2023-01-27 06:40
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I work in IT with tons of experience in AD,Windows servers,networking ,virtualization and IT security to name but a few. This is my blog where I document my many of my findings,fixes, how-tos and best practices in the industry that I have gained through experience. On the odd occasion, something completely off topic can also be found.
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2022-09-14 13:31
New zero-day vulnerabilities have been discovered in Windows 10. As a result, Microsoft has released critical security updates for users to install. But you'll want to do it right aw… Read More
2022-01-02 13:54
I woke up to a new years surprise in January 2022, as did many e-mail , infrastructure and network admins out there. The Issue: E-mail is down and messages are piling up in th… Read More
2019-03-08 09:19
At some point in time you may be required to convert an exchange mailbox from a shared mailbox back to a normal mailbox.It should be as simple as set-Mailbox -Identity [mailboxname] -ty… Read More
2018-02-07 12:38
Bitcoin has seen a large uptake in recent months pushing it to record highs until recently when it experience a quite remarkable crash. Each person has their opinion on the value of bitcoin… Read More
2017-12-18 10:24
Technorati Tags: Bitcoin,Mobile,EthereumSo bitcoin is the latest craze, it solves a world problem and is very attractive to many people. It has a level of anonymity, if you so choose, its de… Read More
2017-12-07 09:13
Today, while trying to fix another issue on my SCCM server I created another.I was trying to uninstall and reinstall .NET 3.5 and 4.5. After a successful removal I rebooted the server a… Read More
2017-11-22 09:18
Yesterday another large global company became the victim of a data security breach and had 57 million customers and drivers personal data records stolen. The sad part of it was that the Chie… Read More
2017-11-07 13:55
I really enjoy my iPhone, it's simple and easy to use.Well for most things at least but my biggest issue by far has to be how crap iTunes is at managing files. Then just look at how easy it… Read More
2017-10-04 12:57
At some point in your career as an Active Directory Domain Administrator you will have the need to recover an AD object (user,computer,OU etc) and the last thing you want to do is an authori… Read More
2017-10-02 19:24
Back in the day when I started my AD journey, there wasn’t an easy way to recover an accidentally deleted Active Directory object. Back then I found a very helpful tool for Windows Ser… Read More
2017-05-09 14:43
So finally ,after nearly a decade of pokes, likes, status updates and pictures posted I decided enough is enough and I am re-claiming the little time I have on this earth. No more checking f… Read More
2017-05-09 14:28
There may come a time when you want to have a copy of your Facebook data, perhaps you thinking of deleting your account permanently and if you do, you may want to have a look at How to perma… Read More
2017-04-20 18:29
Online gaming websites covers a range of casino games, poker, sports betting, skills based games, social gaming, lotteries, bingo etc. While these sites provide entertainment to millions o… Read More
2017-02-02 16:34
As most of you know, and probably the reason why you are here, is because DHCP on Windows Server doesn’t have an easy,built in way to backup your DHCP Server database to your backup s… Read More
2017-01-31 09:19
My first post for 2017 and what a year this is starting out to be. I wish you all success in whatever you set out to do. Today I'm going to show you how to install java to multiple machi… Read More
2016-11-30 14:40
Many of us enjoy gaming and it makes the experience that much more fun when you can enjoy it with friends online. However, have you ever stopped to wonder and ask yourself, how safe online g… Read More
2016-11-02 14:26
For those that can’t wait till 17:00 for the State Capture Report. Download a copy here Read More
2016-10-06 08:17
Active directory is arguably the most important part of your IT infrastructure – housing all user accounts and password data in a centralized place. Due to its very nature, ensuring… Read More
2016-09-29 09:39
When I came across this article I knew that it was something I wanted to share not because of one man's journey towards interplanetary space travel but rather the story of one man, risking e… Read More
2016-09-26 15:02
Problem: You would like to grant a non domain admin user the rights or permissions ,e.g your servicedesk staff, the ability to modify the group membership but only of certain groups. Th… Read More
2016-09-24 03:09
Hi,Today I want to share with you a simple best practise that I have often seen overlooked and not implemented. The problemHave you ever started at a new company and found that everyone has… Read More
2016-08-02 14:36
