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Microsoft 365 tools in teaching people with special needs
Of course! Using Microsoft 365 tools in teaching people with special needs plays an important role in achieving a comprehensive and motivating learning experience. Let me share with you some useful tools:
Immersive Reader: Helps students improve reading comprehension skills and engage effectively. The text markup feature can be used for students with reading difficulties1.
Translator: Allows you to translate words or texts into more than 100 languages. It can be used to reduce distractions and improve communication between students and teachers1.
Dictation: Converts speech into text and allows students to dictate documents and presentations using the computer’s microphone. The text can be easily revised and revised1.
Live Captions: Displays what you say in text form as you speak, which helps improve communication and understanding1.
Learning Accelerators: Help teachers realize the full potential of students using tools that support foundational skills and continuous improvement2.
The use of these tools contributes to a comprehensive educational experience and supports the development of students’ abilities.
Of course! Using Microsoft 365 tools in teaching people with special needs plays an important role in achieving a comprehensive and motivating learning experience. Let me share with you some useful tools:Immersive Reader: Helps students improve reading comprehension skills and engage effectively. The text markup feature can be used for students with reading difficulties1.Translator: Allows you to translate words or texts into more than 100 languages. It can be used to reduce distractions and improve communication between students and teachers1.Dictation: Converts speech into text and allows students to dictate documents and presentations using the computer’s microphone. The text can be easily revised and revised1.Live Captions: Displays what you say in text form as you speak, which helps improve communication and understanding1.Learning Accelerators: Help teachers realize the full potential of students using tools that support foundational skills and continuous improvement2.The use of these tools contributes to a comprehensive educational experience and supports the development of students’ abilities. Read More
Table ends with invisible page break
I’ve got a very weird issue in Word in Google Chrome. I have a H1 header, followed by a table. Below that I want to add text. However, there’s “nothing” after the table, instead all text is moved to the next page.
If I place the cursor in the bottom row and move it to the right, it automatically jumps to the next page as well, as if there’s a line break there. If I remove and re-insert a table the issue appears again. The size of the table doesn’t matter. I’ve tried viewing the hidden markup symbols, but even then I don’t see anything.
Some help would be greatly appreciated 🙂
I’ve got a very weird issue in Word in Google Chrome. I have a H1 header, followed by a table. Below that I want to add text. However, there’s “nothing” after the table, instead all text is moved to the next page.If I place the cursor in the bottom row and move it to the right, it automatically jumps to the next page as well, as if there’s a line break there. If I remove and re-insert a table the issue appears again. The size of the table doesn’t matter. I’ve tried viewing the hidden markup symbols, but even then I don’t see anything. Some help would be greatly appreciated 🙂 Page 1Page 2 Read More
Accelerate Phi-3 use on macOS: A Beginner’s Guide to Using Apple MLX Framework
Previously, I shared with you how to use Phi-3-mini on AIPC’s NPU and iPhone. Some people want to know more about the experience of using macOS and how to use Apple Silicon to accelerate SLM models. This blog will share with you relevant knowledge, including how to use Apple MLX Framework to accelerate Phi-3-mini operation, fine-tune, and combine Llama.cpp for quantitative operation.
What’s MLX Framework
MLX is an array framework for machine learning research on Apple silicon, brought to you by Apple machine learning research.
MLX is designed by machine learning researchers for machine learning researchers. The framework is intended to be user-friendly, but still efficient to train and deploy models. The design of the framework itself is also conceptually simple. We intend to make it easy for researchers to extend and improve MLX with the goal of quickly exploring new ideas.
LLMs can be accelerated in Apple Silicon devices through MLX, and models can be run locally very conveniently.
