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Why one AI model is not enough in real work
Artificial Intelligence
Mehul Thakkar

Why one AI model is not enough in real work

When teams start using AI, the most common assumption is simple. One strong model should be enough. It feels efficient, easier to manage, and less confusing. If the model is powerful, why not let it handle everything?

Why AI agents fail without strong workflows
Artificial Intelligence
Mehul Thakkar

Why AI agents fail without strong workflows

AI agents are having a moment. They plan tasks, reason across steps, and respond like a capable assistant. Demos look smooth. Early trials feel impressive. It is easy to think that once an agent is added, the work will take care of itself.
Then reality shows up. Tasks stall. Outputs need fixing. Humans quietly step back in. The agent is still there, but the workflow is doing most of the heavy lifting.

This is not because AI agents are weak. It is because workflows decide whether they succeed or struggle.

Power Query vs DAX: How to place logic correctly in Power BI
Power BI
Mehul Thakkar

Power Query vs DAX: How to place logic correctly in Power BI

Many Power BI issues do not start with poor visuals or weak calculations. They start much earlier, when logic is placed in the wrong layer. Reports become slow, models turn confusing, and small changes take longer than they should. The question of whether logic should live in Power Query or DAX is not technical trivia. It directly affects performance, clarity, and long-term usability.

This blog explains how to think about that decision in a practical way.

The most useful Power BI features of 2025
Power BI
Mehul Thakkar

The most useful Power BI features of 2025

2025 was not about adding more Power BI features. It was about fixing everyday friction. Many updates focused on problems users quietly dealt with for years, such as layout issues, fragile models, and dashboards that looked fine in theory but failed in real usage. This blog highlights the updates that actually changed how reports are built and maintained.

ChatGPT 5.2 is the most practical AI release of the year
Artificial Intelligence
Mehul Thakkar

ChatGPT 5.2 is the most practical AI release of the year

AI model launches no longer create excitement the way they once did. Updates are frequent, version numbers keep changing, and many releases feel incremental. ChatGPT 5.2 arrived quietly, and most people barely noticed. Yet this version introduces changes that matter more in real work than in demos.

This blog explains what actually changed in ChatGPT 5.2, where it performs better, and why this update is more relevant than it initially appears.

Agent Mode in Excel Explained in Minutes
Microsoft Excel
Mehul Thakkar

Agent Mode in Excel Explained in Minutes

Microsoft has introduced Agent Mode in Excel, a feature that allows AI to carry out multi-step actions directly inside your workbook. Instead of answering questions or writing single formulas, Agent Mode can work through longer tasks such as data cleaning, restructuring tables, and preparing analytical outputs.

Better visual features now available in Power BI
Power BI
Mehul Thakkar

Better visual features now available in Power BI

Power BI continues to evolve with features that make report building, analysis and collaboration easier. Instead of listing every update, this blog focuses on the improvements that offer real value and help you work more efficiently.

Latest Excel Updates That Can Improve Your Daily Work
Microsoft Excel
Mehul Thakkar

Latest Excel Updates That Can Improve Your Daily Work

Excel continues to add new improvements throughout the year, and some of these updates quietly make daily work faster and easier. Instead of covering every feature, this blog focuses on the updates that bring real value for tasks like data gathering, collaboration, and analysis.

Tips to make any Excel table easy to read
Microsoft Excel
Mehul Thakkar

Tips to make any Excel table easy to read

Most Excel tables are difficult to read because they are crowded, uneven, or styled without intention. A clean table helps people understand data quickly and reduces errors. This blog explains simple changes that can improve any table within minutes without overthinking design.

Kimi K2 versus GPT and Claude (Honest review of China’s latest AI tool)
Artificial Intelligence
Mehul Thakkar

Kimi K2 versus GPT and Claude (Honest review of China’s latest AI tool)

Moonshot, a fast growing Chinese AI startup, recently introduced Kimi K2. It has created interest because of its long context window, natural reasoning style, and claims of competing with models like GPT 5 and Claude.

This blog gives a simple and honest review of what Kimi K2 does well, where it struggles, and what it means for users who rely on AI for real work.