Trentent 🇨🇦🇺🇦
@trententtye.bsky.social
ControlUp Employee, Former Citrix CTP, Microsoft MVP and vExpert.
Logon duration slayer
Logon duration slayer
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Here's a typical use case for me using -Outvariable in an interactive PowerShell command line where I'm searching for a file so I want visual output as it searches but I also want the results in a variable so I can access more properties later if I need them without searching again
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Here's a typical use case for me using -Outvariable in an interactive PowerShell command line where I'm searching for a file so I want visual output as it searches but I also want the results in a variable so I can access more properties later if I need them without searching again
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I understand that Canadian officials can't blatantly tell Trump off. That makes perfect sense. But this TV commercial thing should also show you that there's no point in trying to work with him at all.
He's an angry toddler. He can't be negotiated with.
Find other trade partners and allies.
He's an angry toddler. He can't be negotiated with.
Find other trade partners and allies.
October 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I understand that Canadian officials can't blatantly tell Trump off. That makes perfect sense. But this TV commercial thing should also show you that there's no point in trying to work with him at all.
He's an angry toddler. He can't be negotiated with.
Find other trade partners and allies.
He's an angry toddler. He can't be negotiated with.
Find other trade partners and allies.
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In the US, you have ICE agents. In Canada, we have NICE agents.
This agent was part of the ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Canadian television show. He was interviewing Americans and letting them pose for a Canadian passport ID. People were getting a kick out of it and having fun. Good on you Canada! 🇨🇦❤️
This agent was part of the ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Canadian television show. He was interviewing Americans and letting them pose for a Canadian passport ID. People were getting a kick out of it and having fun. Good on you Canada! 🇨🇦❤️
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In the US, you have ICE agents. In Canada, we have NICE agents.
This agent was part of the ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Canadian television show. He was interviewing Americans and letting them pose for a Canadian passport ID. People were getting a kick out of it and having fun. Good on you Canada! 🇨🇦❤️
This agent was part of the ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Canadian television show. He was interviewing Americans and letting them pose for a Canadian passport ID. People were getting a kick out of it and having fun. Good on you Canada! 🇨🇦❤️
It’s oddly true. A Roomba can read the room better than most people
October 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
It’s oddly true. A Roomba can read the room better than most people
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Proud to join forces with GO-EUC as a new sponsor!
Excited to support their mission of delivering high-quality research and advancing Digital Employee Experience across the EUC community.
Check it out here: https://www.go-euc.com/sponsors/controlup/
Excited to support their mission of delivering high-quality research and advancing Digital Employee Experience across the EUC community.
Check it out here: https://www.go-euc.com/sponsors/controlup/
October 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Proud to join forces with GO-EUC as a new sponsor!
Excited to support their mission of delivering high-quality research and advancing Digital Employee Experience across the EUC community.
Check it out here: https://www.go-euc.com/sponsors/controlup/
Excited to support their mission of delivering high-quality research and advancing Digital Employee Experience across the EUC community.
Check it out here: https://www.go-euc.com/sponsors/controlup/
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If you want to quickly figure out if & where a process is writing a logfile, create a filter (ctrl l) in @SysInternals procmon for your process(es) and also Category = Write & turn off registry & network capture in the toolbar
September 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If you want to quickly figure out if & where a process is writing a logfile, create a filter (ctrl l) in @SysInternals procmon for your process(es) and also Category = Write & turn off registry & network capture in the toolbar
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Need to turn %USERDNSDOMAIN% into canonical form, eg for ADSI ?
"DC=$(($env:USERDNSDOMAIN -split '\.') -join ',DC=')"
"DC=$(($env:USERDNSDOMAIN -split '\.') -join ',DC=')"
September 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Need to turn %USERDNSDOMAIN% into canonical form, eg for ADSI ?
"DC=$(($env:USERDNSDOMAIN -split '\.') -join ',DC=')"
"DC=$(($env:USERDNSDOMAIN -split '\.') -join ',DC=')"
So this has driven me nuts. If you set Default File Associations via Group Policy (I assume Intune policy as well) it is so slow to apply.
It does appear Microsoft starts applying it asynchronously, but will block logons until it completes.
It does appear Microsoft starts applying it asynchronously, but will block logons until it completes.
September 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
So this has driven me nuts. If you set Default File Associations via Group Policy (I assume Intune policy as well) it is so slow to apply.
It does appear Microsoft starts applying it asynchronously, but will block logons until it completes.
It does appear Microsoft starts applying it asynchronously, but will block logons until it completes.
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Here's an article I've written on configuring strong authentication for AVD/W365. It includes a demo of what the UX is like, and why things might not work exactly as you expect. stealthpuppy.com/avd-w365-sec...
Securing AVD and Windows 365 with Strong Authentication
Configuring strong authentication requirements using Entra Conditional Access to protect access to Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 and understanding the resulting behaviours.
stealthpuppy.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Here's an article I've written on configuring strong authentication for AVD/W365. It includes a demo of what the UX is like, and why things might not work exactly as you expect. stealthpuppy.com/avd-w365-sec...