Installation
Installing MLX is easy, you will need Python 3.11.x+, then install it in the terminal
pip install mlx-lm
Run MLX’s instructions
1. Running Phi-3-mini in Terminal with MLX
python -m mlx_lm.generate –model microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct –max-token 2048 –prompt “<|user|>nCan you introduce yourself<|end|>n<|assistant|>”
2. Quantizing Phi-3-mini with MLX in Terminal
python -m mlx_lm.convert –hf-path microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct
3. Running Phi-3-mini with MLX in Jupyter Notebook
Note: Please read Inference Phi-3 with Apple MLX Framework to Learn more
Fine-tuning with MLX Framework
We generally need GPU acceleration to complete model training or fine-tuning, but in Apple devices you can use Apple silicon’s MPS(Metal Performance Shaders) to replace the GPU to complete model training and fine-tuning.
What’s Metal Performance Shaders
The Metal Performance Shaders framework contains a collection of highly optimized compute and graphics shaders that are designed to integrate easily and efficiently into your Metal app. These data-parallel primitives are specially tuned to take advantage of the unique hardware characteristics of each GPU family to ensure optimal performance.
Sample – Using LoRA to fine-tuning Phi-3-mini with MLX
1. Data preparation
By default, MLX Framework requires the jsonl format of train, test, and eval, and is combined with Lora to complete fine-tuning jobs.
Note:
jsonl data format :
{“text”: “<|user|>nWhen were iron maidens commonly used? <|end|>n<|assistant|> nIron maidens were never commonly used <|end|>”}
{“text”: “<|user|>nWhat did humans evolve from? <|end|>n<|assistant|> nHumans and apes evolved from a common ancestor <|end|>”}
{“text”: “<|user|>nIs 91 a prime number? <|end|>n<|assistant|> nNo, 91 is not a prime number <|end|>”}
….
Our example uses TruthfulQA’s data , but the amount of data is relatively insufficient, so the fine-tuning results are not necessarily the best. It is recommended that learners use better data based on their own scenarios to complete.
The data format is combined with the Phi-3 template
Please download data from this link , please inculde all .jsonl in data folder
2. Fine-tuning in your terminal
Please run this command in terminal
python -m mlx_lm.lora –model microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct –train –data ./data –iters 1000
Note: This is LoRA fine-tuning, MLX framework not published QLoRA
3. Run Fine-tuning adapter to test
You can run fine-tuning adapter in terminal,like this
python -m mlx_lm.generate –model microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct –adapter-path ./adapters –max-token 2048 –prompt “Why do chameleons change colors? “ –eos-token “<|end|>”
and run original model to compare result
python -m mlx_lm.generate –model microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct –max-token 2048 –prompt “Why do chameleons change colors? “ –eos-token “<|end|>”
You can try to compare the results of Fine-tuning with the original model
4. Merge adapters to generate new models
python -m mlx_lm.fuse –model microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct
5. Running quantified fine-tuning models using ollama
Before use, please configure your llama.cpp environment
git clone https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp.git
cd llama.cpp
pip install -r requirements.txt
python convert.py ‘Your meger model path’ –outfile phi-3-mini-ft.gguf –outtype f16
Note:
Now supports quantization conversion of fp32, fp16 and INT 8
The merged model is missing tokenizer.model, please download it from https://huggingface.co/microsoft/Phi-3-mini-4k-instruct
Set Ollma Model file(If not install ollama ,please read [Ollama QuickStart](../02.QuickStart/Ollama_QuickStart.md)
FROM ./phi-3-mini-ft.gguf
PARAMETER stop “<|end|>”
Run command in terminal
ollama create phi3ft -f Modelfile
ollama run phi3ft “Why do chameleons change colors?”
Note: Please read Fine-tuning Phi-3 with Apple MLX Framework to Learn more
Resources
Read Phi-3 CookBook https://aka.ms/phi-3cookbook
MLX framework Repo https://github.com/ml-explore
Learn more about MLX Framework https://ml-explore.github.io/mlx/
Hugging face Phi-3 Family https://huggingface.co/collections/microsoft/phi-3-6626e15e9585a200d2d761e3
Microsoft Tech Community – Latest Blogs –Read More
Azure Cache for Redis
Hello,
I am trying to optimize the cost for Azure Cache for Redis. Right now i have an E100 sku deployed and checking if there is a possibility to right size the instance to a lower tier. I checked the utilization metrics and could find low CPU, memory and low server load. However i am struggling to understand the metrics for the connected clients as this is one of the important criteria for rightsizing.
