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My 2023 Tech Predictions Revisited

While my batting average was a bit low, getting anything right in the chaotic year we had feels like a win.

Take a Fresh Look at Your Microsoft 365 Tenant, Part 2: Tracking

It's time to find those tenants that slipped through your watch and get them removed.

Take a Fresh Look at Your Microsoft 365 Tenant, Part 1

Without a point person, an enterprise's tenants can get out of hand.

Improving PowerShell Script Reliability

Break the habit of single-serving scripts to avoid unnecessary work.

How To Take Advantage of PowerShell Subexpressions

Here's how you can master subexpressions to enhance your scripting efficiency.

Planning for Three-Tier Data Protection

Implement this multi-layered data protection strategy for enhanced security and resilience.

Why You Need Separate Backup and Archiving Strategies

Let's explore the financial and operational benefits of differentiating backup and archival strategies in data management.

Using PowerShell to Start Hyper-V VMs in Sequence

Here's how to streamline virtual machine launches with PowerShell scripts for efficient and sequential booting.

Creating a Safe Links Policy for Your Organization

Keep your users safe by taking advantage of this Microsoft 365 security feature.

Will Generative AI Assist You or Put You Out of Work?

While the question has been raised countless times, let's take a current look at what gen AI means for the workforce.

A New Feature that Office Desktop Applications Need Now!

Microsoft could further give users a piece of mind by adding a security focused Role Based Access Control to its productivity suite.

Why Hyper-V VMs Sometimes Fail to Stop

Here are some reasons why your Hyper-V virtual machines might fail to shut down and how you can troubleshoot this recurring issue.

What Can ChatGPT Figure Out About You?

Time to put the tech to the test to see how much it really knows about me.

Launching a PowerShell Script From Excel, Part 2: Order to Act

Learn how to pass spreadsheet values as parameters to a PowerShell script for more dynamic and functional automation.

Launching a PowerShell Script from Excel, Part 1: Create the Way

It's time to put Excel's newest feature to the test.

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