Remove a Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller from an Existing Domain

We have been viewing some video guides on YouTube over the last few days so we thought that we would share some good ones that we have found that we feel you may find useful. We have scheduled a number of these videos to be posted to our site over the next few days so make sure you check back …

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Replication Summary on Domain Controllers

If you have a number of domain controllers within your organisation, you should ensure that they are all replicating correctly without any errors at all. This check should be carried out regularly to be proactive in finding any potential Active Directory issues that you may face. To do this, simply run the following command on any Domain Controller: repadmin /replsummary …

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How to Use Windows ACL to Manage User Permissions on the QNAP NAS

If you are using a QNAP network storage device, you may be using the funky Apple-like interface to create shared folders and allocate security permissions etc… However, if you would like to have the QNAP as pure storage and have Windows control your security options, then you can do this after a few small changes on the QNAP control panel. …

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Samsung Kies – Silent Automated Installation Process

With Samsung taking over a large proportion of the business mobile sector, there is a bigger need for IT techs to be able to push out software like Samsung Kies. This has happened to a client of ours recently and they wanted to put Samsung Kies into their Configuration Manager Software Catalog. This is a pretty simple task to carry …

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System Center Technical Preview VHD Downloads Available

Microsoft have recently released the System Center Technical Preview Evaluation VHD’s for you to to take a look at and launch using your Hyper-V environment. DOWNLOADS You can download the VHD’s using the links below for the following products: Data Protection Manager Evaluation VHD Operations Manager Evaluation VHD Orchestrator Evaluation VHD Service Manager Evaluation VHD Virtual Machine Manager VHD COMMENTS …

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Watch Star Wars Episode IV in ASCII Format through Telnet

This is not our usual thing, but we found this absolutely brilliant so felt the need to share it with our visitors. You can now watch Star Wars Episode IV in glourious ASCII format using Telnet – see the screenshots below: You can connect to this through telnet by connecting to: If you want to view it without telnet you …

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Evaluation Product Keys for Windows Server 2008 R2

This post now forms part of our KMS and evaluation product keys series. We have shared with you all the product keys you should ever require for Microsoft user and server operating systems. You can see the full list available to you by clicking the link below: Microsoft Evaluation and KMS Product Key Series This is more as a reminder …

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Windows 10 Technical Preview Download and Licence Key

Microsoft have now released the Windows 10 Technical Preview for you to try out on an evaluation licence. You can download the ISO files from the link below but be warned, they are about 4GB in size each: Windows 10 Technical Preview Download The serial number that you should use to active your Windows 10 Technical Preview Evaluation is: PBHCJ-Q2NYD-2PX34-T2TD6-233PK …

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Create a Bluetooth Settings Shortcut in Windows [2019 Updated]

We have had a lot of people asking us about how to get into the Bluetooth settings in Windows 8.1 without having to go through the charms on the side. Basically, a lot of people want to access their Bluetooth devices and settings just like in Windows 7 – through a window. This guide has also now been updated in …

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