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    Xbox Game Bar Recovery on Windows 11: Repair Reset and Reinstall Guide

    If Xbox Game Bar refuses to open, glitches during captures, or shows widget errors on a Windows 11 PC, the fastest, lowest-risk route back to a working overlay is a targeted restart and update routine that begins in Settings and escalates only when necessary. The built‑in Repair → Reset flow in...
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    Quick PowerShell Hunt to Reclaim Unused Microsoft 365 Licenses

    A surprising number of Microsoft 365 tenants keep paying for licenses that are never used, and the short, practical PowerShell approach highlighted in a recent German post on BornCity underscores how simple discovery can unlock real cost savings — but also how easy it is to make mistakes if you...
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    Reset Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11: Repair, Reset, and Re-register Guide

    If Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 is misbehaving — failing to open, crashing during captures, or refusing to show overlays — a targeted reset is the fastest, least destructive way to restore its default behavior and recover recording functionality. Background / Overview Xbox Game Bar is a tightly...
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    How to Uninstall Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11: 3 Easy Methods

    Uninstalling the Xbox Game Bar from Windows 11 is a quick way to remove an overlay you don’t use, reduce background activity on low‑spec machines, and eliminate potential overlay conflicts — and Windows gives you three primary removal paths: Settings (GUI), PowerShell (Appx), and the Windows...
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    Practical Windows 11 Debloating: Safe Steps to Speed Up Laptops

    New Windows laptops arriving full of preinstalled trialware, OEM utilities, games and marketing apps is still one of the fastest ways to turn a promising new machine into a sluggish, cluttered experience — and the cure is simple in concept: remove what you don’t need, stop what you don’t want...
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    Reclaim Space by Temporarily Disabling Windows 11 Reserved Storage

    Windows 11’s Reserved Storage can feel like a hidden tax on small SSDs: useful for smooth updates, but frustrating when every gigabyte counts — and there are safe, supported ways to temporarily turn it off, reclaim space, and put it back when you’re done. Background Reserved Storage is an...
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    Automatically Map Network Drives at Login with Stored Credentials (Task Scheduler + PowerShell)

    Automatically Map Network Drives at Login with Stored Credentials (Task Scheduler + PowerShell) Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes Introduction Mapping network drives automatically at login is a common need for sysadmins and power users. This tutorial shows a secure, repeatable...
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    Master PowerShell Profiles: Automate, Personalize, and Speed Up Your Shell

    If you launch the same commands every time you open a PowerShell session, a properly crafted PowerShell profile will save time, reduce repetitive errors, and make your shell feel tailored to the way you work. Background / Overview PowerShell’s profile is nothing more than a PowerShell script...
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    KB5061096 PowerShell Hotpatch: Fast, Low-Downtime Security Update

    Microsoft’s May 13, 2025 hotpatch for Windows PowerShell, released as KB5061096, is a narrowly scoped security update aimed at reducing immediate exposure for hotpatch‑eligible systems while preserving uptime for high‑availability deployments; it applies only to devices enrolled in Microsoft’s...
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    Malicious Listener in Ivanti EPMM: Key Risks, IOCs, and Urgent Patch Guidance

    CISA’s release of a Malware Analysis Report (MAR) detailing a Malicious Listener discovered on compromised Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) systems should reset priorities for every IT team that runs on-premises mobile device management (MDM). The analysis dissects two sets of malware...
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    Enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2019: 3 Safe Methods & Hardening

    Windows Server 2019 ships with Remote Desktop (RDP) capability turned off by default for safety; enabling it is simple but needs care. This feature piece walks through three reliable methods to enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2019 — PowerShell, Server Manager GUI, and the System...
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    Enable Controlled Folder Access & Whitelist Apps to Protect Against Ransomware (Win10/11)

    Enable Controlled Folder Access & Whitelist Apps to Protect Against Ransomware (Win10/11) Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 15 minutes Introduction Ransomware encrypts or locks your files and demands payment to restore them. Controlled Folder Access (CFA) is a built‑in Windows Defender...
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    Microsoft 365 Copilot App Auto-Installs on Windows in Fall 2025

    Microsoft is preparing to push the Microsoft 365 Copilot app onto a huge swath of Windows PCs this fall, automatically installing a centralized Copilot entry point on devices that already have Microsoft 365 desktop apps — a change that promises easier discovery of AI features but also raises...
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    Prevent Windows Defender Quarantine: Safe Exclusions and Restoring Quarantined Files

    Windows’ built‑in protection is usually a silent, helpful bodyguard — but when Microsoft Defender (Windows Security) quarantines or removes a file you know is safe, it can suddenly become a workflow blocker. This guide explains why Defender removes files, how to safely prevent automatic...
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    Master Windows 10 Hardware Checks: Built-in Tools for Diagnostics & Upgrades

    Windows 10 gives you more ways than ever to inspect the hardware and software under the hood — from the quick, user-friendly Settings > About panel to deep, exportable inventories created by System Information (msinfo32), dxdiag, PowerShell, and classic command-line tools — and knowing which...
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    How to Find Your PC Specs in Windows 10: 8 Built-in Tools and Reports

    On a busy Windows 10 PC, a quick look at the right place can answer almost every question about what’s under the hood — from CPU and RAM to firmware, GPU details, and even driver versions — and Windows 10 gives you several built-in ways to reveal that information. This guide walks through every...
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    Open Windows 11 Settings Fast: All Entry Points & ms-settings URIs

    Windows 11 gives you more than one way to open the Settings app — and knowing the right method for the moment can save minutes or avert a full restart when you’re troubleshooting. The platform exposes the app everywhere: Start, Taskbar, Quick Settings, File Explorer, Run and command-line tools...
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    Microsoft 365 Copilot App Rollout 2025: Background Install, Admin Opt-Out, EEA Exclusion

    Starting in early October and finishing around mid‑November 2025, Microsoft will quietly push the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to many Windows PCs that already have Microsoft 365 desktop apps installed — downloading and installing the app in the background, adding an icon to the Start menu, and...
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    Manage Movies & TV Devices on Windows: Five-Device Limit

    How to associate (and manage) devices for the Movies & TV (Films & TV) app on Windows A practical, forum-ready guide for WindowsForum.com — what the official docs say, what changed recently, and step‑by‑step workflows and troubleshooting to keep your movie library working across your PCs and...
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    Windows Movies & TV: Five-Device Limit and 30-Day Removals

    Microsoft’s official guidance for the Movies & TV app clarifies how device association works, how to view the devices tied to your account, and how to remove a device when you reach capacity — but it also reveals practical limits and policy quirks that every Windows user who buys or downloads...
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