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Project definition, planning and tracking in 365
Hi there
I created quite a long post on the above subject in the tech community and received no response. I have a strong background in projects so I know exactly what I want, I’m trying to exploit MS Planner, and likely lists and forms to the max. I want to build out simple projects based on deliverables, decompose then into tasks, show dependencies and track the tasks once allocated. So network view for deliverables and Board (Kanban) view for tasks are ‘must haves’ This is for a small business. I have used MS Project extensively but don’t want to use that (GANTT view not required).
Where do I start, how far can I get 365 and perhaps cloud VISIO to realise mu project vision?
Any comments or thoughts are most welcome!
Thanks
Niall
Hi there I created quite a long post on the above subject in the tech community and received no response. I have a strong background in projects so I know exactly what I want, I’m trying to exploit MS Planner, and likely lists and forms to the max. I want to build out simple projects based on deliverables, decompose then into tasks, show dependencies and track the tasks once allocated. So network view for deliverables and Board (Kanban) view for tasks are ‘must haves’ This is for a small business. I have used MS Project extensively but don’t want to use that (GANTT view not required). Where do I start, how far can I get 365 and perhaps cloud VISIO to realise mu project vision? Any comments or thoughts are most welcome!ThanksNiall Read More
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Could you please explain?
Do I need to change my username too?
What happens if I don’t?
Do I need to change my username too?What happens if I don’t? A1. Read More
The personal one drive root id has changed
I used the endpoint https://api.onedrive.com/v1.0/drive/root to retrieve information about the root folder in my personal drive. I observed that the root ID has changed from “8846XXXXXXX!101” to “8846XXXXXXX!sea8cc6befxxxxxxxx”.
Additionally, when I accessed https://api.onedrive.com/v1.0/drive to get information about my drive, I noticed that the drive owner has been altered to a group with no ID and the display name is set to “0b807f8b-c260-4632-841f-fdfdd94be219”.
Could you please confirm if there have been any changes to OneDrive’s API? If so, is there any documentation available regarding this update?
I used the endpoint https://api.onedrive.com/v1.0/drive/root to retrieve information about the root folder in my personal drive. I observed that the root ID has changed from “8846XXXXXXX!101” to “8846XXXXXXX!sea8cc6befxxxxxxxx”. Additionally, when I accessed https://api.onedrive.com/v1.0/drive to get information about my drive, I noticed that the drive owner has been altered to a group with no ID and the display name is set to “0b807f8b-c260-4632-841f-fdfdd94be219”. Could you please confirm if there have been any changes to OneDrive’s API? If so, is there any documentation available regarding this update? Read More
Can’t Access Non Profit Portal – 920-123190
I am getting 920-123190 error when trying to access the nonprofit.microsoft.com, this started after I made a request to claim azure credits, now the non-profit licenses are no longer available to purchase. Please help…
I am getting 920-123190 error when trying to access the nonprofit.microsoft.com, this started after I made a request to claim azure credits, now the non-profit licenses are no longer available to purchase. Please help… Read More
Can I get the Windows 10 snap feature back?
I don’t like the new snap features, so I’ve turned them off.
I used every so often the simple snap feature of having one folder snap to the right of the screen, and another snap to the left. I can’t seem to get this simple feature to work anymore.
Can I get it back?
I don’t like the new snap features, so I’ve turned them off.I used every so often the simple snap feature of having one folder snap to the right of the screen, and another snap to the left. I can’t seem to get this simple feature to work anymore.Can I get it back? Read More
File Explorer suddenly refusing to remember custom view settings
I maintain a bunch of folders containing nothing but program shortcuts, sort of like the Windows 3 Program Manager, and although I’ve configured File Explorer to details view, I always go back and set these to show icons. Since the last week or so, it doesn’t remember the icon view for these folders across reboots. Anyone else seeing this or have any suggestions?
I maintain a bunch of folders containing nothing but program shortcuts, sort of like the Windows 3 Program Manager, and although I’ve configured File Explorer to details view, I always go back and set these to show icons. Since the last week or so, it doesn’t remember the icon view for these folders across reboots. Anyone else seeing this or have any suggestions? Read More
Why can’t create new shortcuts that work anymore
I can no longer create new shortcuts in Windows 11. After creating a quick link when I want to open it I get the message, This file does not have an app associated with it that can perform this action.
install an app or, if already installed, a link to the default app settings page is required. I had installed a program to install it, but after that I only had the option to quickly mount it. with that logo
I deleted everything and now I can no longer create a quick link the old shortcuts still work
I can no longer create new shortcuts in Windows 11. After creating a quick link when I want to open it I get the message, This file does not have an app associated with it that can perform this action.install an app or, if already installed, a link to the default app settings page is required. I had installed a program to install it, but after that I only had the option to quickly mount it. with that logoI deleted everything and now I can no longer create a quick link the old shortcuts still work Read More
How to Run and Find Journal Entries in Quick-Books
Hello, I need assistance with running and finding journal entries in Q.B for my accounting tasks. Can someone provide a detailed explanation of how to generate and locate these journal entries within the software? Step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated.
