Rory Monaghan
@rorymon.com
Microsoft MVP
Host of the #5BytesPodcast
Galway United Supporter, Sponsor + Co-Op Member.
Host of the #5BytesPodcast
Galway United Supporter, Sponsor + Co-Op Member.
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New Episode! 🚨
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
🚨The Microsoft #PowerShell #PSResourceGet Module 1.2.0-rc1 has been released.
- Still has the Issue with PowerShell 5 and Uninstall-PSResource 😣
bit.ly/3NKw1O0
- Still has the Issue with PowerShell 5 and Uninstall-PSResource 😣
bit.ly/3NKw1O0
January 15, 2026 at 9:08 AM
🚨The Microsoft #PowerShell #PSResourceGet Module 1.2.0-rc1 has been released.
- Still has the Issue with PowerShell 5 and Uninstall-PSResource 😣
bit.ly/3NKw1O0
- Still has the Issue with PowerShell 5 and Uninstall-PSResource 😣
bit.ly/3NKw1O0
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
I created a small demo project on how to ship a #PowerShell 7.5.4 script as a single EXE file to 64-bit Windows machines without installing PowerShell on said target machines.
github.com/markekraus/P...
github.com/markekraus/P...
GitHub - markekraus/PSToExe: An example project of how to create a single EXE file for distribution of a PowerShell script without needing to install PowerShell 7.5.4 on target machines.
An example project of how to create a single EXE file for distribution of a PowerShell script without needing to install PowerShell 7.5.4 on target machines. - markekraus/PSToExe
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January 15, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I created a small demo project on how to ship a #PowerShell 7.5.4 script as a single EXE file to 64-bit Windows machines without installing PowerShell on said target machines.
github.com/markekraus/P...
github.com/markekraus/P...
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
AWS flips switch on Euro cloud as customers fret about digital sovereignty
AWS flips switch on Euro cloud as customers fret about digital sovereignty
EU-only ops, German subsidiaries, and a pinky promise your data won't end up in Uncle Sam's hands
Amid continued trade and geopolitical volatility between Europe and the US, Amazon Web Services is making its European Sovereign Cloud generally available today and plans to expand so-called Dedicated Local Zones.…
dlvr.it
January 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM
AWS flips switch on Euro cloud as customers fret about digital sovereignty
Got hit by this issue failing to launch AVD after installing the January Windows Updates:
www.reddit.com/r/windows/co...
Teams actually failed to launch too but that was solved after a reboot...
www.reddit.com/r/windows/co...
Teams actually failed to launch too but that was solved after a reboot...
From the windows community on Reddit: KB5074109 breaks Azure Virtual Desktop on Windows 11 25H2
Posted by Omega414 - 9 votes and 12 comments
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January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Got hit by this issue failing to launch AVD after installing the January Windows Updates:
www.reddit.com/r/windows/co...
Teams actually failed to launch too but that was solved after a reboot...
www.reddit.com/r/windows/co...
Teams actually failed to launch too but that was solved after a reboot...
Well, shit. Today is Patch Tuesday. I will probably have another full episode script by the weekend.
Script for the next episode of the podcast is already getting pretty long. I may have to roll out an early week episode again or hold off a few extra days and post a longer episode.
a man with a mustache is wearing a sweater that says " decisions decisions "
ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a sweater that says " decisions decisions "
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January 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Well, shit. Today is Patch Tuesday. I will probably have another full episode script by the weekend.
New Episode! 🚨
I cover issues in Intune relating to Firewall configurations, the retirement of MDT, a reboot loop issue on Cisco switches, a software update from hell story plus much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/OS--7Ijohfo
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/1672OKdHLJuy...
I cover issues in Intune relating to Firewall configurations, the retirement of MDT, a reboot loop issue on Cisco switches, a software update from hell story plus much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/OS--7Ijohfo
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/1672OKdHLJuy...
Firewall Config Issues! MDT Retirement! Software Update from Hell!
YouTube video by 5bytespodcast
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January 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
New Episode! 🚨
I cover issues in Intune relating to Firewall configurations, the retirement of MDT, a reboot loop issue on Cisco switches, a software update from hell story plus much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/OS--7Ijohfo
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/1672OKdHLJuy...
