Tim Warner timothywarner

Choose the Right Copilot for the Job

M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Foundry, or the Agents SDK?

Handout for the Omaha Azure User Group, Wednesday August 19, 2026, 6:00 PM Central. Hosted by Vaibhav G. and Alec H.

Every claim below is grounded in Microsoft Learn and every link was fetched and confirmed live on 2026-08-19. Preview status is stated, not assumed.

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Tim's Sample Prompts

1. M365 Chat

"Search through my Teams chats find the conversations I had with Priya about Summer AI bootcamp. Who are our speakers, both confirmed and non-confirmed? What are the topics we will cover? When is the next meeting scheduled?"

2. Word

G: 500-word Teams message to hype our Summer AI bootcamp, with a focus on the speakers and topics we will cover. Make it engaging and informative, and include a call to action for people to sign up.
O: Word document we'll collaborate on, then export into a Teams message. The document should include sections for the speakers, topics, and a call to action, as well as any relevant images or graphics.

🔐 GitHub PAT Security Monitor

You can stop worrying about forgotten access tokens. This workflow automatically monitors your GitHub Personal Access Tokens and alerts you before they become a security risk.

Why You Need This

Warner’s Laws of Generative AI

A practical, living list of best practices for mastering large language models. Field-tested by Tim Warner.

🔗 Public Gist: go.techtrainertim.com/laws

These "laws" are in no particular order and evolve as the tech and our workflows change.

📎 Short link for this resource: go.techtrainertim.com/codeql

🛡️ CodeQL & GitHub Advanced Security: Ultimate Resource Hub

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🛡️ CodeQL & GitHub Advanced Security: Ultimate Resource Hub
- 📑 Table of Contents
- 🚀 Quick Start
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Mastering Azure Private Link: Secure and Private Access to Your Services

This document provides supplementary resources for the Azure Private Link session presented at the Microsoft Azure Community User Group on April 14, 2025.

VS Code Active Tab Enhancement for Colorblind Users

A simple VS Code configuration that makes the active editor tab highly visible through color and visual indicators. Perfect for colorblind users or anyone who wants more distinct active tab highlighting.

Quick Setup

Open VS Code
Press Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + P (Mac)
Type "Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)"
Add this configuration:

TechTalk: Enhancing IT Operations with AR/VR Technologies

Hardware Vendors

Microsoft HoloLens 2: Microsoft's mixed reality headset.
Magic Leap 2: Magic Leap's augmented reality headset.
RealWear (Navigator): RealWear's ruggedized wearable device for industrial use.
Vuzix: Manufacturer of smart glasses and AR products.
Meta (Quest 2, Quest Pro): Meta's virtual reality headsets.
HTC (Vive Pro, Vive Focus): HTC's virtual reality headsets.

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	.SYNOPSIS
	Git worktree helpers for parallel Claude Code sessions.

	.DESCRIPTION
	Two functions that eliminate friction when spinning up (and tearing down)
	git worktrees for parallel Claude Code work. Designed for solo developers
	who want true parallelism without branch-naming ceremony.

	# 🔌 Connect-MgGraph: The Ultimate Practice Guide

	[![PowerShell 7.2+](https://img.shields.io/badge/PowerShell-7.2+-blue.svg)](https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell)
	[![Microsoft Graph](https://img.shields.io/badge/Microsoft%20Graph-SDK-green.svg)](https://github.com/microsoftgraph/msgraph-sdk-powershell)
	[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

	> A comprehensive guide to mastering the Connect-MgGraph cmdlet for Microsoft 365 and Azure administrators

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