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Introduction For administrators working with Active Directory, exporting user information to a CSV file can be a powerful way to gather and analyze data. Using PowerShell, you can perform an LDAP search to retrieve details such as usernames, email addresses, last logon times, and more. Here’s a PowerShell script that defines a search filter, specifies … Read more
Introduction Mastering Microsoft Word’s keyboard shortcuts can save you tons of time and make your workflow smoother. Here’s a comprehensive list of the most useful shortcut keys for quickly performing actions in Word. From simple text formatting to navigation and font adjustments, these shortcuts will help you work faster and more efficiently. MS Word Shortcut … Read more
Recently, after applying the October 2024 updates to a Windows Server, an issue was discovered with OpenSSH.exe. The problem occurred when attempting to start the OpenSSH service after the update. This post will explain the issue in detail and provide the solution. The Issue After applying the October 2024 update, a colleague encountered an issue … Read more
Sometimes, you may need to schedule your Windows PC to shut down automatically after a set time, whether for system updates, batch processes, or just energy saving. Here’s a simple guide on how to do that using the Command Prompt. Prerequisites: Step-by-Step Guide 1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator To get started, you need to … Read more
FileZilla is a popular, open-source FTP client that allows users to transfer files via FTP, SFTP, and FTPS. For IT administrators, the FileZilla MSI installer provides a seamless way to deploy and manage FileZilla installations across multiple computers in an enterprise environment. This guide will walk you through the steps to install FileZilla using the … Read more
Telegram is a popular messaging app used by millions globally, but one issue that often frustrates users is being blocked from viewing channels flagged as sensitive or containing adult content. If you’ve encountered this problem, don’t worry – there’s a straightforward solution! In this guide, I’ll show you how to disable content filtering in the … Read more
Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, automating repetitive tasks can save time and effort. For content creators and marketers, uploading videos to YouTube can be a tedious process if done manually. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to automatically upload videos from a local folder to your YouTube channel using a … Read more
Have you ever booted up your Windows 11 PC only to discover that the WiFi option has completely disappeared? If so, you’re not alone! This frustrating issue has been reported by many Windows 11 users. But don’t worry, in this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to fix it and get your WiFi back online … Read more
How to enable Windows Task Scheduler History information if it is not showing on your computer or server
God Mode for Windows is nothing new but have you got Windows 10 God Mode setup and do you want to deploy to end users? As you may have seen some time ago in this post, God Mode could be setup and used in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to give you a huge amount … Read more
If you are a regular user of downloaded CAB driver packs then you are probably using something like 7-Zip to extract them. Well there is an alternative way of extracting the CAB file using a basic Windows tool. Instructions Download your CAB file and make note of the file location. Then open a command prompt … Read more
Introduction By default, Firefox popups open in a new window rather than a new tab. But what if you wanted popups to open in a new tab rather than a new window? This is particularly useful if you are using iMacros for something like AddMeFast to collect points on their platform. You need to open … Read more