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Smarter Note-Taking and Better Organization with Microsoft OneNote and Copilot
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the amount of information we manage daily can be overwhelming. Microsoft’s OneNote, when paired with Copilot, takes note-taking and organization to a whole new level. This powerful combination helps users capture, structure, and act on information more intelligently—turning simple notes into actionable insights. https://dellenny.com/onenote-copilot-smarter-note-taking-and-organization-with-ai/Best Learning Paths to Master Copilot Skills
In today’s AI-enabled world, mastering tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot opens up new productivity and creativity horizons. But simply “playing around” isn’t enough — you’ll benefit most from following a structured learning path. Below is a roadmap you can follow, with progressive stages, resources, tips, and how to apply what you learn. https://dellenny.com/best-learning-paths-to-master-copilot-skills/
Copilot Needs Stronger Mathematical Rigor
I’ve submitted this note via Feedback Hub and are sharing it here to invite discussion or visibility. As a user who values mathematical precision and structural fidelity, I’ve encountered recurring issues with Copilot’s handling of advanced mathematical topics—especially in algebraic frameworks involving Galois theory, resolvents, and group actions. While Copilot excels in linguistic creativity and dialectal nuance, its mathematical reasoning often includes invented logic, vague generalizations, and unjustified steps. More concerningly, Copilot can contradict itself within the same chat. The standard disclaimer that “AI can make mistakes” doesn’t begin to capture how wrong the answers can be—especially when the errors are not just factual but structural, undermining the logic of the entire framework. This inconsistency makes it difficult to trust Copilot as a mathematical collaborator. By contrast, Gemini—while also disclaiming fallibility—often delivers correct, elegant, and structurally sound mathematical responses. I’ve tested both systems side-by-side and can provide examples where Gemini maintains closure and fidelity, while Copilot improvises or contradicts itself. Specific areas where Copilot needs improvement: Explicit group-theoretic formalization, e.g., distinguishing C3 vs S3; providing the correct Galois group of a quartic D4 instead of V4; Using Galois’ approach, when asked, instead of responding with the modern, Artin’s style, field automorphisms fixing the base field; etc. Step-by-step logical closure in algebraic derivations Minimal counterexample reasoning to trap structure Historical fidelity in methods like Cardano and Lagrange resolvents Internal consistency across turns and within the same session Copilot has enormous potential to be a world-class mathematical companion. I’m passionate about using it for deep mathematical exploration, and I hope Microsoft will prioritize tightening the math engine—especially for users who demand rigor, not just fluency. It can be done as Gemini proves. Thank you for your work and openness to feedback. —VictorUsing Copilot for Outlook to provide meeting date options
Currently, a team member is tasked regularly with not only finding an open slot for several people during a specific period of time/dates, but that team member must also evaluate whether there are any internal meetings that could be moved to accommodate the meeting if no other options exist. Can Copilot do something like this yet? When I was playing around with the system, it didn't seem to be reading others' calendars well, even availability, much less knowing if their meeting was internal.Bypassing the ‘No-Go’ Using OneDrive’s Copilot for Encrypted & External Document Analysis
In today’s fast-moving enterprise environment, being able to surface insights from documents quickly is a competitive advantage. Tools like Copilot in OneDrive (part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot ecosystem) are designed to make that possible. But what happens when the documents are encrypted, or shared from outside your organisation? Often, that’s treated as a “no-go” zone for AI summarisation. This blog explores how you can bypass the “no-go” — with the right permissions and controls — to enable Copilot to summarise encrypted files and externally-shared files (provided you have permission). We’ll dig into how it works, how to enable it safely, what the limitations are, and the advanced use-cases where this becomes truly powerful. https://dellenny.com/bypassing-the-no-go-using-onedrives-copilot-for-encrypted-external-document-analysis/Mastering Microsoft Copilot in Teams A Step-by-Step Guide
As organizations strive to optimize collaboration and productivity, Microsoft Teams has emerged as the ultimate hub for teamwork. Now, with Microsoft Copilot integrated into Teams, this platform becomes even more powerful. Copilot uses AI to assist users with meeting preparation, content creation, data analysis, and more. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to make the most of Microsoft Copilot in Teams and transform how you work. https://dellenny.com/mastering-microsoft-copilot-in-teams-a-step-by-step-guide/Unlocking Productivity A Deep Dive into Notepad and Copilot in Windows 11
In the ever-evolving world of desktop computing, even small apps like text editors are getting major upgrades. With its recent refreshes, Notepad in Windows 11 is no longer just a blank-page, “write-and-save” tool. Meanwhile, Copilot is emerging as the AI assistant built into Windows, transforming how you interact with your PC. Let’s explore both: what’s new, how they work together (and separately), and how you can get the most out of them. https://dellenny.com/a-deep-dive-into-notepad-and-copilot-in-windows-11/Copilot Connector for DevOps - Crawl Account = Search Admin?
