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Using PowerShell for DIY AI Image Creation, Part 2: Stable Diffusion

In Part 2 of this series, we'll learn how to use PowerShell to call the Stable Diffusion API directly, moving from a simple proof-of-concept script to a GUI-based tool for generating AI images on local hardware.

Using PowerShell for DIY AI Image Creation. Part 1

Build a cloud-free AI image generation workflow by wiring Stable Diffusion into Windows PowerShell, using open source tools and local hardware to create images directly from scripts.

Another Reason for Using Immutable Backups

A real-world recovery scenario shows how immutable backups can provide long-term protection against silent data loss that falls outside the reach of typical retention policies.

Do-It-Yourself AI -- How Did it Work Out?

A yearlong PowerShell experiment to bring AI in-house evolved from a simple proof of concept into a production-ready, stateful chatbot that now largely replaces the author's reliance on cloud-based AI services.

Four Common Hyper-V Errors and How To Correct Them

Hyper-V administrators can quickly resolve four common errors by identifying their root causes--from permissions and VM corruption to network switch conflicts and storage access issues--and applying straightforward corrective steps.

My Technology Predictions for 2026

Here are my five deliberately non-obvious predictions for 2026, from AI agents managing other agents to a possible slowdown in major tech announcements as organizations reassess where real value is emerging.

My 2025 Tech Predictions -- How Did I Do?

Time to revisit my five major predictions for last year -- from AI adoption and Windows Recall to automation and Teams extensibility -- to see which calls landed, which missed and what the results say about 2025.

Writing Better AI Prompts

A practical guide for IT pros on how to structure clearer, more effective prompts to get more accurate and useful results from Copilot and other AI chatbots.

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How Software Will Evolve Because of AI

AI-driven automation is poised to simplify traditional software management while shifting IT pros toward higher-level responsibilities in compliance, integration and data governance.

The Problem with Being an Agent Boss

AI agents promise relief from the infinite workday, but delegating to digital teams may create new pressures that leave employees carrying an even heavier load.

Providing Microsoft With Admin Initiated Copilot Feedback

Microsoft now lets global and AI admins submit detailed diagnostic logs and user-specific context to help improve Copilot performance when issues arise.

Improving Copilot Searches with Acronyms and Bookmarks 2

Let's take a look at how Microsoft 365 Copilot Search bookmarks let admins pin trusted resources to the top of results using titles, descriptions, keywords, reserved keywords and optional targeting controls.

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Improving Copilot Searches with Acronyms and Bookmarks, Part 1

A well-defined set of acronyms and bookmarks can help Copilot Search deliver more accurate, organization-specific results for users.

Best Practices for PowerShell Dot Sourcing, Part 2

Let's dive into some practical advice on naming conventions, variable management and code organization to keep dot sourced scripts efficient, consistent and secure.

Best Practices for PowerShell Dot Sourcing, Part 1

Dot sourcing can simplify large PowerShell scripts -- but without a clear structure, it can quickly lead to chaos.

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