Michel de Rooij
@eightwone.com
Microsoft MVP | Author | Speaker
#MSExchange #EntraID #PowerShell #MSGraph
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Just vibe-updated PIMfox, the PIM activator for Firefox extension to v1.1.0, with support for PIM Groups
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#Entra
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#Entra
February 4, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Just vibe-updated PIMfox, the PIM activator for Firefox extension to v1.1.0, with support for PIM Groups
github.com/michelderooi...
#Entra
github.com/michelderooi...
#Entra
Reposted by Michel de Rooij
The February 2026 (monthly update #128) EPUB and PDF files for the #Office365 for IT Pros eBook are now available for current subscribers to download. All the #Microsoft365 news that's fit to print...
office365itpros.com/2026/02/02/o...
office365itpros.com/2026/02/02/o...
February 2026 Update for Office 365 for IT Pros
The February 2026 (update #128) files for the Office 365 for IT Pros (2026 edition) eBook are available for subscribers to download from Gumroad.com.
office365itpros.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
The February 2026 (monthly update #128) EPUB and PDF files for the #Office365 for IT Pros eBook are now available for current subscribers to download. All the #Microsoft365 news that's fit to print...
office365itpros.com/2026/02/02/o...
office365itpros.com/2026/02/02/o...
So, I vibe coded this thing for Entra & Azure administrators too attached to using Firefox
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo... #EntraID #Security #Firefox
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo... #EntraID #Security #Firefox
PIMfox for Entra – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)
Download PIMfox for Entra for Firefox. A Firefox extension that allows you to activate multiple PIM (Privileged Identity Management) roles simultaneously in Microsoft Entra and Azure resources.
addons.mozilla.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM
So, I vibe coded this thing for Entra & Azure administrators too attached to using Firefox
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo... #EntraID #Security #Firefox
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo... #EntraID #Security #Firefox
PSA: In 1 month, EXO will block native email apps using EAS<16.1 xf.ms/PreEAS61Block
Exchange Online ActiveSync Device Support Update | Microsoft Community Hub
We want to inform our users and organizations about an important upcoming change regarding Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) device connectivity to Exchange...
xf.ms
February 1, 2026 at 4:56 PM
PSA: In 1 month, EXO will block native email apps using EAS<16.1 xf.ms/PreEAS61Block
ICYMI: Timeline for SMTP AUTH w/Basic Authentication retirement updated:
✅ End of Dec2026: Disabled existing tenants, w/option to enable.
✅ Jan2027: Unavailable for new tenants.
✅ Mid2027: Final EOL date announcement
See techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
✅ End of Dec2026: Disabled existing tenants, w/option to enable.
✅ Jan2027: Unavailable for new tenants.
✅ Mid2027: Final EOL date announcement
See techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
Updated Exchange Online SMTP AUTH Basic Authentication Deprecation Timeline | Microsoft Community Hub
We wanted to provide the updated Exchange Online SMTP AUTH Basic Authentication Deprecation Timeline.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:29 PM
ICYMI: Timeline for SMTP AUTH w/Basic Authentication retirement updated:
✅ End of Dec2026: Disabled existing tenants, w/option to enable.
✅ Jan2027: Unavailable for new tenants.
✅ Mid2027: Final EOL date announcement
See techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
✅ End of Dec2026: Disabled existing tenants, w/option to enable.
✅ Jan2027: Unavailable for new tenants.
✅ Mid2027: Final EOL date announcement
See techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang...
France is having a go at something other countries tried before: build a sovereign alternative to Teams. 2027 seems optimistic, but let's see. Likely default will be to be unavailable during non-working hours, and a sneak peek at the new status option www.euronews.com/next/2026/01... #MSTeams
January 27, 2026 at 2:25 PM
France is having a go at something other countries tried before: build a sovereign alternative to Teams. 2027 seems optimistic, but let's see. Likely default will be to be unavailable during non-working hours, and a sneak peek at the new status option www.euronews.com/next/2026/01... #MSTeams
Reposted by Michel de Rooij
Happy New Year to all. We've just released monthly update #127 for the #Office365 for IT Pros eBook. Current subscribers can download the new EPUB and PDF files now. Have fun and success with #Microsoft365 in 2026!
office365itpros.com/2026/01/01/o...
office365itpros.com/2026/01/01/o...
January 2026 Update for Office 365 for IT Pros
Monthly Update #127 for the Office 365 for IT Pros eBook (2026 edition) is now available for current subscribers to download from Gumroad.com.
office365itpros.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Happy New Year to all. We've just released monthly update #127 for the #Office365 for IT Pros eBook. Current subscribers can download the new EPUB and PDF files now. Have fun and success with #Microsoft365 in 2026!
office365itpros.com/2026/01/01/o...
office365itpros.com/2026/01/01/o...
