The Microsoft Mega Byte

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There’s always so much happening at Microsoft that it can be tricky to stay up to date on new products, services, and announcements. Not to worry! On this episode, four Microsoft Master Trainers each review one of their favorite new announcements and, since it is a video episode, we show you some live demonstrations so you can hit the ground running as you try these apps, devices, and games yourself.

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‘Tis the Season!...of pre-holiday gift giving research, shopping, and browsing. So, let’s start out the right way and cover off on the best ways for you as a shopper to get what you need from your sales pro during the busy holiday season, and for you as a sales pro to get what you need from your customers.

To help us navigate these potentially perilous waters, we welcome Kayla Griffin to the show to discuss shopping strategies, selling strategies, and demo strategies from both the buying and selling perspectives.

'Tis the Season!...of pre-holiday gift-giving research, shopping, and browsing. So, let’s start out the right way and cover off on the best ways for you as a shopper to get what you need from your sales pro during the busy holiday season, and for you as a sales pro to get what you need from your customers.

To help us navigate these potentially perilous waters, we welcome Kayla Griffin to the show to discuss shopping strategies, selling strategies, and demo strategies from both the buying and selling perspectives.

Special Announcement! The Mega Byte is hosting its first GIVEAWAY! If you’re interested in a pre-loaded Visa gift card, simply head over to aka.ms/megabytegiveaway to enter to win. You must enter by October 15th, 2022 to be eligible! *Only one entry per person

Watch the video episode on YouTube here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFLuyim97sOZbOE4xkMQ2GaxyRdIzGY32

- How can a student make use of a Windows 11 touch device?

- What benefits are there for gaming (hey, gotta have some fun, right?) for Windows devices?

- Drowning in tasks and to-dos? Watch or listen for a special tip.

Watch or listen to this special video episode where 4 Microsoft trainers each share their favorite back-to-school features in Windows 11 which saves time, reduces stress, and yes, is sometimes downright magical.

Can you really call it cheating?

Some people do.

We call it: Premium benefits in the Office apps that help learners of all ages get more out of their education.

Watch or listen to this special video episode where 4 Microsoft trainers each share their favorite back-to-school feature that saves time, reduces stress, and is sometimes downright magical.

From a hardware, software, and ecosystem perspective, there’s no argument about

it: Microsoft is premium.

Surface devices offer premium build quality.

Windows 11 offers premium features.

Microsoft 365 unlocks premium benefits.

So, what specific tactics help sell premium? To help answer this, Brian speaks with Microsoft field sales pro, Dewone Whipple. Dewone comes from a rich background of selling premium across luxury and fashion brands, and has sales insights for all of us who represent Microsoft in the field and in store.

How often do you think about the physical and digital clutter that surrounds all of us?

Note-taking, task management, delegation, family calendars, scratchpads with multiple ideas halfway

captured, the list truly goes on and on.

Don’t you think the company that developed powerhouse apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook might have a

few tricks up its sleeve in terms of helping you stay organized and on-task?

Trust me. It does.

Listen in as we review 4 of our favorite organization apps from Microsoft, and how they affect our lives and

families. As if that isn’t good enough, none of these apps cost a penny.

Microsoft has unveiled the newest member of the Surface family, the Surface Laptop Go 2!

Master Trainers Brian Govatos, Alex Humble, and Kyle Van Son hopped on a quick live stream to discuss what’s new with this device, who it’s for, and to cover off on some frequently asked questions.

Listen to the audio from that stream here in this episode of the podcast!

When we think about Xbox, we might not immediately think about PC Gaming. However, PC Gaming is becoming more and more prominent in the Xbox gaming ecosystem with games, services, and even accessories spanning both the realms of consoles and PCs.

This week, we speak with Xbox Master Trainer Tony Hannides and get his take on the best games available on Game Pass for PC (and of course, Game Pass Ultimate) that offer unique gaming experiences for our PC-focused players.

What tricks can a viral TikTok star show us about successful demos?

How can someone make Excel videos simultaneously entertaining and informative? What resonates on TikTok vs. Twitter vs. Instagram?

This episode is overflowing with insights ranging from tailoring content for different platforms to making Office app demos short, sweet, and compelling.

Listen in as Mike Tholfsen shares his recipe for successful social engagement for

Microsoft products.

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