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Talk to Mr. Darcy? How NotebookLM Brings Jane Austen to Life

Talk to Mr. Darcy? How NotebookLM Brings Jane Austen to Life

Ever wished you could ask a question about Pride and Prejudice and get an instant, citation-backed answer? Google's NotebookLM makes it possible by turning classic literature into an interactive AI experience.

Fun Fact: Today is Jane Austen's Birthday She is best known for her novels about the lives of landed-gentry in Regency-era England.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 16, 2025

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Have you ever struggled to remember exactly how Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot rekindled their romance in Persuasion? 

Or perhaps you want to compare the theme of inheritance across all seven of Jane Austen’s novels simultaneously. 

In the past, this required hours of flipping through pages or searching disparate websites. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Ask Jane Austen's book in NotebookLM.

Today, you can simply ask the books. 

Google’s NotebookLM has evolved from a simple note-taking tool into a powerful engine for interacting with massive amounts of text, and a new shared notebook containing the collected works of Jane Austen proves just how game-changing this is for readers, students, and book clubs.

“Hey Copilot” on Windows 11: Hands-Free Help That Actually Saves Time

 “Hey Copilot” on Windows 11: Hands-Free Help That Actually Saves Time

Get quick answers, launch apps, and draft content by saying “Hey Copilot.” Here’s how to turn it on and use it well.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 10, 2025

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Have you ever wished you could ask your PC to do something while your hands are busy? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Enable and Use "Hey Copilot" in Windows 11.

“Hey Copilot” brings voice wake-up to Windows 11 so you can summon Copilot without clicking. 

If you’ve been waiting for a faster way to get help, this hands-free trigger is a small feature with big productivity impact.

Skip the Reading: Google Drive’s New Audio Overviews Summarize Lengthy PDFs

Skip the Reading: Google Drive’s New Audio Overviews Summarize Lengthy PDFs

Google Drive is integrating a powerful new AI feature that generates an audio summary of lengthy PDF documents. This capability allows you to absorb the core ideas of big files hands-free, turning dead reading time into productive listening.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 9, 2025

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Think about the last time a coworker sent you a 50-page technical report or a dense white paper. 

Did you stop what you were doing and pore over every paragraph? Probably not. 

You likely scanned the introduction, jumped to the conclusion, and skimmed a few key sections, trying to extract the crucial points before your next meeting.

We live in a world overflowing with information, and our capacity to consume documents has become a major bottleneck. 

Reading large PDFs requires focused, desk-bound attention, but what if you could understand the essence of that 50-page document while driving to work, walking the dogs, or preparing dinner for the family? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New PDF Audio Overviews in Google Drive.

Google Drive is solving this massive problem with AI-powered Audio Overviews, a feature that converts the key information in your PDFs into a concise, narrated summary you can listen to anywhere. 

This is not simple text-to-speech; it is smart, contextual summarizing delivered straight to your earbuds.

ChatGPT Voice Is Now Built Directly Into the Main Chat Window

ChatGPT Voice Is Now Built Directly Into the Main Chat Window

A more natural way to interact, without switching modes  ChatGPT now lets you talk, listen, and type in the same window. There’s no separate voice interface anymore, giving users a more fluid way to chat hands-free.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 7, 2025

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Have you ever tried using ChatGPT voice mode, only to find yourself bouncing between a keyboard interface and a separate voice screen? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try the improved ChatGPT Voice Mode, now integrated into the chat window.

Voice mode now runs directly inside the main chat experience, right where you already type. 

The change seems small at first, but it eliminates friction and turns ChatGPT into something closer to an interactive assistant you can talk to instantly, while still viewing the written transcript.

This shift matters because people are increasingly blending voice and writing; dictating messages, asking questions verbally, then refining the output with typed edits. 

Having a single unified window meets that workflow head-on.

Edit ChatGPT Images Instantly with Adobe Express

Edit ChatGPT Images Instantly with Adobe Express

ChatGPT now includes a built-in Adobe Express editor on the web that lets you refine AI-generated images without switching apps. This streamlined workflow turns rough drafts into polished visuals in minutes.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 2, 2025

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Image generation is fast, but getting from a rough concept to a finished design often requires several extra steps. 

