How can I make a PowerShell setup reproducible?
The same project needs to behave consistently on developer machines, in CI and after deployment. Which versions, dependencies and configuration should be recorded?
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powershellWhat should I check first when PowerShell fails?
A failure needs to be narrowed down before settings are changed or operations retried. Which evidence best separates application errors from environment and dependency problems?
Word checks a new document but skips spelling mistakes in one template-based file
A fictional author sees spelling checks in a new blank document, but one template-based file misses obvious errors. Office menus use the expected language. The file contains paragraphs copied from several sources. How can the author test document-level proofing without reinstalling Office?
microsoft-365How should I handle configuration and secrets in PowerShell?
Configuration must be available to the application without exposing credentials in source control, logs or browser code. What belongs in the runtime and which access controls matter?
When is PowerShell a good fit?
Compare suitability, operational responsibilities and limits before choosing this technology for a project. Which trade-offs should guide the decision?
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Microsoft outlook and one drive subscriptions
Why am I being charged for Microsoft one drive and outlook? If I cancel will I loose my email service?
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Bing Places verification stuck — "An internal server error occurred" when requesting PIN
I'm trying to verify my business listing "Andes 2 Amazon" (Business ID: [Moderator's note: PII removed]) on Bing Places for Business, located in [Moderator's note: PII removed]. When selecting "Mail" as the verification method and clicking "Request PIN", I consistently get the error: "We encountered an issue - An internal server error occurred. Please try ag
What needs backing up or preserving in PowerShell?
Recovery needs to recreate the working service and its required data after a machine or process is lost. Which artifacts and state need protection, and how should the restore be checked?
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Wrap Text choice in Excel leaves blank space at the bottom, making the report look flawed.
When I choose the Wrap Text option in Excel, it leaves blank lines at the bottom that appear on the spreadsheet. This makes the report look flawed. It only happens in one or two of seven worksheets. I have tried everything. What am I missing?