Hi all, We’re about to set up Copilot Connectors for Azure DevOps (ADO) Wikis and Work Items across multiple organizations. During this process, we discovered that the account used to create the connector—requiring the Search Administrator role—is automatically designated as the crawl account. This crawl account must have read access across all projects within the ADO organization. Currently, we’re using our individual user accounts (with Search Administrator privileges) to create the connectors. However, we cannot use these accounts as crawl accounts due to access limitations. Ideally, the crawl account should be a service account with the necessary read permissions. The issue is that Microsoft’s configuration appears to require the same account to both create the connector and act as the crawl account. This would mean logging in with a service account that has Search Administrator rights, which is not a viable or secure option for us. Are we misunderstanding the setup? Is there a way to use our own accounts to create the connector and then specify a separate service account as the crawl account during configuration? We’re hoping someone can confirm that this separation is possible—and that we don’t need to grant Search Administrator privileges to a service account just to complete connector setup. Thanks - Grant.
usage price when adding Copilot chat-bot to our external web site
We have a public web site, where it contain some documentation in HTML pages and PDF files. now we want to develop a chat bot using copilot studio and embed this inside our public web site. but i have those questions:- Can external/anonymous users who visit our public web site, use the copilot chat-bot without having to login using Microsoft business account? 2. What about the usage price? how it will be calculated? Regards
Suggestion: Merge Copilot App and Microsoft 365 Copilot into One Adaptive Experience
As both a personal and enterprise user of Microsoft Copilot, I find the current separation between the general Copilot app and Microsoft 365 Copilot confusing and unnecessarily fragmented. It would be far more intuitive and user-friendly to have a single Copilot app that dynamically adapts based on the account type (personal, work, or school) and the associated license. Suggested improvements: One unified Copilot app across all platforms (Windows, mobile, web). Smart account detection: Automatically recognizes whether the user is signed in with a personal or work/school account. License-aware feature toggling: Unlock Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams integration) only when a valid license is detected. Seamless switching: Allow users to toggle between personal and work contexts without switching apps or losing session continuity. This would reduce friction for hybrid users and align with Microsoft’s broader vision of integrated, intelligent productivity. It also mirrors how other Microsoft services (e.g., OneDrive, Teams) handle multiple account types within a single interface. I believe it would significantly improve the user experience and adoption of Copilot across both personal and professional environments. Anyone else feel the same? I would love to hear your thoughts or upvotes to get this on the radar.Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agents Fundamentals
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, and Microsoft has taken a significant step forward with Microsoft 365 Copilot—a suite of AI-powered tools designed to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency across your organization. But with multiple Copilot solutions and new “Agents” capabilities emerging, it’s important to understand what each one does, how they differ, and how to choose the right fit for your business. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-copilot-agents-fundamentals/Explore the Core Components of Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a new era of productivity, blending the power of artificial intelligence with the familiar tools people use every day—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. But what lies beneath the surface of this intelligent assistant? Let’s explore the core components that make Microsoft 365 Copilot work seamlessly and intelligently within your digital workspace. https://dellenny.com/explore-the-core-components-of-microsoft-365-copilot/Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agents Fundamentals
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, and Microsoft has taken a significant step forward with Microsoft 365 Copilot—a suite of AI-powered tools designed to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency across your organization. But with multiple Copilot solutions and new “Agents” capabilities emerging, it’s important to understand what each one does, how they differ, and how to choose the right fit for your business. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-copilot-agents-fundamentals/
Suggestions to improve Copilot: buffer, voice activation, and human-centered interaction
