Although Microsoft Teams is primarily associated with professional environments, the platform extends to individual users via Microsoft 365 plans. Until recently, non-business account holders lacked access to certain advanced capabilities reserved for enterprise editions. This disparity is now being addressed with upcoming enhancements.
In a recent update shared on the Teams Free Blog, Microsoft revealed that subscribers to Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, and Premium tiers can now capture audio and video from their Teams sessions and conversations. These files remain accessible in cloud storage for a limited period of 30 days, though users have the option to transfer them to their computers for indefinite retention.
According to Microsoft, this functionality proves valuable for scenarios such as virtual lessons from music instructors or capturing discussions for content creators producing podcasts.
The expansion of the recording tool to non-commercial Teams accounts stems from input provided by users, and Microsoft continues to invite additional ideas for refining the application.
The piece first appeared in the affiliated outlet PC för Alla, adapted and translated from its Swedish origins.
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