How to Fix Truncated PowerShell Output
Fix truncated PowerShell output in the console, text files, and reports with Format-Table -Wrap, Out-File -Width, CSV exports, and FormatEnumerationLimit.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 2, 2026 9 min read
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DeepSeek + OpenCode: Cheaper Coding Agent Setup
Set up OpenCode with DeepSeek for a cheap, open-source coding agent. The opencode.json provider block, model IDs, API key, pricing, and fixes — on Windows or WSL.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 19, 2026 3 min read
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How to Transfer or Seize FSMO Roles in Active Directory
Learn the 5 FSMO roles, when to transfer them gracefully vs seize them after a DC failure, and how to do both with ntdsutil and PowerShell — safely.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 2, 2026 10 min read
Use GLM-5 With Codex CLI on Windows
Configure Codex CLI to use GLM-5 on Windows through Z.AI's OpenAI-compatible endpoint. config.toml provider, wire_api, model choice, coding plan, and fixes.
MCSA Guru Team Jul 4, 2026 3 min read
How to Recover Deleted Emails in Exchange Online
Recover deleted emails in Exchange Online: restore from Deleted Items, use Recover Deleted Items for the dumpster, understand retention windows, single item recovery, and admin recovery.
MCSA Guru Team Jul 23, 2026 7 min read
GLM Coding Plan Setup: $18/mo Claude Code Replacement
Set up the GLM Coding Plan as a cheap Claude Code backend from $18/month. Plan tiers, 5-hour usage windows, Claude Code config, and how to get more from it.
MCSA Guru Team Jul 2, 2026 4 min read
Best Cheap Coding Plans: GLM $18, Alibaba $50, Compared
The best cheap AI coding plans compared in 2026: Z.AI GLM from $18/month, Alibaba's $50 plan, MiniMax token plans, and MiMo. Limits, links, and which to pick.
MCSA Guru Team Jul 22, 2026 6 min read
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