The traditional workflow involved downloading the image, uploading it to a separate design tool, adjusting the layout, and exporting the final version. 

That churn has always slowed creative work.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Edit Images Created in ChatGPT with Adobe Express.

ChatGPT now includes a direct connection to Adobe Express on the web. You create an image, open it in the editor, make your refinements, and save the updated version back into the chat. Everything takes place in a single browser window. The entire experience feels faster, cleaner, and more professional.

Copilot Notebooks Arrive for Microsoft 365: Save Smarter Prompts, Get Better Results

Copilot Notebooks Arrive for Microsoft 365: Save Smarter Prompts, Get Better Results

Two new words that change how you use AI: persistent prompts. Copilot Notebooks let you craft, refine, and reuse complex instructions across your Microsoft 365 life.

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December 1, 2025

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Have you ever wished you could save that perfect prompt you used to generate a great report, syllabus, or family travel plan and come back to improve it later? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Copilot Notebooks in Microsoft 365.

Copilot Notebooks make that a reality for Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, and Premium subscribers. 

It’s a focused workspace for longer, iterative prompts that you can test, tune, and reuse without starting from scratch.

Feature Explanation

Copilot Notebooks is a dedicated space inside Copilot where you write structured, multi-step prompts and keep them for reuse. 

Instead of one-off chats, a Notebook organizes your instructions in a clean, persistent document so you can iterate, compare outputs, and build living “recipes” for reports, lesson plans, and workflows. 

You type your prompt, run it, assess the result, then refine the prompt or add clarifying steps. 

That tight loop improves quality and consistency for recurring tasks. 

It matters because reliable outcomes in AI hinge on repeatable instructions.

Notebooks turn good prompts into dependable systems for your work and personal life.

What You’ll Gain

• Consistency: Save prompts that deliver the outcomes you expect, every time.
• Speed: Reuse proven instructions instead of rewriting long prompts from memory.
• Quality control: Iterate and compare results to dial in tone, structure, and formatting.
• Shareability: Create standardized workflows your team, class, or family can follow.

Step-by-step Instructions

Here's how to do it.

Microsoft Web/Desktop

1. Sign in at m365.cloud.microsoft.
2. Look for "Notebook" or a journal-style icon in the sidebar. 
3. Click "Create Copilot Notebook," name it for the task (e.g., Quarterly Report Prompt).
4. Add references by selecting files using "Files" or dragging them into your Notebook.
5. Click "Create".
6. Write your prompt: Start with context, goals, inputs, output format, and success criteria.
7. Press  Enter to run the prompt. 
8. Save the result for reference. 
9. Add clarifications, constraints, or examples. Re-run and compare results.
10. Keep the Notebook for the next sprint, class, or project.

fig. 1 - Make AI Repeatable

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Repeatability: Build standard prompts for reports, lessons, and templates that maintain brand voice and formatting.
• Clarity: Structured space encourages better instructions that produce more reliable outputs.
• Collaboration-friendly: Shared workflows mean fewer mixed results across a team.

Cons

• Learning curve: Users must invest time to write thoughtful prompts; quick chat habits won’t cut it.
• Version drift: Without naming conventions, multiple similar Notebooks can cause confusion in teams.
• Scope limits: If you expect Notebook to “do it all,” you’ll still need human review for nuance and compliance.

Feature Access

Copilot Notebooks is now available to Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, and Premium accounts and is currently rolling out across regions and clients. 

Score

Criterion  |  Score (0–10)  |  Justification 

Value 9

Turns ad-hoc AI use into repeatable workflows that save time and improve quality.

Usability 8

Simple concept, but requires prompt discipline and a bit of learning to maximize benefits.

Wow Factor 8

Persistent, iterative prompts feel like an “upgrade” to everyday AI work.

Total: 25/30 🌟 Excellent 

 A practical leap from chat to systems; comparable to advanced “prompt templates” in other tools, but more integrated for Microsoft 365 users.

Key Takeaways

Copilot Notebooks help you save, refine, and reuse complex prompts so outcomes stay consistent.

It’s ideal for recurring business reports, lesson plans, and personal projects where format and tone matter.

If it hasn’t appeared in your account, it’s likely currently rolling out—check updates and try again soon.