Hello, I need assistance with running and finding journal entries in Q.B for my accounting tasks. Can someone provide a detailed explanation of how to generate and locate these journal entries within the software? Step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated. Read More
Recommend me a safe YouTube video to mp3 converter without ads (Windows 11)
Hi, I’m looking for a way to convert YouTube videos to MP3 for Windows 11. I’ve tried some online tools before, but they always have a lot of pop-up ads, which is annoying and not very safe to use. I hope to find a software without ads that can be safely installed on the computer. If you have any good recommendations, especially those that are proven to be safe and have a good user experience, please share them with me. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions!
Hi, I’m looking for a way to convert YouTube videos to MP3 for Windows 11. I’ve tried some online tools before, but they always have a lot of pop-up ads, which is annoying and not very safe to use. I hope to find a software without ads that can be safely installed on the computer. If you have any good recommendations, especially those that are proven to be safe and have a good user experience, please share them with me. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions! Read More
How to Roll back from Windows 11 to Windows 10?
I recently upgraded my PC to Windows 11, but I’m regretting the decision and would like to go back to Windows 10. Since I made the switch a while ago, I’m wondering if there’s an official solution that would allow me to downgrade without having to format my PC. Is there a way to do this without losing all my data and settings?
I recently upgraded my PC to Windows 11, but I’m regretting the decision and would like to go back to Windows 10. Since I made the switch a while ago, I’m wondering if there’s an official solution that would allow me to downgrade without having to format my PC. Is there a way to do this without losing all my data and settings? Read More
Help Needed: Q.B Credit Card Processing Not Working issue?
Hello,
I’m having trouble with Quick-Books credit card processing. Transactions aren’t completing, and I’ve double-checked all settings. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Any solutions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Hello,I’m having trouble with Quick-Books credit card processing. Transactions aren’t completing, and I’ve double-checked all settings. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Any solutions or advice would be greatly appreciated!Thanks! Read More
Memory Dump Collection using Procdump.exe for App Service (Windows)
A memory dump is a snapshot of the contents of a computer’s volatile memory (RAM) stored for analysis or debugging purposes. ProcDump is a command-line tool designed to monitor applications for CPU/Memory spikes and generate crash dumps when spikes occur. Administrators or developers can then use these dumps to pinpoint the cause of the spikes. This guide will walk you through collecting a memory dump using Procdump.exe for applications hosted on App Service (Windows).
Access the Azure Portal and navigate to the desired App Service.
Click on “Advanced Tools” and then “Go ->” to access the SCM/Kudu site.
On the SCM site, go to Process Explorer to find the PID of the w3wp.exe process, which is the application worker process.
Use the Debug console to open the CMD option.
Navigate to the System Drive and access the sysinternals path:
C:devtoolssysinternals>
Note: The drive letter may vary (e.g., D: or C:)
Locate the procdump.exe file in the sysinternals directory, which will be used for running commands.
To collect logs for the application worker process, use the PID obtained earlier.
Use the following command to collect a full memory dump.
Procdump.exe -accepteula -ma [PID] [Path]
Example: procdump.exe -accepteula -ma 5100 C:dumps
Initiate the dump collection and reproduce the issue the application is facing.
After the memory dump collection is complete, access the specific path on the SCM site to download the collected memory dump.
You can consult the following article for further details on Procdump commands and various parameters to utilize depending on your specific needs and troubleshooting scenario.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/procdump
It’s advisable to gather multiple sets of memory dumps because analyzing several dumps can reveal patterns and facilitate the development of an action plan to resolve issues effectively.
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Empowering Change: Tech Champions Transforming Lives in India
In the heart of India’s tech community, remarkable individuals are leveraging technology to bring about significant change, particularly for those with disabilities or living in poverty. Here are three inspiring stories of how Microsoft MVPs in India are making a difference.
Unleashing Potential: Prof. Sang-Mook Lee’s AI Revolution
On June 10th, 2024, the Microsoft Office in Mumbai hosted an enlightening community event leveraging the visit of Prof. Sang-Mook Lee from Seoul National University, South Korea. Prof. Lee is a distinguished Korean marine geologist and computational scientist, who is quadriplegic due to a fatal injury in his spinal cord. He delivered a thought-provoking talk on “Can AI Help People with Disability?” to near 100 attendees, in-person and hybrid combining online. His insights highlighted the transformative power of AI in creating inclusive environments for people with disabilities.
