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Opinion: Kite-Flying is Tarnishing Microsoft’s Reputation

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn takes a look at how Microsoft is employing kite-flying marketing tactics and describes how it’s backfiring for the technology giant.

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Delegating Admin Rights in Microsoft Azure

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Learn how to delegate admin rights in Azure with some helpful tips on how to implement role-based access control (RBAC).

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A Tip for Writing Better Scripts with PowerShell’s Read-Host cmdlet

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks shares a new command that adds functionality to PowerShell’s Read-Host cmdlet to help you make better scripts.

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Windows 10 Tip: Configure Windows Spotlight and the Sign-In Screen

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Russell Smith shows how to set the Windows 10 lock screen to use Windows Spotlight, and disable the Windows Hero image on the sign-in screen.

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Domain Controller Status Lights via PowerShell

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Sometimes you need to display PowerShell information in a more colorful format. Learn how to display domain controller service statuses that light up.

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In Defense of the Server GUI

The role of the GUI in Windows Server has been under attack. Aidan Finn explains why he and customers do not accept the dogma.

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PowerShell Problem Solver: Process Performance Counters

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Get processes using the most CPU with PowerShell and performance counters.

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Getting The Most Out Of Office 365, Part 1: Who Can See What?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn how to get the most out of Office 365 by understanding who in the organization can see what.

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Comparing Azure Active Directory Editions

Last Update: Oct 28, 2025

What is Azure Active Directory, and what are the features? Here’s a feature comparison for the free, basic, and premium editions of Active Directory in the cloud.

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Microsoft’s Changed Opinion on Hyper-Convergence

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Read how Microsoft’s view and recommendations on hyper-convergence have changed over the last year with the evolution of Storage Spaces Direct (S2D).

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