Do you need to add high availability to your small business file servers or virtual machines? Perhaps you just need to make a SQL server cluster. Regardless this video tutorial provides easy step by step instruction of how to create a Windows Failover Cluster. 0:00 Introduction0:20 What is a File […]
Recently we were trying to upgrade from Windows 11 22H2 to Windows 11 23H2, but could not find KB5027397 in WSUS. The problem is KB5027397 doesn’t exist in WSUS . At least if you do a search for KB5027397 it does not return any results in WSUS, as shown in […]
We just posted a simple article and screenshot explaining how to install GPMC on Windows Server, however the process to install Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) tools on windows 11 is different, So we thought a separate article would be useful. What’s the Difference Between GPMC and GPedit? If you […]
When you promote a Windows Server to be a Domain Controller, Active Directory tools get installed automatically including the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). Group Policy Management Console does not always get installed on member servers even if RSAT tools (think, Active Directory Users and Computers) are installed. Put simply, […]
Discover how to identify your Windows 11 RAM type with our guide. Elevate your PC’s performance and compatibility effortlessly. Learn more inside!
You may have noticed that when you look at a certificate, that the Certificate Authority shown in the ISSUED BY field is just text and does not point you to the host name of the computer that is acting as your CA. This can be frustrating if you’re trying to […]
You may have noticed something named Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime in your Programs and Features, and wondered what it is: A clue is that you can see Microsoft ASP.NET Core was installed at the same time and has nearly the same build version number (in the screenshot above, they are […]
UPDATED: Feb 20, 2024 We use WSUS for Windows Update with the vast majority of our corporate clients large and small and while it is usually seamless come up when it goes wrong there’s a few commands we’re always struggling to find so we decided to list them out here […]
Choosing the right operating system (OS) is a critical decision for individuals and businesses, impacting productivity, security, and overall user experience. This analysis will explore the key features of Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, evaluate their usefulness, and assess each platform’s return on investment (ROI). In the context of […]
Contrary to what a lot of websites are saying, Windows 12 isn’t released, even in beta, and Microsoft has said little about it. All that we have today are a few leaks and rumors. OK with that disclaimer out of the way there are a few things Windows 12 facts […]
In the modern educational landscape, technology plays an integral role in enhancing academic success. For students using Windows operating systems, several programs can significantly contribute to their academic journey, making tasks more manageable and efficient. Here are the top five Windows programs that are indispensable for student success. 1 – […]
Windows 11 was a bit rough when it was released as the successor to Windows 10 but today it is polished and ready for everyone… including you! There are thousands of fixes, hundreds of new functions and dozens of new features but we will focus on 10 things most people […]
In the fall of 2022, Microsoft announced a $10 Billion (yes, that a “B” for billion) dollar investment in a company named OpenAI that makes the fabled ChatGPT and they are scrambling to get the most out of that investment, but making integrating it into everything Microsoft makes, including Windows […]
By now most people that are paying attention to either Microsoft as a company or technical people know that Microsoft has branded their integration of Chatgpt as Copilot and Are integrating it into everything from Windows, to M365, to Dynamics, to Bing products just as fast as they can. The […]
There are some very confusing things about the Windows Recycle Bin that even experienced administrators don’t understand. When looking at Advanced System Properties > User Profiles it is important to note that the size of the profile listed does not include that user’s Recycle Bin and if you delete a […]
With Windows 7 it was easy to add windows features or any other programs to your computer because all of this was done in one place via the control panel. Windows 8, Windows 10 and early editions of Windows 11 obscured the process to add Windows Features. Add-on features like […]