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Runtime error 6 overflow in word Mac
I’m on a Mac Sonoma 14.1 using Word 16.86.
For about the past week when I open a Word doc I get an error message: Runtime error ‘6’ Overflow.
Any thoughts on why and how to stop it?
thx
I’m on a Mac Sonoma 14.1 using Word 16.86.For about the past week when I open a Word doc I get an error message: Runtime error ‘6’ Overflow.Any thoughts on why and how to stop it? thx Read More
127.0.2651.8
My device is in the test ring for autopatch,
This morning my edge updated to 127.0.2651.8
Since then it will not open.
I tried creating a new profile via command line, I can see the icon has changed for edge but it still wont open.
I can’t update the app as it says a newer version is already installed.
I tried a few googled uninstall commands but none seem to work.
How do I revert or full remove so I can reinstall the stable release?
My device is in the test ring for autopatch,This morning my edge updated to 127.0.2651.8 Since then it will not open. I tried creating a new profile via command line, I can see the icon has changed for edge but it still wont open. I can’t update the app as it says a newer version is already installed.I tried a few googled uninstall commands but none seem to work. How do I revert or full remove so I can reinstall the stable release? Read More
Default contact details not updating in service within Bookings
Within my service in Bookings I have edited and unselected all four of the customer details but the Email and Phone Number is still displayed – If I turn on address it doesn’t change.
I have added custom fields and they work as expected
See pic – all unselected
But the email and phone still visible
I have created a new service and it does the same!
Any advise would be great
Cheers Ruth
Within my service in Bookings I have edited and unselected all four of the customer details but the Email and Phone Number is still displayed – If I turn on address it doesn’t change.I have added custom fields and they work as expected See pic – all unselected But the email and phone still visible I have created a new service and it does the same! Any advise would be great Cheers Ruth Read More
Sync-ModernMailPublicFolders.ps1 to remove MEPFs from Exchange Online – Limits to deletions?
Hi Folks,
We’re going to be disabling upwards of 5000 MEPFs in our on-prem Exchange (decommissioning many legacy folders) and are running the Sync-ModernMailPublicFolders.ps1 script daily at the moment to ensure changes are synced up to EXO. We have previously been disabling small numbers each day but are now ready to disable in bulk. I’m concerned that disabling such a large number at one time in our on-prem Exchange may not result in all the “deletions” occurring in EXO after a Sync-ModernMailPublicFolders.ps1 run. Is there a limit to the amount of these deletions in EXO (per day)? I’m considering options around batching these but would like to know if any limits on these deletions exist.
Thanks,
Michael
Hi Folks, We’re going to be disabling upwards of 5000 MEPFs in our on-prem Exchange (decommissioning many legacy folders) and are running the Sync-ModernMailPublicFolders.ps1 script daily at the moment to ensure changes are synced up to EXO. We have previously been disabling small numbers each day but are now ready to disable in bulk. I’m concerned that disabling such a large number at one time in our on-prem Exchange may not result in all the “deletions” occurring in EXO after a Sync-ModernMailPublicFolders.ps1 run. Is there a limit to the amount of these deletions in EXO (per day)? I’m considering options around batching these but would like to know if any limits on these deletions exist. Thanks,Michael Read More
workbench.aspx break when clicking “Preview”
On every web part I develop, running in /_layouts/15/workbench.aspx of all tenants I have access to, clicking the preview to debug, causes an error:
“Uncaught Error Error: The value for “domElement” must not be null
at e.isNotNullOrUndefined (res-1.cdn.office.net/files/sp-client/sp-webpart-workbench-assembly_en-us_a25d16d016d17db18ed91fbf7b537caf.js:20:183787″
I see it was reported in https://stackoverflow.com/ but no explanation or solution.
Please fix our workbench! Lots of SPFx developers are stock now.
Thank you
On every web part I develop, running in /_layouts/15/workbench.aspx of all tenants I have access to, clicking the preview to debug, causes an error:”Uncaught Error Error: The value for “domElement” must not be null
at e.isNotNullOrUndefined (res-1.cdn.office.net/files/sp-client/sp-webpart-workbench-assembly_en-us_a25d16d016d17db18ed91fbf7b537caf.js:20:183787″ I see it was reported in https://stackoverflow.com/ but no explanation or solution.Please fix our workbench! Lots of SPFx developers are stock now.Thank you Read More
Onscreen display
Workbook I created 10 years ago and use monthly–I have column headings displayed regardless of how far down I have gone–until today. How can I make them show up on the top of the screen I am working on (and why have they disappeared).
