Ryan Clark

As the Modern Workplace Architect at Mr. SharePoint, I help companies of all sizes better leverage Modern Workplace and Digital Process Automation investments. I am also a Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) for M365 Apps & Services.

Microsoft Stream Features (Current and Upcoming Features)

Microsoft Stream Features (Current and Upcoming Features)

What can you expect from Microsoft Stream? In this article, I will share the current features of Microsoft Stream on SharePoint and its upcoming features. Let’s get started. What is Microsoft Stream? Think of Stream as a service like YouTube (though it’s a bit more private and less flashy). Basically, Microsoft Stream is a video-sharing platform that’s designed for businesses and organizations. Similar to YouTube, users can: But it also gained a lot of advanced features recently — like meeting recordings, automatically closed captions, etc. Though Stream is versatile, it’s primarily designed for employee training, company announcements, and communication. How does Stream […]

Microsoft Stream Features (Current and Upcoming Features) Read More »

How to Add Signatures in Outlook 365: Beginner’s Guide

How to Add Signatures in Outlook 365: Beginner’s Guide

Want an email signature in Outlook? In this beginner’s guide, I will walk you through the steps in adding your own signature in an Outlook email — both in the desktop app and in the online version. Let’s get started. Why use a signature in Outlook 365? Having an Outlook signature is more than just the looks. It has a lot of professional benefits to it. For one, using a signature enhances your emails by including essential information about you (which creates a professional image). Other benefits include: It also promotes your brand identity and lends credibility to your correspondence, which fosters

How to Add Signatures in Outlook 365: Beginner’s Guide Read More »

SharePoint Legal Document Management (Beginner’s Guide)

SharePoint Legal Document Management (Beginner’s Guide)

Thinking of using SharePoint as a legal document management system? In this guide, I will walk you through the steps you need to create a legal document management system using SharePoint Online. Let’s get started What is SharePoint Online? In simple terms, SharePoint is a product that you can use to create websites for the organization’s intranet. It allows organizations, including the legal industry, to create secure websites, or sites, for the following reasons: For the legal industry, SharePoint Online is a great secure, and centralized location for managing sensitive case files, contracts, and legal documents. You can also customize

SharePoint Legal Document Management (Beginner’s Guide) Read More »

What is a Sharepoint Home Site? (Definition, Creation +More)

What is a Sharepoint Home Site? (Definition, Creation +More)

Want to learn more about SharePoint home sites? In this guide, I will discuss most of what you need to know about a home site in SharePoint including creation, key features, benefits, and more. Let’s get started. What are SharePoint home sites? From its name, the home site in a SharePoint Online environment serves as something like the main site for the intranet. Technically, the home site serves as the main landing page or central hub for an organization’s intranet. Behind the hood, it’s a communication site you can set up and design to be a highly engaging and personalized

What is a Sharepoint Home Site? (Definition, Creation +More) Read More »

How to Check User Permissions in SharePoint Online (Guide)

How to Check User Permissions in SharePoint Online (Guide)

Need to check permissions for a specific user? In this short guide, I will walk you through the steps for checking user permissions in SharePoint Online — manually and through PowerShell. Let’s get started. What are SharePoint permissions? First off, let’s discuss the concept of site permissions in SharePoint and what it truly means. Basically, permissions are a set of access controls that determine what actions users can do within a SharePoint environment. These include actions like: There are then permission levels that define a collection of individual permissions given to users or groups. Related: SharePoint Permissions Explained: How Permission Levels Work

How to Check User Permissions in SharePoint Online (Guide) Read More »

SharePoint List vs Excel: Comparison, Pros and Cons (+More)

SharePoint List vs Excel: Comparison, Pros and Cons (+More)

Is SharePoint List better than Excel? In this article, we will explore the differences between these tools, comparing their features, capabilities, use cases, and more. Let’s get started. Overview of List and Excel Before everything else, let’s talk about the basics of SharePoint List and Excel. Now, most people are actually familiar with Excel spreadsheets. Unfortunately, only SharePoint users know what a list is. For that reason, let’s touch base on these tools first: What is a SharePoint List? Although it’s named as such, the actual tool itself doesn’t look like a basic list. First off, SharePoint List is a

SharePoint List vs Excel: Comparison, Pros and Cons (+More) Read More »

How to Download an Email From Outlook: Beginner’s Guide

How to Download an Email From Outlook: Beginner’s Guide

Need to save the email message from Outlook? In this guide, I will show you how to save an email as a file, how to download multiple attachments from multiple emails, and more. Let’s get started. How to save the email as a file Saving or downloading an email from Outlook is quite easy. On your Microsoft Outlook inbox, double-click on the message to open it in a separate window. From the message window, go to file > save as: That will open another window for saving the email. By default, the file type is in .msg: Once you have

How to Download an Email From Outlook: Beginner’s Guide Read More »

SharePoint Hub Sites vs Subsites: The Comparison Guide

SharePoint Hub Sites vs Subsites: The Comparison Guide

Confused with hub sites and subsites? In this guide, let us compare hub sites vs subsites, their definition and purpose, benefits, and limitations. Let’s get started. What are SharePoint hub sites? Basically, hub sites are a modern way to organize and connect SharePoint site collections within an organization. They provide a central point to connect related sites and share common resources, navigation, and design elements. Hubs streamline collaboration and communication, making it easier for users to discover and access relevant content across different site collections. The hub site of a hub functions like a parent site or the home site

SharePoint Hub Sites vs Subsites: The Comparison Guide Read More »

How to Tag a Folder in SharePoint Online With Metadata

How to Tag a Folder in SharePoint Online With Metadata

Are you trying to add metadata to a folder? In this guide, let’s talk about the possible options for tagging a folder in a document library, what makes it so different than tagging a file, and more. Let’s get started. What makes tagging a folder difficult? If I can summarize the best answer to this, it’s this: Folders in SharePoint Online aren’t meant to be tagged with metadata. Some users would even argue folders aren’t needed anymore. Related: SharePoint Library vs Folder: Stay Away From Folders Naturally, it’s easier to show than tell. If you check the details or properties

How to Tag a Folder in SharePoint Online With Metadata Read More »

How to Fix Windows 11 Update Problem: Beginner’s Guide

How to Fix Windows 11 Update Problem: Beginner’s Guide

Are you experiencing some latest Windows update problems? In this guide, I will show you how to fix Windows update errors, especially Windows 11, and some advanced methods you can do. Let’s get started. What are the possible reasons for the update problem? There can be several reasons why a Windows 11 update might fail or encounter problems with the latest Windows update. Here are some of the most common reasons: 1. Incompatible hardware Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements that must be met in order for the operating system to function properly. These requirements include the following: If your

How to Fix Windows 11 Update Problem: Beginner’s Guide Read More »

Scroll to Top