Mike Rosoft

Microsoft 365 Copilot: GPT-5 Mode selector adds Auto, Instant, and Thinking modes [MC1192003]

Message ID: MC1192003 As announced in MC1176368 (October '25) GPT-5 is now the default model and today we're introducing the ability for your users to select how much reasoning to apply.Users can choose from three modes: Auto (default): Copilot decides…

Modern Workspace Pro 4 December 2025Admin impact, New feature, Plan for change, User impactNo Comments

Microsoft 365 apps

Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel [MC1191984]

Message ID: MC1191984 We've released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel [When this will happen:] We'll be gradually rolling out this update of Microsoft 365 Apps to users on that update channel starting December…

Modern Workspace Pro 4 December 2025Feature update, Stay informedNo Comments

(Updated) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use Copilot with OneDrive files in File Explorer and Activity Center [MC1155433]

Message ID: MC1155433 (Updated) Updated December 3, 2025: This item has completed rollout. Thank you for your patience.Introduction: We’re bringing the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot directly into your daily file management experience in Windows. With this update, users can…

Modern Workspace Pro 4 December 2025Admin impact, New feature, Stay informed, Updated message, User impactNo Comments

Microsoft 365 suite

Microsoft Excel: Insert Data from Image retires starting July 2026 [MC1191944]

Message ID: MC1191944 Starting in July 2026, the Insert Data from Image feature will no longer be available in Microsoft Excel on Windows devices using the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel. We’ll remove the feature beginning with Version 2602, scheduled for release…

Modern Workspace Pro 3 December 2025Admin impact, Plan for change, Retirement, User impactNo Comments

Microsoft 365 apps

(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces [MC929022]

Message ID: MC929022 (Updated) Updated December 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.Admins will be able to ensure that new Loop workspaces are connected to and managed by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, similar to…

Modern Workspace Pro 3 December 2025New feature, Plan for change, Updated message, User impactNo Comments

Microsoft Viva

Microsoft Viva: Copilot Dashboard – Broader access to M365 Copilot Chat insights [MC1191915]

Message ID: MC1191915 [Introduction] We are excited to announce the upcoming rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Adoption Metrics in Microsoft Copilot Dashboard to tenants that have at least one Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned. This feature has been previously…

Modern Workspace Pro 3 December 2025Admin impact, New feature, Stay informed, User impactNo Comments

Snow Rider 3D on Amazon Cognito now supports resource indicators to simplify enhancing protection of OAuth 2.0 resources28 October 2025
Wow, this change in Cognito sounds like a game-changer for security! It's kinda wild how little things like specifying resource…
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Mike on GCP Release Notes: October 01, 20252 October 2025
Haha, “magical shrinking sauce” is such a perfect way to describe it! The new InPlaceOrRecreate mode really does feel like…
Mike on GCP Release Notes: October 01, 20252 October 2025
Haha, love the imagery — “tiny floating islands” vs “resource-guzzling behemoths” is exactly how VPA feels sometimes! Kubernetes definitely keeps…
Mike on Upcoming Secure by Default Settings Changes for Exchange and Teams APIs [MC1163922]2 October 2025
Absolutely nailed it — this update does feel like Microsoft handing the keys back to IT admins, but with a…