Workbook I created 10 years ago and use monthly–I have column headings displayed regardless of how far down I have gone–until today. How can I make them show up on the top of the screen I am working on (and why have they disappeared). Read More
Exploring Generative AI: A Hands-on Course on Prompt Engineering for non-tech students – Part 2
Introduction
Welcome to Part 2 of our exploration into generative AI, where we delve deeper into the practical applications and creative potential of this innovative technology.
This article highlights concrete examples from students projects of the course ‘Prompt Engineering’ at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) in Trento (Italy). The aim is to showcase how students leveraged generative AI in unique ways. In particular, we’ll focus on two fascinating projects: “Generative Music” and “Personal Chef,” which exemplify the versatility and impact of generative AI in diverse fields.
Core element of these projects is the use of a structured framework known as the Card Model to define and organize generative AI tasks. In the context of this course, a card refers to a structured format or template used to define a specific task or objective for generating content or output using generative AI techniques. The Flow of these cards, meaning the logical sequence and interaction between them, is crucial for the coherent generation of complex outputs. For a detailed explanation of Card and Flow concepts read the 1st part of this blog series.
Our students have been actively experimenting with generative AI, producing remarkable results in their projects. Here, we present detailed insights and experiences from their hands-on work, demonstrating the practical applications of prompt engineering with non-tech students.
Generative Music
The “Generative Music” project leverages generative AI technology to innovate the music creation process. Central to this project is the use of Generative AI Cards that define various musical parameters and guide the AI in generating unique compositions. Generative AI Cards specify key musical elements such as genre, number of chords, melody length, key, and instrumentation, including bass and guitar (Fig. 1). Each card represents a distinct aspect of the music, allowing for precise control over the generated content. By configuring these cards, the team can tailor the AI’s output to meet specific creative goals.
Card Configuration
The process begins with the selection and configuration of these cards. Initial configurations often require multiple iterations to achieve satisfactory results. Each card’s parameters are adjusted to optimize the music generation, focusing on refining the elements to create a harmonious and appealing output.
Fig 1: Example of Cards from the Music Project.
Flow Generation
Flow generation involves the structured combination of these AI Cards to produce a coherent piece of music. This stage is crucial as it dictates the sequence and interaction of different musical components defined by the cards. The project utilizes tools like Canva to aid in visualizing and organizing the flow of these components, ensuring a smooth and logical progression in the music. During the flow generation process, the order of the AI Cards is experimented to explore different musical outcomes. However, the team found that altering the sequence did not significantly affect the final output, indicating that the cards’ individual configurations are more critical than their order.
Iterative Refinement and Human Interaction
A significant aspect of the project is the iterative refinement process, where generated music undergoes multiple evaluations and adjustments. Human intervention is essential at this stage to validate the quality of the output. Listening to the music is the primary method for assessing its adequacy, as human judgment is necessary to determine whether the AI’s creation meets the desired standards. The team continuously modifies the prompts and configurations of the AI Cards based on feedback, refining the generative process to improve the music quality. This iterative cycle of generation, evaluation, and adjustment ensures that the final product aligns with the creative vision (Fig. 2).
Fig 2: genAI music showcase (youtube.com)
Lessons Learnt
The “Generative Music” project demonstrates the potential of generative AI in the field of music creation. By using Generative AI Cards and structured flow generation, the project showcases a methodical approach to producing unique musical compositions. Despite the need for substantial human involvement in the refinement process, this innovative use of AI represents a significant step forward in integrating technology with artistic creativity.
Personal Chef
The “Personal Chef” project utilizes generative AI to assist individuals in planning balanced meals efficiently. The primary goal of this project is to save time and resources, enhance creativity, and provide valuable insights for meal planning. Generative AI Cards are central to this project, serving as modular components that define specific meal planning parameters. Each card encapsulates different aspects of meal creation, such as the type of dish (e.g., balanced dish, vegetarian alternative), the ingredients required, and the nutritional composition (Fig. 3). These cards help in structuring the meal planning process by providing detailed instructions and alternatives based on user preferences and dietary needs.
