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Think incognito mode makes you invisible online? Not quite. In this episode, Charly clears up the myths and realities about private browsing, showing what it actually does — and what it can’t do.
📌 In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What incognito/private browsing really does
✅ Common myths (and why they’re wrong)
✅ When to use incognito for security and testing
✅ How it can help with multiple logins and unbiased searches
🛡️ Learn why it’s great for testing websites, checking search results without bias, and keeping logins private on shared computers — but also why it won’t hide your identity from your ISP, employer, or a website.
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Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
affects performance, battery life, and privacy in ways most users don't realise.
In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ Resource usage: RAM, battery drain, and background processes
📌 Privacy concerns about what Copilot accesses on your system
🛡️ Performance impact on computers with 8GB RAM or older hardware
✅ When AI assistance helps versus when it gets in your way
📌 How to disable Copilot system-wide if it's not right for you
Charly breaks down the performance tradeoffs, privacy considerations, and reliability issues so you can make an informed choice. This isn't anti-AI—it's about taking control of your system and deciding which tools actually serve your workflow. Includes step-by-step instructions to turn Copilot off.
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Setting up auto-replies in M365 sounds easy—until you're on a limited plan like Outlook Online Plan 1. In this episode, Charly shares the surprisingly tricky process he followed to auto-respond only to specific emails (like contact form inquiries), using Power Automate instead of built-in Outlook settings.
📌 You’ll learn:
✅ Why standard M365 plans don’t support filtered auto-replies
✅ How to use Power Automate to trigger responses by subject or sender
✅ What “Reply-To” means and how to use it safely
✅ How to build a smart fallback if the Reply-To address is missing
✅ Why this method works even when basic Outlook settings don’t
🛡️ This one’s a bit technical — but once it’s set up, it works like a charm.
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If you're using Google Workspace and want to auto-reply to specific emails (like website inquiries) during the holidays, Charly's got your back. This episode breaks down how to enable Gmail templates and build a filtered auto-responder — without spamming your entire list.
📌 You’ll learn:
✅ How to enable and create Gmail templates
✅ Step-by-step setup for filters that auto-reply only to relevant emails
✅ Tips on using subject lines and sender filters
✅ Why this beats generic out-of-office replies
✅ Bonus: Use labels to keep everything organized
🛡️ Don't forget to disable the rule when you're back from your break.
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