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Ask Charly Leetham

Where small business tech meets plain English. Charly Leetham brings decades of hands-on experience helping business owners harness technology - without drowning in jargon or wasting time on fluff. Whether you're a DIY'er trying to make sense of your website, emails, or software, or you just want to know if your IT team is talking sense, this podcast is for you. Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and insights from the trenches. If you've ever thought, "There’s gotta be a better way to do this tech stuff" - you’re right. Charly is here to show you how.

  1. How Does Windows 11 Copilot Impact System Performance? (2025/637)

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    How Does Windows 11 Copilot Impact System Performance? (2025/637)

    Microsoft has integrated Copilot AI directly into Windows 11 Notepad, transforming what was once the simplest text editor into an AI-powered writing assistant. Whilst this feature can help you rewrite text, generate content, and adjust tone, it fundamentally changes a tool that many people valued specifically because it was fast, simple, and kept everything local on your computer. In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What Copilot in Notepad actually does and how it differs from Windows Copilot 📌 Privacy concerns about sending document content to Microsoft's cloud for processing 🔗 Why feature creep in a simple tool can be distracting rather than helpful ✅ Legitimate use cases where AI writing assistance in Notepad makes sense 📌 How to decide whether to keep or disable Copilot based on your workflow 🛡️ Step-by-step instructions to turn off Copilot in the Notepad application For users who rely on Notepad for quick notes, password copying, confidential information, or simply distraction-free writing, having AI features that send content to the cloud represents a significant privacy shift. However, for those who use Notepad as a drafting tool and want quick access to text rewriting, summarising, or tone adjustments, the AI integration can genuinely save time. This episode helps you understand the tradeoffs so you can make an informed decision about whether Copilot in Notepad serves your needs or simply gets in your way. Links Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    17 мин.
  2. How Do You Disable Copilot In Windows 11 Notepad? (2025/636)

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    How Do You Disable Copilot In Windows 11 Notepad? (2025/636)

    Windows 11 Copilot runs automatically on your PC, but what's the real cost? Microsoft's built-in AI assistant 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. Links Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    20 мин.
  3. How Can You Send Targeted Auto-Replies in Microsoft 365 (Even on Basic Plans)? (2025/635)

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    How Can You Send Targeted Auto-Replies in Microsoft 365 (Even on Basic Plans)? (2025/635)

    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. 📢Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music By: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/ Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/0

    25 мин.
  4. How Do You Set Up a Smart Auto-Responder in Google Workspace? (2025/634)

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    How Do You Set Up a Smart Auto-Responder in Google Workspace? (2025/634)

    Music By: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/ Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/0 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. 📢Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager

    11 мин.
  5. How Can You Set Up a Holiday Auto-Responder in Zoho Mail? (2025/633)

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    How Can You Set Up a Holiday Auto-Responder in Zoho Mail? (2025/633)

    Need to let people know you're away over the holidays without replying to every email? In this episode, Charly walks you through how to set up an auto-responder in Zoho Mail — perfect for small teams, community clubs, and businesses winding down for the festive season. 📌 You’ll learn: ✅ How to create filters that trigger auto-responses ✅ What subject lines and sender addresses to use ✅ Tips for customizing your message for holiday closures ✅ Why this is especially useful if your contact form is always active ✅ How to organize responses into folders and tag them for follow-up 🛡️ Bonus: Don’t forget to turn it off when you’re back in action to avoid confusion. 📢Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music By: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/ Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/0

    12 мин.
  6. How Do You Handle Scam Emails That Look Like Microsoft 365 Alerts? (2025/632)

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    How Do You Handle Scam Emails That Look Like Microsoft 365 Alerts? (2025/632)

    Music: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/ Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Scam emails are getting sneakier — especially ones that pretend to be from Microsoft 365. In this episode, Charly breaks down a real phishing attempt forwarded by a client and explains why this time of year is peak season for attacks. 📌 You’ll learn: ✅ What red flags to spot in “Microsoft” scam emails ✅ Why end-of-year fatigue makes people easier targets ✅ The role of compromised WordPress sites in phishing ✅ What NOT to click and why even legit-looking messages can be fake ✅ How to build a safe process for checking suspicious emails 🛡️ If in doubt, always ask your tech team or support pro before clicking anything. 📢Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager

    13 мин.
  7. How Can You Spot Scam Emails Before It's Too Late? (2025/631)

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    How Can You Spot Scam Emails Before It's Too Late? (2025/631)

    Charly nearly fell for a scam email that looked like it came from Cloudflare — until he took a breath and had a proper look. In this episode, he walks through how he spotted it and what to do if you receive one just like it. 📌 You’ll learn: ✅ The telltale signs of a phishing email (even the sneaky ones) ✅ Why acting too quickly is a trap scammers count on ✅ What you should never click on without checking ✅ How to report scams and protect others ✅ Why even secure businesses can get hijacked 🔗 Check your domain’s safety with Charly’s recommended tool: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/scamcheck (Charly receives a commission for purchases made from this link) 📢Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    19 мин.
  8. How Much Does Image Compression Really Boost Your SEO and Site Speed? (2025/630)

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    How Much Does Image Compression Really Boost Your SEO and Site Speed? (2025/630)

    Think uploading big, beautiful photos helps your website? It might be slowing it down and killing your SEO. In this episode, Charly dives deep into how compressing and resizing your images can drastically improve your page load speed, boost search rankings, and lower bandwidth use — all without sacrificing quality. 📌 You’ll discover: ✅ The difference between lossy and lossless compression ✅ Why image size impacts SEO, bandwidth, and mobile user experience ✅ Which formats to use: JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF? 🛡️ Real tools to optimize: - TinyPNG, ImageOptim, Smush for WordPress - Lazy loading, responsive image sizes, and CDNs 🔗 Learn how Google’s Core Web Vitals factor in image size Set it up once and let image optimization silently boost your site’s performance — every single day. 📢Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music By: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/ Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. "Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/0

    20 мин.
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Where small business tech meets plain English. Charly Leetham brings decades of hands-on experience helping business owners harness technology - without drowning in jargon or wasting time on fluff. Whether you're a DIY'er trying to make sense of your website, emails, or software, or you just want to know if your IT team is talking sense, this podcast is for you. Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and insights from the trenches. If you've ever thought, "There’s gotta be a better way to do this tech stuff" - you’re right. Charly is here to show you how.

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