Card Configuration
For instance, one AI Card might focus on generating a list of high-protein foods, while another might ensure the meal components are seasonal. These cards are iteratively refined based on user feedback to ensure they deliver precise and relevant outputs. The language used in these cards is carefully chosen, as even small changes can significantly impact the results. The feedback loop is crucial here, as it allows continuous improvement and ensures that the AI provides more accurate and context-specific suggestions over time.
Fig 3: Example of Cards from the Personal Chef Project.
Flow Generation
Flow generation in this project involves the logical sequencing and combination of Generative AI Cards to create coherent and balanced meal plans. This process ensures that the output not only meets nutritional guidelines but also aligns with the user’s preferences and constraints. The flow of these cards is designed to cover various stages of meal planning, from selecting ingredients to proposing complete dishes (Fig. 4). For example, a flow might start with an AI Card that provides a balanced dish recipe, followed by another card that suggests a vegetarian alternative, and then a card that customizes the dish based on seasonal ingredients. This structured approach ensures a logical progression and maintains the relevance and coherence of the meal plans.
Fig 4: Example of Flows from the Personal Chef Project.
Iterative Refinement and Human Interaction
The project emphasizes the importance of human feedback in refining the AI-generated outputs. Users can interact with the system to customize the generated meal plans, adding or removing ingredients as needed. This iterative process ensures that the AI’s suggestions remain practical and tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements. By continuously incorporating user feedback, the project aims to enhance the precision and utility of the Generative AI Cards, ultimately making the meal planning process more efficient and enjoyable.
Lessons Learnt
The “Personal Chef” project showcases how generative AI can be leveraged to support everyday tasks like meal planning. The use of Generative AI Cards allows for a modular and flexible approach, enabling users to create personalized and balanced meal plans. While the AI can provide valuable insights and save time, human interaction remains essential to validate and refine the outputs, ensuring they meet the users’ specific needs and preferences. This integration of AI and human expertise represents a significant advancement in making daily routines more manageable and creative.
Students Survey Results
The class consisted of 11 students (average age 23, 5 female) from various university faculties, i.e. Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction.
As said, it was a class of non-tech students. Indeed, most of them (7 out of 11) stated that they rarely (1-4 times in the last month) used tools such as ChatGPT. Only one student stated that he/she regularly (every day or almost every day) used these tools, either for study-related and unrelated purposes. One student admitted that he/she was not familiar with ChaptGPT, had only heard about it but had never used it.
In order to investigate the students’ knowledge of GenAI and its potential and to assess the effectiveness or otherwise of the course in increasing their knowledge and ability to use GenAI, we administered a questionnaire at the beginning and end of the course and then made comparisons.
The questionnaire consists of 50 items taken from existing surveys [1,2] investigating various dimensions concerning AI in general. These included: (a) AI Literacy, based on the level of knowledge, understanding and ability to use AI, (b) Anxiety, related to the fear of not being able to learn how to use AI correctly, as well as of losing one’s reasoning and control abilities, and (c) Self-Efficacy, related to confidence both in one’s technical capabilities and in AI as good aid to learning.
As evident from the graph below (Fig. 5), by comparing the answers given by the students before and after the course, it is evident that on average the students increased their literacy and self-efficacy, and decreased their anxiety.
Fig. 5:. Average scores of students’ literacy, anxiety and self-efficacy gathered at the beginning and the end of the Prompt Engineering course for non-tech students.
Furthermore, at the end of the course we asked the students to answer 10 additional questions aimed at gathering their feedback specifically about Generative AI. In particular, we asked them to score the following statements using a 7-point Likert scale, where 1 means “strongly disagree” and 7 means “strongly agree”:
I increased my knowledge and understanding of GenAI
I can effectively use GenAI
When interacting with technology, I am now aware of the possible use of GenAI
I am aware of the ethical implications when using AI-based applications
Taking a class on Prompt Engineering for Generative AI made me anxious
I am afraid that by using AI systems I will become lazy and lose some of my reasoning skills
AI malfunctioning can cause many problems
If used appropriately, GenAI is a valuable learning support
When using GenAI, I feel comfortable
I significantly increased my technological skills
Fig. 6 presents the average score and standard deviation of each item. As evident from the graph, after the course the students recognised the value of GenAI as a valuable tool to support learning (item 8). They also showed to be more aware of the possible uses of GenAI (item 3) and ethical implications of such uses (item 4), whereas they showed a low level of anxiety in attending the course (item 5) and a low level of fear of losing reasoning skills (item 6).
