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Episodes
'Vibing' Your Way to Immersive Learning with AI
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The word "vibing" is taking over tech, moving from coding to content creation. In this episode we explore this new flow-state approach to AI...
Microsoft People Skills Explained
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a deep dive into Microsoft People Skills, a groundbreaking AI-driven tool that transforms how organizations understand and leverage th...
How Claude Skills Could Supercharge Your Microsoft 365
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anand continues our deep dive into Anthropic's Claude Skills. We know what they are, but why should you choose them over a Custom GPT...
Turn your PowerPoint deck into videos with Copilot
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transform your static PowerPoint presentations into dynamic, AI-narrated videos. Discover the step-by-step process to breathe new life into your old s...
Become an AI Builder: Mastering Claude's Skills
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of Claude's Skills, exploring how these modular, reusable toolkits can revolutionize your w...
What Are Claude Skills? (And How to Build One)
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could teach your AI to be an expert in your specific job?Anthropic just dropped Claude Skills, a brand new beta feature that turns Claude ...
Your Smartest Coworker is Now in Your Folders: Copilot in OneDrive
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there: staring at a screen, buried under endless folders, reports, and emails, wasting precious time searching for a single file. B...
AI Mindset: Your Professional Guardrails
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've learned the frameworks to get powerful results from your AI Co-Pilot. In this final core episode, we give you the professional guardrails to us...
AI Mindset: Your To-Do List, Reimagined
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to move from theory to practice. This special episode is an interactive workshop designed to put your new AI Mindset into immediate acti...
AI Mindset: Autopilot, Co-pilot, or You?
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the last two episodes, you understand your AI's strengths and flaws, and you have the C.O.D.E. framework to write powerful prompts. Now for t...
AI Mindset: Giving Your Intern Perfect Instructions
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've met the "smartest intern on Earth" and seen its fatal flaw. So how do you guide it away from making things up and toward producin...
AI Mindset: The Smartest Intern on Earth
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To truly master your AI, you first need to understand its nature. It's not a magic box; it's the smartest, fastest, and most eager-to-please intern on...
Why You Need an AI Mindset
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you're only scratching the surface with AI? You've experimented with tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, and Copilot, but the results c...
Your Next Coworker is an AI Copilot
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're only using Microsoft Copilot to draft emails and summarize documents, you're just scratching the surface. In this episode, we move f...
Game-Changer or Growing Pains? Debating SharePoint's Knowledge Agent
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your company's SharePoint site a digital junkyard where files go to disappear? You're not alone. This chaos creates a huge "garbage in...
"Create" in Copilot: How Copilot Handles the Creative Heavy Lifting
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Techies, host Anand Vijayaragavan explores the transformative power of AI in creative processes with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Discove...
Expert in Your Pocket: AI Coaching
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished you could get personalized, world-class advice right when you needed it? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on my experien...
Build Your Own Learning Experience with NotebookLM
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I explore the transformative potential of Notebook LM, a groundbreaking tool from Google designed to revolutionize how we learn and conduc...
Vibe Working with Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anand Vijayaragavan explores the revolutionary concept of "Vibe Working" with Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents. Discover how th...
The Exponential AI Revolution: Are We Ready?
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Technology Made Easy podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of AI's exponential growth. Inspired by Julian Schritweise...
Copilot chat is now in Microsoft 365 apps
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Technology Made Easy podcast as we explore the groundbreaking integration of AI assistants directly into Microsoft 365 apps. Discover h...
Copilot Studio Admin
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anand Vijayaragavan delves into the critical role of tenant administrators in managing AI creation within organizations. Discover how...
AI Augmented Textbooks: LearnLM
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are traditional textbooks a cornerstone of education, but fundamentally limited by being a one-size-fits-all medium?. Tune in as we explore how genera...
Google Vids: Transforming Video Production with AI
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we dive into the world of AI-powered video creation with Google Vids. Discover how this innovative tool simplifies the v...
