Andrew Armstrong
TechyGeeksHome proudly presents LinkGather v2.0.3, a streamlined admin utility built for WordPress professionals who need fast, filtered access to internal post and page URLs. Whether you’re auditing content, prepping migrations, or managing SEO workflows, LinkGather gives you the tools to extract exactly what you need — with zero fluff and full control. What Is LinkGather? … Read more
After rebooting a resource-constrained Terminal Server, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) logins became extremely slow. Investigation revealed that the IPSEC Services were not running. Attempts to manually start the service triggered the following error: “Could not start the IPSEC Services service on Local Computer.Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.” Additionally, the TCP/IP stack … Read more
Whether you’re automating community tasks or integrating Discord with external APIs, this guide walks you through creating a bot from scratch using Python and the latest Discord developer tools. Step 1: Create a Discord Application Step 2: Invite Your Bot to a Server Step 3: Configure Your Bot Code Create a .env file to store … Read more
Apple Wallet is a convenient way to store boarding passes, event tickets, payment cards, and more. But over time, it can get cluttered with expired or unused items. This guide walks you through how to remove them – manually or in bulk – on iPhone and Apple Watch. Remove Active Passes Delete Expired Passes Apple … Read more
We have recently had a few requests about creating an MSI installer for Foxit Reader, so we have done just that and it is now available to download from our website. As this is a MSI file you can pass parameters to it so that you can use it to deploy through Group Policy or … Read more
Want to find all the YouTube-hosted videos shared in your subreddit? It’s easier than you might think! Reddit’s search functionality, paired with a simple URL filter, lets you track down those video posts in no time. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you out. Steps to Find YouTube Videos Video Walkthrough This method will pull … Read more
If you’ve ever heard your kids or younger colleagues say something like “I’ve got brain rot from scrolling TikTok,” and wondered what on earth they meant, you’re not alone. “Brain rot” is one of those modern slang terms that’s exploded across social media, especially among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. But it’s more than just … Read more
This guide walks you through the installation of Nutanix CE, recreating a cluster, and accessing the Prism interface. It is intended for IT professionals and homelab enthusiasts. System Requirements Minimum Hardware Step 1: Download and Prepare Installation Media Step 2: Boot and Install Nutanix CE 2.1 Boot from USB 2.2 Login to the Installer Once … Read more
If you’re in the UK and still browsing without a VPN, you’re leaving both access and privacy on the table. Whether you’re trying to stream Saturday 3PM Premier League kick-offs, bypass intrusive age verification checks, or just keep your data out of reach, Surfshark VPN has quietly become the go-to solution for thousands of users. … Read more
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a cornerstone of endpoint protection, but exclusions—whether for performance, compatibility, or policy reasons—can introduce risk if not properly managed. As IT admins, we need visibility not just into what exclusions exist, but where they originate: local policy, Group Policy (GPO), Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), or Configuration Manager (SCCM). In this post, … Read more
Overview In some cases, Windows Updates may fail to install via Windows Update or SCCM Software Center. This document provides a step-by-step guide to manually installing a monthly cumulative update (CU) by extracting and installing the relevant CAB files using DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool). Prerequisites Step 1: Download the Windows Update Package … Read more
Spam can be a nightmare for WordPress site owners—whether it’s comment spam, fake registrations, or bot-driven form submissions. Fortunately, Cloudflare offers a free and effective way to block spam while keeping your site fast and secure. In this guide, I’ll walk you through setting up Cloudflare to protect your WordPress site from spam using firewall … Read more