Audio overviews in OneDrive

Back from a short summer break, Stephen and Arvind return with a brand-new Sync Up episode—spotlighting audio overviews in OneDrive. From quick summaries to full podcast-style recaps, this new Copilot feature transforms how you catch up on documents. Joining the conversation are Cass Weber and Cammi Mejia from the OneDrive team, who share the inside story of bringing Audio Overviews to life: the pivots they made along the way, the challenges of testing AI outputs, and even a few laugh-out-loud moments (pirate voices included). Whether you’re on the go, pressed for time, or just looking for a smarter way to digest dense content, this episode has something for you.   ▶️  Subscribe to SyncUp on YouTube   Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Cass Weber | LinkedIn | guest Cami Mejia | LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter

Live from the M365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, Stephen and Arvind break down the biggest announcements in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365—from mind-blowing Copilot demos to Sync deployment best practices. Plus, guest Vlad Catrinescu shares insights on governance, Copilot readiness, and the power of community. Whether you’re an admin, end user, or AI enthusiast, this episode has something for everyone.   Click here for this episode's transcript.   Click here to Subscribe to SyncUp on YouTube.   Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Vlad Catrinescu | Vlad Talks Tech | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter   Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub   OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/introducing-onedrive-customer-office-hours/ba-p/3741494   Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft   Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption   Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

Olga Dalecka joins Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra on this month's Sync Up podcast to share how OneDrive’s mobile app is transforming the way users experience and manage their photos. From Moments of Joy and Photo Shuffle to AI-powered editing and seamless sharing, this episode dives into the innovations making OneDrive the trusted home for your memories.   Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Olga Dalecka| LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter   Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub   OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/introducing-onedrive-customer-office-hours/ba-p/3741494   Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft   Microsoft Adoption Podcasts & Shows   Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

In this episode of Sync Up, hosts Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra sit down with David Johnson, one of Microsoft IT's key architects, to uncover how the company manages OneDrive and SharePoint at scale. From security and automation to self-service with guardrails, they explore the strategies that keep Microsoft’s data secure while enabling seamless collaboration!   Click here for full transcript of this episode   Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host David Johnson| LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft Inside Track: aka.ms/insidetrack Microsoft OneDrive Blog home page: Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/introducing-onedrive-customer-office-hours/ba-p/3741494 Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcast + Video page: Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption Microsoft 365 Community Learning: Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

Join Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra as they discuss the ins and outs of OneDrive Sync with legendary Sync expert, Gaia Carini. They cover everything from the basics of OneDrive Sync to more advanced features like Files on Demand and Known Folder Move (KFM). Gaia also shares best practices for deploying OneDrive Sync in organizations and highlights recent updates for both Windows and Mac users.   For more details on how to get the most out of OneDrive Sync, check out aka.ms/syncidealstate.   Click here for transcript of this episode.    Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Gaia Carini | LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up page Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcasts & Shows Microsoft 365 Community Learning - YouTube Sync Ideal State: aka.ms/SyncIdealState M365 Community Conference Sign-Up:  aka.ms/m365con25 Listen to and follow The Intrazone, our podcast from the SharePoint team. 

With 2024 coming to a close, the Sync Up crew is reflecting on our favorite OneDrive features of the year, and looking forward to the Unlicensed User changes coming in 2025! Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra are joined by keeper of the OneDrive roadmap, Irfan Shahdad, and Archive and unlicensed user expert Trent Green! Irfan will take you through the OneDrive 2024 experience to make sure you don't miss any of the great improvements in the product! Trent will guide you through the upcoming changes to unlicensed users in OneDrive, what it means, and how you can prepare!   Click here to listen and watch all Sync Up episodes on YouTube.    Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Irfan Shahdad | LinkedIn| guest Trent Green| LinkedIn| guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter   Click here for transcript of this episode.  Click here to learn more about Unlicensed User changes. Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up Microsoft News Podcasts page: Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

In this special episode of the Sync Up podcast, join Stephen Rice as he takes you behind the scenes of the OneDrive Fall Event "AI Innovations for Work and Home." Get exclusive insights from interviews with key speakers like Jason Moore, Arwa Tyebkhan and more as they reveal their favorite features, and share some of the exciting upcoming developments like how personalized pivots, Copilot Agents, and the new OneDrive Photos experience are set to transform your digital life. Make sure to check out the full event at aka.ms/OneDriveEvent2024!   Click here for transcript of this episode.    Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Arwa Tyebkhan | guest Jason Moore | guest Arjun Tomar | guest Carlos Perez | guest Gaia Carini | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

In this episode of the Sync Up Podcast, hosts Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra dive into the design of Copilot in OneDrive with special guest Ben Truelove, a veteran designer at Microsoft. Ben shares insights from his 27-year journey at Microsoft, including how the team designed and iterated to deliver the best Copilot experience to our customers. Tune in to learn about the innovative features and user-centric design that make Copilot a game-changer for OneDrive users. Click here to watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: "In Focus: Designing for Copilot"    Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Ben Truelove | LinkedIn | Instagram | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcasts & Shows Microsoft 365 Community Learning - YouTube

Curious about how user research shapes OneDrive? In this episode of Sync Up, Stephen Rice, Arvind Mishra, and Rachel Hungerford dive into the world of UX research! Discover how the team gathers insights to improve your OneDrive experience, from Home to Sharing to much more! Research is key to how we learn and evolve the product to meet our users' needs, so don't miss out on these fascinating behind-the-scenes stories!   Click here for transcript of this episode.    Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Rachel Hungerford | LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Referenced Square Hole Video Microsoft OneDrive Blog home page: Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcast + Video page Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube Sync Up on YouTube

We're back! Stephen was on the ground at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference in Orlando, and this week he's catching Arvind up on all the amazing announcements from the conference! From Copilot to Colored Folders to Sync Health Report Exports, the conference was overfull with great features that will help you get the most out of OneDrive!   Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog home page: Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcast + Video page Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube Sync Up on YouTube