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Here's how to get your VMware Home Lab licenses after passing the VCP-VCF exam.
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#HomeLab #VMware #licenses #VCF #vExpert
thedxt.ca/2025/09/vmwa...
#HomeLab #VMware #licenses #VCF #vExpert
VMware Home Lab Licensing
One of many advantages of passing the VCP-VCF (VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation) exam is that you can get access to home lab licensing. The license is valid for 365 days and can...
thedxt.ca
September 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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During your troubleshooting adventure, it's common that you want to filter to all write access. That's very easy with Process Monitor. You can just filter to Category is Write. That will work for file and registry activities.
#sysinternals
#sysinternals
September 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM
During your troubleshooting adventure, it's common that you want to filter to all write access. That's very easy with Process Monitor. You can just filter to Category is Write. That will work for file and registry activities.
#sysinternals
#sysinternals
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Good news, everyone! We've released a beta version of new Pebble app for iOS and Android. It works with ALL old Pebble watches!
See what's working so far: ndocs.repebble.com/changelog
Pls report bugs - button in app!
iOS testflight.apple.com/join/T17YYZYq
Android play.google.com/apps/testing...
See what's working so far: ndocs.repebble.com/changelog
Pls report bugs - button in app!
iOS testflight.apple.com/join/T17YYZYq
Android play.google.com/apps/testing...
Pebble - Software Changelog
Current software development status
ndocs.repebble.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Good news, everyone! We've released a beta version of new Pebble app for iOS and Android. It works with ALL old Pebble watches!
See what's working so far: ndocs.repebble.com/changelog
Pls report bugs - button in app!
iOS testflight.apple.com/join/T17YYZYq
Android play.google.com/apps/testing...
See what's working so far: ndocs.repebble.com/changelog
Pls report bugs - button in app!
iOS testflight.apple.com/join/T17YYZYq
Android play.google.com/apps/testing...
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same people convinced they can use computer programs to replace workers are the ones convinced nobody can use computer programs to replace being in a building together -- @[email protected]
September 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
same people convinced they can use computer programs to replace workers are the ones convinced nobody can use computer programs to replace being in a building together -- @[email protected]
A clear sign it’s time to reboot the computer
September 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A clear sign it’s time to reboot the computer
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New Diary Of A Sysadmin podcast episode drop. 🎤
@rorymon.com talks App-V, community, and insights he's learned on his podcast (5 Bytes Podcast)
Really enjoyed learning about his IT journey! Go check it out on all podcast platforms and YouTube
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0dXI...
@rorymon.com talks App-V, community, and insights he's learned on his podcast (5 Bytes Podcast)
Really enjoyed learning about his IT journey! Go check it out on all podcast platforms and YouTube
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0dXI...
September 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
New Diary Of A Sysadmin podcast episode drop. 🎤
@rorymon.com talks App-V, community, and insights he's learned on his podcast (5 Bytes Podcast)
Really enjoyed learning about his IT journey! Go check it out on all podcast platforms and YouTube
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0dXI...
@rorymon.com talks App-V, community, and insights he's learned on his podcast (5 Bytes Podcast)
Really enjoyed learning about his IT journey! Go check it out on all podcast platforms and YouTube
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0dXI...
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Had a fun chat with Fabian! The episode is available now, you can check out below ⬇️
New Diary Of A Sysadmin podcast episode drop. 🎤
@rorymon.com talks App-V, community, and insights he's learned on his podcast (5 Bytes Podcast)
Really enjoyed learning about his IT journey! Go check it out on all podcast platforms and YouTube
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0dXI...
@rorymon.com talks App-V, community, and insights he's learned on his podcast (5 Bytes Podcast)
Really enjoyed learning about his IT journey! Go check it out on all podcast platforms and YouTube
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0dXI...
September 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Had a fun chat with Fabian! The episode is available now, you can check out below ⬇️
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New episode! 🚨
I cover problems caused by recent Windows Updates, Gartner’s update to the DaaS Magic Quadrant, Windows 10 ESU concerns and much more!
🎧 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Mtn6A4Z9kDhi...
📺 View: youtu.be/YzI5GFo5KXc?...
I cover problems caused by recent Windows Updates, Gartner’s update to the DaaS Magic Quadrant, Windows 10 ESU concerns and much more!
🎧 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Mtn6A4Z9kDhi...
📺 View: youtu.be/YzI5GFo5KXc?...
Windows Update Woes! xAI Brings Suit Against Apple and OpenAI! Is GenAI a Bubble?!
On this episode, I cover problems caused by recent Windows Updates, Gartner's update to the DaaS Magic Quadrant, Windows 10 ESU concerns and much more!
Reference Links:
https://www.rorymon.com/blog/w
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August 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
New episode! 🚨
I cover problems caused by recent Windows Updates, Gartner’s update to the DaaS Magic Quadrant, Windows 10 ESU concerns and much more!
🎧 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Mtn6A4Z9kDhi...
📺 View: youtu.be/YzI5GFo5KXc?...
I cover problems caused by recent Windows Updates, Gartner’s update to the DaaS Magic Quadrant, Windows 10 ESU concerns and much more!
