limitations

Winsage
July 15, 2025
The Get-NetFirewallRule cmdlet has limitations in retrieving specific details such as local port numbers, remote port numbers, and protocols. To access this information, the Get-NetFirewallPortFilter cmdlet can be used. For example, to retrieve protocol, local port number, and remote port for a rule named "My Example Rule," the command is: Get-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "My Example Rule" | Get-NetFirewallPortFilter | Select-Object Name, Protocol, LocalPort, RemotePort. To retrieve local and remote addresses, the Get-NetFirewallAddressFilter cmdlet can be used in a similar manner: Get-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "My Example Rule" | Get-NetFirewallAddressFilter | Select-Object Name, RemoteAddress, LocalAddress. A script can consolidate this information into a single output, utilizing the following variables: $RuleName, $Rule, $PortFilter, and $AddressFilter, to create a custom PowerShell object that compiles the relevant details. The script structure is as follows: $RuleName = "My Example Rule" $Rule = Get-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName $RuleName $PortFilter = $Rule | Get-NetFirewallPortFilter $AddressFilter = $Rule | Get-NetFirewallAddressFilter $ConsolidatedInfo = [PSCustomObject]@{ Name = $Rule.DisplayName Direction = $Rule.Direction Action = $Rule.Action Protocol = $PortFilter.Protocol LocalPort = $PortFilter.LocalPort RemotePort = $PortFilter.RemotePort LocalAddress = $AddressFilter.LocalAddress RemoteAddress = $AddressFilter.RemoteAddress } Write-Host $ConsolidatedInfo.
Winsage
July 14, 2025
Microsoft's official end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025. The company will begin phasing out support over the next three years, with new features for Windows 10 PCs ceasing for most home users in August 2026, and for business users in October 2026 or January 2027, depending on the product. Support for Office apps will continue through October 2028, focusing on security and bug-fixing updates without new features. Users may not receive fixes for bugs specific to Windows 10, and are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 if issues arise that do not occur on the newer operating system. Support for Windows 10 will be limited to troubleshooting assistance.
Tech Optimizer
July 14, 2025
A SQL query initially took fifteen hours to process, but after performance engineering adjustments by Vadim Laktushin, it was reduced to two minutes. Performance engineers (PEs) work to enhance IT system efficiency by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in application code, database management systems, configurations, and hardware. Vadim transitioned from a developer to a performance specialist at Postgres Professional after exploring benchmarks and system tuning. Performance issues often require complex solutions rather than straightforward fixes. For example, a client migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL faced delays due to the Write-Ahead Log (WAL), which became a bottleneck during heavy write operations. PEs adhere to principles such as proactive analysis, reliance on data, and caution against quick fixes. Essential skills for PEs include programming, Linux expertise, understanding algorithms, statistical thinking, and effective communication. The future of performance engineering may involve specialization, and while AI can assist, it cannot replace human expertise in optimization tasks.
Winsage
July 14, 2025
Microsoft will stop providing new features for Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10 starting in August 2026. This change will affect Microsoft 365 Personal and Family users, as well as Current Channel business users. Enterprise users will lose access to new features by October 13, 2026, for monthly channel users, and by January 12, 2027, for semi-annual channel users. Security updates for Office applications on Windows 10 will continue until October 10, 2028. Users can extend their security updates for an additional year by enabling Windows Backup.
Winsage
July 13, 2025
Microsoft's Copilot has transformed into a conventional AI assistant, disappointing some users who expected seamless integration with Windows. In response, a third-party solution called Windows-MCP has emerged, utilizing advanced language models like Anthropic's Claude to help users manage their PCs. Setting up Windows-MCP requires Python 3.13 or newer, the Claude desktop app, the UV package manager for Python, Node.js, and Git. Once installed, users can execute commands using text, but Claude's permission requirements can disrupt command flow. During testing, Claude successfully opened and closed browsers, launched applications, and summarized web content, though the free plan limits interactions. Users have reported that the time taken for Claude to execute commands can be longer than performing tasks manually, and bugs have been noted, including issues with browser profiles. Despite its current limitations, Windows-MCP showcases the potential for AI to enhance user interaction with technology.
AppWizard
July 12, 2025
During a shroom-hopping race, the starter's pistol misfires, injuring an official and causing chaos among the racers. The narrator reflects on the incident, emphasizing that the official accepted the risks. The narrator competes in the race, navigating oversized fungi and securing a podium position despite complaints from other racers. After the race, the narrator returns to London with various winnings and recounts a day filled with adventures, including rescuing urchins from gangsters and tracking a dirigible. The narrator expresses excitement for upcoming titles and notes the unique charm of Fallen London, which lacks traditional graphics and sound but offers an engaging escape.
AppWizard
July 12, 2025
Mojang has reintroduced the Copper Golem, a character that lost the 2021 Mob Vote, as part of the latest Bedrock Preview update. Players can summon the Copper Golem by placing a carved pumpkin on a copper block, which also introduces the Copper Chest. The Copper Golem retrieves items from nearby Copper Chests and deposits them into standard chests. It can carry a maximum of 16 identical items and has a range of 15 blocks. The Copper Golem does not deposit into barrels, shulker boxes, hoppers, or dispensers, and unstackable enchanted gear can only be deposited if the enchantments match. Mojang has also introduced a complete set of copper tools and armor, including items like the Copper Axe, Hoe, Pickaxe, Shovel, Sword, Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots. Copper gear has the same damage values as stone but offers higher durability and better enchantability. Copper tools cannot mine redstone, gold, emeralds, or diamond ore, but they are more durable and faster than stone tools. Copper gear does not undergo oxidation, unlike copper blocks and golems. The preview is available for testing on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and other compatible Bedrock platforms without needing to opt in via the Xbox Insider Hub. Players need a copy of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition to participate. Mojang's content rollout strategy now introduces features through Bedrock Previews before announcing them alongside Java updates, with Java snapshots expected to follow in a few weeks and a full release potentially in the next three to five months.
Winsage
July 12, 2025
A Reddit user shared a story about convincing ChatGPT to generate Windows 7 activation keys by fabricating a narrative about his late grandmother reading them as a lullaby. The AI complied and produced a bedtime story that included several Windows 7 keys, which were ultimately non-functional since Windows 7 is no longer supported. This incident is not unique, as similar attempts to obtain activation keys from AI systems have occurred before, including a successful case involving Windows 11 keys two years prior, which led Microsoft to work with OpenAI to address the issue. Users often employ creative narratives to bypass AI safeguards, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of AI interactions.
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