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Feeling Dull in the Age of AI? It's Time to Become a Centaur.

It’s 3:00 PM on a Tuesday, and you’re in a state of flow unlike any you’ve experienced before. In the last hour, you’ve drafted a complex marketing proposal, summarized a dense report, and cleared a backlog of twenty emails. The to-do list shrinks, the work flows effortlessly, and you feel like a superhero of productivity. But this new superpower comes with a subtle trade-off. Later that day, you find yourself reaching for a calculator to figure out a 15% tip. The mental path to the answer feels strangely foggy. The moment leaves a quiet question that sounds a lot like, “Used to be, I could do that in my head.” ...

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · Scott Algatt

Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft Copilot: A Comprehensive Guide

Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft Copilot: A Comprehensive Guide Microsoft’s Copilot is revolutionizing the way developers and content creators work by integrating AI into their workflows. This article will explore how to get started with Copilot, its key features, and how to leverage it for enhanced productivity. Prerequisites Before diving into Microsoft Copilot, ensure you have: A basic understanding of coding concepts (for coding tasks) Familiarity with Microsoft products such as Visual Studio Code or Office applications A Microsoft account to access Copilot Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot To begin using Copilot, you’ll need to install the Copilot extension in Visual Studio Code or other supported environments. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ...

April 9, 2025 · 3 min · Scott