Can someone please tell me if i need to look the MAX or SUM aggregation for connected clients? As per azure pricing E100 include upto 100,000 connection but i would like to understand if it is concurrent connection during a month or summation of all connection during a month.
Can someone please help me to understand this?
Hello,I am trying to optimize the cost for Azure Cache for Redis. Right now i have an E100 sku deployed and checking if there is a possibility to right size the instance to a lower tier. I checked the utilization metrics and could find low CPU, memory and low server load. However i am struggling to understand the metrics for the connected clients as this is one of the important criteria for rightsizing.Can someone please tell me if i need to look the MAX or SUM aggregation for connected clients? As per azure pricing E100 include upto 100,000 connection but i would like to understand if it is concurrent connection during a month or summation of all connection during a month.Can someone please help me to understand this? Read More
Failed to create remote connection for private endpoint
Hi Team,
We have created application gateway in azure .. then we have enabled private link service inside azure application gateway.
After above setup configured, we are trying to create private endpoint from other tenant/ same tenant we got error every time “An error occurred. Failed to create remote connection for private endpoint /subscriptions/175b2/resourceGroups/test/providers/Microsoft.Network/privateEndpoints/tstt (Code: InternalServerError)”
Previously it was working but from last 20 days it was not working and giving error like this.
We followed azure doc in-order to create application gateway and private link inside it.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/application-gateway/private-link-configure?tabs=portal
Hi Team,We have created application gateway in azure .. then we have enabled private link service inside azure application gateway.After above setup configured, we are trying to create private endpoint from other tenant/ same tenant we got error every time “An error occurred. Failed to create remote connection for private endpoint /subscriptions/175b2/resourceGroups/test/providers/Microsoft.Network/privateEndpoints/tstt (Code: InternalServerError)” Previously it was working but from last 20 days it was not working and giving error like this.We followed azure doc in-order to create application gateway and private link inside it.https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/application-gateway/private-link-configure?tabs=portal Read More
GoogleUpdate ADML and ADMX file file fails upload
I am trying to keep up with the Google browser upgrade and I am trying to import the Google admx and adml templates. I was successful in uploading google.admx and adml file, but when I try the googleupdate.adml and admx it fails the upload.
What could be wrong?
I am trying to keep up with the Google browser upgrade and I am trying to import the Google admx and adml templates. I was successful in uploading google.admx and adml file, but when I try the googleupdate.adml and admx it fails the upload. What could be wrong? Read More
Issue with Azure VM Conditional Access for Office 365 and Dynamic Public IP Detection
Hi all,
I have a VM in Azure where I need to allow an account with MFA to bypass the requirement on this specific server when using Office 365. I’ve tried to achieve this using Conditional Access by excluding locations, specifically the IP range of my Azure environment. Although I’ve disconnected any public IPs from this server, the Conditional Access policy still isn’t working as intended. The issue seems to be that it continues to detect a public IP, which changes frequently, making it impossible to exclude. What am I doing wrong?
Hi all, I have a VM in Azure where I need to allow an account with MFA to bypass the requirement on this specific server when using Office 365. I’ve tried to achieve this using Conditional Access by excluding locations, specifically the IP range of my Azure environment. Although I’ve disconnected any public IPs from this server, the Conditional Access policy still isn’t working as intended. The issue seems to be that it continues to detect a public IP, which changes frequently, making it impossible to exclude. What am I doing wrong? Read More
Microsoft Solutions Deployment
HELLO
Can anyone recommend a deployment guide with instructions to setting up and configuring Microsoft Security Solutions
Kindly this will be of Great help
HELLOCan anyone recommend a deployment guide with instructions to setting up and configuring Microsoft Security Solutions Kindly this will be of Great help Read More
Print preview and printing not working 126.0.2592.68
Print preview an printing is not working in Edge 126.0.2592.68, blue circle only rotating.