I cover issues in Intune relating to Firewall configurations, the retirement of MDT, a reboot loop issue on Cisco switches, a software update from hell story plus much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/OS--7Ijohfo
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/1672OKdHLJuy...
Script for the next episode of the podcast is already getting pretty long. I may have to roll out an early week episode again or hold off a few extra days and post a longer episode.
a man with a mustache is wearing a sweater that says " decisions decisions "
ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a sweater that says " decisions decisions "
media.tenor.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Script for the next episode of the podcast is already getting pretty long. I may have to roll out an early week episode again or hold off a few extra days and post a longer episode.
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
Fake Windows BSODs check in at Europe's hotels to con staff into running malware
Fake Windows BSODs check in at Europe's hotels to con staff into running malware
Phishers posing as Booking.com use panic-inducing blue screens to bypass security controls
Russia-linked hackers are sneaking malware into European hotels and other hospitality outfits by tricking staff into installing it themselves through fake Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes.…
dlvr.it
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Fake Windows BSODs check in at Europe's hotels to con staff into running malware
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
I am notionally back to work today, doing admin, paid my taxes 🥲
If you want to work together this year, commission something or buy lovely prints, now wouldn't be a terrible time to get in contact 🤩
It needs a wee update but here's a link to my portfolio & shop, or just Dm me!
barrymasterson.com
If you want to work together this year, commission something or buy lovely prints, now wouldn't be a terrible time to get in contact 🤩
It needs a wee update but here's a link to my portfolio & shop, or just Dm me!
barrymasterson.com
Barry Masterson
Barry Masterson is an artist, illustrator from Ireland working in the sports industry with a particular focus on football.
barrymasterson.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I am notionally back to work today, doing admin, paid my taxes 🥲
If you want to work together this year, commission something or buy lovely prints, now wouldn't be a terrible time to get in contact 🤩
It needs a wee update but here's a link to my portfolio & shop, or just Dm me!
barrymasterson.com
If you want to work together this year, commission something or buy lovely prints, now wouldn't be a terrible time to get in contact 🤩
It needs a wee update but here's a link to my portfolio & shop, or just Dm me!
barrymasterson.com
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
HP’s Omen line of gaming laptops, monitors, and desktops are dropping the HP name entirely. They'll all be branded as HyperX instead... huh www.theverge.com/tech/851812/...
What on Earth is HP doing with its gaming laptop branding?
Never a Dell moment.
www.theverge.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:03 PM
HP’s Omen line of gaming laptops, monitors, and desktops are dropping the HP name entirely. They'll all be branded as HyperX instead... huh www.theverge.com/tech/851812/...
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
Intel unleashes Panther Lake CPUs, first built on 18A process
Intel unleashes Panther Lake CPUs, first built on 18A process
Company claims its Ultra Series 3 processors will offer the best battery life yet
Intel has finally let its new Panther Lake CPUs out of the cage. First detailed in October and now launching under the brand name Intel Core Ultra Series 3, these are the first chips made with Intel’s 18A process and boast improved power efficiency and performance, particularly for graphics and AI workloads.…
dlvr.it
January 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Intel unleashes Panther Lake CPUs, first built on 18A process
Early episode this week due to a growing backlog of news. If I waited until Thursday, it would’ve been the length of two episodes. Hopefully, I don’t get stuck in this release cadence. Let’s all hope for a slow tech news week.
New Episode! 🚨
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Early episode this week due to a growing backlog of news. If I waited until Thursday, it would’ve been the length of two episodes. Hopefully, I don’t get stuck in this release cadence. Let’s all hope for a slow tech news week.
New Episode! 🚨
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
New Episode! 🚨
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
I cover some security concerns that have bubbled up over the last couple of weeks including MongoBleed and several harmful Chrome extensions, talk of ads coming to ChatGPT and much more!
📺 View: youtu.be/nYubBbzMVIc
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/vSUH5WOwS4g5...
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
Praise jebus for Irelands boring politics. Just keep fighting about the best way to build homes and do free healthcare.
January 3, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Praise jebus for Irelands boring politics. Just keep fighting about the best way to build homes and do free healthcare.
