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#15. Yes, There Are Three Versions of Outlook
In the 15th edition of The IT List, learn the differences between the current versions of Outlook. Plus how to spot targeted phishing, upcoming features, and more.
Previous Editions 2025
Catch up on previous editions of The IT List from this year:
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#14. Password Hygiene
How to set secure passwords, organise your Teams chats, and more.
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#13. Windows 11 Features
The best Windows 11 features, is public Wi-Fi safe, and more.
Read here.
#12. Using Microsoft Copilot
Using the free version of Copilot, Focus Sessions in Windows and more.
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#11. Reporting Phishing Scams
Reporting phishing scams, Workspaces in Microsoft Edge and more.
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#10. Snipping Tool
Snipping Tool, URL checking, name pronunciation in Teams and more.
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#9. Customise Teams Emojis
Customising emojis in Teams, USB stick safety, recently closed tabs in Edge and more.
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#8. Watch out for Quishing Scams
Covers: Quishing scams, antivirus, file opening preference in Teams and more.
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#7. Access Your Files in a More Familiar Way
Covers: File sync from Teams, social engineering, transcribe in Word and more.
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#6 – Restore Previous File Versions Without Admins
Covers: Version history, multi-factor authentication, a timed Teams status and more.
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#5 – Make Your Meetings Immersive
Covers: Immersive Spaces in Teams, zero trust, a new Edge tool and more.
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#4 – Speeding Up Your Device
Covers: Device maintenance, quishing scams, Teams notifications and more.
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#3 – Edge vs Chrome
Covers: Edge features, spotting SMS phishing, a new OneDrive feature and more.
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#2 | Microsoft Copilot
Covers: Microsoft Copilot, spotting phishing calls, Edge features and more.
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#1 | Teams 2.0
Covers: Teams 2.0, spotting phishing emails, Teams privacy features and more.
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