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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 4h

This can’t be real. Does the US really have a President who doesn’t give a f*ck about what is happening around him. That’s weird. He’s weird.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 15h

How is “Prioritise my inbox” coming along @microsoft365.microsoft.com ?
It has been rolling out since April.

www.microsoft.com/en-nz/micros...

Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365

www.microsoft.com

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 16h

Man I see some weird shit in my Bluesky Discover feed.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 5d

…before the For You feed.

Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 6d

The Life Tea Cosy with Darrell Zissou

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 7d

I’m not really a Halloween fan. When asked about my plans, I don’t say boo about it.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 9d

💬 Are you ready for my call now?
…how about now?
…now?
…now now?
…wait, I’ve got another call coming in. I’ll ping you a message when I’m ready to call.

…ready? Oh you’re busy now? OK I’ll schedule a call with you.
🗓️

Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 13d

…phew. 😮‍💨 You had me worried for a moment. #ToiletThoughts

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 13d

Umm…

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 13d

Which is why I my reply to Copilot so often is “can I have that with a side of citations?”

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 14d

What do I want Copilot to remember in it’s memory of me?
*Always respond with citations.*
How can I “Check for accuracy” if you don’t provide the references for where you generated your answer from?
…let’s see how well Copilot remembers this about me.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 14d

This is the difference.
Dark mode. Looks cool but not as easy to see the content I am demoing.
m.youtube.com/watch?si=rWS...

Light mode. Classic, but not cool. However, it’s far easier to see the content I am demonstrating.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj75...

Now imagine the two demos in a room.

Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 14d

Avoid Embarrassing Mistakes! Copilot's Crucial Email Warning You Shouldn't Ignore
youtu.be/jPkOdYw36Bo

Avoid Embarrassing Mistakes! Copilot's Crucial Email Warning You Shouldn't Ignore

YouTube video by Modern Work Mentor

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 14d

I think dark mode is great for personal use. But for visibility in demos and recordings, the contrast of elements and content varies from app to app.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 15d

Even these common like cherubs look gorgeous with composition and foliage like this.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 15d

Please use the light theme in demo and training videos when the light sources from your audience’s environment are unknown. (That’s all the time. Pretty much.)

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 25d

When the speaker rises to reveal the controls, is that a gimmick or is it functionally helpful?

Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 26d

I will set a Focus mode to turn off notifications when I’m taking notes and journaling.
The reMarkable is remarkable. But too pricey for me to justify the narrow capabilities and dependency on consumable pen tips.

Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 26d

After using a device focused on writing, I did miss that this expensive device couldn’t do more. For similar money I can get an iPad Mini 7. That’s what I’m going to do. Add Paperlike and the Pencil Pro. Then I can use any iOS app like Goodnotes, OneNote, Concepts.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · 26d

I’m returning the Remarkable Paper Pro Move. It was a good portable size. The e-ink was amazing. The battery life, impressive. The writing experience felt similar to paper. Too similar. I didn’t like that the pen tips wear out quickly. This made it dependent on new tips —consumables.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · Oct 4

What is an Office Agent and how could it help us vibe-work? Microsoft prompts a picture of how they think we will create documents in the future.

youtu.be/eZMKzlMuigE?...

Vibe-work with an OFFICE AGENT for Microsoft 365 Copilot?

YouTube video by Modern Work Mentor

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · Oct 3

Directory of agents. Seriously. Think of all the things you could do with the spare time while agents work for your boss… I mean you.

Reposted by Darrell Webster

Mark Ka$hman @mkashman.bsky.social · Oct 3

🕵️ Remove the mystery | Create a SharePoint page that’s all “About you” to introduce yourself to your coworkers. 🆕 #KashBox article, “Who are you (at work)?”

Read how to, create your own, and share it 📄 kashbox.substack.com/p/who-are-yo...

Who are you (at work)?

Remove the mystery for your co-workers. Introduce yourself by creating a SharePoint page that's all about YOU!

kashbox.substack.com

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · Oct 3

It’s where I do my best work. Temporarily of course.

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Darrell Webster @darrell.modernworkmentor.com · Oct 2

Check out this review from 2001 to learn more.

www.dansdata.com/ifeel.htm

Review: Logitech iFeel mouses

www.dansdata.com