Things I build, break, fix, and write about

23 April 2026
Safe methods for Copilot removal across Windows applications

Windows has a habit of putting Copilot back after updates, so I check policy first, then the package itself. If you need to remove Microsoft Copilot from Windows properly, the trick is knowing which layer is actually responsible, rather than ripping out the wrong bit and making a mess.

23 April 2026
Security Advisory – 21 Apr 2026

Daily security advisory summary for 21 Apr 2026

22 April 2026
Configuration management prevents home lab drift

Cheap kit only stays cheap if the software side stays disciplined. A home lab software stack turns into a mess the moment settings live in web forms...

22 April 2026
Security Advisory – 20 Apr 2026

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