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Amanda Sterner ✨

Welcome to my blog about everything Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams! I love teamwork and I love helping you to become better at teamwork .

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How to use the magnifier in Windows 11 to zoom in on content

n my 12th blog post in my Windows 11 series I wanted to share how to use the magnifier in Windows 11 to zoom in on content!

My first impressions of Copilot Cowork

The hottest thing since the sun - Copilot Cowork just came to Frontier in Microsoft 365 Copilot. I had to try it, join me for my first impressions . Copilot Cowork was announced on the 9th of March as a natural next step in Copilots journey from ask > respond to ask > DO. And fast-forward less than a month and Copilot Cowork is already here to test. I AM EXCITED and here are my first impressions…

The hidden features in the Windows 11 calculator (conversion is the best )

In my 11th blog post in my Windows 11 series I wanted to share hidden features in the built in calculator ! So lets dive into what can you do with the calculator in Windows 11!

How I use Microsoft Loop to organize, plan and write my social media content ✨

Today I wanted to share a practical tip on how I organize, plan and write my social media content with the help of Microsoft Loop!

My thoughts about Microsoft Ignite 2025 - a lot of Copilot

It's been many weeks since Microsoft Ignite 2025 but it wouldn't be a proper Ignite without my yearly take on the news . This year I attended from home, even though I missed the vibrant feeling of being there live it was relaxing at home. Here are some of the news I enjoyed! And as always for a better understanding of the news the book of news is the place to be - read it here: Microsoft Ignite…

Eight apps I use one a daily basis in Windows 11

In my 10th blog post in my Windows 11 series I wanted to share a few of my favorite apps that I use in Windows 11 everyday. Since this is a Microsoft focused blog and my everyday job includes working with Microsoft 365 I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to combine the subjects . Join me when I share eight apps I use one a daily basis in Windows 11!

Teamsdagen 2025

A month has passed since Teamsdagen 2025 and I wanted to share a few words as always. This year we celebrated five years since the first...

Dictation in Windows 11 with WIN + H

Hi welcome to my series on how to start loving Windows 11 now that it's time for Windows 10 to say bye . Until 14th of October I will...

How you can lower your carbon footprint with Windows 11 and energy recommendations

n the eight blog post in my series on how to fall in love with Windows 11 I just want to help you save the world . And how can you help save the world? By lowering your carbon footprint of course. Let Windows 11 help you with the energy recommendations to make sure you use your computer in an efficient way. Lets reduce your carbon footprint!

How to use Snap Layouts in Windows 11 to make the most of your screen space

n the seventh blog post in my series on how to fall in love with Windows 11 I want to talk about how to use the built-in snap layouts to use the property on your screen without any third-party apps!

How to find everything you copied in Windows 11 with the WIN + V clipboard

Hi welcome to my series on how to start loving Windows 11 now that it's time for Windows 10 to say bye . Until 14th of October I will...

Get things done with focus sessions in Windows 11 - pomodoro style

Have you ever had issues with getting things done, one million different tasks and ideas just flowing around making it hard to prioritize? Use focus sessions in Windows 11 to stay focused.

How to use the built-in snipping tool in Windows 11 - no need for third-party tools!

In the fourth blog post in my series on how to fall in love with Windows 11 I want to talk about how to use the built-in snipping tool and what you can do.

How to move your Windows 11 start menu from the center to the left

In the third blog post in my series on how to fall in love with Windows 11 I want to talk about the menu being in the middle of the screen. Does it feel weird and different? Yes! Will you adapt to it quickly? Yes!

How to get started with Microsoft Recall as an end-user

In the second blog post in my series on how to fall in love with Windows 11 I want to talk about Microsoft Recall and how you as an end-user can tailor it to your needs.

Why you as an end-user should want Windows 11 right now

Did you know that it's time to leave Windows 10? October 14th is the last day when Windows 10 officially will be supported, and it is time for you to start enjoying Windows 11.

My thoughts about Microsoft Ignite 2024 – live in Chicago ✨ my best Microsoft Teams and Copilot news from Ignite

More than a week has passed since Microsoft Ignite and here are my highlights✨. I had the opportunity to attend live in Chicago and to...

Teamsdagen 2024

Yet another Teamsdagen have passed and I want to share my thoughts – even though it’s been more than a month since. On1st of October it...

Six common issues hindering collaboration

Table of content Introduction #1 - We have so many applications and tools, it's tricky for our users and pricy #2 - I need to...

Get started with Copilot for Microsoft 365 without having it

I've used and tested Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 now for more than a month and here are my findings and thoughts for how you...