# microsoft copilot (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover microsoft copilot. Page: Feed: --- ## [Want to know what Jeff Bezos brings to Liverpool FC? Study Amazon’s Leadership Principles](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/want-to-know-what-jeff-bezos-brings-to-liverpool-fc-study-amazons-leadership-principles/) _2026-08-19 · John Cook · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ GeekWire co-founder John Cook talks with The Redmen TV about Jeff Bezos’ new ownership stake in Liverpool FC, his first major foray into global sports ownership, and what his business philosophy could mean for one of the world’s most storied soccer clubs. Read More ## [Microsoft 365 Pulse Roadmap webcast – Episode 297](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/08/18/microsoft-365-pulse-roadmap-webcast-episode-297/) _2026-08-18 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ Episode 297 of the Microsoft 365 Pulse Roadmap webcast is now out on YouTube. Join Tamara Bredemus and Thomas Duff as we cover this week's updates. ## [Retirement Notice of Learning Coach Agent in M365 Copilot](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/08/14/retirement-notice-of-learning-coach-agent-in-m365-copilot/) _2026-08-14 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ On the Microsoft Copilot side, there's a bit of a switch involving the Learning Coach agent. It's going to be replaced with the Learning agent. Here's the Microsoft announcement… ## [Microsoft OneNote: Retirement of Loop components in OneNote for the web](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/08/14/microsoft-onenote-retirement-of-loop-components-in-onenote-for-the-web/) _2026-08-14 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ It seems like never a week goes by without Microsoft announcing that some feature is getting retired or deprecated. This week, it's the use of Loop components in OneNote for the web. Here's the announcement by Microsoft. The main takeaway is that you won't lose any data, however… ## [Microsoft 365 Pulse Roadmap webcast – Episode 296](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/08/13/microsoft-365-pulse-roadmap-webcast-episode-296/) _2026-08-13 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ Episode 296 of the Microsoft 365 Pulse Roadmap webcast is now out on YouTube. Join Tamara Bredemus and Thomas Duff as we cover this week's updates. ## [Licensing the Power Platform environment region selection](https://licensing.guide/licensing-the-power-platform-environment-region-selection/) _2026-08-13 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ Customers of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform used to have granular control over where their environments were provisioned. For instance, if you created a CRM development environment in France, there were no problems ensuring also the test and production databases landed in France. Soon, that will not be something you can take for granted. ## [Don’t pass on new ‘Hard Knocks’ episode: Seahawks QB is a ‘geek’ on the science of throwing a football](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/dont-pass-on-new-hard-knocks-episode-seahawks-qb-is-a-geek-on-the-science-of-throwing-a-football/) _2026-08-12 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is an NFL leader when it comes to "spin rate," a measurement of rotations of a football while it's in flight that helps produce a tighter spiral. Read More ## [Seahawks buyer Vinod Khosla punts back to team management when it comes to Lumen Field turf talk](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/seahawks-buyer-vinod-khosla-punts-back-to-team-management-when-it-comes-to-lumen-field-turf-talk/) _2026-08-11 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ When asked directly whether he’d swap Lumen Field's artificial turf for real grass, the billionaire venture capitalist made it clear he intends to leave groundskeeping decisions to the team's front office. Read More ## [Microsoft Teams: New controls for quick views in the chat list](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/08/09/microsoft-teams-new-controls-for-quick-views-in-the-chat-list/) _2026-08-09 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ Microsoft made a change to the Quick Views area for chats. By default, those quick view categories only show up if there's an unread item that qualifies for one of the categories. If something like @Mentions has no unread items, it doesn't show up. However, you do have the option to change that on each of the chat quick views. Here's how you do that… ## [Microsoft Teams: Quick access to read items while using unread only mode](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/08/09/microsoft-teams-quick-access-to-read-items-while-using-unread-only-mode/) _2026-08-09 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ In Microsoft Teams, you can choose to filter your chats and channels to only show unread