Blog Posts

• How to Enable Windows Firewall using PowerShell

  August 15, 2022

  Windows Firewall is an essential security feature that protects your system from unauthorized access and threats. If it has been disabled for testing or mistakenly turned off, you can quickly re-enable it using PowerShell. This guide provides a straightforward process to restore your firewall settings and ensure a…

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• How to Disable Windows Firewall with PowerShell

  August 14, 2022

  This post provides a demo on how to disable Windows Firewall with PowerShell on a Windows computer. ⚠ Important: Disabling the Windows Firewall is not recommended as it reduces your system’s security. However, there are scenarios, such as troubleshooting, where temporarily disabling the firewall may help identify if…

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• Best Terminal for Windows 2022

  August 13, 2022

  This is a post to share an opinion on the best Terminal for Windows 2022. The answer to all our needs in the year 2022 is Windows Terminal. I have a blog post on How to Install Windows Terminal, and here is a link to the main Windows…

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• How to Reboot WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

  August 12, 2022

  To restart WSL simply, run wsl –shutdown to stop your WSL distros, then enter back into WSL distro as normal to start it back up again. This post contains a guide to help explain the process. A WSL reboot might be needed if your WSL instance or app…

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• How to Check Table Sizes in SQL Server

  August 11, 2022

  In this post, I’m sharing how to check table sizes in SQL Server. There’s many ways to get this information, and whether you prefer using T-SQL scripts for automation, or SSMS tools for quick checks, these methods offer flexibility for different situations as a SQL Database Administrator. If…

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• Creating Folders (If Not Exists) with PowerShell

  August 9, 2022

  If you need to create folders or subfolders in PowerShell only when they don’t already exist, this quick script will help. The script uses Test-Path to check if the folder exists before running the New-Item command. This snippet is ideal for anyone searching for a fast and reliable…

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• How to Create New Files & Folders in PowerShell

  August 7, 2022

  This is a post on how to create new files and folders using PowerShell. Creating new files and folders in Windows is generally done via GUI. That’s what it’s there for, the simplicity. But when you’re scripting or doing admin work, you might want to create new files…

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• How to Restart Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

  August 4, 2022

  If your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) instance encounters errors or you’ve updated the .wslconfig file (e.g., to modify memory limits), restarting your WSL distributions may be necessary. This guide demonstrates two effective methods for restarting WSL distributions: > (Preferred Approach) Run the WSL –Shutdown Command > (Old…

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• How to Upgrade WSL from Version 1 to Version 2

  August 2, 2022

  This guide explains how to upgrade your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution from Version 1 (WSL 1) to Version 2 (WSL 2). WSL supports two versions: the original WSL 1 and the more advanced WSL 2. You can install multiple Linux distributions on your system and easily…

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• How to Downgrade from WSL Version 2 to WSL Version 1

  August 2, 2022

  In certain development or system administration scenarios, you may need to downgrade your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution from WSL version 2 (WSL 2) to version 1 (WSL 1). While WSL 2 brings many enhancements, such as a real Linux kernel and better performance, there are times…

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