We are in 2016 and Microsoft has released another version of Microsoft Office 2016. If you have deployed any Office 2013 settings then you will need to install the new administrative temp… Read More
2016-07-21 13:17
Hi all, In a previous guide on How to Setup Sickbeard and SABnzbd – Step by Steb Guide as well as How to Setup NZBDrone now known as Sonarr you will undoubtedly hear me refer to your… Read More
2016-07-07 11:10
Some of you may have heard of the website OneDayOnly.Its simple really, they get hold of a product, slash its price and then offer it to you for OneDayOnly. You've got 24 hours to take advan… Read More
2016-07-07 11:09
So you've read the official guide, watched all the CBT Nuggets and TrainSignal videos and got some hands on experience either at work or using a LAB environment. All you need now is to do so… Read More
2016-07-07 10:38
You about to convert a windows 2003 Server machine and get the error above.Warning: Unable to locate the required Sysprep files…..Luckily there is an easy fix.1. Mount or insert the 2… Read More
2016-07-04 14:47
There are thousands of websites lurking in the dark web, wait for any passes by to pounce on. The use various tactics to gather or steal or information, from IP addresses,geo location to cre… Read More
2016-06-22 09:35
So I’ve just received my new Windows 10 Laptop and want to install Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.6. I received the following error “the wizard was interrupted before Symante… Read More
2016-06-08 12:29
As you may have figured out by now there is no quick and easy way to find the .NET framework version currently installed on your server. Here is a quick and simple way.1. Copy and paste the… Read More
2016-06-07 09:24
I took this how to from a document I wrote way back in 2010 but the information herein is still accurate and relevant. At the time i was working at an insurance firm and managed 6 dom… Read More
2016-06-02 19:54
This game is addictive and fun but best of all you get to play with other people online.ENJOY!Play 8 Ball PoolPlay 8 Ball Pool / More Sports games Read More
2016-06-02 13:04
2016-05-31 09:48
For Real Windows Newbie's here you go...CTRL+C (Copy)CTRL+X (Cut)CTRL+V (Paste)CTRL+Z (Undo)SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin)CTR… Read More
2016-05-26 13:38
So today I've come across this issue on my machine after installing a host of windows updates. I tend to install all updates on my machine to see what it breaks so my users do… Read More
2016-05-26 13:38
Microsoft has released Security Bulletin MS14-021 that addresses the issues raised with Microsoft Security Advisory 2963983. MS has also decided to release the security update fo… Read More
2016-05-26 13:37
This is a simple and easy to follow guide on how to download YouTube videos.NOTE: No 3rd party,add ons,browser plugins is required. You do not have to install anything and its perfectly safe… Read More
2016-05-26 13:36
The ProblemSo we have this new library system and today I was asked to give some of the staff the ability to stop/start 2 particular windows services.The first thing that came to mind was Im… Read More
2016-05-26 13:35
This is how much of your money the government is wasting Read More
2016-05-26 13:34
As an IT guy and gamer myself ,especially DOTA 2, my drives tend to fill up quite quickly but I had no idea just how big DOTA 2 is. So I recently ran into some space issues on my laptop and… Read More
2016-05-26 13:34
So I’ve just recently upgraded to Windows 10 Pro. A bold move on my part but that's a story for another day.Anyway, so after migrating I found a few things not working,and on in partic… Read More
2016-05-26 12:55
So today I came across an issue while trying to modify an existing GPO. The setting I was trying to modify is seen to the right however you can assume that this issue can happen to any gpo… Read More
2016-05-26 12:55
Author: Max LucadoToday I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have tho… Read More
2016-05-26 12:53
by Robert KiosakyWhat an excellent book. We all want financial independence and want to escape the “rat race” . Most of us are brought up with the notion that you need to go to s… Read More
2016-05-26 12:49
Hey allSo I manage our WSUS and patch management environment at work and one of the recurring maintenance tasks I have to do is delete/remove or cleanup all or any old updates,superseded upd… Read More
2016-05-26 11:57
Hello,I'm the funky tech guy and welcome to this step by step guide on how to setup your system to automatically download your favourite TV shows with SABnzbd and Sickbeard aswell as how to… Read More
2016-05-26 11:32
This is by far the best description,in laymans terms,that I have ever come across about what stock really is.Great analogy. I wanted to share this for every aspiring investor out there. Espe… Read More
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