I automated my day with ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks. Here's what's great — and what's broken

ChatGPT's new Scheduled Tasks feature promises to automate your life. But is it any good? I tried it to find out.
How-To Geek on MSN

This overlooked Windows feature helped me automate my entire morning routine

You might just need this.
How-To Geek on MSN

I stopped paying for focus apps after building this Windows PowerShell script

Turns out Windows already gives you all the tools you need to block distracting apps and websites—you just have to put them ...
thetechedvocate.org

How to use Task Scheduler

In the realm of productivity tools, Task Scheduler stands out as a powerful ally for Windows users. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or a casual user hoping to streamline your daily tasks, ...
GitHub

run-a-powershell-v3-script-from-a-sql-server-agent-job.md

In a previous blog post, Synchronize Active Directory With SQL pt II, I mention creating a Scheduled Task to run the PowerShell script to keep AD synchronized to SQL. Then a colleague of mine, Don ...
CNBC

Anthropic says Claude can now use your computer to finish tasks for you in AI agent push

Anthropic is trialling a feature that lets users send prompts to Claude from a smartphone. Claude will complete the task on its own on a person's computer. Anthropic's product underscores its push ...
Wired

I Tried DoorDash’s Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work

The flash from my iPhone camera illuminates my dirty socks and underwear as I hold each item up for the video recording to capture clearly. As I load my smelly clothes into the washer, I tremble a bit ...
Redmond Magazine

Best Practices for PowerShell Script Version Control, Part 1

Use semantic versioning (X.Y.Z) so version numbers are meaningful, not arbitrary. Patch updates should fix bugs or improve logic/performance without changing visible behavior. Minor and major updates ...
tech2geek

FluentTaskScheduler: The Modern Windows Task Scheduler Alternative for Windows 11

Automating repetitive tasks is essential for maintaining a smooth and efficient computer system. For years, Windows Task Scheduler has been the built-in solution in Microsoft Windows for scheduling ...
PC World

Microsoft’s Copilot Tasks takes care of your to-do list for you

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is developing Copilot Tasks, an agentic AI tool designed to automate personal and professional to-do list management. The tool can handle recurring tasks like weekly ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s Copilot Tasks AI uses its own computer to get things done

The AI assistant can do things like turn emails, attachments, and images from your inbox into a slide deck, or offer rundowns on nearby apartment listings. The AI assistant can do things like turn ...
TechRepublic

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve reporting, and supercharge your workflow. If you spend any time working with systems, chances ...