In this episode, Dewayne and Joe return from a deep space mission, guided by the steady hand of their newest Copilot and debrief us on the journey to a new frontier that traces back to the pioneers of the last century. At the command deck, a fresh ally stands ready, transforming mere words into gateways of discovery. Every voyager can steer the course; all it takes is a commanding prompt. Computer, initiate greeting sequence for our new assistant. Download the transcript: Episode 31 Transcript L...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe take the Starship back to space dock for an overhaul and a retrofit. This hub of activity for the federation is overdue for structural upgrades, interface enhancements, and greater galactic connectivity. Join us as we cover the new engineering work, the upgraded communications array, the polished exterior and help us launch this new flagship of the fleet. Computer, set a course for New Teams. Download the transcript: Episode 30 Transcript Links and resources from...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe are preparing for a voyage unlike any other. On this trip we’ll be exploring the edge of the Loop galaxy. To do it, we’re going to need some system upgrades. For a successful mission, our crew will need to collaborate faster than ever before. We’re going to swap our old collaboration core for the brand-new fluid powered Loop drive. This collaboration hot rod will certainly give us the edge we need to... Loop long and prosper. Download the transcript: Episode 29 T...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 29
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard a special guest from a universe where data and time reign supreme. These three intrepid explorers embark on a mission to conquer the vast digital cosmos of Microsoft 365. They navigate through the nebula of document libraries and harness the energy of Power BI integration. As they cross the quadrant of document versioning and metadata, they encounter dynamic views, a lifeform that reshapes the understanding of personalized libraries. Does time expand ...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe put The #ShiftShow through its paces, but this time with the new Copilot at the helm. Your co-hosts speak with the VP of Microsoft PowerPoint, Shawn Villaron. Shawn talks with us about the fast-moving advances in artificial intelligence and how Microsoft's investment in AI research is bringing us an AI assistant to our favorite app, PowerPoint, and throughout Microsoft 365. This coming co-pilot can take on your mundane tasks, zip through tedious processes, prepar...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe tackle the trouble of tribbles overrunning your inbox. You may have heard of the premise of zero inbox and how it can save you time and lost productivity. Learn a few methods they use to make their inbox a productivity tool and not a brain drain of time and tribbles. Computer, set phaser array to sweep mode. Download the transcript: Episode 26 Transcript Links and resources from this episode How I Kept a Zero Email Inbox at Microsoft for 25 Years | JD Meier How T...
Dec 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Athens, Georgia, Dr. Nick Place, Dean for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Cooperative Extension program at the University of Georgia. Dr. Place shares his perspectives on how land-grant universities need to position themselves for the future through embracing technology and digital platforms. We’re going to execute a slingshot maneuver around the Sun and take a peek into the future to learn what it takes to ...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 25
In this MVP-powered, 2-year anniversary episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Seattle recording live from the floor of Microsoft Ignite 2022. They cover some of the latest news and announcements while fighting off catering cart disruptors. Computer, punch it. Download the transcript: Episode 24 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Enhance collaboration with Microsoft Teams chat and channels features for the hybrid workplace - Microsoft Community Hub What's New in Microsoft Teams | Mi...
Oct 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam in from Seattle a Microsoft Product Manager for Word, the adventurous Ali Forelli. She brings darkness upon the Word while enlightening us to the passion for making document creation accessible to all species. And we learn when the comms channel is on an open frequency you capture feedback from across the galaxy. Computer, impulse power, cruise mode ctrl+shift+v. Download the transcript: Episode 23 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Behind the ...
Sep 12, 2022•55 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe cover their attendance at an interplanetary conference, where the #ShifShow helped to facilitate an alliance between two major worlds. Listen in as we interview two explorers from the Microsoft system who recently made first contact with one of the best kept secrets in the galaxy - the cooperative extension system. Computer, set a course for the future of extension. Download the transcript: Episode 22 Transcript Links and resources from this episode National Asso...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe relax in Ten Forward to discuss their recent attendance at a national conference for IT pros supporting extension programs across the country. They joined the conference landing party where they enjoyed meeting their peers, learning about instructional design methods, leadership qualities, common troubles of supporting extension, and the heat in Little Rock, Arkansas. Replicator, bourbon, neat. Download the transcript: Episode 21 Transcript Links and resources fr...
