This article explains the differences between WSL 1 and WSL 2, how they compare to WSL on Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025, and how to install WSL on Windows Server 2025 using the graphical user interface (GUI) or PowerShell.

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In Windows Server 2025, LBFO NIC Teaming is blocked for Hyper-V virtual switches, and Switch Embedded Teaming (SET) is the only supported teaming method for Hyper-V. However, LBFO remains available for non-virtualization use cases. In this article, I’ll show you how to enable and configure both LBFO and SET in Windows Server 2025 using the GUI and PowerShell.

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If you are working with PowerShell, you will often face the question: "Under which user is my script running?" In other words, you want to know who is logged in. Many admins use the whoami command on the Command Prompt (cmd). However, PowerShell provides native alternatives to whoami that give you the username and domain.

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The Network File System (NFS) is a widely used file-sharing protocol in Linux environments. However, many Windows administrators may not know you can mount an NFS share easily on Windows 11 and Windows Server. This guide shows you step-by-step instructions on activating NFS for Windows and mounting a share using PowerShell.

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NFS is a practical solution for copying data between Windows and Linux systems. It is particularly useful for managing heterogeneous networks. This post will guide you through installing an NFS server on Windows Server 2025, creating an NFS share, and mounting it from Linux or Mac.

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Migrating a Hyper-V host from Windows Server 2019 Core to Windows Server 2025 requires attention beyond just the virtual machines. The host's configuration is equally essential and includes network cards, vSwitches, and default paths, all of which need to be transferred accurately. Using Windows PowerShell, you can export key settings and restore them on a new server.

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Microsoft has released AI Shell v1.0.0‑preview.5, which provides a Windows-only security patch, while Preview 4 delivered substantial improvements—enhanced macOS side‑pane support in iTerm2, Entra ID authentication, expanded Invoke‑AIShell functionality (with new -PostCode, -CopyCode, and -Exit flags)—all based on community feedback to improve workflows across Azure OpenAI, macOS, and PowerShell. This article also explains how to install Microsoft AI Shell on macOS.

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Freeing up RAM on Windows can significantly improve system performance, especially when certain applications consume excessive memory. In this guide, you’ll learn how to free up RAM using taskkill on the command prompt, PowerShell, wmic, and the free Sysinternals RAMMap tool, with step-by-step instructions for each method.

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Windows provides native tools for formatting hard drives, such as Disk Management, File Explorer, and DiskPart. Alternatively, you can use EaseUS Partition Master Free, which enables quick and easy formatting of hard drives and partitions.

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Windows 11 25H2 is scheduled for release in fall 2025. Windows Insider Program members can try out the update early in the Dev channel. Notably, Windows 11 25H2 isn’t a traditional in-place upgrade; it’s an enablement package, which is a minor update that unlocks dormant new features such as Quick Machine Recovery and Administrator Protection.

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ViVeTool is an open-source tool for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that allows you to enable or disable hidden or experimental Windows features. Microsoft often tests new features in Insider builds that are not immediately visible to all users. This program lets you manually control these hidden features without waiting for official updates.

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