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Practical guides to Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Windows 11, Intune and security. Step by step, updated for the new Teams and Outlook, free and ad-free.

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01SecurityEnable multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365Turn on MFA in Microsoft 365 with security defaults or Conditional Access. Registering the Authenticator app and mandatory… 02SecurityWhat is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?MFA explained: the three kinds of factors, which methods are safest, why it matters and how to turn it on. 03ExchangeSet an automatic reply (Out of Office) in OutlookSet an out-of-office reply in the new Outlook, on the web, in classic Outlook or on your phone. Separate external message… 04ExchangeSet up or change your email signature in OutlookCreate or change your email signature in the new Outlook, on the web, in classic Outlook and on mobile. Content tips and a… 05ExchangeRecall an email in Outlook with Exchange OnlineRecall a sent email in the new Outlook, on the web or in classic Outlook. When it works, when it doesn't and how the status… 06ExchangeShare your Outlook calendar with colleagues or external peopleShare your calendar in the new Outlook, on the web or in classic Outlook. Choose the permission level, share externally or… 07OneDriveRestore deleted OneDrive files up to 93 days after deletionGet deleted files back from the OneDrive recycle bin or second-stage recycle bin, or restore your whole OneDrive to an… 08TeamsSet a custom background in Microsoft TeamsUse your own image as a background in Teams, before or during a meeting. Best format, blur and organisation-wide backgrounds… 09TeamsClear the Microsoft Teams cache on Windows and MacClear the new Teams cache on Windows 11 or Mac to fix slow starts, frozen screens and sign-in problems, without losing chats… 10TeamsDownload and install Microsoft Teams on Windows, Mac and mobileDownload and install the right Teams app for work, school or personal use on Windows, Mac and mobile, or use Teams in the… 11TeamsRecord, find and share a Microsoft Teams meetingRecord a Teams meeting with transcription. Who can record, where the recording is stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, how to… 12TeamsEverything about breakout rooms in Microsoft TeamsCreate breakout rooms in a Teams meeting, assign attendees, set a timer, use room managers and bring everyone back. 13TeamsThe most useful Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts for Windows and MacThe most useful shortcuts for the new Teams app: navigation, chat, mute, camera, raise hand and screen sharing, for Windows… 14Windows 11The most useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11The handiest Windows 11 shortcuts: Start menu, File Explorer, Snap layouts, virtual desktops, Snipping Tool, clipboard and… 15Windows 11Take a print screen, screenshot or screen recording in Windows 11Take a screenshot or screen recording in Windows 11 with Snipping Tool, Print Screen or Game Bar, and copy text from a… 16Windows 11Install or upgrade Windows 11 with an ISO fileDownload the Windows 11 ISO and use it to upgrade, do a clean install from USB or install Windows in a virtual machine. 17Windows 11Create a bootable Windows 11 USB driveCreate a bootable Windows 11 USB drive for free with Microsoft's Media Creation Tool or Rufus, and boot a PC from it to… 18Windows 11Reset a Windows 11 PC to factory settingsReset your Windows 11 PC to factory settings, with or without your files, via cloud download or local reinstall. Even when… 19Windows 11Turn on BitLocker in Windows 11 and keep your recovery key safeEncrypt your drive with BitLocker in Windows 11. Device encryption in Home, storing and finding the recovery key, and… 20Windows 11How to turn on dark mode in Windows 11Turn on dark mode in Windows 11, combine dark and light apps, and make Word, Outlook, Teams and Edge dark too. Plus… 21Windows 11How to get the full (classic) right-click menu back in Windows 11Get the full right-click menu back in Windows 11 like in Windows 10: once with Shift + right-click, or by default with one… 22Microsoft 365Save a Word document as PDF on Windows, Mac and the webSave a Word document as PDF in Word for Windows, Mac or the web. Options for bookmarks, PDF/A, smaller files and password… 23Microsoft 365Delete a page or blank page in Microsoft WordDelete a page with content or a stubborn blank page in Word. Formatting marks, page breaks, section breaks and the blank… 24Microsoft 36510 Excel tips everyone should knowWork faster in Excel with tables, Flash Fill, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, conditional formatting, FILTER and handy shortcuts. 