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
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
This is the complete TechyGeeksHome reference for Microsoft Windows and Windows Server product keys. Whether you need evaluation keys to spin up a test lab, KMS client keys (GVLKs) for a volume licensing deployment, dummy keys for SCCM or MDT task sequences, or guidance on how to rearm and extend your evaluation period — it’s … Read more
Are you looking for Windows 10 language packs offline download options in 2026? This guide shows you how to download, install, and troubleshoot language packs without relying on Windows Update. If you need offline downloads for Windows 10 language packs for use with Group Policy, DISM, SCCM or even directly with Windows, then there is … Read more
The latest update for Java 8 is now available — Java 8 Update 481, released January 20, 2026. This version focuses on improved stability, security patches, and compatibility fixes for modern Windows systems. If you just need the runtime for desktop or enterprise use, you can download the MSI installers directly from us below — no web installers, … Read more
By default Chrome extensions are disabled in incognito mode. This is by design — Chrome restricts extensions in private browsing to prevent them from tracking your activity or storing data from private sessions. This guide covers exactly how to enable extensions in incognito mode in Chrome in 2026. How to Enable a Chrome Extension in … Read more
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