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Fix Outlook "Something Went Wrong" Error 657rx
Outlook won't sign in and shows "Something went wrong" with error tag 657rx. This happens when cached Azure AD or work/school account credentials
Windows Search Sucks. Use 'Everything' Instead.
You click Start, type a filename, and wait. And wait. And wait. "Working on it..." Windows Search has improved over the years, but it's
Reveal Saved WiFi Passwords in PowerShell
Run as Administrator: (netsh wlan show profiles) | Select-String 'All User Profile' | ForEach-Object { $profile = ($_ -split ':')[1].Trim() $key = (netsh wlan show profile name="$profile&
List All Installed Software (with Uninstall Strings)
Need to silently uninstall software via script or find a specific application's GUID? This PowerShell command queries the registry to list all installed applications, their display
Get Monitor Serial Number (Remotely via PowerShell)
Need to track monitor assets without physically checking each screen? This PowerShell command can remotely retrieve the serial number of connected monitors, often hidden from standard Device Manager
Ascending Mount Olympus: A Look at Windows God Mode
There's a hidden folder in Windows that gives you instant access to over 200 settings, all in one place. It's called "God Mode,
Fix Domain Trust Relationship in PowerShell
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Force Time Sync with Domain Controller
Time drift between a client machine and the Domain Controller can cause "Trust relationship failed" errors, Kerberos authentication issues, and other domain-related problems. This forces an
Enable Remote Desktop Remotely with PowerShell
Forgot to enable RDP on a newly deployed Windows machine? Instead of physically going to the console, use this PowerShell command to enable Remote Desktop and open the
Reset WSUS Client ID
When cloning VMs, multiple machines can appear as the same client in WSUS, preventing proper reporting and updates. Resetting the client ID forces the machine to re-register with
Remove Specific Office License Key
When Office products show "Unlicensed" or activate with the wrong account/key after migration, you might need to remove a specific, problematic license key directly from