What's new in Google NotebookLM
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking updates to Google Notebook LM, focusing on its enhanced audio and video overview capabilities. Disco...
Embracing Threads in Teams
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, host Anand explores the latest update from Microsoft Teams: threads and channels. Discover how threads can transform you...
Mastering Image Editing in Google's Gemini App
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we explore the powerful image tools in Google's Gemini app—from key features and fun real-world examples to practi...
Gemini Storybooks
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the world of personalized storytelling with Gemini Storybooks. Discover how this innovative platform is transforming th...
AI Hits the Right Notes: Exploring Eleven Music
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we explore the revolutionary world of AI-powered music generation with 11 Music from 11 Labs. Discover how this innovati...
Unlocking Real-Time Collaboration with Microsoft Loop
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, host Anand explores the transformative power of Microsoft Loop Components in revolutionizing team collaboration. Discove...
Microsoft's Copilot Notebooks
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of giving your AI the same background information over and over? In this episode of Tech Ease, we dive deep into the new Microsoft 365 Copilot N...
No Code, No Problem: Turning APIs into AI Agents with Postman
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Tech Ease dives into Postman's new AI Agent Builder, a revolutionary tool that allows anyone to transform APIs into powerful AI ag...
Decoding Vibe Coding Software - Your AI Co-Pilot for Code!
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if AI could truly help you build software? On this episode of Tech Ease, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of "vibe ...
Unlocking AI with MCP and Postman
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Tech Ease episode, we demystify the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a game-changing standard that lets AI connect to apps and data like a univer...
AI updates from Google I/O conference
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we unpack Google’s I/O conference, where AI takes center stage! From the futuristic Project Astra, an AI that sees the...
Unlocking Collaboration with Microsoft Whiteboard
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this engaging episode as we dive into Microsoft Whiteboard, the dynamic digital whiteboard app included with your Microsoft 365 subscriptio...
Automating SharePoint Page Analytics with Power Automate & Microsoft Graph API
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how many people are actually viewing your SharePoint pages? In this episode of Tech Ease, we dive into automating SharePoint page analyt...
Mastering SharePoint Flexible Sections
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we dive into SharePoint's game-changing Flexible Sections, a new feature set to revolutionize page design. Learn how...
Unlocking AI Power with MCP and Microsoft Copilot
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, host Anand simplifies the complex world of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Microsoft Copilot Studio for non-technic...
The Dawn of AI Agents and Exponential Progress
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Tech Ease, we dive into the revolutionary world of AI agents, inspired by a thought-provoking discussion from the All-I...
Microsoft 365 Copilot April 2025 Update – Smarter Work, Simplified
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anand on Tech Ease as we dive into Microsoft 365 Copilot’s April 2025 update, packed with AI-powered tools to make your work life effortless. D...
The Future of AI Collaboration with Agents to Agents protocol
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anand on Tech Ease as he explores the Agents to Agents (A2A) protocol—a game-changing standard that lets AI agents collaborate like never befor...
AI's Wild Week
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for a thrilling ride through the latest AI breakthroughs on this week’s Tech Ease! Host Anand unpacks the hottest AI stories, with a fun, ...
The Era of Experience: AI’s Next Frontier
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode of Tech Ease, host Anand dives into the future of artificial intelligence with the groundbreaking concept of the "Era of...
Illuminating Talent with Microsoft 365 Copilot People Skills
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, host Anand dives into Microsoft 365 Copilot’s groundbreaking People Skills feature and its Skill Discovery agent, set ...
Revolutionizing eLearning with AI-Powered Personalization Using AI Agents
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, host Anand explores how AI agents are transforming eLearning by delivering dynamic, personalized training experiences. S...
Vibe Coding – The Future of Software Development?
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TechEase, Anand and Rachel dive into Vibe Coding, an AI-assisted programming method where you describe your idea in simple language...
Building Your AI Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Organizational Readiness
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we break down how organizations can prepare for the AI-driven world with a clear, actionable strategy. From assessing yo...