Print preview and printing is not working for websites, pdf document are working
Print preview an printing is not working in Edge 126.0.2592.68, blue circle only rotating.Print preview and printing is not working for websites, pdf document are working Read More
Microsoft Defender For Endpoint – Ubuntu Pro Support
Hello,
We have a Linux VM in Azure running a third-party platform (LiquidFiles) with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. A bash script calls Defender to provide suitable threat detection and remediation.
PEN testing has identified various security vulnerabilities with some packages installed by default as part of the image, and we’ve been advised that upgrading to Ubuntu Pro would provide access to updated versions of these packages, mitigating the security risks.
However, the following Microsoft Defender page – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-vulnerability-management/tvm-supported-os – potentially suggests that Defender is not compatible with Ubuntu Pro. Could you please confirm whether Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is indeed compatible with Ubuntu Pro? I have contacted Ubuntu themselves who confirmed that they are not aware of any compatibly issues.
Many thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Marc
Hello, We have a Linux VM in Azure running a third-party platform (LiquidFiles) with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. A bash script calls Defender to provide suitable threat detection and remediation. PEN testing has identified various security vulnerabilities with some packages installed by default as part of the image, and we’ve been advised that upgrading to Ubuntu Pro would provide access to updated versions of these packages, mitigating the security risks. However, the following Microsoft Defender page – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-vulnerability-management/tvm-supported-os – potentially suggests that Defender is not compatible with Ubuntu Pro. Could you please confirm whether Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is indeed compatible with Ubuntu Pro? I have contacted Ubuntu themselves who confirmed that they are not aware of any compatibly issues. Many thanks in advance. Best regards, Marc Read More
Solving Q.B Keeps Asking to Update
How can I prevent Q.B from continuously prompting for updates? I need a solution to resolve this issue and ensure uninterrupted workflow without frequent update reminders.
How can I prevent Q.B from continuously prompting for updates? I need a solution to resolve this issue and ensure uninterrupted workflow without frequent update reminders. Read More
Sharepoint Excel hierarchical access
Hi All,
I am new to Sharepoint Excel. I need to know if custom access can be created in Sharepoint Excel.
I want to create 2 sets of user groups. Senior and Junior. Both will have edit access for the file but if a cell is edited by Senior user then Junior user cannot edit that cell. This is a primary requirement.
I have been going through tutorials and documentation regarding accesses. There are standard ways like read / edit accesses. I could not find anything specific to this scenario. Usually if user has edit access then he can edit anything in sheet. I wanted to know can that be limited ?
Hi All,I am new to Sharepoint Excel. I need to know if custom access can be created in Sharepoint Excel. I want to create 2 sets of user groups. Senior and Junior. Both will have edit access for the file but if a cell is edited by Senior user then Junior user cannot edit that cell. This is a primary requirement. I have been going through tutorials and documentation regarding accesses. There are standard ways like read / edit accesses. I could not find anything specific to this scenario. Usually if user has edit access then he can edit anything in sheet. I wanted to know can that be limited ? Read More
Can’t schedule a Microsoft Teams call despite having add-on enabled
Hello,
I have the MS Teams Add-on enabled and am signed in to Teams but Office does not give me an option to schedule a Teams meeting (I can ‘Meet Now’ but want one for a week hence).
How do I correct this?
Thanks
Mike
Hello,I have the MS Teams Add-on enabled and am signed in to Teams but Office does not give me an option to schedule a Teams meeting (I can ‘Meet Now’ but want one for a week hence).How do I correct this?ThanksMike Read More
Move the chat column
Hi all!
I wonder if i can move a little bit the chat column to see longer names of chats.
I did not see anything about this at the Internet.
Like the red arrow.