Fig. 6: Average scores on a 7-point Likert scale given by non-tech students at the end of the Prompt Engineering course.
Conclusions
Generative AI is widely used in higher education and skills training. Articles like [3] demonstrate that Generative AI is widely used in higher education and skills training, highlighting its benefits for productivity and efficiency, alongside concerns about overdependence and superficial learning. In Part 2 of our blog series, we delved into the practical applications and creative potential of this innovative technology. Through projects like “Generative Music” and “Personal Chef,” our students demonstrated the versatility and impact of generative AI across diverse fields. Central to these projects was the structured framework known as the Card Model and a Flow of the identified cards, which helped define and organize generative AI tasks.
The course significantly enhanced students’ understanding of prompt engineering, reducing their anxiety and increasing their self-efficacy. Survey results indicated improved AI literacy and decreased anxiety, with students feeling more confident in their technical abilities and recognizing the value of generative AI as a learning tool. Utilizing atomic cards to define and organize generative AI tasks facilitated the learning process. This structured approach allowed students to better grasp and control various aspects of content generation. In the “Generative Music” and “Personal Chef” projects, the cards provided a flexible and modular framework, enabling iterative refinement and improved output quality.
Looking ahead, future developments could further enhance the effectiveness of teaching generative AI. Developing specific tools and editors for configuring prompts could simplify the process, making it more intuitive for students. Establishing standard guidelines and metrics for evaluating generative outputs could provide more structured feedback, improving the learning process. Additionally, expanding the course content to include a broader range of diverse and complex case studies could help students explore more generative AI applications, deepening their understanding and innovative capabilities.
These advancements would not only improve the teaching of generative AI but also promote greater integration of technology and creativity, better preparing students for their future professional career.
Antonio Bucchiarone
Motivational Digital System (MoDiS)
Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK), Trento – Italy
Nadia Mana
Intelligent Interfaces and Interaction (i3)
Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK), Trento – Italy
References
[1] Schiavo, Gianluca and Businaro, Stefano and Zancanaro, Massimo. Comprehension, Apprehension, and Acceptance: Understanding the Influence of Literacy and Anxiety on Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4668256.
[2] Wang, Y. M., Wei, C. L., Lin, H. H., Wang, S. C., & Wang, Y. S. (2022). What drives students’ AI learning behavior: a perspective of AI anxiety. Interactive Learning Environments, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2022.2153147
[3] Hadi Mogavi, Reza and Deng, Chao and Juho Kim, Justin and Zhou, Pengyuan and D. Kwon, Young and Hosny Saleh Metwally, Ahmed and Tlili, Ahmed and Bassanelli, Simone and Bucchiarone, Antonio and Gujar, Sujit and Nacke, Lennart E. and Hui, Pan. ChatGPT in education: A blessing or a curse? A qualitative study exploring early adopters’ utilization and perceptions. Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humans, Vol. 2, N. 1, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbah.2023.100027
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COUNTIF
Hi,
I am using tge COUNTIF function to count cells in a range with a ‘tick’ symbol. I would like to show the result as the cells counted is % of total cells in the range. Could someone please assist with the relevant syntax?
Thankyou
Hi,I am using tge COUNTIF function to count cells in a range with a ‘tick’ symbol. I would like to show the result as the cells counted is % of total cells in the range. Could someone please assist with the relevant syntax?Thankyou Read More
Spreadsheet can not be insert or delete or clear content
I have a daily updated spreadsheet recent found can not do insert row or column, can not delete cell and clear content, and can not do auto calculate, all these without pop up a prompt, just no reaction, but if copy and paste the formula then press enter the calculation still work, these are really bothers me. I am sure this spreadsheet is not locked or with maximum rows or columns
I have a daily updated spreadsheet recent found can not do insert row or column, can not delete cell and clear content, and can not do auto calculate, all these without pop up a prompt, just no reaction, but if copy and paste the formula then press enter the calculation still work, these are really bothers me. I am sure this spreadsheet is not locked or with maximum rows or columns Read More
Dev Channel update to 127.0.2651.8 is live.