Picking the Perfect AI Tool in 2025
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the AI race heating up in March 2025, choosing the right tool can feel overwhelming. Join me as I break down how to pick the perfect AI for your ...
Presentation coach Maya
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Using Conversational AI as a coach in a practice session for a presentation. The conversation includes feedback from the AI coach who offers suggestio...
Insightful conversation with Maya, the AI with voice presence
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Tech Ease, everyone! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of conversational artificial intelligence. As technology conti...
Simplifying RSS Feeds: Extracting Thumbnails with Power Automate
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Anand on this episode of Tech Ease as he explores how to unlock the visual potential of RSS feeds using Microsoft Power Automate! Discover t...
What If Organizations Had a Tool Like Career Dreamer?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anand dives into Google’s Career Dreamer, an AI tool that uncovers skills and suggests career paths. We explore its features and be...
Unlocking the Power of SharePoint Agents
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we explore SharePoint Agents, a new AI-powered feature in Microsoft 365 that helps users efficiently manage and access o...
Revolutionizing Work: AI Agents to the Rescue
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we uncover how Microsoft’s new AI agents are freeing office workers from repetitive busywork—from managing endless e...
The Rise of AI Agents
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the transformative impact of AI agents on the workplace, detailing their capabilities, real-world applications, benefits, a...
That's a wrap: 2024
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special year-end episode of Tech Ease, we reflect on an exciting 2024 filled with growth, innovation, and insightful tech discussions. Join us...
Unlocking the Potential of Conversational AI in Consulting, Learning, and Beyond
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura and I explore the transformative impact of conversational AI, particularly focusing on TwinChat AI, a digital extension of my e...
Google's Android XR
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anand and Laura discuss Android XR, Google's new platform for Extended Reality, developed in collaboration with Samsung and Qual...
Revisiting the Metaverse and XR Developments
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anand and Laura discuss the evolution of the Metaverse, focusing on the advancements in Extended Reality (XR) technologies. They...
AI in the Workplace: Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Future of Productivity
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we explore the transformative power of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the AI assistant reshaping how we work. From creating pitc...
Tech Ease: One Year Anniversary Special!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special episode as we celebrate Tech Ease's one-year anniversary! We'll be highlighting our most impactful insights, reviewing key conce...
Tips for getting started with NotebookLM
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Google's Notebook LM, an AI-powered research assistant that can process vast amounts of information, synthesize insights, ...
AI 2025: Trends That Will Shape Our Future
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, we explore six key AI trends to watch for in 2025, as highlighted in Microsoft’s recent article, "6 AI trends you'll s...
AI news from Microsoft Ignite 2024
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Ease, Anand Vijayaragavan discusses the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the modern workplace, particularly t...
Revolutionizing Research: Meet Google's NotebookLM
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation explores Google NotebookLM, an AI-powered research and note-taking tool that offers features like instant summarization, personalized...
Navigating SharePoint's game-changing updates
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the upcoming significant updates to SharePoint, including eSignature integration, AI tools, and data backup services. The e...
Sticky notes in SharePoint, a conversation
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anand discusses how SharePoint can be utilized to create a digital sticky note board, transforming traditional brainstorming met...
Executing a Seamless SharePoint Intranet Root Site Swap
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anand Vijayaragavan discusses the complexities and challenges of digital workplace transformation, particularly focusing on the ...
A conversation about the new chats and channels experience in Microsoft Teams
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into a significant update to Microsoft Teams, focusing on the integration of chats, teams, and channels into a single interfa...
Microsoft Teams: new chat and channels experience
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the latest updates to Microsoft Teams' Chat and Channels experience. Discover how the new features can help you stay org...
Accordion styled Lists in SharePoint
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anand Vijayaragavan discusses a transformative approach to using SharePoint lists by turning them into interactive accordion-sty...
