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Windows 11 hides a surprisingly practical productivity trick behind a single folder name: the so‑called God Mode folder — a Master Control Panel view that gathers hundreds of system settings and administrative tools into one browsable container and can dramatically speed up troubleshooting and...

Windows 11’s so-called “God Mode” is not a magic key to the operating system’s internals — it’s a pragmatic, little-known shortcut that collects hundreds of Control Panel and administrative tasks into a single folder, and for many power users it has become a daily productivity tool that beats...

Dataverse Knowledge in Copilot Studio now searches the long notes and buried attachments that used to hide business-critical answers—thanks to new support for multi-line text columns and file columns, plus behind-the-scenes improvements that make repeated queries return more consistent answers...

Microsoft 365 Copilot has introduced a suite of enhancements in July 2025, aimed at improving both administrative oversight and user experience. These updates encompass advanced analytics, refined governance tools, and enriched functionalities across various Microsoft 365 applications. Enhanced...

For many Windows users, the Control Panel has long been the nerve center for system customization, hardware configuration, and legacy administrative tools. While Microsoft has consistently nudged users toward the modern Settings app, the Control Panel remains deeply embedded in Windows 11...

Microsoft has recently expanded its Security Copilot assistant to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra, introducing AI-driven features aimed at enhancing endpoint management and identity infrastructure. (microsoft.com) This development underscores the pivotal roles of...

Staying on top of Windows updates has evolved from a clunky, reactive process into a dynamic practice that’s central to modern IT management. The last year in particular has seen Microsoft double down on transparency, accessibility, and the user experience for those entrusted with managing...

Microsoft has once again placed its commitment to refining cloud management tools into action, introducing a sweeping redesign to one of the most heavily used components in Exchange Online: Message Trace. This update, which began rolling out earlier this month, promises to overhaul how...

Microsoft is set to introduce a significant update to the Teams Admin Center, focusing on the management of third-party applications. This new feature, known as "Rules-Based Enablement of Third-Party Teams Apps," empowers Microsoft 365 (M365) administrators to establish specific criteria for...

It’s a universal truth—give someone access to the Windows Settings app, and suddenly your network environment is less a digital utopia and more a Wild West saloon with keyboard cowboys firing off random configurations. Whether it’s a curious intern, a well-meaning spouse, or that legendary...

Big news for Exchange Online users: Microsoft is making significant changes to its audit logging functionality, and with change comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. In a modern world where security and compliance are critical, audit logs act like your IT department’s black box—providing...

Can someone explain to me how I can deactivate or delete one of my Autostart users as an Admin? My problem is that every time I start Win11, I am told that the pwd for my auto-username login is incorrect. I can get into the system with a different Admin UserId and Pwd. However, I cannot...

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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21343 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 21343 New icons in File Explorer We first began updating the icons in Windows 10 last year starting with the built-in apps. Since...

Is there a way to tell if you truly have Admin rights? Aside from checking your profile. Any way to confirm that you have absolute authority in Windows 10?

Hi guys, Today I tried to test backup/restore of single domain controller. The test was performed on virtual machine Windows Server 2012 with the following roles: AD DS, DNS, DHCP and Certificate Authority. Below are the steps I did: 1. Created backup of System state. 2. Deleted disk with OS...

At a basic level choosing to upgrade to the next build in Windows 10 Tech Preview is almost like an upgrade to a new os. This leaves behind such folders as windows.old which usually contain files that were used in your previous version of Windows. If like me you use an SSD then every GB is...

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Hello, After performing an upgrade to Windows 8.1, running the disk cleanup as an admin (or clicking clean system files once it has analyzed the disk) will allow you to cleanup remnants from the installation. I gained about 5 gigabytes from doing so. Just a tip :)

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