clients.