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The Problem In a previous post I described a setup for sharing a Linux project folder with Windows using Samba, then hooking it into Dropbox via a directory symlink. The idea was that Dropbox would treat the symlink as a regular folder and sync everything to the cloud. It did not work. Dropbox on Windows refuses to follow symlinks that point to network drives. The folder showed up in Explorer with sync arrows on it, looked like it was working, but nothing ever actually synced. After trying every variation I could think of, including running Dropbox as Administrator, I gave up on that approach entirely. ...

The Problem I run a Linux machine as my main workstation and occasionally need to access project files from a Windows PC. I also wanted those files backed up to Dropbox without having to manually copy anything or change where my Dropbox folder lives. The solution I settled on: share the folder over the local network from Linux, give the Linux machine a permanent address so the connection never breaks, map it as a drive on Windows, then trick Dropbox into backing it up by pointing it at that drive. ...

The Problem I use Claude as my main AI assistant for writing, scripting, and general IT work. It is genuinely useful, but API credits are not free. When you are doing something repetitive like reviewing drafts, critiquing code, or generating multiple versions of the same thing, those credits add up fast. I wanted a way to keep Claude for the tasks it is best at while offloading the heavy, repetitive work to something that costs nothing to run. ...

Overview Tracking mailbox sizes in Office 365 is critical for managing storage and preventing disruptions. Our tenant has a large number of mailboxes. We needed a way to check active users and their current storage usage accurately. Microsoft’s built-in tools lag by multiple days and don’t provide a real-time view of mailbox sizes. To solve this, I created a PowerShell script that: Pulls real-time mailbox size data using Microsoft’s CLI tools Targets a specific distribution list instead of scanning the entire tenant Exports results to a CSV file for tracking and analysis Ensures we work with up-to-date and accurate data This approach helps IT teams proactively manage storage and avoid mailbox overages. ...