In a way doing this annual review episode is a pain in the ass. Rather than research new stories, I go through previous episodes & pick out some of the prevailing trends but in the time I do that, news continues to happen so the next script gets longer.
Expect the next episode early next week!
Expect the next episode early next week!
New Episode! 🚨
In this episode, I cover some of the enterprise IT news highlights and trends from 2025.
🔊Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Gr4Ay99dnNJ7...
📺View: youtu.be/2DLC6njJsDA (Not the usual video so really is just listening this week...)
In this episode, I cover some of the enterprise IT news highlights and trends from 2025.
🔊Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Gr4Ay99dnNJ7...
📺View: youtu.be/2DLC6njJsDA (Not the usual video so really is just listening this week...)
A Look at the Big Developments of 2025!
This is my annual wrap episode where I cover some of the highlights in enterprise IT news in 2025.
soundcloud.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:21 AM
In a way doing this annual review episode is a pain in the ass. Rather than research new stories, I go through previous episodes & pick out some of the prevailing trends but in the time I do that, news continues to happen so the next script gets longer.
Expect the next episode early next week!
Expect the next episode early next week!
New Episode! 🚨
In this episode, I cover some of the enterprise IT news highlights and trends from 2025.
🔊Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Gr4Ay99dnNJ7...
📺View: youtu.be/2DLC6njJsDA (Not the usual video so really is just listening this week...)
In this episode, I cover some of the enterprise IT news highlights and trends from 2025.
🔊Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Gr4Ay99dnNJ7...
📺View: youtu.be/2DLC6njJsDA (Not the usual video so really is just listening this week...)
A Look at the Big Developments of 2025!
This is my annual wrap episode where I cover some of the highlights in enterprise IT news in 2025.
soundcloud.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
New Episode! 🚨
In this episode, I cover some of the enterprise IT news highlights and trends from 2025.
🔊Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Gr4Ay99dnNJ7...
📺View: youtu.be/2DLC6njJsDA (Not the usual video so really is just listening this week...)
In this episode, I cover some of the enterprise IT news highlights and trends from 2025.
🔊Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Gr4Ay99dnNJ7...
📺View: youtu.be/2DLC6njJsDA (Not the usual video so really is just listening this week...)
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
Introducing: Stepper.
Stepper is a lightweight PowerShell utility module for easily creating resumable scripts. If you ever have long running, multi-step PoSh scripts that need too much care and feeding to complete successfully, this module is for you.
jakehildreth.github.io/blog/2025/12...
Stepper is a lightweight PowerShell utility module for easily creating resumable scripts. If you ever have long running, multi-step PoSh scripts that need too much care and feeding to complete successfully, this module is for you.
jakehildreth.github.io/blog/2025/12...
December 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Introducing: Stepper.
Stepper is a lightweight PowerShell utility module for easily creating resumable scripts. If you ever have long running, multi-step PoSh scripts that need too much care and feeding to complete successfully, this module is for you.
jakehildreth.github.io/blog/2025/12...
Stepper is a lightweight PowerShell utility module for easily creating resumable scripts. If you ever have long running, multi-step PoSh scripts that need too much care and feeding to complete successfully, this module is for you.
jakehildreth.github.io/blog/2025/12...
There are a couple of easter eggs within my podcast.
1.) A little nerdy easter egg is that there is no episode 404:
1.) A little nerdy easter egg is that there is no episode 404:
December 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
There are a couple of easter eggs within my podcast.
1.) A little nerdy easter egg is that there is no episode 404:
1.) A little nerdy easter egg is that there is no episode 404:
This is probably the closest to a clickbait headline/thumbnail caption I have used since I started the podcast...pretty much all because I wanted to use the waving Santa picture for Christmas week 😂
New Episode! 🚨
I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/i2g0Eq29dCVU...
📺 View: youtu.be/FAuuhHfK_PA
I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/i2g0Eq29dCVU...
📺 View: youtu.be/FAuuhHfK_PA
Update Causing RemoteApp Connection Issues! Vendor Ditches 32-Bit App! Global Teams Outage!
On this episode, I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
Reference Links:
https://www.rorymon.com/blog/update-causing-remoteapp-connection-issues-vendo
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December 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This is probably the closest to a clickbait headline/thumbnail caption I have used since I started the podcast...pretty much all because I wanted to use the waving Santa picture for Christmas week 😂
New Episode! 🚨
I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/i2g0Eq29dCVU...
