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AI tool Codex helps user re-enable Bluetooth with keyboard-only commands

Ethan Mollick encountered a common technical frustration when he accidentally disabled Bluetooth on his Windows machine, rendering his mouse unusable. Unable to re-enable the connection via keyboard shortcuts, he turned to Codex, an AI tool. Mollick instructed Codex to turn on Bluetooth, which successfully navigated the Windows settings and performed the necessary action with a single click. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's utility in performing basic system operations and troubleshooting technical issues.

RANK_REASON AI-adjacent tool usage for a common technical problem.

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AI tool Codex helps user re-enable Bluetooth with keyboard-only commands

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emollick.bsky.social ·

    I accidentally turned off bluetooth on my Windows machine, killing my mouse, and it turns out you can't easily re-enable BT using the keyboard.

    I accidentally turned off bluetooth on my Windows machine, killing my mouse, and it turns out you can't easily re-enable BT using the keyboard. So I opened up Codex and told it turn on bluetooth, it used computer controls, opened up settings, and did one click. Dumb but useful.