items. However, that makes it difficult to see or get to other channels that do not have unread items. Now you can use a special icon to see chats and channels with read items so you can quickly navigate to them. Here's how that works… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r1webHNnzqel) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Opening files in the client application in SharePoint Online document libraries](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/08/02/opening-files-in-the-client-application-in-sharepoint-online-document-libraries/) _2026-08-02 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ This is a classic tip that I had someone ask me about this last week. They wanted to be able to have files in their SharePoint site open in client applications instead of the browser. I was able to show them how to make a change to the Document Library settings to make that happen. Here's how that works… ## [⏱️ Tick Tock, Just 3 Weeks to Go for EPV Day Approved CPD](https://teachnet.ie/%e2%8f%b1%ef%b8%8f-tick-tock-just-3-weeks-to-go-for-epv-day-approved-cpd/) _2026-07-31 · Pat Brennan · Teachnet.ie_ Tick tock! As we roll into August, there are now just three weeks remaining to complete your EPV day approved professional learning this summer, with all courses closing at 5:00pm on 21 August 2026. TeachNet is currently enrolling participants on 11 fully online courses, designed to support practical, classroom-ready teaching across STEM, digital technologies, inclusion, \[…\] ## [The standalone Microsoft Whiteboard app hits end-of support on September 14th, 2026](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/07/29/the-standalone-microsoft-whiteboard-app-hits-end-of-support-on-september-14th-2026/) _2026-07-29 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ Microsoft has announced some changes for its Whiteboard product. The most important one pertains to the Microsoft Whiteboard standalone application. Here's what's happening… ## [Microsoft 365 Pulse Roadmap webcast – Episode 295](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/07/22/microsoft-365-pulse-roadmap-webcast-episode-295/) _2026-07-22 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ Episode 295 of the Microsoft 365 Pulse Roadmap webcast is now out on YouTube. Join Tamara Bredemus, Jennifer Mason, and Thomas Duff as we cover this week's updates. ## [Easily create a .ics file from an Outlook calendar entry](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/2026/07/22/easily-create-a-ics-file-from-an-outlook-calendar-entry/) _2026-07-22 · oneminuteofficemagic · One Minute Office Magic_ I just found a new option this morning in the Outlook calendar (for New Outlook and Outlook on the web) that makes it SO easy to create a .ics file for a calendar entry. If you don't know, a .ics file is a link to add a calendar entry to your own Outlook calendar. The .ics file has been around forever, but creating one can be cumbersome. Now it's a simple right-click option. Here's how it works… ## [What to know about Vinod Khosla, the Silicon Valley legend whose family is buying the Seahawks](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/what-to-know-about-vinod-khosla-the-silicon-valley-legend-whose-family-is-buying-the-seahawks/) _2026-07-12 · Todd Bishop · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ He's obsessive about talent, fiercely loyal to the leaders he picks, and relentless when told no. Here's what Vinod Khosla's four decades in tech and investing tell us about how the venture capitalist and his family are likely to approach owning the Seahawks. Read More ## [Data vs. gut instinct: Seahawks coach leans into analytics to support, not drive, in-game decisions](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/data-vs-gut-instinct-seahawks-coach-leans-into-analytics-to-support-not-drive-in-game-decisions/) _2026-07-10 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ "You don't have to do what the numbers say," Mike Macdonald said, adding that variables such as how a game is going, the feel for your own team, and gut instinct can all cancel out data suggestions. Read More ## [Unable to create or modify spending policy for Microsoft Copilot Cowork](https://www.adamfowlerit.com/2026/07/unable-to-create-or-modify-spending-policy-for-microsoft-copilot-cowork/) _2026-07-10 · Adam Fowler · AdamFowlerIT.com_ Quick one today if you are trying to configure a spending policy for Copilot Cowork and see the error Failed to assign Contributor on /subscriptions/ Request failed with status 403, this thankfully isn t too cryptic in what it needs the user performing this request needs to have at least Contributor access on the \[ \] The post Unable to create or modify spending policy for Microsoft Copilot Cowork… ## [The drive to make a better golf app: Former pro athlete bets big on ‘Barkie’ and AI as a caddie](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/the-drive-to-make-a-better-golf-app-former-pro-athlete-bets-big-on-barkie-and-ai-as-a-caddie/) _2026-07-08 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ Dane Renkert is co-founder and CEO of the Bellingham, Wash.