@Saccc_c: Has anyone still not used this new Codex feature? After clicking the little bell at the top right of the sidebar, you now enter a different layout mode. The old mode mainly sorted by folder threads, while the new mode sorts your conversation threads by priority and tells you which tasks to handle in advance. This sorting method will greatly improve...
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Codex has updated with a new interface feature. Clicking the bell in the sidebar enters a new layout mode that sorts conversation threads by priority, helping users prioritize tasks and improve work efficiency.
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The new Codex update feature — you’re still not using it?
Click the little bell icon in the top-right of the sidebar and it now switches to a different layout mode.
The old mode mainly sorted by folder threads, while the new mode prioritizes your conversation threads and tells you which tasks to handle in advance.
This sorting approach can massively boost your productivity. Go give it a try — I bet once you use it, you’ll never go back. https://t.co/lingob7j6L
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