PSA: In 3 months, Exchange Online starts rollout of enforcing Mailbox External Recipient Rate Limit https://xf.ms/EXOERR
January 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
PSA: In 3 months, Exchange Online starts rollout of enforcing Mailbox External Recipient Rate Limit https://xf.ms/EXOERR
PSA: In 1 year, Office Online Server will retire https://xf.ms/OOSretirement
December 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
PSA: In 1 year, Office Online Server will retire https://xf.ms/OOSretirement
PSA: In 6 months, EWS block enforced for EXO mailboxes with Kiosk/Frontline SKUs https://xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced
December 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
PSA: In 6 months, EWS block enforced for EXO mailboxes with Kiosk/Frontline SKUs https://xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced
PSA: In 6 months, EWS block enforced for EXO mailboxes with Kiosk/Frontline SKUs https://xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced
December 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
PSA: In 6 months, EWS block enforced for EXO mailboxes with Kiosk/Frontline SKUs https://xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced
PSA: EWS block enforcement for Kiosk/Frontline SKUs has been moved back to the end of June xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced #MSExchange #Microsoft365
Update to EWS Access for Kiosk / Frontline Worker Licensed Users | Microsoft Community Hub
We wanted to provide an update on EWS access for Kiosk / Frontline Worker licensed users.
xf.ms
December 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
PSA: EWS block enforcement for Kiosk/Frontline SKUs has been moved back to the end of June xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced #MSExchange #Microsoft365
PSA: Today, EXO Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated for Contact mgt https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
PSA: Today, EXO Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated for Contact mgt https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
PSA: Tomorrow, Exchange Online Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
December 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
PSA: Tomorrow, Exchange Online Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
Also got a huge collection of event videos or slidedecks? Want to lower its footprint? I published 2 scripts to help with that by compressing and downscaling videos or media, now part of my Get-EventSession repo github.com/michelderooi... #PowerShell
GitHub - michelderooij/Get-EventSession: Script to assist in downloading Microsoft event contents or return session information.
Script to assist in downloading Microsoft event contents or return session information. - michelderooij/Get-EventSession
github.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Also got a huge collection of event videos or slidedecks? Want to lower its footprint? I published 2 scripts to help with that by compressing and downscaling videos or media, now part of my Get-EventSession repo github.com/michelderooi... #PowerShell
PSA: In 1 week, Exchange Online Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
PSA: In 1 week, Exchange Online Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
Planning on certifying over the holidays? Humble Bundle might have interesting offer (if you don't mind reading from PDF) - Exam Prep bundle including AI900, AZ900, AZ104, AZ500, SC100 a.o.
www.humblebundle.com/books/micros...
www.humblebundle.com/books/micros...
December 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Planning on certifying over the holidays? Humble Bundle might have interesting offer (if you don't mind reading from PDF) - Exam Prep bundle including AI900, AZ900, AZ104, AZ500, SC100 a.o.
www.humblebundle.com/books/micros...
www.humblebundle.com/books/micros...
Heads-up: EWS blockage for Exchange Online mailboxes with Kiosk/F1/F3 license, which officially do not offer EWS access, will be enforced March 2026 xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced #MSExchange
techcommunity.microsoft.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Heads-up: EWS blockage for Exchange Online mailboxes with Kiosk/F1/F3 license, which officially do not offer EWS access, will be enforced March 2026 xf.ms/NoEWSEnforced #MSExchange
PSA: In 3 months, Exchange Online starts retiring SMTP AUTH w/BasicAuth https://xf.ms/SmtpAuthRetire
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
PSA: In 3 months, Exchange Online starts retiring SMTP AUTH w/BasicAuth https://xf.ms/SmtpAuthRetire
Reposted by Michel de Rooij
Here's the Black Friday discount code to get 50% off the Office 365 for IT Pros eBook (including the Automating #Microsoft365 with #PowerShell eBook). Code terminates on Tuesday. If you're running a Microsoft 365 tenant, you need this book: o365itpros.gumroad.com/l/O365IT/Bla...
Office 365 for IT Pros (2026 Edition). The Ultimate Guide to Managing Microsoft 365. (Includes the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook)
The Ultimate Guide to Planning, Deploying, and Managing the Microsoft 365 Cloud Productivity EcosystemWhy buy separate books to learn about Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive ...
o365itpros.gumroad.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Here's the Black Friday discount code to get 50% off the Office 365 for IT Pros eBook (including the Automating #Microsoft365 with #PowerShell eBook). Code terminates on Tuesday. If you're running a Microsoft 365 tenant, you need this book: o365itpros.gumroad.com/l/O365IT/Bla...
PSA: Exchange Online Admin API (EWS replacement subset) now available (preview). REST-like alternative for some EWS scenarios, but not full REST replacement; cmdlets still recommended for full functionality techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang... #MSExchange #EWS
Announcing Public Preview: Exchange Online Admin API | Microsoft Community Hub
We are announcing the Public Preview of the Exchange Online Admin API.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
PSA: Exchange Online Admin API (EWS replacement subset) now available (preview). REST-like alternative for some EWS scenarios, but not full REST replacement; cmdlets still recommended for full functionality techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchang... #MSExchange #EWS
.. what does it mean? 🤔
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
.. what does it mean? 🤔
PSA: Today, Exchange Online auto-archving will be enabled for targeted release tenants https://xf.ms/EXOAutoArch
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
PSA: Today, Exchange Online auto-archving will be enabled for targeted release tenants https://xf.ms/EXOAutoArch
PSA: In 1 month, Exchange Online Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
PSA: In 1 month, Exchange Online Set/Get-Contact will be deprecated https://xf.ms/EXOContactUpd
PSA: Tomorrow, Exchange Online auto-archving will be enabled for targeted release tenants https://xf.ms/EXOAutoArch
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
PSA: Tomorrow, Exchange Online auto-archving will be enabled for targeted release tenants https://xf.ms/EXOAutoArch