👋 I'm Brian Wilson. I run support, systems, and a home full of Apple gear from Boise, Idaho. This is where I keep the scripts I actually use, the guides I wish I had on day one, and the small stories I want to remember.
Personal notes
Short entries on the things I'm working through - family, interests, issues, tech, and what they look like together.
Real-world walkthroughs
Step by step documentation for the procedures I run for work, family, and friends.
PowerShell that pulls its weight
Copy-paste, or grab the raw .ps1 from here with one line.
Gratitude, Longing, and the Need to Connect
Gratitude and longing coexist in the human experience of connection.
bwOS v42.0.0 - June 23, 2025
Version 42 emphasizes clarity, family, and smart minimalism.
bwOS v41.11.1 - June 21, 2025
Amber has passed away, prompting deeper discussions about loss and love.
Conditional Access Recommendations
Not a baseline. Not an official recommendation. A practical look at the Conditional Access policies I actually use, and the assignment philosophy behind them.
Add iOS Device to Apple Business Manager via Apple Configurator
Enroll iOS devices into Apple Business Manager and Microsoft Intune using Apple Configurator.
Add Windows Devices to Entra using a Provisioning Package
Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a bulk-enrollment package that joins devices to Microsoft Entra ID and Intune at OOBE or post-setup.
Automating Windows Interface Customizations
User-context PowerShell to apply Windows 11 desktop, taskbar, and Explorer tweaks via Intune.
Computer Rename Script (Based on UPN)
PowerShell script that renames Entra-joined Windows devices using the signed-in user's UPN.
Autologon User Creation (Unique Configuration)
Creates a temporary local autologon user on Entra-joined Autopilot PCs, then cleans up.