Automation

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. ...