At first glance, the July 2026 Windows 11 update looks like another routine Patch Tuesday release focused on security fixes and system maintenance. Look a little closer, however, and it becomes clear that Microsoft is continuing to transform Windows into an AI-first development platform. While everyday users will appreciate improved reliability, recovery options, and performance,…
Copilot isn’t a single product or a single price — it’s a whole family. Free Copilot is exactly that: free. For personal Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft 365 Premium is the consumer AI plan (it replaced Copilot Pro in late 2025). For workplace data and enterprise context, Microsoft 365 Copilot runs at $30/user/month. If you’re building…
Starting with the May 2026 security update, any developer can register AI agents via Windows.UI.Shell.Tasks API to appear alongside Copilot. Users invoke with “@” in search, monitor chain-of-thought via hover. This positions Windows as the OS for agents, not just AI features. In a move bigger than another Copilot tweak, Microsoft is turning Windows 11…
It is funny how things change… a couple of days ago I posted about: Microsoft Copilot Growing Up – How to remove Copilot from your Device , and today… At a recent showcase in Sydney, Microsoft unveiled a glimpse into the next evolution of productivity: Agentic AI. This isn’t just about a chatbot answering questions;…
My own relationship with Microsoft Copilot started with high hopes, followed by the “trough of disillusionment.” Like many, I grudgingly launched it yesterday only because I needed to handle confidential data within our enterprise security layer. I went through my standard procedure to manually override the default—and then I saw it: Claude Opus in the…
For the past year, Microsoft Copilot has felt like the uninvited guest that wouldn’t leave. Forced onto taskbars and integrated into nearly every corner of Windows 11, the AI assistant was met with mixed reviews—and significant pushback from enterprise IT departments concerned about data privacy and “AI bloat.” Following the April 2026 Patch Tuesday update,…
Imagine having an intelligent assistant that doesn’t just answer questions, but understands the full context of your projects, your OneNote files. synthesizes information across sources, and helps you brainstorm, draft, and visualize ideas. Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks is designed to do exactly that. This new capability, integrated into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, represents a major…
Summary: March 2026 Microsoft’s Copilot Reorg: What It Means for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform On March 17, 2026, Microsoft announced a significant reorganization of its Copilot efforts, aimed at turning Copilot from a collection of related features into a coherent, end‑to‑end AI system across consumer and enterprise products. For technical audiences working with…
Learning from others is the fastest way to realize what can be done. Instead of reinventing the wheel every time you sit down to work, you can stand on the shoulders of those who have already tested the ropes. This collection brings together GitHub repositories, video tutorials, and community forums so you can skip the…
Summary originally generated with Microsoft Copilot As AI agents become more common in the workplace, especially within Microsoft 365, it’s crucial to manage them securely and effectively. AI agents are transforming how we work—automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing collaboration. But with great power comes great responsibility. The recently published (last week) Microsoft’s Agent Governance…
In May of 2025 Microsoft released a BUNCH of enhancements to their Copilot family of products. Absolutely amazing. I have been keeping track of this and the last time I wrote an update was in November 2024 under the blog The World of Microsoft Copilot Products – Update Nov 2024. You can also see my…
Written with the help of Research assisstant: Perplexity.ai Epic Week for AI! Microsoft Build 2025 took place from May 19 to May 22, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center while Google I/O 2025 was held concurrently, starting on May 19, 2025, in Mountain View, California. Both Microsoft Build 2025 and Google I/O 2025 showcased major…
As many organizations are engaging in Implementing Microsoft Copilot, a question I often get asked which I thought I would document for reference. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a powerful tool that leverages AI to assist users in various tasks. However, there might be instances where you want to exclude certain files or documents…
Great session yesterday at Ignite 2024 — Here are the announcements mentioned in the Microsoft Ignite 2024 session with Satya Nadella. Just two words: impressive work – so many things to deep dive into! Security: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Windows: Azure: Full Keynote at:
Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI to function more like virtual employees, capable of proactive task automation. This includes monitoring emails, automating data entry, and performing a series of tasks autonomously, showcasing a shift from reactive to proactive AI assistance. Please view the updated blog post I wrote early this month The World of Microsoft…
In today’s fast-paced world, productivity and efficiency are more important than ever. Microsoft has developed a suite of Copilot products, each designed to help you get the most out of your workday. Let’s take a closer look at these offerings. This is an update to the blog post I wrote about a year ago: Making…
Microsoft Copilot continues to stand out as a powerful assistant designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. I am loving the speed, accuracy and how well it integrated with the M365 suite of applications it is. It has saves me TONS of time and I am especially thankful for meeting summaries! One can say I am…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, enabling individuals and organizations to gain a competitive edge through enhanced efficiency, data-driven insights, and personalized experiences. As people and businesses navigate this AI-driven landscape, it’s crucial to understand the value proposition of AI services and effectively communicate their benefits to potential customers. Any services sales /…
There is a lot of misconceptions / questions about the security around the Microsoft Copilot products. understandably, it is usually one of the first question that comes-up when companies are considering Copilot use within their organizations. (the elephant in the room!) Let’s quickly put some misconceptions to bed right away: Per Microsoft Documentation: Understanding how…
Updates added on 6/13/2024 This is an update to the post: Making Sense of Microsoft’s Copilot brand as it has changed A LOT since! Time flies when you are having fun! And when it comes to AI – the last 6 months represents YEARS of progress! No other company has embraced and embedded Artificial Intelligence…
Microsoft Copilot Studio is a robust platform that allows you to customize and extend Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. With a low-code approach, you can create and publish plugins directly to Copilot, tailoring them to your specific needs. The comprehensive authoring canvas within Copilot Studio empowers you to design, test, and deploy conversational AI solutions. Explore this innovative platform…
Have to say I find this strange, but in the past couple of weeks I’ve received several inquiries from customers as to how to turn off Copilot First let me say that the first thing I want to clarify is that they are talking about the Copilot for Edge which is the “sometimes annoying” default…
It seems like Microsoft has named “everything” that has to do with Artificial Intelligence fall into the Copilot brand. Copilot is an AI feature that allows you describe what you need in plain English. Please refer to the updated Update Blog post: Microsoft Copilot Evolution – November 2024. Also you can see all Copilot related topics…
Last week Microsoft announced OneDrive 3.0 Lots of excellent updated to an already great product. they are calling it The Future of File Management and it includes AI capabilities! ( OneDrive with Copilot ) to help quickly search, organize and extract information from your files. Although not every featured mentioned is there, some are already…
Interest in AI related topics: check out my AI Series Learnings Page Today Microsoft announced that in the next Windows release 23H2 on September 26 will contain Windows Copilot baked in.. During the same event they announced that Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available starting November 1, 2023. This will get interesting now… Announcing…
A few weeks back I wrote about how ChatGPT has reignited AI . See also Keeping up with AI Resources below Everyone learns different. Some require more formal processes than others. Some requirement payment others are free. Some give you a certificate others not. For me, most of my “learnings” come from YouTube where people…
