Ditching WordPress: Migrating My Blog to Azure Static Web Apps & Azure DNS
Using GitHub Copilot and Azure Static Web Apps to create a blog website.
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Flex-routing, Anthropic models, Microsoft defaults and you
Oh wait, is Microsoft quietly moving my data outside the EU? Ok, let’s be honest. That headline is slightly dramatic. But there’s enough truth in it to warrant putting down your coffee and paying attention for two minutes. Because Microsoft flipped a switch, and most European organisations won’t notice until it’s too late. Here’s what […]
Prioritize my inbox with Copilot in Outlook
Do you remember the announcement of Copilot being able to prioritize your inbox in Outlook? I do. It took a while to get here, but it’s arrived in my tenant now! Let’s get started by saying I am by no means an Outlook power user. I have an inbox, no folders, and only a single […]
New SharePoint Experience: The Build tab
Last on our list of new tabs is the Build tab. This is your new home for creating sites, document libraries, lists, and agents. While sites and lists haven’t changed much lately, having a single overview of everything you own is a nice touch. One thing to note: the overview of document libraries only shows […]
New SharePoint Experience: Taking a look at the Publish tab
The new Publish tab is quickly becoming one of my favorite features. While it isn’t necessarily a brand new capability, as we could already create news and pages via the “Create” button in the old UI, the actual workflow feels much more intuitive. For a user, using a dedicated “Publish” entry point to start a […]
New SharePoint Experience: Discovering the Discover tab
The new SharePoint UI has arrived with a lot fewer buttons to distract you. Now, we have Home, Discover, Publish, Build, and OneDrive. In this blog, we are going to look at what is actually hidden inside that Discover tab. The new categories are aimed at making it easier for users to figure out which […]
How to: Enabling the new AI in SharePoint functionality
The artist previously known as the Knowledge Agent is now officially called AI in SharePoint. Honestly, I think this name makes more sense. It is much clearer to everyone now that we aren’t quite talking about a full-blown agent, that you can call in other entrypoints like Chat, but rather extra AI capabilities that help […]
Enabling the New SharePoint Experience
The “SharePoint at 25” digital event has introduced an update in the platform’s architecture and user interface. This update, known as the new SharePoint experience, focuses on a refreshed UI and more AI integration. The preview is scheduled for release to all tenants on March 3rd, 2026.In this blog I’ll take you through how to […]
Neurodiversity Meets AI: From Surviving to Thriving in the Office Jungle
This post is a short version of my talk during InSpark Inspiration Day, an event organized by my employer. By request of others, a written version. If you know me a little, you know that I am a big fan of the sloth. Not because they are lazy. It is because they are smart. They […]
Neurodiverse inclusion and accessibility benefits everyone. Here is how Microsoft 365 Copilot can help.
As a Microsoft 365 consultant I spend a lot of time helping organisations make their digital workplace more efficient. We look at products, adoption, and all the clever features that can speed up daily work. But efficiency only matters when the environment is clear, understandable, and supportive for the people who use it. As an […]
No Straight Lines: Building a Career in IT My Own Way
Last week, my colleague Damien shared his story about finding his way into cybersecurity. It made me think about my own path, which has been anything but straightforward. Like him, I didn’t follow the traditional route into IT. It took a mix of curiosity, timing, and a few unexpected turns to end up where I […]
Viva Engage: New Copilot-Powered Features Just Landed!
Viva Engage keeps growing as a space for community engagement and knowledge sharing inside Microsoft 365. From June onwards, it’s got a bunch of updates that work very well with Copilot. Viva Engage Content in Copilot Responses From June to August 2025, Microsoft 365 Copilot will start using Viva Engage discussion posts from public communities […]
Copilot Pages: Keep Your Work Organised and Easy to Share
If you use Microsoft 365 Copilot, you may have seen these in your app: Copilot Pages. Copilot Pages got released last year as part of the Microsoft Copilot Wave 2 features. It might be one of the more unknown features of Microsoft 365 Copilot. A Copilot Page is a space where you can save and […]
Microsoft Loop FAQ: Quick Answers for You
1. What is Microsoft Loop? Microsoft Loop is a collaborative workspace where you and your team can bring ideas, content, and tasks together. It combines pages, components such as tables and lists, and a flexible canvas that you can edit together. These elements stay in sync across apps like Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Whiteboard, and the […]
Microsoft Loop: Your Flexible, Collaborative Workspace Explained
Microsoft Loop is a modern, collaborative space where you and your team can gather ideas, content, and tasks. Whether you are drafting meeting notes, building project plans, or working together on documents, Loop keeps everything connected and easy to update. What Is a Loop Workspace? A Loop workspace is a shared area where your team […]
Work Smarter with Copilot Notebooks in Microsoft 365
What is a Copilot Notebook? Copilot Notebook is a space where you and Copilot work together, step by step. It’s not a chat conversation. It’s more like a shared workspace where you can bring in all the files you need. That includes Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, emails, and meeting transcripts. You can add up […]
Microsoft Loop Workspaces Now Available in Teams Channels
There’s a new way to collaborate in Microsoft Teams: you can now add a Microsoft Loop workspace directly to a standard channel. This feature has been on the Microsoft 365 roadmap since October last year, and it’s finally available. It makes Loop even more useful for working together across your team. With this update, you […]
Secure Devices with DSPM for AI in Microsoft Purview
AI like Microsoft 365 Copilot transforms how employees work, but it also introduces new risks if sensitive information is not properly secured. Microsoft Purview now includes Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI, giving IT admins and decision-makers the tools to prepare user devices for safe AI usage. In this post, we will explain the […]
Data Loss Prevention Policies For Microsoft 365 Copilot: The extra protection you want!
