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Sync Up is your one-stop shop for all things OneDrive. Join hosts, Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra, as they shed light on how OneDrive connects you to all of your files in Microsoft and enables you to share and work together from anywhere, and any device! Hear from experts behind the design and development of OneDrive, as well as customers and Microsoft MVPs! Each episode will give you news and announcements, tips and best practices for your OneDrive experience, and some fun and humor!

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June 9, 202633 min

What's new with OneDrive on Mac

Join Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra for a fun look at what's new with OneDrive on Mac! In this episode of Sync Up, they chat with Jack Nichols, Partner Software Architect for OneDrive, about how the team is making OneDrive feel more native, reliable, and polished for Mac users. From a refreshed Activity Center and updated settings experience, to the new Native Sync Engine and future support for syncing up to 1 million files, this episode is all about making OneDrive on Mac faster, smoother, and easier to trust in the background. You'll also hear how OneDrive is improving performance, battery life, Spotlight search, and overall sync reliability while continuing to listen closely to feedback from the Mac community.

May 6, 202625 min

What's new in OneDrive photos

Join Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra for a fun look at what's new with photos in OneDrive! In this episode of Sync Up, they chat with Kalpana Berman, Niket Jain, and Shailesh Karri about how OneDrive is helping people find, enjoy, clean up, and get creative with their favorite memories. From smarter Moments and easier photo cleanup, to a new desktop photos app and AI-powered Restyle features, this episode is all about making your photos feel easier to manage and more fun to rediscover. You'll also hear how OneDrive is using AI behind the scenes to make photo search, editing, and storytelling feel more natural while keeping you in control of your originals.

February 14, 202624 min

File archive in OneDrive

Stephen and Arvind welcome back Trent Green for a deep dive into one of the most requested follow-ups to site archive: file-level archive. Trent explains how this new capability gives IT admins a more precise way to manage storage—archiving individual files or folders within active sites instead of entire sites. The team walks through how it works, what the end-user experience looks like, and how archived files can be reactivated (including a built-in seven-day undo window). They also cover public preview timing, consumption-based billing, and what's coming next—like admin-driven policies based on last access dates. If you're looking for smarter ways to manage aging content without disrupting collaboration, this episode breaks it down clearly and practically!

November 17, 2025Episode 2139 min

Copilot + OneDrive event recap & transfer ownership

Fresh off the biggest OneDrive moment of the year, Stephen and Arvind return with a full recap of the Copilot + OneDrive event—breaking down the announcements, the behind-the-scenes surprises, and the features that are already reshaping how we work. From personalized intelligence with the FAB button to the future of search, photos, and Researcher, the team walks through the four major themes of the show and shares what it was like to step on camera as part of the launch. They even react to the unexpected blooper reel that made its way into the final cut! This episode also features a special guest: Belle Podeanu, product manager behind the brand-new Transfer Ownership experience. Belle walks through how the team redesigned this critical workflow end-to-end—from modernized emails to shared-file filtering to smarter move-and-keep-sharing options—all built to reduce data loss and simplify transitions when employees leave.

October 6, 2025Episode 2032 min

Audio overviews in OneDrive

Back from a short summer break, Stephen and Arvind return with a brand-new Sync Up episode—spotlighting audio overviews in OneDrive. From quick summaries to full podcast-style recaps, this new Copilot feature transforms how you catch up on documents. Joining the conversation are Cass Weber and Cammi Mejia from the OneDrive team, who share the inside story of bringing Audio Overviews to life: the pivots they made along the way, the challenges of testing AI outputs, and even a few laugh-out-loud moments (pirate voices included). Whether you're on the go, pressed for time, or just looking for a smarter way to digest dense content, this episode has something for you. ▶️ Subscribe to SyncUp on YouTube Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Cass Weber | LinkedIn | guest Cami Mejia | LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter

June 9, 2025Episode 1956 min

Behind the Scenes at the M365 Community Conference

Live from the M365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, Stephen and Arvind break down the biggest announcements in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365—from mind-blowing Copilot demos to Sync deployment best practices. Plus, guest Vlad Catrinescu shares insights on governance, Copilot readiness, and the power of community. Whether you're an admin, end user, or AI enthusiast, this episode has something for everyone. Click here for this episode's transcript. Click here to Subscribe to SyncUp on YouTube. Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Vlad Catrinescu | Vlad Talks Tech | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/introducing-onedrive-customer-office-hours/ba-p/3741494 Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

May 1, 2025Episode 1841 min

Photo Finish—OneDrive's Mobile Glow-Up

Olga Dalecka joins Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra on this month's Sync Up podcast to share how OneDrive's mobile app is transforming the way users experience and manage their photos. From Moments of Joy and Photo Shuffle to AI-powered editing and seamless sharing, this episode dives into the innovations making OneDrive the trusted home for your memories. Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Olga Dalecka| LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/introducing-onedrive-customer-office-hours/ba-p/3741494 Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcasts & Shows Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

March 19, 2025Episode 1744 min

How Microsoft Does OneDrive

In this episode of Sync Up, hosts Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra sit down with David Johnson, one of Microsoft IT's key architects, to uncover how the company manages OneDrive and SharePoint at scale. From security and automation to self-service with guardrails, they explore the strategies that keep Microsoft's data secure while enabling seamless collaboration! Click here for full transcript of this episode Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host David Johnson| LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft Inside Track: aka.ms/insidetrack Microsoft OneDrive Blog home page: Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-onedrive-blog/introducing-onedrive-customer-office-hours/ba-p/3741494 Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcast + Video page: Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption Microsoft 365 Community Learning: Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

February 6, 2025Episode 1644 min

Let that Sync in

Join Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra as they discuss the ins and outs of OneDrive Sync with legendary Sync expert, Gaia Carini. They cover everything from the basics of OneDrive Sync to more advanced features like Files on Demand and Known Folder Move (KFM). Gaia also shares best practices for deploying OneDrive Sync in organizations and highlights recent updates for both Windows and Mac users. For more details on how to get the most out of OneDrive Sync, check out aka.ms/syncidealstate. Click here for transcript of this episode. Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Gaia Carini | LinkedIn | guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up page Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Adoption Podcasts & Shows Microsoft 365 Community Learning - YouTube Sync Ideal State: aka.ms/SyncIdealState M365 Community Conference Sign-Up: aka.ms/m365con25 Listen to and follow The Intrazone, our podcast from the SharePoint team.

December 10, 2024Episode 1534 min

OneDrive's Year in Review & Unlicensed User Changes

With 2024 coming to a close, the Sync Up crew is reflecting on our favorite OneDrive features of the year, and looking forward to the Unlicensed User changes coming in 2025! Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra are joined by keeper of the OneDrive roadmap, Irfan Shahdad, and Archive and unlicensed user expert Trent Green! Irfan will take you through the OneDrive 2024 experience to make sure you don't miss any of the great improvements in the product! Trent will guide you through the upcoming changes to unlicensed users in OneDrive, what it means, and how you can prepare! Click here to listen and watch all Sync Up episodes on YouTube. Stephen Rice | LinkedIn | co-host Arvind Mishra | LinkedIn | co-host Irfan Shahdad | LinkedIn| guest Trent Green| LinkedIn| guest OneDrive | Twitter | Blog | Newsletter Click here for transcript of this episode. Click here to learn more about Unlicensed User changes. Microsoft OneDrive Blog - Microsoft Community Hub OneDrive Office Hours Sign Up Microsoft News Podcasts page: Microsoft Podcasts – Stay connected, informed, and entertained with original podcasts from Microsoft Microsoft Podcasts & Shows – Microsoft Adoption Microsoft Community Learning - YouTube

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