Cool Tip Snapshot

• Feature Name: Copilot Notebooks
• Platform(s): Microsoft 365 web, desktop
• Quick Benefit: Save and iterate on prompts for repeatable, high-quality outputs
• Access Type (Free, Subscription, Beta): Subscription; currently rolling out for eligible Microsoft 365 accounts

Try It Yourself

Open Copilot, create a Notebook titled “Weekly Status Summary,” write your context and desired sections, run it, refine once, and save.

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Buy It in ChatGPT: A Faster Way to Shop Without Leaving the Chat

Buy It in ChatGPT: A Faster Way to Shop Without Leaving the Chat

You can now browse, compare, and buy products directly inside ChatGPT with a smooth checkout powered by trusted retail partners. This feature removes friction from online shopping and shortens the journey from idea to purchase.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

November 30, 2025

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Every shopping session starts with a simple idea. 

A new keyboard for work. 

A compact air purifier for the home office. 

A last-minute gift for a friend. 

The problem is the usual maze of browser tabs, comparison charts, and checkout pages that follow. 

It is easy to lose momentum or forget what you were researching.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Buy in ChatGPT.

OpenAI has introduced a new shopping flow inside ChatGPT that keeps everything in the same place. 

You ask for a recommendation, refine the options, review details, and complete the purchase with a checkout experience provided by real retailers. 

The entire cycle stays inside one conversation.

Black Friday Shopping: Let AI Help You!

Black Friday Shopping: Let AI Help You!

ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research capability brings clarity to chaotic Black Friday buying. It compares products, ranks options, and explains tradeoffs so you can choose with confidence.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

November 28, 2025

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Black Friday is traditionally a maze of flash sales, brand lookalikes, and pages filled with marketing copy rather than facts. 

Separating real deals from hype takes time and patience. 

Shoppers often rely on guesswork, a few conflicting reviews, or a gut feeling. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the new ChatGPT Shopping Research feature.

This year, ChatGPT introduces a Shopping Research capability that transforms how you evaluate products. 

It organizes categories, ranks models, breaks down specifications, and explains differences in simple, direct language. 

If you want to make smarter buying decisions without juggling twenty browser tabs, this tool changes the process.

Transform Research into a Structured Presentation with NotebookLM

Transform Research into a Structured Presentation with NotebookLM

Need to quickly distill complex research into a shareable outline? NotebookLM’s slide generation feature instantly converts all your source documents into a structured, review-ready presentation, outputting a high-quality PDF perfect for sharing key findings or drafting a lecture structure.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

November 24, 2025

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How much time do you spend fighting with bullet points and slide masters instead of focusing on what you actually want to say? 

In the professional world, presentations often begin not with a blank slide, but with a mountain of research: PDFs, meeting transcripts, long reports, and web articles. 

The manual process of summarizing these sources into a coherent narrative is a massive time sink.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use NotebookLM to Generate a Slide Deck.

 NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research assistant, now offers a solution that fundamentally changes this workflow. 

With a single prompt, the tool takes your complex source material and instantly drafts a professional, structured slide deck.

The AI Model That Finally Renders Perfect Text in Images: Meet Nano Banana Pro

The AI Model That Finally Renders Perfect Text in Images: Meet Nano Banana Pro

Google has unveiled Nano Banana Pro, the new state-of-the-art Gemini 3 Pro Image model that revolutionizes how we create and edit visuals. This powerful new tool can generate stunning, high-fidelity graphics with perfectly legible text in multiple languages, making professional design instant and accessible.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

November 23, 2025

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Anyone who has experimented with generative AI for image creation knows the immediate frustration of trying to include text. 

You ask for a poster with a simple tagline, and the result is often a jumbled mess of letters, resembling something from an alien language. 

Text rendering has been the final, glaring weakness in creative AI. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try Nano Banana Pro.

Google DeepMind has launched Nano Banana Pro, built on the core reasoning of Gemini 3 Pro, and it fundamentally changes the game for digital design and visualization. 

This new model is not just faster; it uses its enhanced reasoning to generate professional-quality images, infographics, and mockups that consistently feature accurate, perfectly legible text in any language.