Microsoft 365 Copilot opens up exciting possibilities for productivity, but it also raises fresh questions about data security. Who has access to what, and how can we keep sensitive information from accidentally leaking through Copilot-powered assistance? In this post, we’ll explore how you can use Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies in Microsoft Purview to help […]
Advanced sensitivity labels: How to block Copilot from using certain files
If you’ve already rolled out the basic sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview, you’ve made a solid start toward securing your Copilot deployment. These labels help control who can access content, how it’s shared, and what happens when it leaves your environment. But there’s another layer of protection that often goes overlooked, and it’s one that […]
What’s Stopping Copilot from Exposing the Wrong Data? Sensitivity Labels Are Your First Line of Defense
You’ve locked down sharing and put permission controls in place. But files have a habit of ending up where they shouldn’t. Whether it’s a miss click, a forward-all moment, or someone dragging and dropping a sensitive document into the wrong folder, you need a layer of protection that sticks with the content. That’s exactly what […]
Is Copilot About to Surface Sensitive Data? Here’s How to Stop Oversharing in Microsoft 365
When Microsoft 365 Copilot enters the picture, everything your users can access becomes part of the content Copilot can draw from. That means documents with overly broad permissions, accidental shares, and legacy access settings are all fair game. If something was shared “just for convenience,” Copilot won’t care. It will surface that content confidently, whether […]
Your Files Are a Mess – And It’s About to Confuse Microsoft 365 Copilot
Data hygiene has always been important. But now it matters even more. Your organisation has thousands of files across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange. Some haven’t been touched in years. Others are outdated, duplicated, or belong to employees who’ve long since left. Now you’re preparing to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot. You’re expecting it to be […]
Are You Actually Ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot? Here’s What You Need in Place
You’ve been told Microsoft 365 Copilot is the future of work. AI that helps your users write faster, find information instantly, and get more done. But here’s the catch: you can’t just switch it on and let the magic happen. If you’re managing your organisation’s Microsoft 365 environment, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of […]
How to Create Retention Policies in SharePoint Online
If you’re managing content in SharePoint Online, you already know that retention policies aren’t optional. They are essential for staying compliant, sticking to internal governance standards, and keeping your environment clean and under control. But setting them up isn’t always straightforward. The interface can be unintuitive, and terms like adaptive scope versus static scope don’t […]
Microsoft 365 Copilot and how it adds accessibility to neurodivergent people
Stop me if this sounds familiar. You’ve got a team full of talent, but you know some of your neurodivergent colleagues, or maybe you yourself, are struggling. Not because of a lack of skill or effort, but because the typical workplace tools weren’t designed with neurodivergent minds in mind. Maybe it feels overwhelming to keep […]
Why you should use Microsoft 365 Copilot chat for business and how to recognize it
If you’re new to AI and wondering whether you can use the free version of Copilot Chat for business, the short answer is no. The free version of Microsoft Copilot is meant as personal assistant, for personal useage. Microsoft offers a more secure and business-friendly alternative called Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, which doesn’t require a […]
Copilot Pages: from prompt to collaboration
Microsoft continues to enhance the AI experience within Microsoft 365, and one of its latest innovations is Copilot Pages. This new feature provides a persistent, collaborative workspace where you can refine, edit, and share AI-generated content. Instead of losing valuable AI insights in a chat window, Copilot Pages allows you to save and build on […]
How to Set Up Restricted SharePoint Search
If you’re rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot or just trying to limit what pops up in organisation-wide search, Restricted SharePoint Search (RSS) gives you control over which sites are visible to tools like Copilot. SharePoint Restricted Search is part of SharePoint Advanced Management, soon to be included with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Here’s exactly […]
How to Save and Share Your Copilot Prompts
If you’ve crafted a great prompt that delivers the perfect AI-generated response, why not save it for future use? With Copilot Prompts in Microsoft Teams, you can easily store and share your most effective prompts, ensuring quick access whenever you need them. You can easily access this from the Copilot app in Teams. How to […]
Using the Copilot Prompt Gallery
The Copilot Prompt Gallery is a centralized hub of curated example prompts that help users engage more effectively with AI-powered tools. These prompts serve as a foundation for various tasks such as content creation, summarization, data analysis, and more. Microsoft has developed these prompts to enhance accuracy and efficiency, making it easier for users to […]
How to manage Loop components
Microsoft Loop is transforming teamwork in Microsoft 365 by providing dynamic, shareable components that work across apps like Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and Whiteboard. As organizations embrace Loop, IT admins need to understand how to manage these components effectively to maintain security, compliance, and user productivity. How Loop Components Work Loop components are interactive content elements—such […]
How to create your own SharePoint agent
Microsoft has introduced SharePoint Agents, an AI-powered tool designed to transform how users interact with SharePoint Online documentation. Now available across all tenants, these intelligent agents leverage artificial intelligence to provide instant, natural-language responses to queries, eliminating the need to search through countless documents manually. Users with both a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and ownership […]
I’m on the Festive Tech Calendar!
