Sharepoint Archive
The latest Sharepoint Archive coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11's Recording Toolkit: What Every User Needs to Know After Windows 10's Sunset
With Windows 10 support ended, Windows 11's built-in recording tools—Snipping Tool, Game Bar, Sound Recorder, Camera, and Clipchamp—have matured to cover most common screen, audio, and webcam capture needs. This analysis breaks down what each tool does, which users need third-party apps like OBS or Audacity, and the privacy and licensing pitfalls that trip up meeting recordings.
Why Your Windows 11 Microphone Still Isn’t Working—and the Multi-Layer Fix You’re Missing
Enabling a microphone in 2026 is no longer a one-click task—it spans hardware mute switches, OS permission splits, browser site blocks, and app-level mutes. Our analysis of Technobezz's cross-platform guide reveals the hidden pitfalls on Windows 11, Android, Mac, and conferencing apps, with a practical five-minute troubleshooting sequence.
Microsoft Restarts Planner Rollout in New Outlook, Tightening Task and Inbox Integration
Microsoft is restarting the rollout of Planner integration into the new Outlook for Windows, bringing team and personal task management directly into the email client’s sidebar. The feature, first announced in May 2026 then paused, will appear automatically for Microsoft 365 users in the coming weeks, alongside a separate expansion allowing cross-tenant message recall. The move aims to reduce context switching and give users another reason to switch from Outlook Classic, though significant feature gaps remain for power users.
Office 2019 for Mac Becomes Read-Only Permanently — What Apple Users Can Do Now
Microsoft enforced a July 13, 2026 deadline that made older Office installations on Apple devices read-only, blocking editing, saving, and document creation. Office 2019 for Mac is permanently affected with no update path, while Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 users can restore full functionality by upgrading to macOS 12 Monterey or iOS 17. The move leaves users on older hardware with only web-based Office or device upgrades as workarounds, and IT admins must verify that updates have actually restored editing capabilities across managed fleets.
PowerPoint’s August 2026 Update: 13 New Smart Layouts and a Streamlined File Experience
Microsoft is adding 13 new Smart Layouts, refreshing the theme gallery, and simplifying the file-opening process in PowerPoint, with broad availability in August 2026. The updates reduce design friction and streamline cloud-file access, benefiting everyday users, designers, and IT admins alike.
Office 2019 for Mac Permanently Loses Editing as Microsoft Certificate Expires
Effective July 13, 2026, Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac can no longer create, edit, or save documents due to an expired license-validation certificate. Perpetual-license users are locked into read-only mode with no update path, while Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 users can restore functionality by updating to version 16.83 or later. Affected users must now choose between web-based Office, upgrading to Office 2024, or switching to a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Dynabook Tecra A65-M Review: A Windows 11 Pro Laptop That Puts Ports Ahead of Thinness
Dynabook’s Tecra A65-M is a 16-inch Windows 11 Pro business laptop that emphasizes connectivity with Ethernet, USB-A, and Wi-Fi 7, powered by AMD Ryzen Pro processors. While its port selection and serviceability appeal to IT admins, the 300-nit display and lack of Copilot+ AI features limit its suitability for creative or consumer use. Buyers should verify exact configurations before ordering.
Outlook for Windows Finally Closes the Offline Attachment Gap — Worldwide Rollout Complete
Microsoft completed the worldwide rollout of offline attachment support in the new Outlook for Windows, allowing users to add files to draft emails without an internet connection. The feature, which sends queued messages automatically upon reconnection, closes a long-standing gap and brings the app closer to parity with the classic Outlook client.
Microsoft Purview Scanner Gets SQL Tables for Custom Compliance Reports, GA Set for September 2026
Microsoft plans to store Purview Information Protection scanner results in SQL tables, moving beyond local CSV exports. The feature, listed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap with preview in May 2026 and GA in September 2026, will let compliance teams build custom reports using tools like Power BI. Until then, admins should maintain existing CSV workflows but prepare their SQL instances for the new capability.
Microsoft Adds Dedicated Resource Hub and One-Click Setup to SharePoint Home Sites
Microsoft's April 2026 SharePoint update delivers a new Resources web part for home sites, an admin center option for one-click home site creation, and broader availability for announcements and news layouts. The rollout also improves Viva Connections customization in Teams, giving organizations more control over their intranet experience across devices.
CBRS Private 5G Spending Surges to $350 Million, Defying Spectrum Fights and Powering Windows Devices
SNS Telecom & IT reports that annual CBRS-based private network investment in the U.S. will reach $350 million in 2026, a 16% increase over 2025, driven by over 1,200 active deployments. The growth holds practical value for Windows device environments, providing reliable managed connectivity for industrial tablets, PCs, and sensors, even as regulatory threats to the shared-spectrum model remain unresolved.
The Definitive 2026 Guide to Uninstalling Windows Apps—Including the New winget Shortcut
Microsoft now supports four official methods to uninstall Windows apps: Settings, Start menu, Control Panel, and the winget command-line tool. This guide breaks down when to use each, warns about subscription billing traps, and explains how managed work devices can force apps back. The 2026 landscape is easier than ever, but legacy quirks and organization policies still demand a thoughtful approach.
Outlook Contact Lists vs. Microsoft 365 Groups: What Every Windows User Needs to Know
Microsoft’s Outlook for Windows now uses different names for its group features, leading to confusion. This article explains the differences between contact lists, contact groups, and Microsoft 365 Groups, and offers practical guidance for everyday users, power users, and IT admins.