Microsoft 365 & Copilot Productivity
- What’s New in Copilot in SharePoint: August 2026
Copilot in SharePoint can now turn a list, Excel file, or CSV into a live, interactive HTML dashboard that stays connected to the underlying data and refreshes each time it’s opened. The update also adds one-click “page buttons” that launch a saved Copilot prompt, plus chat improvements — shifting Copilot from simply answering questions to helping you build and act on content.
- What’s New in Excel (July 2026)
The monthly Excel roundup is almost entirely about Copilot: new inline citations to verify AI responses, generally available synced connectors, and Power BI grounding that respects row-level security. Two frontier models — OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5 — are now selectable, and Copilot no longer requires AutoSave to be turned on.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/excelblog/whats-new-in-excel-july-2026/4523403
- Link to a location in Word for Windows and Mac
A new “Copy Link to Location” feature lets you highlight any text, right-click, and generate a shareable link that opens the document exactly at that spot — no heading, bookmark, or hyperlink required. It’s aimed at long documents and collaborative reviews, saving colleagues from scrolling to find the right section. Available in Word for Windows and Mac (links also open in the web).
Security & Threat Intelligence
- DeadLock ransomware: Breaking down a Rust-based encryptor with decentralized recovery infrastructure
Microsoft Threat Intelligence details DeadLock, an emerging financially motivated ransomware operation that uses double extortion and decentralized infrastructure — combining the Session messaging network with blockchain-backed services — to make its leak and negotiation systems harder to disrupt. The analysis covers its Rust encryptor, resource-aware throttling, and geofencing, along with Microsoft Defender mitigations.
AI & Agents
- Building autonomous multi-agent workflows (AI Team)
A video walkthrough shared in the AI Team on designing autonomous, multi-agent workflows — showing how agents can be chained to hand off and coordinate multi-step tasks rather than running as isolated, one-off bots. A useful primer for anyone moving toward production-grade agent automation in Copilot Studio.
After hours
The Obama Tan Suit | Season Finale of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crNcV0k0aMQ
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