The name “Microsoft Defender” has gone from relating to an mediocre integrated antivirus program to being a brand for a large suite of security products. In this article we focus on Microsoft Defender products that keep computers safe (as opposed to applications like Defender for O365) While Defender makes sense […]
As the world becomes more digital, so too does the way we consume information. This is particularly true for video content, which is becoming increasingly popular as a form of entertainment. One of the advantages of video over other forms of content is that it can be converted into a […]
If you run Windows update you may see something like this screen shot with more than one Intel Corporation – Extension – 30.0.100.9864: Each one is likely for a different device which makes it a bit frustrating to figure out what is happening. For instance in the screen shot above: […]
In the Windows Event Viewer you will frequently see events 4624 and 4625 in the Security Log but the entry will only give you a number and one word description, which is not great. In this article we explain what the different Logon Types mean: What is Logon Type 0 […]
What is NTLMssp? NTLMSSP is the acronym for (Windows) NT LAN Manager Security Support Provider. It facilitates the secure communication of passwords and other Active Directory elements. Because the client computer converts user passwords into an encrypted hash (long string of superficially random text) and transmits only the hash to […]
In a word, power. Most modern PC’s used in offices today have a-lot of computing ability, but a Workstation takes it to the next level. What is a Workstation? The definition of a Workstation was simply a desktop computer version of a server, which often included CPU’s each with multiple […]
Intel Evo is the certification Intel provides to high end laptops that meet strict performance requirements. Are All Intel Evo Certified Laptops Thin & Light For Executives? Not any more. Intel Evo used to be an easy for for companies and prosumers to see the best thin and light laptops, […]
Do you need a cheap laptop but don’t want to buy garbage? The Dell Inspiron 3000 Series might be for you. We unbox this Dell 3511 Laptop; then disassemble the Dell Inspiron 3000 series; then explain how to upgrade it and how to properly setup Windows 11 on a new […]
We have worked with Windows Server Update Services since its inception in early 2000’s and while it is a very handy tool to manage patching, it does have several recurring problems. One of those common WSUS problems is the dreaded: RESET SERVER NODE. In addition to running the WSUS SERVER […]
Many people say they cannot remove an RD Session Host Server or RD Session Gateway Server or RD Licensing Server because RDS has a limitation that Microsoft still has not accounted for. If a server that was previously added to your Remote Desktop Services Manager configuration is removed (or disabled) […]
The short answer is, you can’t. We have hunted for this unicorn of IT apps and commands for years and thought at very least there should be a ready way to see WHEN a certificate was last used, but there is none. Certificates could be used in IIS, LDAPS, Admin […]
If you are new to Windows administration or to PowerShell, little things like getting a .PS1 script to run in Task Scheduler can be quite frustrating. As you can see in the screenshot below, it is easy to set a .PS1 file to automatically run: Launch Task Scheduler Expand Task […]
So many things require Microsoft’s .NET Framework it is inevitable that administrators will run into problems. Sometimes the best thing to do is just repair or remove .NET. 1: Repair .NET Go to APPS AND FEATURES, then click on .NET and select REPAIR. Note that .NET will only appear here […]
After working on a corrupt .NET installation for many hours we placed a call to Microsoft tech support because we could not get around errors like: This application requires one of the following versions of the .NET Framework v4.0.30319 when launching Azure AD Sync or even Server Manager. Microsoft Server […]
If you need to replace or just upgrade your current M.2 SSD you might think it is too difficult because your desktop computer or laptop only has one M.2 SSD slots. Fortunately, you can buy a very cheap M.2 to USB adapter and if you use Macrium Reflect Free Edition, […]
You can stop OneDrive Personal by either unlinking it manually or by editing the registry. Manually Stop OneDrive Personal But Keep OneDrive Business: Expand the up arrow in your System Tray (bottom right of the screen, near the clock) Right click on OneDrive Personal Select the SETTINGS cog icon Select […]