Hello Insiders! We released 127.0.2651.8 to the Dev channel! Mac also released with a version bump 128.0.2650.0!
The release includes numerous fixes. For more details on the changes, check out the highlights below.
An even faster Microsoft Edge – Microsoft Edge Blog (windows.com)
Added Features:
Introduced a ‘Learn More’ feature within the translation settings toggle.
Improved Reliability:
Fixed an issue causing a crash when a local tab group was deleted.
Resolved an issue that caused the browser to crash when the Fullscreen button was clicked on a YouTube video.
Fixed an issue that caused the browser to crash when submitting feedback.
Changed Behavior:
Resolved an issue where restarting the browser caused grouped tabs to be displayed as URLs instead of their respective tab names.
Resolved an issue that caused a workspace to open with all tab groups unfolded, despite being closed in the previous session.
Resolved an issue to ensure the expanded or collapsed state of a tab group is saved within a workspace.
Fixed an issue where changing the tab orientation would leave the menu open but remove the active state from the Tab action menu button.
Fixed an issue where the tab key did not allow for the selection of an item or folder downwards in the favorites hub.
Mac: The problem where hovering over the Copilot icon caused all app icons to become unresponsive has been fixed on mac.
iOS:
Resolved an issue where the user interface for the search results displayed through the search function was inaccurate on iOS.
Resolved an issue resulting in the Read Aloud toolbar not displaying all its content fully on iOS.
Android:
The issue of a toolbar appearing on the New Tab Page (NTP) on Android has been resolved.
The issue where two translation columns appeared after using the ‘Find on page’ feature following a translation has been resolved.
See an issue that you think might be a bug? Remember to send that directly through the in-app feedback by heading to the … menu > Help and feedback > Send feedback and include diagnostics so the team can investigate.
Thanks again for sending us feedback and helping us improve our Insider builds.
~Gouri
Hello Insiders! We released 127.0.2651.8 to the Dev channel! Mac also released with a version bump 128.0.2650.0!
The release includes numerous fixes. For more details on the changes, check out the highlights below.
An even faster Microsoft Edge – Microsoft Edge Blog (windows.com)
Added Features:
Introduced a ‘Learn More’ feature within the translation settings toggle.
Improved Reliability:
Fixed an issue causing a crash when a local tab group was deleted.
Resolved an issue that caused the browser to crash when the Fullscreen button was clicked on a YouTube video.
Fixed an issue that caused the browser to crash when submitting feedback.
Changed Behavior:
Resolved an issue where restarting the browser caused grouped tabs to be displayed as URLs instead of their respective tab names.
Resolved an issue that caused a workspace to open with all tab groups unfolded, despite being closed in the previous session.
Resolved an issue to ensure the expanded or collapsed state of a tab group is saved within a workspace.
Fixed an issue where changing the tab orientation would leave the menu open but remove the active state from the Tab action menu button.
Fixed an issue where the tab key did not allow for the selection of an item or folder downwards in the favorites hub.
Mac: The problem where hovering over the Copilot icon caused all app icons to become unresponsive has been fixed on mac.
iOS:
Resolved an issue where the user interface for the search results displayed through the search function was inaccurate on iOS.
Resolved an issue resulting in the Read Aloud toolbar not displaying all its content fully on iOS.
Android:
The issue of a toolbar appearing on the New Tab Page (NTP) on Android has been resolved.
The issue where two translation columns appeared after using the ‘Find on page’ feature following a translation has been resolved.
See an issue that you think might be a bug? Remember to send that directly through the in-app feedback by heading to the … menu > Help and feedback > Send feedback and include diagnostics so the team can investigate.
Thanks again for sending us feedback and helping us improve our Insider builds.
~Gouri Read More
Não consigo resgatar recompensas.
Não estou conseguindo resgatar no Microsoft Rewards, aparece uma mensagem quando vou fazer o resgate para adicionar um número de telefone e sou redirecionado para os Alias da conta. Lá eu coloco meu número corretamente porém recebo uma mensagem que diz “Tente outro método de verificação” e embaixo diz “Esse método de verificação não está funcionando no momento. Tente outro método” mas ja está assim desde abril desse ano!
