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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Codex CLI Custom Provider Setup: Use Any OpenAI-Compatible Model
Configure OpenAI Codex CLI to use DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM, or Kimi through config.toml. Custom model_providers, base URLs, env keys, and the wire-protocol gotcha explained.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 11, 2026 4 min read
Access Your Windows Files From WSL (and Back)
Access your Windows files from WSL and your Linux files from Windows. How /mnt/c works, finding paths, the performance gotcha, and moving files both ways safely.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 29, 2026 3 min read
DeepSeek + Cline in VS Code: Free-Tier-Friendly Setup
Use DeepSeek with the Cline extension in VS Code for cheap, in-editor AI coding. OpenAI-compatible provider setup, model choice, plan mode, pricing, and fixes.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 21, 2026 3 min read
Claude Code MCP Setup on Windows and WSL
Add MCP servers to Claude Code on Windows and WSL: claude mcp add, scopes, .mcp.json, verifying with /mcp, and the Windows cmd /c npx wrapper gotcha explained.
MCSA Guru Team Jan 15, 2026 5 min read
Set Up CLAUDE.md: Project Memory That Stops the Repetition
CLAUDE.md gives Claude Code persistent project context. Where it lives, what to put in it, the user vs project files, imports, and how to keep it lean and useful.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 10, 2026 5 min read
Claude Code Plugins vs Skills vs MCP: The Layers Explained
Plugins, skills, and MCP servers sit at different layers in Claude Code. What each is, how they nest, and a clear guide to which one you actually need.
MCSA Guru Team Jun 10, 2026 5 min read
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