Episodes

  • Unlocking Collaboration with Microsoft Whiteboard
    May 13 2025

    Join me in this engaging episode as we dive into Microsoft Whiteboard, the dynamic digital whiteboard app included with your Microsoft 365 subscription. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this powerful tool, from its infinite canvas and versatile templates to its seamless integration with Microsoft Teams. Discover how you can use Whiteboard to brainstorm, plan projects, or teach interactively during Teams meetings, and explore its flexibility for solo work or asynchronous collaboration outside of meetings. Plus, I’ll highlight the game-changing collaborative cursors feature, which shows you who’s active and where they’re working on the board in real time. Whether you’re in a hybrid workplace, classroom, or creative project, this episode will inspire you to harness Microsoft Whiteboard for smarter, more connected collaboration.

    Tune in and start visualizing your ideas today!

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    6 mins
  • Automating SharePoint Page Analytics with Power Automate & Microsoft Graph API
    May 10 2025

    Ever wondered how many people are actually viewing your SharePoint pages? In this episode of Tech Ease, we dive into automating SharePoint page analytics to track Total Views and Unique Viewers without the manual grind. Using Power Automate and Microsoft Graph API, you can build a no-code flow that fetches page stats, compiles them into a CSV, and saves it to SharePoint—effortlessly!

    We break down the process into simple steps: setting up permissions in Microsoft Entra ID, creating a Power Automate flow, connecting to the Graph API, and generating your report. Plus, we share troubleshooting tips and ideas to level up, like filtering pages or visualizing data in Power BI. Whether you’re a SharePoint newbie or a seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to streamline your analytics game.

    For the full step-by-step guide, check out our blog post: .
    Listen now and make tech easy!

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    8 mins
  • Mastering SharePoint Flexible Sections
    May 6 2025

    In this episode of Tech Ease, we dive into SharePoint's game-changing Flexible Sections, a new feature set to revolutionize page design. Learn how these dynamic, canvas-style sections allow you to drag, drop, resize, and overlap web parts for unparalleled creative control. We’ll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial, share best practices, and highlight key considerations like responsiveness and accessibility to help you create visually stunning, user-friendly SharePoint pages. Whether you're a seasoned content author or new to SharePoint, this episode will equip you with the tools to elevate your intranet designs. Tune in and get ready to unleash your creativity with Flexible Sections, generally available from May 2025!

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    8 mins
  • Unlocking AI Power with MCP and Microsoft Copilot
    May 4 2025

    In this episode of Tech Ease, host Anand simplifies the complex world of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Microsoft Copilot Studio for non-technical listeners. Discover how MCP acts like a universal translator, connecting AI to everyday business tools to make work easier. We explore five exciting, hypothetical scenarios where custom AI agents could transform your workflow—checking HR records in Workday, analyzing marketing campaigns in HubSpot, managing projects in Jira, handling Shopify orders, and automating recruitment—all accessible right in Microsoft Teams meeting chats, group chats, or private chats. Learn why MCP is a game-changer, how it could shape the future of AI, and where to start exploring with the Copilot Studio MCP Lab. Tune in for a beginner-friendly dive into AI’s potential to streamline your workday!

    Introducing Model Context Protocol in Copilot Studio

    Copilot Studio MCP Lab

    Extend your agent with Model Context Protocol


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    11 mins
  • The Dawn of AI Agents and Exponential Progress
    May 4 2025

    In this captivating episode of Tech Ease, we dive into the revolutionary world of AI agents, inspired by a thought-provoking discussion from the All-In Podcast. Imagine AI that doesn’t just chat but works—navigating apps, drafting contracts, and tackling tasks too costly for humans. We explore how these agents could transform businesses by automating labor and unlocking “new work,” like matching truck drivers to loads or reviewing startup contracts. From a new interface for watching AI in action to the challenges of ensuring reliability in fields like healthcare, we break down the massive potential and hurdles of this tech. Plus, we unpack the exponential leaps in algorithms, chips, and data centers driving a millionfold AI revolution. Join us to discover how AI agents could reshape your work and life—and what’s next in this dynamic “Dawn of AI Agents.” Tune in for an accessible, engaging look at the future!

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    7 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot April 2025 Update – Smarter Work, Simplified
    May 4 2025

    Join Anand on Tech Ease as we dive into Microsoft 365 Copilot’s April 2025 update, packed with AI-powered tools to make your work life effortless. Discover streamlined features for everyday users, like the Click to Do preview and Audio Overviews that turn documents into podcast-style summaries. Team leaders will love People Skills for finding expertise and multilingual Teams support, while IT admins gain insights with the AI Adoption Score and Copilot Studio metrics. From smarter email sorting in Outlook to text analysis in Excel, this episode breaks down the update’s game-changing features.

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    5 mins
  • The Future of AI Collaboration with Agents to Agents protocol
    Apr 29 2025

    Join Anand on Tech Ease as he explores the Agents to Agents (A2A) protocol—a game-changing standard that lets AI agents collaborate like never before. Imagine AI agents working together to plan a tech meetup, craft a business proposal, find the perfect gaming laptop, manage global customer support, and launch a viral marketing campaign. Anand breaks down how A2A, developed by Google and the AI community, could transform the way we live, work, and create. From seamless task-sharing to breaking language barriers, this episode paints a vivid picture of an AI-powered future. Tune in to discover how A2A might make technology easier, smarter, and more connected—and how you can be part of this revolution!

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    8 mins
  • AI's Wild Week
    Apr 27 2025

    Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the latest AI breakthroughs on this week’s Tech Ease! Host Anand unpacks the hottest AI stories, with a fun, easy-to-digest spin. From Microsoft’s controversial ‘Recall’ feature sparking privacy debates to India’s game-changing sovereign AI model, we’ve got it all! Discover how Adobe’s Firefly app is boosting creativity, why Google’s predicting human-level AI in just 5-10 years, and how Grok’s new vision powers are making AI feel like a friend. Plus, dive into Microsoft’s super-efficient ‘1-bit’ model, Google’s cost-slashing Gemini 2.5 Flash, and Project Jarvis, the AI that could surf the web for you. Tune in for 10 minutes of techy goodness that’s catchy, clear, and packed with insights! Share your thoughts on socials and join the AI convo! #TechEase #AINews

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    5 mins