Microsoft Teams

What differentiates Microsoft Teams from other similar products?

I have only used internally developed instant messaging services previously, and I am unlikely to go looking for a replacement after using Teams.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect is the loop component, particularly in support of preparation for meetings and tracking outstanding tasks. Using the loop component removes the bulky track changes in documents, and also the need to compare documents when changes misalign due to multiple user updates. This is particularly helpful when updating smaller sections or for urgent updates.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Instability of the application following a significant update. Changes are driven by MS rollout and can feel unexpected and chaotic if a feature suddenly becomes glitchy.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

To push the use of the Teams function and channels for pushing information through the company. Emails are great but can be overwhelming, however, the use of channels ensures users can review industry updates, governance changes etc in appropriate channels that are searchable and date-stamped when they have the time without missing critical emails due to overload.

What differentiates Microsoft Teams from other similar products?

Microsoft Teams is a great tool for working together with others. It's special because it makes it easy to share files during conversations, which is handy for keeping track of things.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It works together with your calendar and email all in one place, so you don't have to switch between different apps. Plus, it works really well with a service called OneDrive, which helps you share and work on files with your team.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One of the things I don't like about this product is how it can be sensitive to outdated drivers. If your drivers aren't up-to-date, it can seriously slow down the app and even cause problems like video issues. For instance, a recent app update once caused my video to stop working until I updated my drivers to fix it. It can be a bit frustrating when you just want things to work smoothly.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Teams can be quite active with notifications. Customize your notification settings to avoid unnecessary distractions, especially if you're part of multiple teams or channels.