Russell Smith

This Week in IT, I look at some of the differences between Microsoft Copilot+ and Apple Intelligence, focusing on performance and privacy. Plus, DirectAccess is being deprecated and Teams Rooms gets a set of new features. Links and resources Episode Overview Apple Intelligence claims to keep most of the user data on the device, and…

This Week in IT, I look at changes Microsoft is promising to bring to its controversial AI feature, Windows Recall, that should help calm concerns that the data it collects might be used for nefarious purposes. Links and resources Episode Overview This episode of This Week in IT is about Windows Recall, a new AI…

This Week in IT, Microsoft announces license portability for VCF customers, stepping up to an agreement announced between Broadcom and GCP earlier this year. I look at what the new deal involves and how it might help VMware customers. Links and resources In this week’s episode:

This Week in IT, imagine having a personal assistant for your entire team, automating tasks, managing meetings, and enhancing collaboration effortlessly. Microsoft’s announced a big update to Copilot, which is based on OpenAI’s ChatGPT, that is set to supercharge team productivity. Thank you to Semperis for sponsoring this episode of This Week in IT. Download…

This Week in IT, Microsoft announces new Surface PCs with Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips that are set to rival and even beat Apple’s M3 SoC. Plus, there are 20 new Windows on Arm devices being launched this summer by partners and a new Windows AI feature that is already causing controversy. Thank…

This Week in IT, I look at a new Microsoft Places app that it promises will help solve flexible work challenges for hybrid teams. The app lets you build connections and improve workplace experiences with intelligent technology, creating a hybrid work environment that’s responsive, cheaper to manage, and that gets results for your team. Thank…

This Week in IT, I cover everything you need to know about Microsoft’s new edition of Exchange Server, which is due to launch in 2025. Exchange Server will follow a similar path to on-premises SharePoint and the new edition will also bring with it some new features. Thank you to Semperis for sponsoring this episode…

Discover the secrets of transforming security from a cost center to a value driver with Harpreet Duggal, the Global Head of Product & Enterprise Marketing at SkyKick. We learn how SkyKick is helping its 30,000 M365 cloud partners to navigate the security space. Gain exclusive insights on how MSPs can shift customer conversations to highlight…

This Week in IT, there’s an announcement about Dropbox integration with Microsoft 365 that leaves Google Drive without a major feature that’s in demand among Microsoft 365 users. Plus, Microsoft delivers on promises they made last year, bringing OneDrive web integration with the offline sync client for Chrome-based browsers. Thank you to Semperis for sponsoring…

With the latest updates to Teams and the Edge browser, Microsoft has included two new AI-powered features that are designed to help you get work done faster and stay focused on what’s most important. This Week in IT, I look at how these new features work and how they are paving the way for more…

It can seem at times we all have an overwhelming amount of things to do and information to deal with. Solutions like Microsoft 365 are supposed to help us collaborate and be more productive. But unless you understand the tools and how to best create a process that works for you and your team, it…

Microsoft Loop is the next best thing since… well productivity and note-taking app ‘Notion’. This Week in IT, I look at how Microsoft is planning to challenge Notion and how current features are building towards a big update that customers have requested from Microsoft. Links and resources Transcript Microsoft Loop is the next best thing…