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Posts from May 2023 (5)

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2023-05-30 3:01 a.m.
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koskila
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microsoftstore windows windowsupdate

"Something happened on our end" on Microsoft Store

This article explains how to make your Microsoft Store (the app distribution channel on Windows - the one that's supposed to distribute apps reliably and keep them up-to-date) work after it has suddenly stopped updating or installing any apps with a very non-descriptive error - "Something happened on our end". Background The error message - "Something happened on our end" - is a typical error message. It doesn't tell you much, and the little it does, it lies.

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2023-05-23 4:33 a.m.
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koskila
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android oneplus

How to fix OnePlus 10 Pro Bluetooth issues

In a bit different news, this time I'm sharing my preferred Bluetooth configuration that makes using headphones (or are they called "earpods" now?) bearable. It's required some experimentation, but I did finally find a combination that doesn't cause the audio to be laggy or janky. Problem For over a year, I had OnePlus 9 Pro. It always felt a bit sluggish, but the user experience was still something I could live with.

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2023-05-16 3:00 p.m.
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koskila

How to actually uninstall conflicting PowerShell modules?

This article explains how to resolve "Import-Module: Assembly with same name is already loaded" error in PowerShell (and a couple of related issues - old versions of the module being used, updating modules silently failing, uninstalling modules simply not doing anything...) Problem Different error messages you might get (obviously the same issue affects other modules and not just PnP PowerShell, but it's the one I use often and the one that I ran into issues with.

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2023-05-09 8:03 p.m.
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koskila
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android oneplus

How to enable Developer Mode on Android?

This article dives into Developer Mode on Android and explains how to actually enable it on your device. You might need to do this if your device's factory defaults are stupid (like on my 2 last OnePlus phones), you need to debug an app on your phone or achieve some other somewhat advanced scenario. Background Enabling developer mode on Android is a straightforward process, but it's essential to understand what you're getting into.

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2023-05-02 3:58 a.m.
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koskila
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aks certificates openssl

How to include the whole certificate chain in your .cer, .crt or .pem certificate file?

Haha, another one of those "should've known it was this easy" in the books! This article explains how to include the whole certificate chain (so your "user certificate" with all the "intermediary certificates" and optionally, but not as recommended, the root certificate) in your PEM-formatted certificate. Because sometimes you just need to combine 5 certificates you've just successfully stolen from your own website using a script !

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