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Battery swelling causing physical damage or short circuits

Jonhanwa — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:19:19 GMT

My laptop battery has swollen significantly, causing noticeable physical damage to the device and making it difficult to close or use properly. I am concerned about potential short circuits or safety hazards and need advice on how to handle the situation safely, including steps for proper disposal and replacement of the swollen battery.

Windows 10 How to customize the menu below?

ArthurMiller — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:37:29 GMT

Is it possible to customize the menu in the picture, such as choosing which apps to show or hide?

Windows 10 Why does my refresh rate show 60.01 Hz instead of 60 Hz?

DanielRomero — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:36:14 GMT

Windows 10 Why does my refresh rate show 60.01 Hz instead of 60 Hz?

In Windows 10, the screen goes black for about 1 second when switching windows with Alt + Tab

NicholasWu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:35:23 GMT

When using Alt + Tab to switch between windows, the screen occasionally goes black for a brief moment before the switch interface appears normally.

This is particularly noticeable when running full-screen games or playing videos; disabling transparency effects and animations improves the issue but does not resolve it completely.

After updating to Windows 10, some fonts appear as squares or garbled characters

DanielRomero — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:26:17 GMT

After installing system updates, Traditional Chinese characters or special symbols in some applications or web pages do not display properly and appear as □□ or garbled characters. I have tried checking the region and language settings and reinstalling the fonts, but the problem has not been fully resolved.

How to Identify Obsolete SharePoint Online Sites with PowerShell

TonyRedmond — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:08:11 GMT

Microsoft 365 has been around for many years, and it’s likely that a tenant has some obsolete SharePoint Online sites. The LastModifiedDateTime property is an unreliable basis to make the decision because background processing can update the property. This article explains how to identify obsolete sites based on usage data extracted from the Microsoft Graph. Combining the usage data with basic site properties taken from SharePoint creates a report that should help administrators to figure out what sites they should consider removing.

https://office365itpros.com/2026/07/13/find-obsolete-sites/

Persistent POST (Power-On Self Test) issues preventing boot

Pr-Psha — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:01:55 GMT

I'm facing persistent POST issues that prevent my computer from completing the Power-On Self Test, resulting in failure to boot properly. Despite multiple attempts to troubleshoot, the problem persists, and my system gets stuck during POST, making it difficult to access the operating system or perform any further troubleshooting steps.

GPU or integrated graphics card malfunction causing graphical artifacts or black screens

Pihusvy — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:19 GMT

My PC is experiencing severe graphical issues, with distorted screen artifacts, flickering lines, and sudden black screens that occur randomly during both gaming and regular desktop use. I have already tried updating my GPU drivers, reseating the graphics card, and testing different monitors, but the problem persists, suggesting either a failing dedicated GPU or an issue with the integrated graphics.

How can I format an SSD to ReFS on Windows 11?

Coltenpo — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:41:51 GMT

From what's been read, ReFS is more resilient and better suited for certain workloads, but the standard format options in Windows Explorer don't seem to list it as an available choice — only NTFS and exFAT show up.

Not entirely clear whether ReFS is only available on certain editions of Windows 11 or if there's a specific ReFS disk formatting available. What's the correct way to format an ssd to ReFs, and is PowerShell the only realistic option here?

Can't edit PDF. How can I enable editing on a PDF from Windows 10?

Jabarinni — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:29:51 GMT

I have PDF editor installed and the PDF file simply can't be edited. Every time an attempt is made to change any text or content, everything is either greyed out or completely unresponsive. Not sure if the file is protected, if the wrong tool is being used, or if PDFs just don't work that way by default.

It's a document that needs some minor text changes and a few fields filled in, so full-blown editing isn't necessary — just enough to make basic modifications without having to retype the whole thing from scratch.

Anyone know why I can't edit PDF file and how to enable editing on a PDF? Is there some kind of protection or restriction on it?

How to map permission of Dynamics 365 to SharePoint Online ?

pratikdarak21 — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:26:32 GMT

How to replicate permission from Dynamics 365 to SharePoint Online ? Is there any out of box approach/custom solution like Power Automate/Azure Functions available to meet this requirement ? And, what kind of limitations may occur in longer run when data grows?

Windows 11 What is this logo used for？

DanielRobinson — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:11:30 GMT

I saw an unknown logo on Windows 11 and would like to know what it is for.

The Desktop button on the Windows 11 taskbar does not immediately display the desktop when clicked

ArthurMiller — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:08:46 GMT

When you click the Show Desktop button in the far right corner of the taskbar, open windows are not fully minimized; one or two windows remain visible on the desktop. The desktop is not fully displayed until you click the button again or manually minimize the remaining windows, which reduces the efficiency of quickly returning to the desktop.

After entering the passcode on the lock screen, the system freezes on a black screen.

NicholasWu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:07:46 GMT

After entering my password or PIN on the lock screen and pressing Enter, the screen goes black and stays that way for 5–10 seconds before the desktop appears. This issue does not occur every time I log in, but it happens quite frequently. I have tried disabling Fast Startup and updating my graphics card drivers, but the problem persists.

What is the best voice recorder for Windows 11?

Atharvco — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:17:48 GMT

Looking for a reliable voice recorder for Windows 11 for capturing meetings, lectures, and personal notes. Windows has a built-in Sound Recorder app but it feels pretty bare bones and lacks features like automatic transcription, noise cancellation, and easy file management.