📺 View: youtu.be/FAuuhHfK_PA
I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/i2g0Eq29dCVU...
📺 View: youtu.be/FAuuhHfK_PA
Update Causing RemoteApp Connection Issues! Vendor Ditches 32-Bit App! Global Teams Outage!
On this episode, I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
Reference Links:
https://www.rorymon.com/blog/update-causing-remoteapp-connection-issues-vendo
soundcloud.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
New Episode! 🚨
I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/i2g0Eq29dCVU...
📺 View: youtu.be/FAuuhHfK_PA
I cover more issues caused by recent Windows updates, the most recent AI news and more!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/i2g0Eq29dCVU...
📺 View: youtu.be/FAuuhHfK_PA
Hey now! The long standing App-V Sequencer errors in the Windows ADK has been resolved. Looks like there is a typo in the versioning now but we won't fall out over that!
www.rorymon.com/blog/app-v-s...
www.rorymon.com/blog/app-v-s...
December 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Hey now! The long standing App-V Sequencer errors in the Windows ADK has been resolved. Looks like there is a typo in the versioning now but we won't fall out over that!
www.rorymon.com/blog/app-v-s...
www.rorymon.com/blog/app-v-s...
New Episode! 🚨
I cover some of the issues and fallout from the recent Windows Updates, I talk a little about Windows 11 26H1, I discuss multiple security related stories and of course even more AI news!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/rORnB08LWuPY...
📺 View: youtu.be/_6hFbQ5ZAgg
I cover some of the issues and fallout from the recent Windows Updates, I talk a little about Windows 11 26H1, I discuss multiple security related stories and of course even more AI news!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/rORnB08LWuPY...
📺 View: youtu.be/_6hFbQ5ZAgg
Concerning Notepad++ Incident! December Updates Woes! Festive Tech Calendar!
On this episode, I cover some of the issues and fallout from the recent Windows Updates, I talk a little about Windows 11 26H1, multiple security related stories and of course even more AI news!
Refe
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December 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
New Episode! 🚨
I cover some of the issues and fallout from the recent Windows Updates, I talk a little about Windows 11 26H1, I discuss multiple security related stories and of course even more AI news!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/rORnB08LWuPY...
📺 View: youtu.be/_6hFbQ5ZAgg
I cover some of the issues and fallout from the recent Windows Updates, I talk a little about Windows 11 26H1, I discuss multiple security related stories and of course even more AI news!
🔊 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/rORnB08LWuPY...
📺 View: youtu.be/_6hFbQ5ZAgg
Next episode of the podcast is almost finished. Hope to get it out tomorrow or Thursday.
Its almost 1am so off the bed I go wondering if I keep it going in 2026 or retire it. Still gets plenty of plays but it takes a lot of time and effort.
Its almost 1am so off the bed I go wondering if I keep it going in 2026 or retire it. Still gets plenty of plays but it takes a lot of time and effort.
a cartoon cat is holding a camera in his hands and looking at it .
ALT: a cartoon cat is holding a camera in his hands and looking at it .
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Next episode of the podcast is almost finished. Hope to get it out tomorrow or Thursday.
Its almost 1am so off the bed I go wondering if I keep it going in 2026 or retire it. Still gets plenty of plays but it takes a lot of time and effort.
Its almost 1am so off the bed I go wondering if I keep it going in 2026 or retire it. Still gets plenty of plays but it takes a lot of time and effort.
Reposted by Rory Monaghan
Hard to believe Numecent's 2025 world tour wraps with the inaugural Workplace Ninjas US in Dallas! Special thanks to Scott Manchester, Lior Bela, Megan Gremmell, Steven Downs, Christiaan Brinkhoff and Adam Nichols for great conversations! #WPNinjas #WPNinjasUS
December 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Hard to believe Numecent's 2025 world tour wraps with the inaugural Workplace Ninjas US in Dallas! Special thanks to Scott Manchester, Lior Bela, Megan Gremmell, Steven Downs, Christiaan Brinkhoff and Adam Nichols for great conversations! #WPNinjas #WPNinjasUS