Whiteboard sticky notes in SharePoint Lists
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains how to create "Whiteboard sticky notes" in SharePoint Lists, leveraging the visual appeal of a gallery view. The author outlines...
Link in bio: personal branding using SharePoint
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anand Vijayaragavan explores the innovative use of SharePoint for personal branding, specifically how it can be transformed into...
Deep dive: a “Link in bio” card for users
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a deep dive on a "Link in bio" card for users within SharePoint. The card allows users to display their profile information and links ...
Deep dive: whiteboard sticky notes in SharePoint Lists
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a deep dive on creating "Whiteboard sticky notes" in SharePoint Lists, leveraging the visual appeal of a gallery view. The author outl...
Deep dive: Accordion styled Lists in SharePoint
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Medium article by Anand Vijayaragavan provides step-by-step instructions on how to create an accordion-style FAQ list in SharePoint. It explains ...
Customize your video playlist with Stream, Lists and SharePoint
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The source, an article by Anand Vijayaragavan on Medium, explains how to create a video playlist using the new Stream feature in SharePoint. It detail...
Speed dial for your team using Microsoft Lists
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Anand Vijayaragavan discusses an innovative approach to enhancing team communication using Microsoft Lists. He explains how to c...
Season’s Greetings Using Adaptive Cards and Power Automate
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the innovative world of digital greeting cards, focusing on adaptive cards and Power Automate. Anand Vijayaragavan discusse...
Vacation tracker app, made with Lists
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a guide on how to create a vacation tracker using Microsoft Lists, a feature within Microsoft 365. It explains how to set up the track...
Create a quiz with Microsoft Lists
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Create a quiz with Microsoft Lists," provides a step-by-step guide for creating quizzes using Microsoft Lists and JSON formatting. The author exp...
Playlist in SharePoint
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is based on my post from Medium provides instructions on how to create a training playlist using Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Lists, and M...
Dynamic Stream (on SharePoint) video playback in PowerApps
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is based on my post on Medium and explains how to embed Microsoft Stream videos in PowerApps. The author outlines a method to display a p...
Export Teams chat using Power Automate
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode describes how to use Power Automate to export Microsoft Teams chat history to a CSV file. The author provides a step-by-step guide t...
Hidden away in Teams
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode from "TechEase" highlights lesser-known but highly useful features within Microsoft Teams. The host, Anand, guides listeners thro...
6 tips for Mastering the New Outlook
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Six tips for maximizing productivity in the new version of Microsoft Outlook. The author, Anand Vijayaragavan, offers practical advice on using featur...
Hit C to categorize emails
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode guides users through the process of organizing their emails in Microsoft Outlook using the "Categorize" feature. The author hig...
Enhancing Productivity with Microsoft 365 Home’s Quick Access
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This article from Medium describes how to use Microsoft 365 Home’s Quick Access feature to streamline productivity. Quick Access helps users find an...
Timeboxing with To-Do and the new Outlook
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The article discusses the benefits of using timeboxing, a time management technique that involves allocating specific time slots for tasks, in conjunc...
Time Blocking with the New Outlook
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This article from Medium, written by Anand Vijayaragavan, explains how the new Outlook web interface makes time blocking easier by integrating its cal...
The Power of Shared Lists in Microsoft To-Do
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the transformative potential of shared lists in Microsoft To Do, emphasizing their role in enhancing team collaboration and...
Maximizing Productivity with Labels in Planner
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Medium article by Anand Vijayaragavan explains how to repurpose labels in Microsoft Planner to function as a voting system within a group setting...
Link in bio
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The article, "Link-in-bio profile cards in SharePoint lists," provides instructions on how to create "link in bio" pages for indiv...
3 ways SharePoint can improve meeting playback experience
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This article explains how Microsoft SharePoint can be used to enhance meeting playback experiences. The author proposes three methods: creating a mod...
Welcome to TechEase
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, welcome to the very first episode of 'TechEase' – your new go-to podcast for all things tech in everyday work life. I'm Anand...