-based startup that's building an app that tracks scores by voice alone, settles betting games automatically, and never requires a golfer to look down at a screen. Read More ## [I’m now a Lovable Solution Partner](https://niiranenadvisory.com/im-now-a-lovable-solution-partner/) _2026-07-07 · Jukka Niiranen · Niiranen Advisory_ Niiranen Advisory Oy is now a partner for Lovable, the AI-native app builder that lets non-developers build production-grade apps via ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/38fBPv6GaCde) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [#32 Learning is Life & Experience AI Podcast](https://teachnet.ie/32-learning-is-life-experience-ai-podcast/) _2026-06-25 · TeachNet Admin · Teachnet.ie_ In the latest episode of the TeachNet Podcast, Pat Brennan is joined by Marianne Checkley, CEO of Kinia, to explore how education, community, and digital skills can unlock opportunity for young people across Ireland. ## [Seahawks partner with Accenture to revamp team’s tech capabilities and boost fan engagement](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/seahawks-partner-with-accenture-to-revamp-teams-tech-capabilities-and-boost-fan-engagement/) _2026-06-24 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ The deal pairs one of the world's largest technology consulting firms with the NFL's reigning Super Bowl champions, with Accenture bringing data and AI capabilities to bear on the franchise's business operations and fan engagement. Read More ## [School’s Out, Learning’s On – Upskill this Summer with TeachNet](https://teachnet.ie/schools-out-learnings-on-upskill-this-summer-with-teachnet/) _2026-06-22 · Pat Brennan · Teachnet.ie_ With July 1st fast approaching, now’s the time to plan your summer learning. TeachNet is offering 13 fully online courses, all EPV‑approved and designed to support practical, classroom-ready teaching across STEM, digital technologies, inclusion, and AI-supported practice.Time-limited special offerTo mark the fast-approaching summer course season, we’re reprising our April launch offer with a… ## [What is Microsoft 365 Frontier for AI teammates?](https://licensing.guide/what-is-microsoft-365-frontier-for-ai-teammates/) _2026-06-20 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ Microsoft announced Agent 365 back in November 2025 at the annual Ignite conference. Right after the announcement, a trial version of the Agent 365 licenses was made available. A lot has changed since and this can lead to confusing experiences for customers. Such as this recent notification email saying Your organization s Microsoft 365 Frontier for ## [Factory Reset Samsung A70](https://www.adamfowlerit.com/2026/06/factory-reset-samsung-a70/) _2026-06-20 · Adam Fowler · AdamFowlerIT.com_ and probably other Samsung / Android phones. There s varied information online around how to do this and it s often missing a key aspect. Here s the steps that worked for me when wanting to do a factory reset of a Samsung A70 when I didn t have the password of the Samsung account signed in: 1. \[ \] The post Factory Reset Samsung A70 appeared first on AdamFowlerIT.com . ## [Students – Don’t Let GenAI Cause You Anxiety!](https://teachnet.ie/students-dont-let-genai-cause-you-anxiety/) _2026-06-18 · Frances O'Donnell · Teachnet.ie_ This post comes from reflecting on my last year as a doctorate student. It has been a year that has taught me more about learning in times of GenAI, and while my context is a doctorate student, I think the lessons are relevant to any older or adult student navigating study and assignments. My main \[…\] ## [Copilot Cowork licensing guide page with cost calculator](https://licensing.guide/copilot-cowork-licensing-guide-page-with-cost-calculator/) _2026-06-17 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ Microsoft announced the General Availability of Copilot Cowork on June 16th and the most immediate reaction from the online audience has been on its pricing model. Unlike the flat fee of Microsoft 365 Copilot premium licenses, using Copilot Cowork will always require consuming Copilot Credits. The $30pupm M365 Copilot is merely a prerequisite of unlocking ## [Competency-based Education](https://teachnet.ie/competency-based-education/) _2026-06-15 · Michael Hallissy · Teachnet.ie_ Competency-based Education Recently I had had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from Bulgaria who are about to introduce competency-based education into their education system. During their visit we met with multiple experts in the field of competency based education and discussed how the Irish school system has gone on this journey. The National Council \[…\] ## [Experience AI: Exploring how AI works](https://teachnet.ie/experience-ai-exploring-how-ai-works/) _2026-06-11 · Patrick Hickey · Teachnet.ie_ Initially