Prof. Lee has an impressive background as The New York Times described in detail under the title of From a Wheelchair, a Scientist Pries Open South Korean Minds. He suffered a neck paralysis due to a car rollover accident, while conducting a joint geological survey with a research team from the California Institute of Technology in the United States in 2006. Even though this accident left him paralyzed, he returned to work within a year and continued to contribute significantly to the field of marine geology and computational science. He has been an advocate for using technology to aid people with disabilities, developing assistive technologies. He also mentioned during his speech at the event “I love Microsoft since it provides the most inclusive technology for people like me including the voice recognition technology in Windows which I use every day”.
The event, spearheaded by MVPs Kasam Shaikh and Nilesh Shinde, was a hybrid format to ensure broad participation. Among the attendees were 25 visually impaired individuals from the Blind Relief Association, who joined virtually from the Microsoft Office in Delhi under the guidance of MVP Navika Chhauda, known for her dedication to teaching technology to blind individuals, also shared her experiences, emphasizing the critical role of AI in providing new opportunities for people with disabilities. Navika and students who joined this event in Microsoft Delhi office shared their feelings after this experiences as below.
“The best part of the event was that my visually impaired students could attend the event at Microsoft office – that was a dream come true for them. Moreover, it was great interacting with Professor Lee Sang-Mook, who is an inspiration for so many. Hearing his journey was truly motivating for my visually impaired students.”
Triumph Over Adversity: Navika Chhauda’s Journey
Navika Chhauda, a Cloud Engineer and MVP in Developer Technology, is a testament to resilience and the power of technology. Her work began in her school years and has since evolved into a mission to empower vulnerable groups through tech education. During the pandemic, Navika focused on visually impaired students and acid attack survivors, recognizing their need for technological skills to overcome societal barriers and gain independence.
Navika spent 3~5 hours every week to teach these people with Microsoft technologies like Office365, Azure and AI and helped 3 students pass Azure 900 certificate, providing them with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the digital world.
Navika has been contributing community over 8 years including Microsoft Student Ambassador and MVP with the passion using technology for a good cause. Navika’s work has been appreciated and she has been awarded with Women’s Achiever of India, India Book of Record Holder, Top 100 World Book of Record Holder. Navika aims at reaching out to people at large and creating a bigger and positive impact in people’s live by empowering them with tech education.
Bridging Gaps: The Thinkar Foundation’s Tech Empowerment
Led by AI Platform MVP Praveen Srivatsa, the Thinkar Foundation has been instrumental in providing technology training to underprivileged children. The foundation’s apprenticeship program teaches children to develop tech solutions for various NGOs. Projects include a rehabilitation tracker for Mobility India, a malnutrition tracker for the Spirulina Foundation, and OpenAI based learning platform for One School At A Time (OSAAT).
Since its inception in November 2022, the Thinkar Foundation has trained 7 children who are now developing the SaaS platform with apps for various NGOs. This platform, using Azure and other advanced technologies, ensures that the solutions are scalable and effective. The foundation has reached over hundreds of underprivileged children, helping them gain valuable tech skills and work on meaningful projects.
Join the Movement: Be a Catalyst for Change
These stories are not just about the remarkable individuals behind them but also about the potential of technology to create inclusive, empowered communities. By supporting these initiatives, participating in tech meetups, and spreading awareness, you can be part of this transformative journey. Let’s harness the power of technology for social good and ensure that no one is left behind. Your support and participation can help turn these inspiring stories into a widespread movement for change.
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Revenue report for SaaS ISVs: Contract duration field to help with Rev Rec
Hello,
We are a SaaS ISV, and this is about revenue reporting for Marketplace SaaS offers that have (say) an annual commitment/contract but a monthly billing cadence. I.e., neither a month-to-month commitment plan billed monthly nor an annual commitment plan billed annually.
In such cases, the TermEndDate and TermStartDate (ref: the Data Dictionary for Revenue reports) in the exported CSV appear to denote the overall commitment’s start and end dates, and not the “entitlement start date” and “entitlement end date” for the billing event that the row corresponds to. This implies that for a monthly billing event of, say, USD 100, the ISV must separately infer the usage period for which these $100 are to be recognized over, as there is no other column in the CSV dictionary that codes the entitlement start and end dates.
Therefore, this is a request to add an additional column for “ContractTerm” or similar that explicitly communicates the contractual context in which the other date fields of this billing event row should be interpreted – these values will likely be one of P1M, P1Y, P2Y, P3M (ref: Marketplace SaaS REST API). The other alternative is to add explict “ServiceEntitlementStartDate”, and “ServiceEntitlementEndDate” fields which encode the period over which this billing amount has to be recognized over.
