The #ShiftShow
Join Joe and Dewayne as they navigate the shifting space of the modern workplace. You'll find a unique perspective from two MS MVP System Admins in education technology who are passionate about promoting change by meeting users where they are.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe return from a deep space mission, guided by the steady hand of their newest Copilot and debrief us on the journey to a new frontier that traces back to the pioneers of the last century. At the command deck, a fresh ally stands ready, transforming mere words into gateways of discovery. Every voyager can steer the course; all it takes is a commanding prompt. Computer, initiate greeting sequence for ou...
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe take the Starship back to space dock for an overhaul and a retrofit. This hub of activity for the federation is overdue for structural upgrades, interface enhancements, and greater galactic connectivity. Join us as we cover the new engineering work, the upgraded communications array, the polished exterior and help us launch this new flagship of the fleet. Computer, set a course for New Teams.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe are preparing for a voyage unlike any other. On this trip we'll be exploring the edge of the Loop galaxy. To do it, we're going to need some system upgrades. For a successful mission, our crew will need to collaborate faster than ever before. We're going to swap our old collaboration core for the brand-new fluid powered Loop drive. This collaboration hot rod will certainly give us the edge we need t...
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard a special guest from a universe where data and time reign supreme. These three intrepid explorers embark on a mission to conquer the vast digital cosmos of Microsoft 365. They navigate through the nebula of document libraries and harness the energy of Power BI integration. As they cross the quadrant of document versioning and metadata, they encounter dynamic views, a lifeform that reshap...
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe put The #ShiftShow through its paces, but this time with the new Copilot at the helm. Your co-hosts speak with the VP of Microsoft PowerPoint, Shawn Villaron. Shawn talks with us about the fast-moving advances in artificial intelligence and how Microsoft's investment in AI research is bringing us an AI assistant to our favorite app, PowerPoint, and throughout Microsoft 365. This coming co-pilot can ...
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe tackle the trouble of tribbles overrunning your inbox. You may have heard of the premise of zero inbox and how it can save you time and lost productivity. Learn a few methods they use to make their inbox a productivity tool and not a brain drain of time and tribbles. Computer, set phaser array to sweep mode.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Athens, Georgia, Dr. Nick Place, Dean for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Cooperative Extension program at the University of Georgia. Dr. Place shares his perspectives on how land-grant universities need to position themselves for the future through embracing technology and digital platforms. We're going to execute a slingshot maneuver around t...
In this MVP-powered, 2-year anniversary episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Seattle recording live from the floor of Microsoft Ignite 2022. They cover some of the latest news and announcements while fighting off catering cart disruptors. Computer, punch it.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Seattle a Microsoft Product Manager for Word, the adventurous Ali Forelli. She brings darkness upon the Word while enlightening us to the passion for making document creation accessible to all species. And we learn when the comms channel is on an open frequency you capture feedback from across the galaxy. Computer, impulse power, cruise mode ctrl+shift+v.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe cover their attendance at an interplanetary conference, where the #ShifShow helped to facilitate an alliance between two major worlds. Listen in as we interview two explorers from the Microsoft system who recently made first contact with one of the best kept secrets in the galaxy - the cooperative extension system. Computer, set a course for the future of extension.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe relax in Ten Forward to discuss their recent attendance at a national conference for IT pros supporting extension programs across the country. They joined the conference landing party where they enjoyed meeting their peers, learning about instructional design methods, leadership qualities, common troubles of supporting extension, and the heat in Little Rock, Arkansas. Replicator, bourbon, neat.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe slip into the quantum multiverse of Teams and discover a new type of channel that can exist in two places at once. Is this new shared channel feature in Teams what we've been waiting for? Let's go to black alert. fire up the spore drive and find out. Computer, let's fly.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard the vice president and group product manager for the universal presentation toolkit you want to keep next to your tricorder – Microsoft PowerPoint. Can we push a presentation with a tachyon beam? Slide decks on the Holodeck? Let's find out. Computer, new presentation, wide-screen, theme vermilion.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe are planning a party for the crew of The #ShiftShow and looking for the right tool to get the job done. They'll look at two options, Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Lists. Planner has been around for a while, but Lists is new and shiny, so some are saying that Planner can be put out the airlock. Computer, let's build a plan.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe try to discover the unknown by using Search in Microsoft 365. Computer: please locate my Valentine (error) oh….
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- New and improved search results experience on Microsoft Teams
- KQL quick reference
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Episode Information
- Episode 16
- Recorded 02/17/2022
- 50 min 41 sec
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe talk about private and channel meetings in Microsoft Teams. They cover differences between these two types of Teams meetings in how they operate, some shortcomings, and work arounds and tips.
Computer, schedule me a meeting, with the Shift Show.
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe dive into modern storage in Microsoft 365. From file versions for fixing mistakes, discovering changes to your files to stay current, accessing your cloud recycle bin, or recovering from ransomware - we help you build trust in the platform and trust in your Team. Even if you still hit Save with Auto-save, it's time to join The #ShiftShow. Computer, why is my file locked for editing?
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In this episode, Dewayne and Joe cover their top four takeaways from the recent Microsoft Ignite conference. So, put on your VR headset and join The #ShiftShow. Computer, Loop us in.
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In this anniversary episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they take you through wrangling notifications in Microsoft Teams, covering settings and options to optimize your time spent in Teams. Make Teams work for you - with less distractions. So, it's time to deploy a force field around your activity feed with The #ShiftShow. Computer, focus mode.
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