The holiday season is here, and that means the return of the Festive Tech Calendar, a fantastic community-driven initiative that brings together tech enthusiasts from around the world to share knowledge, insights, and festive cheer throughout December. This year, I’m excited to be part of it with a special video on Microsoft Designer! What is […]
Upcoming features for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is evolving rapidly, with a wave of new features introduced in the final months of 2024. Whether you’re using Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or other Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot is becoming smarter and more versatile. Here’s a look at the most exciting updates and how they can enhance your productivity. Copilot […]
I spoke at DIWUG!
On October 29th (happy birthday to me!), I delivered a session on Microsoft Loop during the DIWUG Community meetup at Rapid Circle Netherlands, exploring its information management capabilities and how organizations can effectively govern its use. I began with an overview of the Loop app, highlighting its core features and how it enhances collaboration within […]
Using the power of Copilot to ease daily tasks
Different post than usual. But this was stuck in my head and I recently learned that sharing about our difficulties and how I handle mine can help others. After a lot of internal debating, here’s a post on how AI, specifically Microsoft 365 Copilot, has made my day-to-day work a lot less overwhelming. This post […]
I spoke at Usergroup Noord-Nederland!
On October 1st, I presented a session on Microsoft Loop at NEXXT in Groningen during a UGNN community meetup, focusing on its information management capabilities and how organizations can govern its use effectively. I started with an introduction to the Loop app, covering its core functionality and how it enhances collaboration across Microsoft 365. From […]
Policies and admin capabilities for Loop
Microsoft Loop is designed to revolutionize collaboration by enabling users to create and co-author dynamic content seamlessly across Microsoft 365 apps. As organizations adopt Loop, ensuring compliance with security, data governance, and regulatory requirements becomes a top priority. Microsoft provides a range of compliance features for Loop, but the level of coverage depends on where […]
How to block specific documents out of Copilot search
How to Block Copilot from Accessing Specific Documents Microsoft has introduced new Sensitivity Label settings, marking a significant advancement in data security within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This guide will walk you through how to leverage these settings to prevent Copilot from accessing specific documents, ensuring the protection of sensitive information. Understanding Sensitivity Labels Sensitivity […]
Using Microsoft Loop as collaboration tool
Microsoft Loop is a game-changer for teamwork, offering a dynamic way to capture ideas, collaborate in real time, and share content seamlessly. Whether you’re jotting down quick notes, tracking meeting minutes, or organizing key project details, Loop provides an intuitive and visually engaging workspace. What sets Loop apart is its emphasis on collaboration. Team members […]
Where are all the Microsoft Loop components stored?
Microsoft Loop is a new app that allows users to create and collaborate on fluid documents that can be embedded in various Microsoft 365 apps. It was officially launched in November 2023, and since then, many organizations have started to adopt it for their work. However, as an admin, you might wonder where these fluid […]
Custom sections backgrounds in SharePoint Online
So, you know how sometimes your SharePoint pages look a bit… meh? Well, guess what? You can now give them a makeover!You can now modify the background of specific sections, such as applying a gradient to the News webpart or adding a custom image to the sidebar. For custom backgrounds, SharePoint offers tools for cropping, […]
I visited Experts Live 2024
On June 4th, I had the opportunity to attend Experts Live Netherlands, the premier knowledge event focused on Microsoft solutions. Organized by and for the Microsoft community, this event has grown into the largest Microsoft community gathering in the BeNeLux region. There are plenty of reasons to visit Experts Live Netherlands. With a wide range […]
How to use your own font in SharePoint Online
Microsoft has announced some new and amazing features for SharePoint Online communication sites, which are often used to create intranet pages. One of these new features is the Brand Center, which is currently in preview. This preview includes a highly requested feature, the ability to publish custom fonts on your SharePoint pages and Viva Connections […]
What is Viva Connections?
You have finally got your users to fully adopt Microsoft Teams… Great! But your intranet is getting used less, help! The main goal is to ensure easy intranet access. Microsoft’s Viva Connections seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Teams and mobile devices, offering employees a convenient pathway to the intranet. Let’s dig into what Viva Connections has […]
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I'm a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft 365 consultant. I use this blog to share what I've learned, what actually works, and what you may want to check before switching something on.
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