25Microsoft 365Microsoft 365 licenses compared: which one do you need?Business Basic, Standard and Premium, E3, E5 and Frontline: what's included and which Microsoft 365 license fits your… 26Microsoft 365All Microsoft 365 admin portals in one list: the right URLs in 2026All Microsoft 365 and Azure admin portals with their current URL: admin center, Entra, Intune, Defender, Purview, Exchange,… 27ExchangeAdd a shared mailbox in Outlook for iPhone and AndroidAdd a shared mailbox such as info@ in the Outlook app on iPhone or Android, and reply from the shared address. 28Microsoft 365Add your own domain to Microsoft 365Add your own domain to Microsoft 365: verify with a TXT record, set up the DNS records for email and give users the new… 29ExchangeEnable DKIM in Microsoft 365 for your own domainEnable DKIM for your domain in Microsoft 365 through the Defender portal or PowerShell, and combine it with SPF and DMARC… 30SecurityInstall and configure Microsoft Entra Connect (Azure AD Connect)Sync your on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID through Entra Connect: preparation, installation, sign-in… 31SecurityThe basic settings to start using Microsoft IntuneGet Microsoft Intune ready: licences, automatic enrolment, enrolment restrictions, compliance policies and the Apple and… 32Windows 11Windows Autopilot: what it is and how to set it up in 4 stepsWith Windows Autopilot a new PC configures itself through Intune. What you need, which mode to pick and how to set up… 33Windows 11Install and update software with winget on WindowsInstall, update and remove software with winget on Windows 11 or 10. Key commands, updating everything and exporting to a… 34Windows 11Install PowerToys on Windows 11: the most useful toolsInstall Microsoft PowerToys on Windows 11 with winget or the Store and discover FancyZones, Text Extractor, Color Picker,… 35Windows 11The most useful CMD commands for WindowsAn overview of handy Command Prompt commands: network, system repair, Group Policy, processes and files, each with a short… 36SecurityHave I Been Pwned: check whether your email is in a data breachCheck on Have I Been Pwned whether your email address or password is in a data breach, and what to do if it is. 37Microsoft 365What is generative AI and what can you do with it?Generative AI explained: how it works, what you can do with it in text, images and code, and what to watch out for at work. 38TeamsHow to create a free Microsoft Teams accountCreate a free Microsoft Teams account, see what the free version can do (60 minutes, 100 participants, 5 GB) and which plan… 39TeamsSet your status in Microsoft Teams: available, busy or do not disturbSet your Teams status to Available, Busy, Do not disturb or Appear away, with a duration, a status message and priority… 40Microsoft 365Create and share a form or quiz with Microsoft FormsCreate a form or quiz in Microsoft Forms, add branching, choose who can respond and view results in charts or Excel. 41TeamsManage tasks with the Planner app in Microsoft TeamsUse the Planner app in Teams for personal tasks and shared plans, add a plan to a channel and see what premium plans offer. 42OneDriveShare and send large files securely with OneDriveShare files up to 250 GB securely with OneDrive. Choose who gets access and set an expiration date, password or download… 43ExchangeTurn off Focused Inbox in Outlook, per user or for everyoneTurn off Focused Inbox in the new Outlook, on the web, in classic Outlook and on mobile. Or disable it for everyone with… 44ExchangeSchedule, delay or undo sending an email in OutlookSchedule an email for later, undo send or delay all messages automatically in the new Outlook, Outlook on the web and… 45TeamsMute everyone in a Microsoft Teams meetingMute all attendees in a Teams meeting in one click and stop them from unmuting. Meeting options and raised hands explained. 46SecuritySecurity defaults in Microsoft Entra ID: what they do and how to enable themWhat security defaults in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) do, who they are for, how to turn them on or off, and when… 47SecurityEnable Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) in Microsoft Entra IDLet users reset their own password with SSPR in Microsoft Entra ID. Licensing, authentication methods and password writeback… 48Windows 11Speed up a slow Windows 11 computer: 10 tipsSpeed up a slow Windows 11 PC: disable startup apps, free up space, set power mode, reduce visual effects, update and scan… 49ExchangeThe new Outlook for Windows: switching and what changesSwitch to the new Outlook for Windows, see what's new and what to watch out for with add-ins and PST files. 50TeamsPresent a PowerPoint in Teams with PowerPoint LiveShare your presentation with PowerPoint Live instead of your screen: with notes, laser pointer, Cameo and less bandwidth.

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