Group Chats in ChatGPT: A Smarter Way to Think as a Team

Group Chats in ChatGPT: A Smarter Way to Think as a Team

Group Chats in ChatGPT bring multiple people and AI together in a shared workspace that helps teams plan, research, and create faster. This new feature blends collaboration with intelligent context so your group stays aligned from the first message.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

November 22, 2025

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Every team has moments when ideas scatter across email threads, chat messages, and meeting notes.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Group Chats in ChatGPT.

Group Chats in ChatGPT aim to fix that problem by giving teams a shared conversation space where AI helps organize discussions, answer questions, and keep work moving. 

It feels like having a project room that never loses context, remembers prior decisions, and helps everyone stay productive.

How Google Turns 50,000 Everyday Sounds Into Your Next Beat

How Google Turns 50,000 Everyday Sounds Into Your Next Beat

This remarkable AI tool transforms ordinary noises like dog barks, sneezes, and footsteps into a massive, searchable library of percussion, letting anyone make unique musical loops. It is an approachable, powerful demonstration of machine learning applied to creativity that redefines what a drum machine can be.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

November 21, 2025

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Think about the soundscape of your daily life. 

The click of a keyboard, the whoosh of a coffee machine, a distant car horn. 

Do you hear music? 

Most people do not. 

We filter these noises out as background static. 

But what if those mundane sounds, broken down and categorized by artificial intelligence, could become the building blocks of a fresh, original musical composition? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try Google's Infinite Drum Machine.

Google's Infinite Drum Machine takes that exact question and turns it into a captivating, hands-on answer. 

This AI experiment shifts the paradigm from using pre-programmed electronic drums to building beats out of the massive, untapped acoustic universe around us. 

It is not just a toy for musicians; it is a profound illustration of how machine learning can categorize and unlock the hidden creative potential in everyday data.

Microsoft 365 Copilot vs Microsoft Copilot: What’s the Difference?

Microsoft 365 Copilot vs Microsoft Copilot: What’s the Difference?

Two Copilots, one name, and a lot of confusion. Here’s how to tell them apart and why it matters for your workflow.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor 

November 17, 2025

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If you’ve ever asked, “Wait, which Copilot am I using?” you’re not alone. 

Microsoft has launched multiple AI-powered assistants under the “Copilot” brand, and while they share a name, they serve very different roles. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Microsoft 365 Copilot is inside Microsoft 365 apps.

Whether you're a business user, educator, or productivity enthusiast, understanding the difference between Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot can save you time and headaches.

Let AI Help You Write in WhatsApp

Let AI Help You Write in WhatsApp

WhatsApp just added a smarter way to refine your messages before you send them. Pick your tone, preview the rewrite, and send something that sounds clearer and more intentional.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor 

November 16, 2025

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Have you ever hit "send" on a message only to instantly regret the tone? 

Perhaps you meant to sound encouraging, but it came across as demanding. 

Maybe you drafted a professional update that read like a casual chat. 

In today’s fast-paced digital communication, getting the tone right is critical, especially when sending work or business-related messages on platforms like WhatsApp. 

An unintended nuance can derail a deal or create unnecessary friction with a coworker or client. 

This is a common and frustrating problem. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Let AI rewrite your WhatsApp Messages.

Fortunately, WhatsApp now offers a smart solution built right into the composition window.

AI Mode in Chrome is Easier to Use on iOS and Android

AI Mode in Chrome is Easier to Use on iOS and Android

Chrome now puts an AI Mode button on the New Tab page in its iOS and Android apps, making Gemini-powered search and follow-up questions easier to reach on phones. U.S. rollout has begun, with broader availability planned.

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November 11, 2025

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You open Chrome to look something up and end up juggling five tabs and a dozen search tweaks. 

What if your phone could take complex questions, keep the thread, and serve relevant sources without the tap-dance?

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New AI Mode Button in Chrome for iOS and Android.

Copilot on Windows Can Now Export Office Docs

Copilot on Windows Can Now Export Office Docs

Create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF files right from your desktop using a simple prompt.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor 

November 10, 2025

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Need to draft a document but don’t want to open Word or Excel? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Copilot for Windows to Export Office Docs.

With the latest update to Copilot on Windows, you can now generate full Office files using plain language, all without launching a single app.

This new feature is built for speed and simplicity.