Não estou conseguindo resgatar no Microsoft Rewards, aparece uma mensagem quando vou fazer o resgate para adicionar um número de telefone e sou redirecionado para os Alias da conta. Lá eu coloco meu número corretamente porém recebo uma mensagem que diz “Tente outro método de verificação” e embaixo diz “Esse método de verificação não está funcionando no momento. Tente outro método” mas ja está assim desde abril desse ano! Read More
How to track when status change?
Hello,
I have a column set to display “New” when a new request comes in. Another user will then update the status to either “Pending,” “Cancelled,” or “Confirmed.” I want to track how long it takes for the status to change ex. from “New” to “Confirmed.” The goal is generate a report for auditing purpose.
Thank you!!
Hello, I would like to know if there is a way to track when a status is changed on SharePoint. For example:I have a column set to display “New” when a new request comes in. Another user will then update the status to either “Pending,” “Cancelled,” or “Confirmed.” I want to track how long it takes for the status to change ex. from “New” to “Confirmed.” The goal is generate a report for auditing purpose. Thank you!! Read More
OneDrive app bug
There are bugs in OneDrive Mac App (24.111.0602). The first bug is I cannot scroll the files sync on OneDrive App located at the status bar (upper right hand corner). The second bug is when I click the preference icon nothing happens.
There are bugs in OneDrive Mac App (24.111.0602). The first bug is I cannot scroll the files sync on OneDrive App located at the status bar (upper right hand corner). The second bug is when I click the preference icon nothing happens. Read More
Internal Emails Being Quarantined?
Hi everyone,
One client org has internal emails being caught in the Microsoft Defender Quarantine on O365. They also have external emails being caught there and it seems that these days we cannot even whitelist email addresses any longer, we have to submit them to Microsoft so Microsoft can EVENTUALLY improve the filter?
Client is going crazy as many important vendor emails are getting caught and they just want to change from Microsoft somewhere else which I’m trying to not recommend.
It does suck, understandably to have your email domain hosted on O365 for a dozen+ years and to have the Spam filter act as if it’s brand new sometimes on a yearly basis however. It’s very inconvenient for productivity reasons as lots of false-positives start happening over and over as if the filter is brand new now and then.
I have tried to set the quarantine to “send an email daily” to user so they can handle their own quarantine, that hasn’t worked, no email arrives. So I have given the users the link to login to their quarnatine to try to release/report false-positive’s to Microsoft meanwhile.
Any suggestions to improve this?
Thanks.
Hi everyone, One client org has internal emails being caught in the Microsoft Defender Quarantine on O365. They also have external emails being caught there and it seems that these days we cannot even whitelist email addresses any longer, we have to submit them to Microsoft so Microsoft can EVENTUALLY improve the filter? Client is going crazy as many important vendor emails are getting caught and they just want to change from Microsoft somewhere else which I’m trying to not recommend. It does suck, understandably to have your email domain hosted on O365 for a dozen+ years and to have the Spam filter act as if it’s brand new sometimes on a yearly basis however. It’s very inconvenient for productivity reasons as lots of false-positives start happening over and over as if the filter is brand new now and then. I have tried to set the quarantine to “send an email daily” to user so they can handle their own quarantine, that hasn’t worked, no email arrives. So I have given the users the link to login to their quarnatine to try to release/report false-positive’s to Microsoft meanwhile. Any suggestions to improve this? Thanks. Read More
Create a shared mailbox for unlicensed global admin user
Hi,
I have created an unlicensed user to be a global admin because paying for a license would be a waste of money since it is meant to manage only. However, I noticed that Microsoft frequently sends communications to this user (e.g., billing emails, or if I submit a tech support ticket, etc.). Therefore, I decided that this user needs a corresponding mailbox to receive all these emails, and then delegate access to this inbox to appropriate users.
Unfortunately, this process has turned out to be quite challenging. I can create a new shared mailbox, which creates an unlicensed user, but it is not allowing me to change or reassign the names and put the two together. The new Exchange admin center is not letting me create a mailbox there, and when I try modifying the SMTP address, it gives an error related to Azure Directory and does not change anything.
I hope someone can help me accomplish adding a shared mailbox to an existing unlicensed user.
Thank you.
