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Identifying Users Not in a Specific Active Directory Group with PowerShell

Identifying Users Not in a Specific Active Directory Group with PowerShell

Introduction Managing Active Directory (AD) groups is an essential task for IT administrators, especially in large organizations. Ensuring that users are in the correct security groups can be a time-consuming task. This blog post will walk you through a PowerShell script that automates the process of identifying users who are not members of a specific
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How to Check If Your Website or Plugins Are Using XML-RPC

How to Check If Your Website or Plugins Are Using XML-RPC

If you’re managing a WordPress site and want to know whether xmlrpc.php is being actively used by your site or plugins, you’ll need to perform some advanced steps. Disabling xmlrpc.php can improve security, but it’s essential to ensure that this won’t break any functionality. Here’s how you can determine if XML-RPC is in use on
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Google AdSense Alternatives - Monetise Your Website

Google AdSense Alternatives – Monetise Your Website

If you’re looking for an alternative to Google AdSense – whether because you weren’t approved, prefer to diversify your income, or simply want to explore other options – there are several great alternatives out there. Below is a list of effective advertising networks that can help you monetize your website or blog. Why Consider Google
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How to Extract Microsoft Surface Drivers from the official MSI File

How to Extract Microsoft Surface Drivers from the official MSI File

Whether you’re managing a fleet of Surface devices or just need to install fresh drivers on your Surface Go, extracting the necessary drivers from an MSI file is a crucial skill. This blog post will guide you through the process of extracting drivers for a Surface Go device, and provide helpful tips on using these
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Cisco VPN Client Fix for Windows

Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client Fix

A simple utility that aims to help you fix the connection problems when you want to use the legacy fat Cisco VPN client on newer versions of Windows. By default, this legacy client is only compatible with Windows 7 and below – but our utility will allow it to run perfectly on newer operating systems.
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Ultimate Settings Panel

Ultimate Settings Panel

Ultimate Settings Panel is an all-in-one settings and configuration solution for a multitude of configuration options in Windows, Office, Powershell, and popular internet browsers. The latest release now has 15 different configuration tabs including Windows 10 and a total of 295 configuration items spanning across all versions of Windows, Powershell, Outlook, Server Administration, Google Chrome,
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WinRAR Uninstall using SCCM or silent command line

WinRAR Uninstall using SCCM or silent command line

This guide walks you through a straightforward method to automate the uninstallation of WinRAR using SCCM, assuming your clients have installed WinRAR in the default location. There’s no need to create a package; you can simply use a Program command line. Uninstall Command Use the following command to silently uninstall WinRAR: You can push this
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sccm wql collection query for all winrar installations

SCCM WQL Collection Query for All WinRAR Installations

To automate the process of identifying all systems with WinRAR installed, you can create a custom collection in SCCM using a WQL (WMI Query Language) query. This will allow SCCM to dynamically populate the collection with any machines that have WinRAR installed, making it easier to manage and deploy your uninstall script. WQL Collection Query
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SCCM Missing Boot Image Tabs

SCCM Missing Boot Image Tabs

If you’re encountering issues where the Boot Image tabs are missing in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), this guide will help you resolve the problem. The missing tabs can hinder your ability to manage boot images effectively during deployments. Common Issues You may notice that the Boot Image tabs are not visible under the “Boot
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