Welcome to this month’s Stratus Tech newsletter!
We’re sharing simple ways to work smarter, stay secure, and make the most of AI and Microsoft tools.
Smarter AI Prompts = Smarter Results
With AI tools like ChatGPT (now powered by GPT-5), getting quality results comes down to how you ask.
Here’s how to unlock more accurate, logical, and useful responses:
- Ask for step-by-step logic – e.g. “Break this down into steps.” This helps AI explain its reasoning clearly.
- Add constraints – limit the response to a few dot-points or a word count for sharper results.
- Request comparisons – AI will cross-check ideas or data for higher accuracy.
- Be patient – deeper reasoning takes a few seconds longer, but it’s worth the wait.
Tip: Always follow your company’s AI policy and double-check outputs before sharing or using them.
Cybersecurity Starts with You
Even the smallest actions can make a huge difference. Stay alert and protect your workplace with these simple habits:
- Be sceptical – if a link, email, or message seems suspicious, assume it’s unsafe until verified.
- Verify requests – when in doubt, call the sender directly instead of replying to the message.
- Protect privacy – treat company and client data like it’s gold; once leaked, it can fuel social engineering attacks.
Every click counts – stay cautious, stay secure.
Outlook Shortcuts to Boost Productivity
Get more done in less time with these built-in Outlook shortcuts:
- CTRL + E or F3 – Instantly open the search bar to find emails fast.
- CTRL + 2 – Jump straight to your calendar view.
- Try CTRL + 3 to switch to Contacts!
- CTRL + Shift + V – Move selected emails to another folder (works in shared mailboxes too).
Mastering a few key shortcuts can save you hours each week.