🎧 Listen: on.soundcloud.com/Mtn6A4Z9kDhi...
📺 View: youtu.be/YzI5GFo5KXc?...
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trust but verify
alternate title: I Found Out Recently That I Am Bad At Corporate Politics
alternate title: I Found Out Recently That I Am Bad At Corporate Politics
August 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
trust but verify
alternate title: I Found Out Recently That I Am Bad At Corporate Politics
alternate title: I Found Out Recently That I Am Bad At Corporate Politics
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New blog post! 📰 Microsoft Remote Desktop (MSRDC) is going away 😱 — and recent updates broke MsRdpEx support. Learn how to pin a stable version, disable auto-updates, and save it while you still can! ☀️💻👇 awakecoding.com/posts/saving...
Saving Microsoft Remote Desktop (MSRDC) before it's gone
Microsoft’s Remote Desktop client (MSRDC) is being deprecated, and recent updates have broken MsRdpEx support. Learn how to download and pin a stable version, disable auto-updates, and preserve access...
awakecoding.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
New blog post! 📰 Microsoft Remote Desktop (MSRDC) is going away 😱 — and recent updates broke MsRdpEx support. Learn how to pin a stable version, disable auto-updates, and save it while you still can! ☀️💻👇 awakecoding.com/posts/saving...
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Free, but not basic.
Remote Desktop Manager Free (Solo edition) comes loaded with features IT folks actually use, without the upsell.
🔐 Secure vaults
🖥️ Session management
🤝 Credential sharing
💸 $0
Learn more in this article 👉 devo-inc.net/3Gj6Q1Y
What's your go-to free tool?
Remote Desktop Manager Free (Solo edition) comes loaded with features IT folks actually use, without the upsell.
🔐 Secure vaults
🖥️ Session management
🤝 Credential sharing
💸 $0
Learn more in this article 👉 devo-inc.net/3Gj6Q1Y
What's your go-to free tool?
July 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Free, but not basic.
Remote Desktop Manager Free (Solo edition) comes loaded with features IT folks actually use, without the upsell.
🔐 Secure vaults
🖥️ Session management
🤝 Credential sharing
💸 $0
Learn more in this article 👉 devo-inc.net/3Gj6Q1Y
What's your go-to free tool?
Remote Desktop Manager Free (Solo edition) comes loaded with features IT folks actually use, without the upsell.
🔐 Secure vaults
🖥️ Session management
🤝 Credential sharing
💸 $0
Learn more in this article 👉 devo-inc.net/3Gj6Q1Y
What's your go-to free tool?
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If you're an #Evergreen user, you'll need to prepare for some changes: stealthpuppy.com/evergreen-ch...
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
Prepare for Change - Upcoming Evergreen Changes
Some big changes are coming to Evergreen, so be prepared to update your scripts and pipelines to ensure things don’t break.
stealthpuppy.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If you're an #Evergreen user, you'll need to prepare for some changes: stealthpuppy.com/evergreen-ch...
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
I'm finally splitting the per-application functions from the Evergreen module, hopefully making it easier to update
Anyone out there still using Citrix UPM or Citrix Profile Containers? Do you have any tricks or settings that are MUST HAVES to make it go faster?
June 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Anyone out there still using Citrix UPM or Citrix Profile Containers? Do you have any tricks or settings that are MUST HAVES to make it go faster?
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It's here - a first release of RdpCredProv, a Windows credential provider with autologon capabilities better than the original! 🚀 Yes, it works even with the Hyper-V enhanced session mode! Grab a copy from github.com/Devolutions/... and then follow the instructions from the readme 👇
June 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It's here - a first release of RdpCredProv, a Windows credential provider with autologon capabilities better than the original! 🚀 Yes, it works even with the Hyper-V enhanced session mode! Grab a copy from github.com/Devolutions/... and then follow the instructions from the readme 👇
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The Winlogon registry keys for autologon don't work with the Hyper-V enhanced session mode, so I undusted an old credential provider in C++, made it load default credentials from the registry, and poof, it works! This will be very useful for lab environments 👇
June 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Winlogon registry keys for autologon don't work with the Hyper-V enhanced session mode, so I undusted an old credential provider in C++, made it load default credentials from the registry, and poof, it works! This will be very useful for lab environments 👇
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I'm trying to upgrade my scripts to install Windows Admin Center V2 - why does it feel like a task of reverse engineering installers? It's a .exe installer now instead of an .msi, options have changed, and it's frankly not very straightforward: blog.markic.org/2025/03/03/d...
Deep dive into Windows Admin Center v2 (WACv2) installation
Last release of Windows Admin Center (v2, 2410) by Microsoft addresses issues from its previous preview versions. V2 version introduces an improved installer with new checks and troubleshooting ste…
blog.markic.org
June 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I'm trying to upgrade my scripts to install Windows Admin Center V2 - why does it feel like a task of reverse engineering installers? It's a .exe installer now instead of an .msi, options have changed, and it's frankly not very straightforward: blog.markic.org/2025/03/03/d...