Hi, I have created an unlicensed user to be a global admin because paying for a license would be a waste of money since it is meant to manage only. However, I noticed that Microsoft frequently sends communications to this user (e.g., billing emails, or if I submit a tech support ticket, etc.). Therefore, I decided that this user needs a corresponding mailbox to receive all these emails, and then delegate access to this inbox to appropriate users. Unfortunately, this process has turned out to be quite challenging. I can create a new shared mailbox, which creates an unlicensed user, but it is not allowing me to change or reassign the names and put the two together. The new Exchange admin center is not letting me create a mailbox there, and when I try modifying the SMTP address, it gives an error related to Azure Directory and does not change anything. I hope someone can help me accomplish adding a shared mailbox to an existing unlicensed user. Thank you. Read More
Is Microsoft trying to get people scammed? New Outlook is insideous.
The new outlook was forced on me a couple of days ago. I’ve got some decent gripes with it but the biggest issue I have is it seems to be funneling less astute users to getting scammed.
The first issue is the ads. Each account has an AD at the top of the list of messages that could easily be mistaken as an email. I originally felt I was okay ignoring them – it’s just part of the deal. But, the ad I saw and clicked on today was 100% a scam site and preys on people that are susceptible to fraudulent endorsements of famous people. In this case it was Trudeau (Canadian Prime Minister) endorsing a way to get thousands of tax dollars back. It is the same template I’ve seen with other notable names (Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, etc…). Here is the link for those who may be sceptical. It is 100% bs: https://profgenpro.click/landers/pensupca_zeno/?domain=cdn.dripvoice.com&clickid=003f4wha8hevrdc1&uclick=wha8q5vr&uclickhash=wha8q5vr-wha8hevr-g63y-0-ciq5-b7xo-b78p-bcbb7c
Secondly, hovering over hyperlinks in the new outlook doesn’t display the actual URL anymore. It is the #1 thing I ALWAYS do when I see an email mentioning a bank transaction, package delivery, or anything that might seem relevant.
What on earth are these people thinking!
The new outlook was forced on me a couple of days ago. I’ve got some decent gripes with it but the biggest issue I have is it seems to be funneling less astute users to getting scammed.The first issue is the ads. Each account has an AD at the top of the list of messages that could easily be mistaken as an email. I originally felt I was okay ignoring them – it’s just part of the deal. But, the ad I saw and clicked on today was 100% a scam site and preys on people that are susceptible to fraudulent endorsements of famous people. In this case it was Trudeau (Canadian Prime Minister) endorsing a way to get thousands of tax dollars back. It is the same template I’ve seen with other notable names (Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, etc…). Here is the link for those who may be sceptical. It is 100% bs: https://profgenpro.click/landers/pensupca_zeno/?domain=cdn.dripvoice.com&clickid=003f4wha8hevrdc1&uclick=wha8q5vr&uclickhash=wha8q5vr-wha8hevr-g63y-0-ciq5-b7xo-b78p-bcbb7cSecondly, hovering over hyperlinks in the new outlook doesn’t display the actual URL anymore. It is the #1 thing I ALWAYS do when I see an email mentioning a bank transaction, package delivery, or anything that might seem relevant. What on earth are these people thinking! Read More
How to produce a value for every nth value
I am trying to create a schedule for going to the gym. I go to the gym every day except Monday. So Tuesday I would do chest, Wednesday Arms, Thursday Legs and then it resets with chest on Friday, arms on Saturday. I have a list a dates scheduled out for 3 months starting from 6/21/24. How do I dynamically make it so every time the date is Tuesday-Sunday, it will automatically reset to chest or arms or legs in order while skipping Mondays for the next two months.
I am trying to create a schedule for going to the gym. I go to the gym every day except Monday. So Tuesday I would do chest, Wednesday Arms, Thursday Legs and then it resets with chest on Friday, arms on Saturday. I have a list a dates scheduled out for 3 months starting from 6/21/24. How do I dynamically make it so every time the date is Tuesday-Sunday, it will automatically reset to chest or arms or legs in order while skipping Mondays for the next two months. Read More
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Hello Please i need your help on this issue. We are Unable to receive email from the teams rooms /Resources. Read More
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Version of chat gpt used in Word 2016
The rest of my team is asking me what version of Chat gpt is used in Word MSO Version 2406 Build 16. I’m assuming V 4.
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The rest of my team is asking me what version of Chat gpt is used in Word MSO Version 2406 Build 16. I’m assuming V 4.Thanks! Read More