and still to some extent, the major question around Generative AI (Gen AI) is: “can you show me how to use a specific AI tool?” However, as the initial euphoria of how Gen AI can generate lesson plans and personalised learning resources has settled (somewhat!), it is important to look at Gen AI and \[…\] ## [Brisk Teaching: Another Useful AI Tool for Teachers](https://teachnet.ie/brisk-teaching-another-useful-ai-tool-for-teachers/) _2026-06-08 · Paul Munroe · Teachnet.ie_ As teachers, we are always looking for ways to save time and make planning a little easier. With so many digital tools now available, artificial intelligence is becoming a growing part of teacher preparation and planning. One tool that has recently caught my eye is Brisk Teaching. Brisk Teaching is an AI-powered Chrome extension created \[…\] ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jdmRuWwojDND) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Using NotebookLM to Get to Grips with New Specifications](https://teachnet.ie/using-notebooklm-to-get-to-grips-with-new-specifications/) _2026-06-03 · Mark Delahunty · Teachnet.ie_ Schools are busy places. Really busy. Between teaching, planning, assessment, meetings, emails, supervision, initiatives, policies, circulars, updated guidelines and everything else that happens in a school week, it can feel almost impossible to find the time and headspace to sit down and properly read a new specification from start to finish. And yet, as teachers, \[…\] ## [A sports power play for Melinda French Gates as she takes minority stake in Seattle Kraken hockey team](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/melinda-french-gates-takes-minority-stake-in-seattle-kraken-hockey-team/) _2026-06-01 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ French Gates called herself "a big believer in the power of sports" and said that after many years of "cheering on Seattle from the sidelines," she's excited "to have an even deeper connection to the Seattle sports community." Read More ## [#31 Rethinking Systemic Change, Teacher Learning & Wellbeing Podcast](https://teachnet.ie/31-rethinking-systemic-change-teacher-learning-wellbeing-podcast/) _2026-05-28 · TeachNet Admin · Teachnet.ie_ In the latest edition of the TeachNet podcast, Dr. Michael Hallissy is joined by Dr Kathryn Kennedy to discuss personalised teacher learning, educator wellbeing, and the need for system-level change in education. ## [The AI-Classroom Toolkit](https://teachnet.ie/the-ai-classroom-toolkit/) _2026-05-25 · Evin Devenney · Teachnet.ie_ Over the years, the teaching workload has not gotten any lighter. Between lesson planning, grading, differentiation, assessments, reporting and other administrative tasks, it is no wonder that teachers can experience burnout. However AI can be used to help reduce this burnout. It is important to note that AI isn’t here to replace teaching—it’s here to \[…\] ## [Licensing knowledge for AI agents: Dataverse Capacity MCP Server](https://licensing.guide/licensing-knowledge-for-ai-agents-dataverse-capacity-mcp-server/) _2026-05-18 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ Microsoft publishes licensing terms as documents that an LLM can surely read. If providing answers to licensing questions was merely a matter of searching through text and identifying what the likely relationships between each token are, AI chatbots would be perfectly suited to solve these problems. The reality is a bit more complex. Merely throwing ## [Report: Boston Celtics investors set to bid on Seahawks](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/report-boston-celtics-investors-set-to-bid-on-seahawks/) _2026-05-07 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ Wyc Grousbeck and Aditya Mittal are reportedly submitting a letter of interest to the Paul G. Allen estate for the NFL team. Read More ## [Seattle-area tech vets buy a cricket team — in Boston — to further feed the sport’s talent pipeline](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/seattle-area-tech-vets-buy-a-cricket-team-in-boston-to-further-feed-the-sports-talent-pipeline/) _2026-05-06 · Kurt Schlosser · Sports Tech - GeekWire_ The five co-owners of the newly acquired New England Eagles, a Minor League Cricket franchise, are all based in the Pacific Northwest and have combined leadership experience at Microsoft, Zuper, T-Mobile, Capital One, and Bee Talent Solutions. Read More ## [How to build a High-Performance MCP Server on Azure Functions](https://niravraval.com/blog/2026/may/how-to-build-a-high-performance-mcp-server-on-azure-functions/) _2026-05-04 · Nirav Raval_ In my recent project, I integrated the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into an existing Azure Functions API and I wanted to share how it works and why it matters. MCP (Model Context Protocol) provides a standardized interface for connecting Large Language Models (LLMs), such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, to private data and specialized