Unlock the secrets of seamless smartphone integration with Windows 11 in our latest episode. Discover how the PhoneLink app revolutionizes your digital experience by granting direct access to your Android phone's file system through Windows' File Explorer, all without the tangled mess of cables. We're putting a spotlight on the innovative features that empower you to send files directly to your phone, though you might encounter a hiccup or two. Plus, explore the exciting potential of integrating your phone's capabilities with the new Copilot app, promising a new era of connectivity and interaction between your devices.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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If you've lost count of how many times Microsoft has updated the Copilot app in Windows 11, you're not alone. Indeed, even though this app has only been available since September 2023, it feels like a lifetime. And just like that annoying uncle you have to deal with every year during Thanksgiving or whatever holiday he always ruins, Copilot is always there now, whether you want it or not. And. It. Just. Keeps. Changing.

It's changing again.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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This episode puts AI's capabilities to the test, exploring Copilot's integration within Office apps like Word. As a professional writer, Paul shares firsthand insights on how AI tools can be a game-changer for non-professional writers. With a focus on the chat-based interface and text rewriting tools, we examine the balance between AI assistance and the necessity for human oversight, ensuring you know exactly when to trust AI and when to keep a skeptical eye.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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This week, Paul explains what he knows about AI credits and where they might be relevant to you in Windows 11.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Can a simple battery icon overhaul revolutionize your Windows 11 experience? You're about to find out! This week, we dive into the transformative features Microsoft is introducing to Windows 11 in 2025. From the vibrant new battery icon color coding that instantly communicates your device's status to the streamlined document-sharing capabilities right from your taskbar jump list, these updates are all about making your digital life more intuitive and engaging. And that's not all—say goodbye to clunky interfaces with a refreshed sharing experience that keeps things consistent whether you're on OneDrive or exploring files on your PC.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Paul Thurrott takes you on an exhilarating exploration of the tools now available on Copilot Plus PCs, including the integration of Microsoft Designer right within the Photos app.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Microsoft has enabled its controversial new AI feature Recall. This week, Paul takes a look at how it works and what is possible with Recall and Click to Do.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Microsoft has been messing around with Copilot since its launch, but to add to the confusion they have renamed Microsoft 365 to The Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This week, Paul takes us through the differences between them and why they would do such a thing.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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From customization to Co-Pilot, this week we take a refresher on Paul's top Windows 11 Tips.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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From autocorrect to AI, Microsoft has updated the Notepad app to bring it into the modern age.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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