Chris Menard is a Microsoft MVP. He is certified in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. His YouTube videos have over 25 million views.
Microsoft Teams
Teams allow you to use a default set of images selected by Microsoft as the background for meetings. Unlike Zoom, you can't upload your own images inside the Teams app. Microsoft is working on the ability to upload your own images, but here is a workaround that allows
Microsoft Excel
Excel for Microsoft 365 subscribers now have Workbook Statistics. Workbook Statistics is a window that shows a summary of the workbook statistics, including the number of sheets, tables, formulas, charts, and pivottables. You access Workbook Statistics by going to the **Review** tab - Proofing group - **Workbook Statistics** in Excel
Google Meet
Google Meet premium HD video conference will be available for free to everyone starting in May 2020. Google Meet is secure and easy to use. The video quality is exceptional.
Zoom
The Waiting Room feature in Zoom is a great security feature. The Waiting Room allows you, the host, to control when a participant joins your meeting. You can either admit participants one at a time or admit them all at once. The Waiting Room can be turned on for individual
A new feature in Gmail allows for multiple signatures. You can create different signatures for different emails. Examples of when to use multiple signatures: 1. You have one signature for new mail or compose 2. Signature for replies and forwards 3. Signature that contrains your direct dial or mobile number
Microsoft Teams
Inviting guests to a Microsoft Teams meeting is very easy. You can do it inside Teams. You can also do it in Outlook with the Teams Add-in. We are going to focus on inviting people outside your organiaztion inside the Teams app. Steps to invite guests 1. Click the **Calendar*
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams now has virtual backgrounds. There are 24 to pick from while on a video call in Teams. One of the most popular features in Zoom is virtual backgrounds. Now, Microsoft has added that ability to its own Teams collaboration app. Steps to turn on a virtual background in
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft brings 8000 royalty-free images and icons to Office 365. These images work in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Right now, these are only available to Office 365 Fast Insiders. Steps to use the images and icons 1. Click the Insert Tab 2. Click Picture 3. Select Stock Images... 4.
Zoom
Zoombombing has caused Zoom to make a new update that requires passwords for all meetings. According to Zoom support, passwords are mandatory for all meetings effective on April 4, 2020. Zoom meetings, whether scheduled or instant (join now meeting), will require a password. When you schedule a Zoom meeting, you
Zoom
Zoom virtual backgrounds are extremely popular. Many users have commented on my channel that their virtual background is not working. Many users have asked if virtual backgrounds only work with a paid Zoom account. Virtual backgrounds do work with the free account, and if you are having issues getting virtual
Zoom
Zoom Virtual Video Background is a great feature. One of the issues with the video backgrounds is Zoom only gives you two video backgrounds. You can add video backgrounds, but they have to be the correct size. We have developed over 20 video virtual backgrounds you can use in Zoom.
Zoom
The number of remote workers is rapidly growing. Some companies are 100% remote, and many other companies allow their staff to work several days a week remotely. There are many advantages of working remotely and using video conference or online meetings. Just a few examples of the advantages of video