We show you the easiest way to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. If your computer doesn’t meet the CPU and TPM requirements set by Microsoft, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. We’ll walk you through the steps to bypass hardware checks and upgrade your system to Windows 11, even Read more…
If you are confused by all of the Intel GPU branding, you’re not alone. To help our own technicians understand the differences between Intel’s Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) we created this simple table to summarize all of the currently (January 2025) supported Intel GPU’s. GPU Name First Intro Last Update Read more…
If you’ve ever looked at Task Manager on a Windows computer you will notice on the PERFORMANCE tab under CPU in the bottom right hand corner something labeled L1 cache, L2 cache and, L3 cache: To answer the question what is the difference between L1, L2, and L3 cache we Read more…
How to fix “Please Wait If This Message is not Eventually Replaced by the Proper Contents” error when trying to open a PDF. The solution is to download and use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software and we show you how to do that. 0:00 Introduction0:25 Fix Please Wait If Read more…
Getting hosting for more than one website can be a complex and expensive project. In 2008 we decided to move all of the websites we hosted from our own small data center, to a hosting service. After an thorough investigation of options, we settled on GoDaddy Reseller “Pro Plan” because Read more…
Are these the best Smart Bulbs? Maybe. We’re diving into the world of smart lighting with the Luckystyle Smart LED Light Bulbs using the SurpLife technology. Are Luckstyle Smart Bulbs any good? You have the ability to control the bulbs via WiFi and Bluetooth, making it easy to adjust your Read more…
How does a nation position itself at the forefront of the global digital economy? For South Africa, the answer lies in harnessing the power of personal computing hardware to fuel innovation in gaming and coding. These two fields are not just hobbies, they are gateways to building critical skills, developing Read more…
Even if you’re new to servers you will know that technology advances all the time. To make it easy to keep track of features in HyperV Microsoft decided to number them. If you look at your Hyper-V management console you will see a Configuration Version column which most Administrators just Read more…
You may notice when running SConfig to make changes to Windows update on Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025 that you are unable to make changes. You may see the error: Failed to configure update settings. Registry access is not allowed. This is because SConfig is not being run Read more…
The Cloud remains a pivotal business resource, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. However, more than just migrating to the cloud is required. To truly harness its potential, businesses need to optimize their cloud infrastructure. Cloud optimization involves fine-tuning your cloud setup and resources to boost efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness. This Read more…
We do a lot of work with our clients remotely and often end up using their Microsoft 365 licenses temporarily to access their data or systems. As you can see in the screenshot below I had a situation in which my clients Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise stayed connected after Read more…
Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus is a comprehensive solution for enhancing the efficiency of modern companies. Selecting the right Office suite plays a crucial role in optimizing business processes and improving team collaboration. Modern and User-Friendly Interface One of the main advantages of Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus is its Read more…
This is a comprehensive review of the Brother DCP2640DW printer. We dive deep into everything you need to know about how to choose a printer. Is the DCP2640DW the best home office printer or best small business printer? We cover printer specs, WiFi capabilities, PPM speeds, resolution, paper tray, document Read more…
Installs and upgrades usually require more space than the install will need when it is done, and that can be a problem. We had a client that needed to upgrade a program installed on their servers C:\ and while the disk had enough free space to run the program, it Read more…
Welcome to our in-depth review of the Dell Inspiron 15 3520! We’ll cover everything you need to know about this budget-friendly laptop, from unboxing to performance benchmarks. Let’s dive in! 0:00 Intro0:39 Best Cheap Laptop?1:14 Unboxing Dell Inspiron 15 35201:25 Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Specifications & Ports3:39 What is Windows Read more…
We had a client who wanted to know how much space each user profile was consuming on their EdgeSoft folder. We determined the path was C:\Users\{UserName}\AppData\Local\ES and then ran this script to do the calculations: If you want to find the amount of data used for a different folder, just Read more…