Best regards
Hi all! I wonder if i can move a little bit the chat column to see longer names of chats.I did not see anything about this at the Internet. Like the red arrow. Best regards Read More
Stop Teams rearranging windows
I am using Teams on my Mac to conduct an online training for software developers.
My main screen is shared in Teams and shows my PowerPoint slides in presentation mode. The teams meeting window itself has been moved to my second screen.
Now anytime when I switch between PowerPoint and some other tool (code editor, whatever) Teams rearranges the meeting window to some minimized version and into the bottom right corner of my MAIN screen where it covers parts of the editor.
Its extremely annoying having to click the diagonal arrow button in the Teams meeting windows to have it move back to its original position and size.
How can I stop Teams from repositioning the meeting window?
I am using Teams on my Mac to conduct an online training for software developers. My main screen is shared in Teams and shows my PowerPoint slides in presentation mode. The teams meeting window itself has been moved to my second screen. Now anytime when I switch between PowerPoint and some other tool (code editor, whatever) Teams rearranges the meeting window to some minimized version and into the bottom right corner of my MAIN screen where it covers parts of the editor. Its extremely annoying having to click the diagonal arrow button in the Teams meeting windows to have it move back to its original position and size. How can I stop Teams from repositioning the meeting window? Read More
Windows usb
Hello i recently purchased a legal retail copy of windows 11 pro and it came with an usb. I want to format that usb and put more up to date version of windows on it, but it reports as read only. Is there a way to change that?
Hello i recently purchased a legal retail copy of windows 11 pro and it came with an usb. I want to format that usb and put more up to date version of windows on it, but it reports as read only. Is there a way to change that? Read More
How do I separate vocals from a song on Windows PC?
I’ve recently been working on a project where I need to separate vocal from a song. I’m using a Windows PC, and I’ve tried a few programs but the results are not very good, either the operation is too complicated, or the quality of the separated sound is not good enough. I wonder if there is any methods that can do this simply and effectively? If anyone has a good recommendation or experience to share, it’s really so needed! Thanks everyone!
I’ve recently been working on a project where I need to separate vocal from a song. I’m using a Windows PC, and I’ve tried a few programs but the results are not very good, either the operation is too complicated, or the quality of the separated sound is not good enough. I wonder if there is any methods that can do this simply and effectively? If anyone has a good recommendation or experience to share, it’s really so needed! Thanks everyone! Read More
functions, formulas
=UNIQUE=SEQUENCE=SORT=SORTBY
Hello, everyone, I’m trying to use the sequence function, sort and unique in my Excel, but it doesn’t appear, should I install something? Or changed the name?
=UNIQUE=SEQUENCE=SORT=SORTBYHello, everyone, I’m trying to use the sequence function, sort and unique in my Excel, but it doesn’t appear, should I install something? Or changed the name? Read More
M365 apps for enterprises subscription info missing in produict info
HI Team,
In our organization, we have deployed the M365 apps 32 bit through ODT and manage via cloud updates. We do have E3 license activated.
When reviewing the product information, I don’t get the M365 apps for enterprises subscription inform. I have attached the screenshot for the difference. Is that anything, we need to correct?
HI Team, In our organization, we have deployed the M365 apps 32 bit through ODT and manage via cloud updates. We do have E3 license activated. When reviewing the product information, I don’t get the M365 apps for enterprises subscription inform. I have attached the screenshot for the difference. Is that anything, we need to correct? Read More
How can I recover forgotten password for Word document?
Hello everyone, I have a question here for you. I created a Word document earlier and set it password protected, but now I forgot Word document password and can’t open the file. This document is very important to me and it contains some important information for my work. I wonder if there is any way to recover this forgotten Word document password? If anyone knows how to do it, please share your experience, thank you very much!
Hello everyone, I have a question here for you. I created a Word document earlier and set it password protected, but now I forgot Word document password and can’t open the file. This document is very important to me and it contains some important information for my work. I wonder if there is any way to recover this forgotten Word document password? If anyone knows how to do it, please share your experience, thank you very much! Read More