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How the Snipping Tool on Windows Made OCR Easier Than Ever
OCR, or optical character recognition, is the process of converting images of text into editable and searchable digital text. I still remember the first time I used OCR in the nineties, when I got my...
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How to Change the Icon of a PWA Application Using Microsoft Edge
In this blog post, I will show you how to change the icon of a Progressive Web App (PWA) using Microsoft Edge. But first, let me explain what a PWA is and how to install it using Microsoft Edge. What...
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What’s new for Copilot – February 2024
Microsoft Copilot is an AI companion that helps you with various tasks. In this blog post, we will share some of the latest and exciting updates for Copilot that will enhance your productivity and...
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February 2024 Marathon – 29 Days, 29 Blog Posts
For the third year in a row, I’ve published a blog post each day during February! In this blog post marathon, I wrote about SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and Windows 11....
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What’s new for Copilot – March 2024
In the last month, Microsoft Copilot has rolled out a series of updates that are making waves across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This AI-powered tool is not just for tech enthusiasts or productivity...
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How to Keep a Window Always on Top in Windows 11
Always On Top is a handy utility available in PowerToys for Windows 11. This feature allows you to pin specific windows above all others, ensuring that they remain visible even when you switch to other...
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Reading Corner: The Power of Regret by Daniel H. Pink
Starting a reading corner on my blog last year was a great idea, and even though I took a little break, I’m back! Today, I want to talk about a book that really made me think: “The Power of Regret” by...
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What’s new for Copilot – April 2024
April was a landmark month for Microsoft Copilot, with a series of updates and announcements that have significantly enhanced the user experience across various Office applications. Notably, Word has...
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Microsoft Places is Available in Public Preview
Microsoft Places is a fresh addition to Microsoft 365 that transforms the way we think about work flexibility. It’s a tool that guides employees in making smart choices about their work arrangements....
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How to Enable Microsoft Places Public Preview
Exciting news for those eager to streamline their workplace coordination: Microsoft Places is now in Public Preview! This fresh addition to the Microsoft suite is designed to simplify your calendar...
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Discover Recall, the Ultimate AI Memory Tool for Your Windows PC
In the modern workplace, the amount of data we interact with can be overwhelming. Microsoft latest innovation, Recall, promises to transform how we interact with our digital environment. This feature,...
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What’s new for Copilot – May 2024
Welcome to the future of computing with Microsoft Copilot! May 2024 has been a landmark month for technological innovation, as Microsoft unveiled the first computers with Copilot natively embedded,...
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Reading Corner: The Unicorn Project by Gene Kim
The Unicorn Project by Gene Kim is a book that everyone working in IT should read, regardless of their role within the organization. Don’t let the title or the format deceive you; I also had doubts...
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What’s new for Copilot – June 2024
If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard a lot about AI changing how we work. Well, it’s true, and Microsoft’s Copilot is leading the charge. This June, Copilot got even better. It’s now working...
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Reading Corner: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
Cal Newport’s latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, is a must-read for every knowledge worker. In current times, it seems that everyone is focused on achieving...
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Embracing Slow Productivity with Copilot and Microsoft 365
Recently, I read the Slow Productivity book from Cal Newport and it truly resonated with me. The book explains how we can achieve more without falling into the pseudo-productivity trap. While reading,...
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What’s new for Copilot – July 2024
As Microsoft continues to innovate, the latest updates for Microsoft Copilot bring a host of exciting new features designed to enhance productivity and user experience. From content authoring...
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Reading Corner: Michael Jordan – The Life by Roland Lazenby
I wrote this post on the last weekend of the Paris Olympic Games, a weekend that will most likely be the last time I’ll see LeBron James and Diana Taurasi playing for the United States team on an...
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What’s new for Copilot – August 2024
August 2024 has brought a wave of exciting updates to Microsoft Copilot, enhancing its capabilities and making it an even more powerful tool for productivity and collaboration. Among the standout...
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Microsoft Copilot Now Available on WhatsApp!
Big news! Microsoft has just launched Copilot on WhatsApp. Yes, you read that right—you can now chat with the Microsoft AI assistant directly from your favorite messaging app. This exciting addition is...
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Microsoft Copilot is Now Available on Telegram!
In an exciting development, Microsoft is bringing its powerful Copilot AI to platforms where users spend much of their time – social apps. This move is designed to meet users where they are, making it...
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What’s new for Copilot – October 2024
October 2024 was a month full of exciting updates, as Copilot continues to evolve and bring innovative AI features to most of the Microsoft 365 applications you use every day. Whether you’re aiming to...
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What’s new for Copilot – November 2024
Keeping up with all the announcements for Microsoft Copilot across the Microsoft 365 applications can be quite a challenge. November alone brought more than 50 updates! This blog post is your one-stop...
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Farewell to Microsoft Delve: A New Era in Microsoft 365 begins today
Today, we bid farewell to Microsoft Delve, a tool that has been part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for a really long time. Delve was designed to help users discover and organize the information most...
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What’s new for Copilot – December 2024
Discover the latest updates for Microsoft 365 Copilot and related technologies from December 2024. Learn about the upcoming rename of the Copilot app, new features in Viva Insights, and enhanced...
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Hands-On tek Turns 13!
Last year, I shared the story of how Hands-On Tek began, but this year, I want to take you even further back in time to 1999. This was the year I started to build my very first website, at the age of...
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What’s new for Copilot – January 2025
The start of 2025 brings exciting new updates for Microsoft Copilot, enhancing productivity and creativity across various applications. One notable update is the Copilot in Excel with Python for Web,...
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Reading Corner: “Source Code” by Bill Gates
I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of Bill Gates’ latest book, “Source Code,” ever since I saw him announce it last year. Finally, the day arrived, and I wasted no time in purchasing it online...
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What’s new for Copilot – February 2025
This month, Microsoft created quite a buzz by renaming Microsoft 365 to Microsoft 365 Copilot, adding a new layer of complexity for users already struggling to differentiate between the various...
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What’s new for Copilot – March 2025
Hey there, fellow Microsoft enthusiasts! Time for our monthly roundup of what’s new with Microsoft Copilot. Whether you’re looking to create videos without the usual headaches or need to keep your...
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