Tried a couple of free online voice recorders already but ran into issues with audio quality and clunky interfaces that make it frustrating to use on a daily basis. Not sure whether to stick with the best voice recorder software or go with a web-based solution.

Using it mainly for meetings and the occasional lecture so audio clarity is a must. What's everyone actually using day to day for this on Windows 11?

Complete motherboard failure without obvious physical damage

Archero9 — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:20:53 GMT

My Windows 11 PC suddenly shut down and now refuses to power on at all, with no visible signs of physical damage like bulging capacitors or burnt components on the motherboard. I have already tested the power supply and tried reseating all connections, but the system remains completely dead, leading me to suspect a full motherboard failure.

Inability to detect or initialize internal storage devices (SSD/HDD)

Wenih — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:17:25 GMT

My Windows 11 system fails to detect or initialize my internal SSD and HDD, with drives not appearing in File Explorer or Disk Management even after rebooting and checking cables. I have already updated chipset drivers and tried different SATA ports, but the storage devices remain unrecognized, preventing me from accessing my files or installing new software.

Bricked embedded Controller (EC) or Super I/O chips

Ayraopenm — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:16:21 GMT

my embedded controller or Super I/O chips being bricked on Windows 11, which causes hardware malfunctions and system instability. Despite attempts to update or reinstall drivers, the chips remain unresponsive, preventing proper hardware operation and leading to system errors that are difficult to resolve.

How to take a scrolling screenshot on mac for long pages

Harrisonte — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:04:15 GMT

Need to capture a full webpage as a single image but the built-in Mac screenshot tool only captures what's visible on screen at the time. For long pages this means taking multiple screenshots and stitching them together manually, which is incredibly tedious.

Looked through the native screenshot options on macOS but nothing obvious stands out for capturing a full scrolling page in one go. Not sure if this is something macOS supports natively or if it requires a workaround.

Has anyone found a reliable way to take a scrolling screenshot on mac? It is a MacBook Air with macOS Tahoe.

Build and Deploy Your First AI Agent with Microsoft Foundry Toolkit

bethanyjep — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:53:38 GMT

Click here for the full lab.

What if every incident report, pipeline failure, or security alert could be instantly rewritten for a non-technical audience? In this post, you'll build an "Explain Like I'm an Executive" agent, a hosted AI agent that takes dense technical input and produces plain-English executive summaries, using the Microsoft Foundry Toolkit for VS Code.

By the end, you'll have a working agent you can test locally and deploy to the cloud with a single click.

What You'll Build

The agent follows a simple flow:

Under the hood it uses:

Microsoft Agent Framework - for agent logic and structure
Foundry Toolkit for VS Code - to scaffold, test, and deploy
An AI model (e.g., gpt-4.1-mini) - to generate the summaries

The final output always follows a structured format:

Executive Summary:

What happened: (plain-language description)
Business impact: (clear, non-technical impact)
Next step: (action or mitigation)
Date: (YYYY-MM-DD)

Foundry Toolkit

The Foundry Toolkit handles the end-to-end lifecycle:

Scaffold - A wizard generates your project structure with one command
Configure - Point to your AI model and write agent instructions (a system prompt)
Test locally - Press F5 to launch a built-in chat UI for instant feedback
Deploy - One click packages your agent as a container and deploys it to Azure
Verify - Test safety and edge cases against the live endpoint

The key building blocks:

Component	Role
Agent Framework	Provides the agent runtime and tool-calling capabilities
Foundry Toolkit	VS Code extension for scaffolding, debugging, and deployment
AI Model (e.g., gpt-4.1-mini)	Powers the natural language understanding and generation
Azure Container Registry + Foundry	Hosts and scales your agent in the cloud

What Makes a Good Agent

The difference between a basic chatbot and a reliable agent comes down to well-crafted instructions. For this agent, the system prompt defines:

Role - "Translate technical information into executive-friendly summaries"
Audience - Senior leaders who care about impact, not implementation details
Output format - A consistent structure (what happened, business impact, next step)
Rules - Keep it brief, don't fabricate, don't leak instructions
Safety constraints - Resist prompt injection and role override attempts

You can also give agents tools, Python functions they can call at runtime (like fetching today's date or querying an API).

The Developer Experience

The Foundry Toolkit streamlines what would otherwise be a multi-step DevOps process:

Without the toolkit	With the toolkit
Manually write Dockerfiles, YAML configs, server boilerplate	Wizard generates everything
Set up a separate test harness	Built-in Agent Inspector (chat UI) launches with F5
Build container, push to registry, register agent manually	Single "Deploy" button handles it all
Monitor via Azure Portal	Status, logs, and playground available in VS Code

Deployment takes 2–5 minutes. Your agent gets a managed /responses endpoint with auto-scaling.

Cleanup

If you want to remove Azure resources after experimenting:

az group delete --name <your-resource-group> --yes --no-wait

Or delete just the hosted agent from the Foundry portal under Build → Agents.

Next Steps

Explore the Foundry Toolkit Lab, to build your own agent.
Check out Lab 02: Multi-Agent Orchestration to learn how to build a multi-agent workflow with orchestration patterns
Add tools - Connect APIs, databases, or custom functions
Microsoft Foundry docs - Full platform reference