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Keeping BIOS firmware up to date across your managed device fleet is one of those tasks that is easy to overlook but critically important. An outdated BIOS can introduce security vulnerabilities, hardware incompatibilities, and stability issues that are notoriously difficult to diagnose once machines are in production. Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr, formerly SCCM) gives IT … Read more
Changing the hostname of a VMware ESXi host is a task you will encounter when building out new infrastructure, replacing servers, or correcting naming conventions. While straightforward, it requires care in production environments as it affects DNS resolution, vCenter connectivity and SSL certificates. This guide covers all three methods — ESXi Host Client, vSphere Web … Read more
If you are a WordPress user, you may want to find a way of excluding a certain category from your main homepage. This could be if you post latest news articles but do not want them to clutter up your homepage. The reason I wanted to exclude a certain category was that I run daily … Read more
YouTube ads in 2026 are longer and more frequent than ever. While YouTube Premium removes ads for £13.99 a month, there are several free and highly effective alternatives. This guide covers the best methods to block YouTube ads across desktop, Android and iOS. Method 1 — uBlock Origin (Desktop — Best Free Option) uBlock Origin … Read more
Search visibility is no longer optional. If your website isn’t technically sound, highly relevant, and trusted by search engines, you’re leaving traffic, leads and revenue on the table. That’s why we’ve created a free AI‑powered SEO audit script designed to analyse your website like an expert SEO consultant — but without the hefty agency fees. … Read more
Slipstreaming is the process of integrating Windows updates directly into installation media so that when you deploy Windows the updates are already included. This guide covers how to slipstream updates into Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server installation media using DISM and NTLite in 2026. What is Slipstreaming? When you download a Windows ISO … Read more
When a program freezes in Windows, the usual solution is to open Task Manager and manually end the process. While effective, this takes several steps and can feel frustrating when you just want to close an unresponsive app quickly. Windows includes a hidden but official feature that lets you end a task directly from the … Read more
Does your 1st line help desk get fed up of having to reset end users passwords “because they didn’t know their password was expiring?” Well, let us show you a way that you can utilise System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH), PowerShell and Active Directory Web Services (ADWS) to email all end users a few days before … Read more
Getting a list of all users in an Active Directory group is a common task for IT administrators — for audits, access reviews, licence management and security checks. This guide covers how to get all members of an AD group using PowerShell, including nested group members, in 2026. Get All Members of an AD Group … Read more
Windows 11 can slow down over time due to startup programs, visual effects, background services and accumulated temporary files. These 12 proven tips will make a noticeable difference to performance in 2026 — whether you have a new PC or an older machine struggling with recent updates. 1. Disable Startup Programs Too many programs launching … Read more
Every time you type a website address into your browser, DNS (Domain Name System) silently translates that human-readable name into an IP address your computer can use to connect. Without DNS you would need to memorise a string of numbers for every website you visit. This guide explains how DNS works, the different types of … Read more
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), now part of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, is the industry standard for deploying and managing software across enterprise Windows environments. This guide covers everything you need to know about SCCM software deployment in 2026 — from application creation to troubleshooting failed deployments. What is SCCM Software Deployment? SCCM software … Read more