The above screenshot is an example of billing events over four consecutive months linked to a one-year commitment contract.
Thanks,
Sid
Hello, We are a SaaS ISV, and this is about revenue reporting for Marketplace SaaS offers that have (say) an annual commitment/contract but a monthly billing cadence. I.e., neither a month-to-month commitment plan billed monthly nor an annual commitment plan billed annually. In such cases, the TermEndDate and TermStartDate (ref: the Data Dictionary for Revenue reports) in the exported CSV appear to denote the overall commitment’s start and end dates, and not the “entitlement start date” and “entitlement end date” for the billing event that the row corresponds to. This implies that for a monthly billing event of, say, USD 100, the ISV must separately infer the usage period for which these $100 are to be recognized over, as there is no other column in the CSV dictionary that codes the entitlement start and end dates. Therefore, this is a request to add an additional column for “ContractTerm” or similar that explicitly communicates the contractual context in which the other date fields of this billing event row should be interpreted – these values will likely be one of P1M, P1Y, P2Y, P3M (ref: Marketplace SaaS REST API). The other alternative is to add explict “ServiceEntitlementStartDate”, and “ServiceEntitlementEndDate” fields which encode the period over which this billing amount has to be recognized over. The above screenshot is an example of billing events over four consecutive months linked to a one-year commitment contract. Thanks,Sid Read More
Excel template
In our company we have created our own inhouse Excel style. I’ve made this into a template by merging the style with a new workbook and saved this as a .xtlx file.
I’ve saved this in all the XLSTART folders I could find, but also in the custom template folder. This should be enough to be able to start up Excel and see all the cellstyles we have created. Unfortunately this doesn’t work. When I open a new worksheet, the styles are not visible. I’ve troubleshooted with Copilot, and tried all it suggested, but nothing worked. I’ve restarted Excel and my computer, but that doesn’t change anything.
What am I doing wrong?
In our company we have created our own inhouse Excel style. I’ve made this into a template by merging the style with a new workbook and saved this as a .xtlx file. I’ve saved this in all the XLSTART folders I could find, but also in the custom template folder. This should be enough to be able to start up Excel and see all the cellstyles we have created. Unfortunately this doesn’t work. When I open a new worksheet, the styles are not visible. I’ve troubleshooted with Copilot, and tried all it suggested, but nothing worked. I’ve restarted Excel and my computer, but that doesn’t change anything. What am I doing wrong? Read More
promoted query rules is not opening
i have SharePoint on promises 2019 when i add promoted query rules to show specific rosulates.
and create one page add 2 webpart : search box and search results
when I’m searching it is showing promoted results but if i click on it it will return me again to search page and not opening a link
how to solve this issue
i have SharePoint on promises 2019 when i add promoted query rules to show specific rosulates.and create one page add 2 webpart : search box and search resultswhen I’m searching it is showing promoted results but if i click on it it will return me again to search page and not opening a linkhow to solve this issue Read More
MacOS Teams screen share is blank
We have a user when they screenshare in Teams for Mac the other participates see a blank screen. It was working fine previously. Worked once when screensharing directly instead of initiating a call and then sharing, however this is now showing a blank screen on sharing too.
Sonoma 15.0 (24A5279h)
Latest version of New Teams
Confirmed that the screensharing permissions are enabled in the Mac settings
Confirmed screen sharing is enabled in Teams admin center as no other user has this issue
Cleared the Teams cache
App has been deleted and reinstalled
Signed out and back in
Tested Desktop app as well as Web Teams app both showing the same blank screen to others in the call
(Cropped out personal details)
We have a user when they screenshare in Teams for Mac the other participates see a blank screen. It was working fine previously. Worked once when screensharing directly instead of initiating a call and then sharing, however this is now showing a blank screen on sharing too. Sonoma 15.0 (24A5279h)Latest version of New TeamsConfirmed that the screensharing permissions are enabled in the Mac settingsConfirmed screen sharing is enabled in Teams admin center as no other user has this issueCleared the Teams cacheApp has been deleted and reinstalledSigned out and back inTested Desktop app as well as Web Teams app both showing the same blank screen to others in the call(Cropped out personal details) Read More
access to sent emails by MS Bookings
hi
Is there any way I can get access to all emails sent by MS Bookings? If not is there a way to add an email to bcc list when MS Booking is sending any email?
Why? We are using MS Booking for our students too register for any course we offer. We want to havbe a log any communication with any student. So I want to basically log any communication from MS Booking.
Thank you
Radek
hi Is there any way I can get access to all emails sent by MS Bookings? If not is there a way to add an email to bcc list when MS Booking is sending any email? Why? We are using MS Booking for our students too register for any course we offer. We want to havbe a log any communication with any student. So I want to basically log any communication from MS Booking. Thank youRadek Read More