Editing Multiple Records Simultaneously Typically when users add an item to a SharePoint list, they would have to do so one at a time. This is incredibly tedious; a quicker method is Quick Edit. Quick Edit (or Datasheet view in older versions of SharePoint) turns the list… Read More »How to Edit SharePoint List using Quick Edit
Which SharePoint Are Right for Me? Microsoft periodically releases patches for SharePoint. How would an administrator decide between the various patches? Microsoft organizes patch types in a hierarchy. “Higher” patch type include all the fixes that are contained in the “lower” ones. Confused yet? Let’s walk this… Read More »How to Apply SharePoint Service Packs and Cumulative Updates
Microsoft SharePoint allows you to create subsites, libraries, and lists. How would you determine which type best suits your needs? Each of these options has unique strengths and tradeoffs. Let us look at the specific use cases for subsites, library and lists. Subtle Differences Between SharePoint… Read More »How to Choose Between SharePoint Subsite, Library, and List
SPTechCon San Francisco is finally here! Considering we SharePoint folks enjoy technologies as much as food and wine, we have complied a quick list of our staff’s favorite Asian restaurants that are within relative easy access to the SPTechCon venue, Hilton Union Square. San Francisco is famed for its depth… Read More »SPTechCon – San Francisco Asian Food Edition 2014
SharePoint Conference 2014 (#SPC14) successfully wrapped up last week! Kenneth Lo, Kattelo’s CEO, hopped on a flight from the San Francisco HQ to spend 36 hours in Las Vegas. Special thanks to the Fpweb.net for inviting Kattelo, alongside with Tony Smith from Datalan, to share… Read More »Photo Short Story – SharePoint Conference 2014 in Las Vegas
Deleting Items in SharePoint Have you ever wondered what happens when you delete material from your SharePoint? Well, it’s simple! Once deleted, documents or list items go to the Recycle Bin. That is exactly what would happen if you delete a file on your desktop.… Read More »How to Manage SharePoint Recycle Bins
Target Audience: End Users Let’s talk about SharePoint adoption for a minute. What is the number one reason that slows down the deployment of a company-wide SharePoint system? File migration! We have a couple of neat document management tricks to help address this very issue.… Read More »SharePoint Tips: Managing Multiple Files with Windows Explorer
Traditionally, the majority of SharePoint users interact with the SharePoint sites through web browsers. However, we are increasingly performing more of our work away from our desks using smart phones and tablets. While SharePoint offers a built-in mobile view, which is essentially a lightweight HTML site,… Read More »SharePoint Street Smart: Kattelo's Favorite SharePoint Mobile Apps – Part 1
During the September session of San Francisco SharePoint Users Group (SFSPUG) , Kenneth Lo, CEO of Kattelo, had the utmost honor to present Mission Possible — Keeping SharePoint Systems Humming Along from Soup to Nuts at Microsoft San Francisco. The process of migrating content from another… Read More »Recap of Kattelo Speaking at San Francisco SharePoint Users Group September Meeting
Kenneth Lo, CEO of Kattelo Consulting, had the great honor and privilege presenting Launching a New Venture — Sun Tzu Style during the 2013 National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) International Convention in Toronto. The convention was an excellent opportunity for Asian and Asian American professionals… Read More »Recap of Kattelo CEO Kenneth Lo Speaking At NAAAP International Convention 2013