Jul 16, 2022•51 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe slip into the quantum multiverse of Teams and discover a new type of channel that can exist in two places at once. Is this new shared channel feature in Teams what we've been waiting for? Let's go to black alert. fire up the spore drive and find out. Computer, let's fly. Download the transcript: Episode 20 Transcript Links and resources from this episode More ways to collaborate seamlessly outside your organization with Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Tech Community ...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard the vice president and group product manager for the universal presentation toolkit you want to keep next to your tricorder – Microsoft PowerPoint. Can we push a presentation with a tachyon beam? Slide decks on the Holodeck? Let’s find out. Computer, new presentation, wide-screen, theme vermilion . Download the transcript: Episode 19 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Shawn Villaron embraces a ‘learn it all’ mindset as Bay Area leader (M...
May 12, 2022•58 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe are planning a party for the crew of The #ShiftShow and looking for the right tool to get the job done. They'll look at two options, Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Lists. Planner has been around for a while, but Lists is new and shiny, so some are saying that Planner can be put out the airlock. Computer, let's build a plan. Download the transcript: Episode 18 Transcript Links and resources from this episode It's time for Microsoft Planner to be turned off (Lorya...
Apr 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard a guest expert officer to discuss and discover the note taking and information gathering software called Microsoft OneNote – could it be from the 24th century? Computer, create new notebook, template theta alpha seven. Download the transcript: Episode 17 Transcript Links and resources from this episode OneNote help and learning OneNote eBooks by Heather What's the difference between the OneNote versions? Best practices for syncing notes in OneNote Wha...
Mar 12, 2022•46 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe try to discover the unknown by using Search in Microsoft 365. Computer: please locate my Valentine (error) oh…. Download the transcript: Episode 16 Transcript Links and resources from this episode New and improved search results experience on Microsoft Teams KQL quick reference Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Episode Information Episode 16 Recorded 02/17/2022 50 min 41 sec Subscribe here and please give us a 5-star rating if you like this episode - it will he...
Feb 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe talk about private and channel meetings in Microsoft Teams. They cover differences between these two types of Teams meetings in how they operate, some shortcomings, and work arounds and tips. Computer, schedule me a meeting, with the Shift Show. Download the transcript: Episode 15 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Use OneDrive for Business and SharePoint for meeting recordings - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Docs Turning off email notifications for O...
Jan 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe dive into modern storage in Microsoft 365. From file versions for fixing mistakes, discovering changes to your files to stay current, accessing your cloud recycle bin, or recovering from ransomware - we help you build trust in the platform and trust in your Team. Even if you still hit Save with Auto-save, it's time to join The #ShiftShow. Computer, why is my file locked for editing? Download the transcript: Episode 14 Transcript Links and resources from this epis...
Dec 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe cover their top four takeaways from the recent Microsoft Ignite conference. So, put on your VR headset and join The #ShiftShow. Computer, Loop us in. Download the transcript: Episode 13 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021: Innovations coming to Microsoft Teams Mesh for Microsoft Teams aims to make collaboration in the ‘metaverse’ personal and fun | Innovation Stories Introducing Microsoft Mesh | Here can be anywhere. “You c...
Nov 19, 2021•54 min•Ep. 13
In this anniversary episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they take you through wrangling notifications in Microsoft Teams, covering settings and options to optimize your time spent in Teams. Make Teams work for you - with less distractions. So, it's time to deploy a force field around your activity feed with The #ShiftShow. Computer, focus mode. Download the transcript: Episode 12 Transcript Links and resources from this episode First things to know about notifications (Microsoft) Manage notificatio...
Oct 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they take you through Microsoft Bookings and how it can help you manage your time, resources, and in-person or virtual appointments for services offered to your customers and crewmates. Whether you're setting office hours with the counselor, scheduling away time on the holodeck, or offering an instructional class on tridimensional chess, Bookings can help these run smoothly. So, it's time to grab your calendar for The ShiftShow. Computer, book 'em. Downlo...
