As Microsoft pivots toward a more streamlined, secure, and modernized iteration of Windows 11, the company has begun a significant and symbolic effort: the removal of PowerShell 2.0 from its operating system. This move is part of a sweeping initiative to clean up Windows 11—shedding legacy code...
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The sun has finally set on a little-known but significant chapter of Windows history: PowerShell 2.0 has been fully removed from the latest preview builds of Windows 11, with Microsoft confirming that its disappearance will become standard in an upcoming mainstream update. While the majority of...
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With Microsoft's rollout of Windows 11 Canary Channel build 27891, the software giant makes a decisive move by officially removing the legacy PowerShell 2.0, coupled with a slate of fixes and new features that underscore the platform’s continuing evolution. PowerShell 2.0, once central to...
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Microsoft's recent release of Windows 11 update KB5060829 has introduced a notable issue concerning the Windows Firewall. Users have reported encountering a recurring error in the Security event log, specifically Event ID 2042 labeled "Config Read Failed" with the message "More data is...
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Many Windows users have long relied on the built-in Microsoft Print to PDF feature as a seamless method to quickly create high-quality PDFs from any printable document, be it a Word file, a spreadsheet, web page, or even a photo. This convenient functionality, which masquerades as a virtual...
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With major updates and interface overhauls, Windows 11 has sparked both excitement and confusion across the global user base. For many, the simplest of questions—“Do I have Windows 11?”—has become unexpectedly important. Whether for troubleshooting, gaining access to the latest features, or...
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In May 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Varonis Threat Labs uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature. This attack has targeted over 70 organizations, with 95% based in the United States, across sectors such as financial services, manufacturing...
Windows network administrators know that the smooth operation of their infrastructure often hinges on robust and flexible IP address management. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the critical service tasked with assigning and managing these IP configurations, including not just...
For many users, custom DNS settings are the unsung heroes that help ensure faster, more reliable, and sometimes even safer web browsing. However, a persistent and puzzling problem has been noted across Windows 11 (and 10) systems: carefully chosen DNS configurations often revert to defaults or...
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When an error message reading "An unexpected error occurred in the WSUS Snap-in" appears on a Windows Server, it often signals a storm brewing beneath seemingly calm admin waters. For IT professionals, encountering a malfunction in the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) management console can...
With the general availability announcement of AWS Tools for PowerShell V5, Amazon has set a new benchmark in the integration between cloud administration and Windows-centric automation workflows, featuring an ambitious leap in usability, security, and performance. As PowerShell remains a...
With the release of Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has ushered in a subtle yet significant change that directly affects how millions of users protect themselves from system mishaps: system restore point retention is now limited to 60 days by default. While this might sound like a minor tweak on the...
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Microsoft Copilot, introduced as an AI assistant across the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft 365, and Edge, has sparked both intrigue and frustration among Windows users. While many appreciate its potential to boost productivity by offering intelligent suggestions and quick access to information, a...
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With Microsoft’s strategic move to make OpenSSH a supported feature-on-demand in Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 version 1809, the IT industry marks a significant milestone in cross-platform administration, secure communication, and infrastructure management. This pivotal integration...
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For decades, Windows users have relied on a handful of core text editing applications, from the stripped-down Notepad utility that arrived with Windows 1.0 in 1985, to the more modern OneNote and Word offerings available to Microsoft 365 subscribers. Over time, each of these tools has grown in...
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