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What To Do When the Remote Desktop Service Is Busy

If you receive an error, it may be caused by temporary resource strain, user logon storms or session limits -- often resolvable by waiting, but sometimes requiring deeper server diagnostics.

Using PowerShell To Back Up Windows 11

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users.

Taking a Look at Microsoft Word's Advanced Find Capabilities

Microsoft Word's advanced Find and Replace feature offers powerful tools that can simplify complex data cleanup and text searches beyond basic keyword matching.

Strategies for Defining Host Groups in System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Establishing host groups and consistent naming conventions in System Center Virtual Machine Manager is essential for managing large Hyper-V environments efficiently and at scale.

Is Copilot Vision Essentially Windows Recall Lite?

Microsoft's new Copilot Vision feature may resemble a scaled-down version of the controversial Windows Recall, but with key differences in privacy controls and data handling.

Strategies for Defining Host Groups in System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Organizing Hyper-V hosts into well-structured groups and using consistent naming conventions in System Center Virtual Machine Manager is key to maintaining scalable and manageable infrastructure.

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Using PowerShell To Back Up SQL Server Express Edition

PowerShell offers a lightweight and efficient solution for backing up SQL Server Express databases on local workstations without the need for full system backups.

Is HyperV a Viable Option for Working on the Road

Hyper-V has come a long way since 2012, and as one IT pro recently found out, it’s now a surprisingly capable solution for running a lab environment on the go -- assuming your hardware can keep up.

Microsoft's Latest Backup Prompt May Cause Unforeseen Problems

Microsoft's new Windows 11 backup prompt, intended as a helpful reminder, may instead disrupt critical workflows by reappearing persistently and even blocking system access after reboots.

How To Deal With a Windows 11 Disk Warning Icon

A misleading disk warning icon in Windows 11 may not signal a drive failure, but simply indicate a pending reboot after a system update.

How To Disable The Mandatory Microsoft Authenticator App Requirement

Learn how to disable Microsoft's default requirement for its Authenticator app in Microsoft 365 and regain control over your organization's multifactor authentication settings.

PowerShell Desktop AI Revisited, Part 3: Query Processing

The third installment in this PowerShell AI series explores how user queries are processed and answered using a RESTful API and JSON payloads, enabling seamless interaction with local AI models through a custom-built desktop interface.

PowerShell Desktop AI Revisited, Part 2: Under the Hood

In this second part, Brien explores how to connect to a remote Ollama server, manage multiple models and dynamically populate a UI with available LLMs.

PowerShell Desktop AI Revisited, Part 1: Code Refinement

Let's revisits my PowerShell-based desktop AI project, this time with a revamped script for improved performance.

How To Fix a Missing File Explorer Shortcut

Here's how to restore missing context menu options and file associations in Windows when File Explorer shortcuts

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