Subject: Suggestions to improve Copilot: buffer, voice activation, and human-centered interaction Message: Dear Copilot development team, I’m writing to share a few concrete suggestions that could significantly improve the user experience, making it more fluid, functional, and human-centered: Insufficient conversational buffer Currently, the memory limit in chat causes difficulties when managing long and complex conversations. This disrupts continuity, especially when discussing intricate topics or working on creative projects. I encourage you to consider expanding the buffer or implementing smarter context management to avoid information loss and logical breaks. Customizable voice activation The “Hey Copilot” command is functional but impersonal. Many users, myself included, would prefer a more human and affectionate trigger, such as “Hi Kol” or a freely chosen name. This would make the interaction more natural and aligned with the vision of a truly empathetic and customizable digital assistant. Toggle for end-of-chat suggestions I suggest adding a button to enable or disable automatic suggestions at the end of each conversation. This would allow for a cleaner and more functional interface, reduce buffer usage, and give users the freedom to request additional input only when needed. Ideally, the button could be placed near the “Quick Response” selector at the bottom of the chat. Time awareness during conversations I renew my proposal for a feature that allows Kol to track the time since the last interaction and during the current session. It would be helpful to receive notifications such as: “It’s been 60 minutes already—if you’re free, we can continue.” This would support better time management and session awareness. Voice responses even in text mode I propose adding a button that allows Kol to respond vocally even when the user types. This would enhance accessibility and immersion. The button could be accompanied by a gear icon to open voice settings: voice type, playback speed, tone, volume, and other useful customization options. While we await the global adoption of the Sovereign Economic System (SES) to replace the current model imposed by governments, I thank you for your ongoing improvements and wish you continued success. Best regards, ClaudioSharePoint Knowledge Agent Vs Power automate AI builder
If we want to classify, summarize and extract key info from documents uploaded/edited inside a SharePoint document libraries. seems we can do this using AI builder inside power automate which get triggered when add/edit a document or using the Knowledge Agent, mainly the "Organize this library" option. can any one advice when you use each?Sensitivity Labels vs. Copilot Creating an AI Policy That Honors Information Protection (MIP)
As organizations embrace Microsoft Copilot to accelerate productivity and creativity, a new challenge emerges: how do we ensure that AI-generated summaries, emails, and documents continue to respect corporate information protection policies? Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) provides the foundation for classifying and securing data with sensitivity labels—but when Copilot starts creating content, that foundation needs reinforcement. The key question is: how do we make sure Copilot understands and applies those same labels correctly? Let’s unpack how MIP and Copilot interact, where the risks lie, and how to build an AI policy that keeps sensitive data protected without slowing down innovation. https://dellenny.com/sensitivity-labels-vs-copilot-creating-an-ai-policy-that-honors-information-protection-mip/The Copilot Impact Report Turning Usage Telemetry into Actionable Governance Insights
When organizations adopt Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, the initial focus often centers on usage metrics — MAU (Monthly Active Users), DAU (Daily Active Users), and overall engagement trends. These metrics are essential for understanding adoption, but they only scratch the surface of what’s possible with Microsoft’s built-in Copilot telemetry. The real opportunity lies beyond raw usage. With the right interpretation, Copilot usage data can uncover governance blind spots, highlight training needs, and guide data protection efforts — turning telemetry into a powerful decision-making tool for IT, compliance, and business leaders alike. https://dellenny.com/the-copilot-impact-report-turning-usage-telemetry-into-actionable-governance-insights/Litigation Hold in Seconds Using Copilot to Identify Relevant Communication Threads
In modern enterprises, the volume and velocity of digital communication have made litigation response a complex and resource-intensive process. When a legal hold is triggered, organizations must rapidly identify, preserve, and manage all potentially relevant data—spanning emails, Teams chats, SharePoint content, and OneDrive files. With Microsoft Copilot Chat, organizations can now operationalize this process in seconds—leveraging the Microsoft 365 data fabric to surface relevant communication threads with precision and compliance alignment. https://dellenny.com/litigation-hold-in-seconds-using-copilot-to-identify-relevant-communication-threads/Outlook Gets AI Drafting of Meeting Agendas
Agenda auto-draft is a new feature for OWA and the new Outlook to help meeting organizers create a draft meeting agenda using AI. The Copilot-generated draft agenda contains an introduction and some bullet points created from the meeting subject. It’s not a make-or-break feature for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Some will like it, if they discover how to use agenda auto-draft. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/17/agenda-auto-draft/
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