Sep 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they head down to the holodeck to check out a few decks in PowerPoint Live. They'll contrast the two experiences you'll have with PowerPoint Live online versus PowerPoint Live in Teams. Both have their own strengths and weaknesses, depending on your situation and your audience. So follow along to decide which one is right for your mission. Computer, punch it, as we join… The #ShiftShow. Download the transcript: Episode 10 Transcript Links and resources fr...
Aug 13, 2021•54 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, join Dwayne and Joe as they discuss Microsoft Teams webinars and new features of PowerPoint Live. Computer, prepare the viewscreen for a fleet-wide broadcast as we join… The #ShiftShow. Download the transcript: Episode 9 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Get started with Teams webinars (Microsoft Docs) PowerPoint Live annotation (Office Support) Large meeting feature example (LinkedIn) Episode Information Episode 9 Recorded 07/10/2021 52 min 34 sec Subscribe Here ...
Jul 13, 2021•53 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, join Dewayne and Joe as they beam guests onboard Microsoft Teams and cover the tricks and tribbles of being a guest in Teams. Computer, enable guest protocols as we join… The #ShiftShow. Download the transcript: Episode 8 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Guest access in Microsoft Teams (Microsoft Docs) Guest experience in Microsoft Teams (Microsoft Docs) Compare member vs guest (Microsoft Docs) Add guests to a team in Teams (Office Support) Vote on Guest Access i...
Jun 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe head back to the star base for an upgrade of their transcription systems. They’re prepping for an away mission where they’ll need the transcription, translation, and dictation capabilities offered by the Office 365 cloud. Turn in your comm badge to get your universal translator upgrades because we’re going to have hailing frequencies open... on The #ShiftShow. Connect with your hosts: Dewayne Hyatt and Joe Gasper Download the transcript: Episode 7 Transcript Link...
May 12, 2021•52 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe put the Y back in why with an overview of their pragmatic philosophy to the modern workplace where we must weigh the good of our many users against the needs of the one IT… Professional. So put on your Spock ears, step onto the bridge, as we drive towards the 22nd century, with The #ShiftShow. Connect with your hosts: Dewayne Hyatt and Joe Gasper Download the transcript: Episode 6 Transcript Links and resources from this episode "Institutions will try to preserve...
Apr 12, 2021•47 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe head down to engineering to review the warp core powering Teams - also known as SharePoint. They'll pop the hatch on a Jefferies tube and crawl into some of the powerful features of SharePoint Online that are ready for use in Microsoft Teams. So, join us on the holodeck for some fun with The #ShiftShow. Connect with your hosts: Dewayne Hyatt and Joe Gasper Download the transcript: Episode 5 Transcript Links and resources from this episode Microsoft Lists - Resour...
Mar 12, 2021•49 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe will discuss their three-year mission to migrate and modernize file services for thousands of their users across dozens of offices and research centers. As they boldly go to improve services, save money, and increase performance, they'll pass through the Triple Star system of storage in the Microsoft Cloud. This Starship is about to get an upgrade, so get to your battle stations because we're going to red alert with The #ShiftShow. Connect with your hosts: Dewayn...
Feb 12, 2021•50 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Dewayne and Joe will discuss Microsoft Teams Live events. Live events via Microsoft Teams offers you a way to reach a large public audience and may be something that you're already licensed for and have access to. So listen in as we cover the basic anatomy of a live event and discuss some of the tips, tricks, and experiences we've gained through running our live events. So brace yourself and get ready to fly with The #ShiftShow. Connect with your hosts: Dewayne Hyatt and Joe Gas...
Jan 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 3
The #ShiftShow, captain's log episode 2. In this episode Dewayne and Joe will discuss how to leverage Microsoft Teams as what they like to call a virtual venue . Learn how you may already have access to a platform that can be leveraged to host large multi-day conferences and symposiums. They will touch on tips and tricks that they learned throughout the building process as well as some best practices. So, buckle up and get ready to hit maximum warp with the #ShiftShow. Connect with your hosts: D...
Dec 12, 2020•50 min•Ep. 2
