Browse step-by-step how-to guides covering Windows, Windows Server, networking, and virtualization. These tutorials are designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and home lab users looking for practical solutions and clear instructions.
Adding a page break in WordPress is one of the simplest ways to split long posts into multiple pages, improve readability, and increase user engagement. WordPress includes a built-in Page Break block, and you can also use keyboard shortcuts to insert breaks quickly. Page breaks are especially useful for tutorials, multi-chapter guides, and long-form content. … Read more
This guide provides the optimal Plex Media Server and Plex for Windows settings for weak NAS hardware such as the WD MyCloud series. These devices cannot transcode video and struggle with background tasks, so correct configuration is essential for stable playback. 1. General Settings Crash Reporting & Logging These reduce unnecessary background activity and disk … Read more
SMBv1 is an outdated and insecure file‑sharing protocol that Microsoft deprecated years ago. Modern systems should avoid SMBv1 entirely, and in most environments it should remain disabled. However, there are still rare situations – usually involving legacy hardware, old NAS devices, or outdated embedded systems – where enabling SMBv1 temporarily becomes necessary. This guide explains … Read more
When configuring Software Update Point (SUP) classifications and products in SCCM or WSUS, it’s easy to overlook some of the more specialised product categories—especially those that don’t directly relate to Windows OS or Office patching. One of these often-ignored categories is Windows Admin Center. Although it may seem like a niche product category, enabling it … Read more
Keeping your Active Directory clean and free of unused computer accounts is essential for security, reporting accuracy, and overall domain hygiene. One of the most effective ways to identify stale computer objects is by using PowerShell to check when each device last authenticated with the domain. This guide walks you through how to locate inactive … Read more
Keeping your Windows applications fully updated is essential for security, performance, and stability. While Windows Update handles system patches, it doesn’t update most third‑party software. That’s where Winget, Microsoft’s official package manager for Windows 10 and Windows 11, becomes incredibly powerful. Video Tutorial: How to Update All Windows Apps with Winget Prefer watching instead of … Read more
Computer keyboard shortcuts are one of the simplest ways to work faster, reduce repetitive clicking, and streamline everyday computer tasks. Whether you’re writing documents, managing files, browsing the web, or navigating Windows, mastering these shortcuts can save hours over the course of a year. This guide brings together the most important and universally useful keyboard … Read more
In 2026, subscriptions are everywhere—from music streaming to productivity tools and AI generators. But you don’t always have to pay premium prices to get great functionality. Here’s a curated list of **solid free alternatives** to some of the most popular paid products. These are legitimate, legal options (many ad-supported or open-source) that can save you … Read more
In today’s digital age, encountering issues with your Windows operating system can be a common experience. Whether you are a seasoned user or a newcomer to technology, knowing how to troubleshoot these problems can save you time and frustration. In this blog post, we will outline straightforward steps to address a couple of frequent Windows … 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