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Microsoft Teams is a collaborative communication platform developed by Microsoft that allows users to chat, vide call, share files, and collaborate on projects. It was first released in 2017 and has since become one of the leading communication and collaboration tools used by businesses and organizations of all sizes.

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The most common Microsoft Teams problems, and how to fix them

Microsoft Teams allows businesses and organizations to stay connected, but what if something goes wrong? Here's how to solve a few different common issues.
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Mobile-first: Empower virtual workers with Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft Teams is getting new AI tools — and they’re free

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You can now try out avatars and virtual spaces in Microsoft Teams

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How to keep your Microsoft Teams status active

Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

Microsoft Teams is about to get faster and much easier to use

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Finally, you’ll soon be able to use 3D avatars on Teams calls

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Forget VR. Airglass made me actually enjoy video calls

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Microsoft continues its unabashed embrace of ChatGPT and AI

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Microsoft Teams Premium uses AI to automatically recap your meetings

The Microsoft Teams Communities features is now available for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family.

How to use the new communities feature in Microsoft Teams

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You can now play Minesweeper (and more games) in Microsoft Teams

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How to use Microsoft Teams

Looking for a one-stop shop for your team's communication, file-sharing, and videoconferencing needs? Learn more about Microsoft Teams' free accounts today!
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Microsoft’s new audio dock is part speaker, part USB hub

Amidst the buzz of the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 created at today's Surface launch event, Microsoft launched a few Microsoft Teams-centric accessories.
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How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting

Knowing how to record a Microsoft Teams meeting can be super useful if you want to go back over what you've talked about. Here's how to do it.
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How to create a new team in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams allows you to organize your group based on different teams for different projects. Here's how to create and customize those Teams quickly!
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How to leave a team on Microsoft Teams

Is it time for you to leave Microsoft Teams or switch to a new team due to changes? Here's how you can quickly leave an old team and what happens to your info.
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How to join a Microsoft Teams meeting

If you have an important call coming up, we're here to tell you how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting in four easy ways.
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This Microsoft Teams exploit could leave your account vulnerable

Security analysts spotted a huge vulnerability in Microsoft Teams, but Microsoft has decided not to address the problem. Here's how to stay safe.
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Hackers can now sneak malware into the GIFs you share

This new attack uses Microsoft Teams and GIFs to mount phishing attacks on your computer.
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How to delete or hide chats in Microsoft Teams

Sending messages by mistake or with typos is familiar to those who use Microsoft Teams. Here's a guide on how to delete chats on Microsoft Teams.
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Microsoft Teams will now translate your calls — with a catch

Microsoft Teams just added a feature that will make remote work easier -- human language translation that lets you pick the language you're listening to.
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This new Microsoft Teams feature is like Snapchat for your office chats

Announced at Inspire 2022, Microsoft Teams is getting new features, including Video Clip, which lets you send short videos to your colleagues.
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Upcoming Microsoft Teams update could finally make chatting easier

Microsoft continues to plan updates for its Teams app, continuing its 2022 productivity initiative with new features that could make chatting much easier.
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Microsoft Teams may liven up meetings with casual game integration

Microsoft is working to bring casual games over to Microsoft Teams, including classics like Solitaire and Wordament.
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Your Microsoft Teams video calls will soon be powered by AI and machine learning

Microsoft Teams will soon receive several AI and machine learning updates to improve its video and audio experience.
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New Live Share feature for Teams is like screen sharing 2.0

Microsoft Teams is getting a new Live Share feature, which is designed to make you interact with Teams apps in fun new ways.
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Microsoft Build 2022: What to expect for Teams, Edge, and Windows

Microsoft's annual developer conference is here and the show is expected to have a ton of news around Windows, Office, Teams, and Microsoft's other products.
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Windows 11 may launch tabbed File Explorer, smarter Clipboard

Microsoft is holding a Windows event on April 5, and several new Windows 11 features could be announced.
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Slack vs. Microsoft Teams

Which collaboration tool is best for your needs? Our comparison of these two great workspaces addresses pricing, features, app integration, storage, and more.
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Microsoft Teams now has 3D emoji and live interpretation

Microsoft Teams is getting 800 new 3D Emojis, so you can be more expressive at work. Also coming are other new features for Whiteboard, Outlook, PowerPoint.
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Hackers are spreading Trojan malware in Teams chats

A new malware threat is spreading through a malicious file in Microsoft Teams. Here's what you need to know and how to protect yourself and your data.
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Microsoft Teams walkie-talkie comes to Android and iOS

Microsoft Teams' walkie-talkie feature, which ensured easier communication for emergency workers during the pandemic, is now on Android and iOS.
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4 Slack features that Microsoft Teams desperately needs

Slack and Microsoft Teams are two of the most popular communication apps, but Slack has some features that Teams desperately needs.

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