PowerShell

Calling GetLastInputInfo from PowerShell: Monitoring Idle Time from the Last Windows Input

P/Invoke Win32 GetLastInputInfo from PowerShell to monitor the elapsed seconds since the last user input.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Entra ID P1 / P2? Comparing Authentication and Identity Management Differences Between M365 E3 and E5

This article clarifies the relationship between Entra ID P1/P2 and Microsoft 365 E3/E5/E7, covering Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and PIM with diagrams and Graph examples.
Linux / CLI / DevOps

Checking systemd dependencies before making changes: systemctl list-dependencies and –reverse

Observe dependencies in both the normal and reverse directions without modifying systemd units.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Power Automate for Microsoft 365? Clarifying the boundaries between M365 E3/E5 and Premium

We clarify the seeded use rights for Power Automate in M365 E3/E5, what can be done with standard connectors, and the boundary where Premium is required.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Exchange Online? Understanding the M365 E3/E5 Mail Infrastructure Separately from Outlook

This guide organizes the differences between Exchange Online and Outlook, E3/E5 Plan 2, and secure verification via mail delivery, authentication, DNS, and PowerShell from a practical perspective.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Shifts? Basics and Key Considerations for Managing Work Shifts in Teams

We outline the basics of creating and publishing work shifts in Microsoft Shifts within Teams, covering Teams licensing, the Time clock, location detection, Preview features, and the demarcation of responsibility with time and attendance systems.
Networking / RFC

Comparing HEAD and GET with curl: What you cannot tell by using -I alone

Send HEAD and GET requests to the same URL using curl and read-only observe the differences in status and headers.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Clipchamp? Business Video Editing in M365 E3/E5 and Additional Copilot Features Explained

This article explains the work version of Microsoft Clipchamp, covering its use in M365 E3/E5, basic video editing, precautions for business use, and additional features for Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Planner? Team Task Management in M365 E3/E5 Explained from a Practical Perspective

An introduction to Microsoft Planner covering E3/E5 licenses, boards, assignees and due dates, differentiation from To Do, Teams integration, and prompts for breaking down tasks.
Microsoft 365 / Azure

What is Microsoft Purview Records Management? Managing records from retention to final disposition

A practical breakdown of Purview Records Management, covering retention labels, record declarations, file plans, disposition reviews, and the differences between E3, E5, and the Purview Suite.