tools. While many implementations focus on local setups, deploying an… ## [Honest Copilot training: less hype, more payoff](https://niiranenadvisory.com/honest-copilot-training-less-hype-more-payoff/) _2026-04-21 · Jukka Niiranen · Niiranen Advisory_ I recently delivered a live Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat training for a customer in Finland. It was the first time ## [Dataverse Capacity Perks with Dynamics 365 Sales Premium](https://licensing.guide/dataverse-capacity-perks-with-dynamics-365-sales-premium/) _2026-04-20 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ It hasn t been long since Microsoft increased the Dataverse default capacity entitlements for all customers. This was a very welcome change, given how the actual cost of add-on storage capacity for Dataverse has not decreased since the 2019 licensing model was introduced. Given broader trends in storage hardware pricing, there’s unlikely to be much market ## [A Rough Few Months](https://www.adamfowlerit.com/2026/04/a-rough-few-months/) _2026-04-06 · Adam Fowler · AdamFowlerIT.com_ Warning: This post will contain descriptive elements of physical harm I have been through, caused by gravity and the laws of physics. It s also long for a blog post. Enjoy! The first incident The bad run for me started in late October 2025. Our family, along with another family, went to a caravan park for \[ \] The post A Rough Few Months appeared first on AdamFowlerIT.com . ## [The Ever Moving Goalposts of Copilot Chat](https://licensing.guide/the-ever-moving-goalposts-of-copilot-chat/) _2026-03-25 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ When Microsoft reported the total Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on license sales to be only 15 million seats in their January 2026 earnings call, it became harder to ignore that premium AI feature adoption remains in the low single digits as a share of the Microsoft 365 base. What this means is over nine out of ## [May 1 GA is not yet the final frontier for Agent 365](https://licensing.guide/may-1-ga-is-not-yet-the-final-frontier-for-agent-365/) _2026-03-18 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ Together with the Microsoft 365 E7 announcement (see my cheeky Ea7y-E take here), Microsoft also set the General Availability date for Microsoft Agent 365: May 1, 2026. We also got the price when buying A365 outside the E7 bundle: $15 per user per month. The launch post for Agent 365 on the Microsoft security blog ## [CSP Exception for Power Apps Per App EOS](https://licensing.guide/csp-exception-for-power-apps-per-app-eos/) _2026-03-17 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ Back in January, the signals around Power Apps per app end of sale looked fairly straightforward: Microsoft had finally decided to shut the door on the old $5 per app license for new customers. Since then, however, a couple of new public clues have emerged that make the story more interesting. The biggest change is ## [My unofficial Microsoft Agent 365 FAQ site](https://niiranenadvisory.com/my-microsoft-agent-365-faq/) _2026-03-12 · Jukka Niiranen · Niiranen Advisory_ I ve put together a new public resource for Microsoft Agent 365: an unofficial FAQ site that I keep updating as ## [Microsoft 365 E7 Rap: Straight Outta Redmond](https://licensing.guide/microsoft-365-e7-rap-straight-outta-redmond/) _2026-03-10 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ The Microsoft world is already filled with posts about M365 E7. Sure, it s an important launch, yet it s still just a bundle. And it s pretty darn expensive at $99. Instead of rushing to analyze and repeat the same basic information that other websites are publishing, I decided this is a good moment to make use ## [Power Platform licensing: conference sessions](https://licensing.guide/power-platform-licensing-conference-sessions/) _2026-03-03 · Jukka Niiranen · The Licensing Guide._ In 2025, I got the chance to visit DynamicsMinds for the first time. This community event for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform professionals takes place in the unique location of Portorož, Slovenia. Compared to the usual tech conferences, DynamicsMinds is a very special experience that s hard to put into words for those who haven t been ## [SAP Joule: 14 Agents, One Operating Range](https://stonejonathan97.substack.com/p/sap-joule-14-agents-one-operating) _2026-02-24 · Jonathan Stone · Frame Velocity_ SAP closed 2025 with €77 billion in cloud backlog. ## [Microsoft 365 Copilot: 450 Million Seats. 3% Conversion. One Infrastructure Problem.](https://stonejonathan97.substack.com/p/microsoft-365-copilot-450-million) _2026-02-19 · Jonathan Stone · Frame Velocity_ Microsoft 365 Copilot launched in November 2023. ## [Google Workspace Gemini: Running 240V AI on 120V Infrastructure](https://stonejonathan97.substack.com/p/google-workspace-gemini-running-240v) _2026-02-13 · Jonathan Stone · Frame Velocity_ The Deployment Wave (What’s Happening Now)