Microsoft Update KB5005565 Breaks Printing and File Opening

We ran into a few strange issues today where we had applications like Word, Excel and Adobe Reader that would not open any of their associated files. We also had reports that network printing was not working correctly either. After much trial and error, we finally discovered that the reason for this was a Microsoft Update released under KB5005565. After …

Microsoft Update KB5005565 Breaks Printing and File Opening Read More

How Small Businesses Can Protect Themselves Online

Small businesses are at a huge risk because they are such easy prey for cybercriminals. Without proper protection online and without a decent grounding in best practices and digital security training, your business is exceptionally vulnerable, and you will be preyed on because of it. Add in everyday IT issues that could disrupt your business at a moment’s notice, and …

How Small Businesses Can Protect Themselves Online Read More

Add or Remove Multiple Application Deployments in SCCM using Powershell

Problem Scenario When using SCCM, you may find that you want to either add or remove application deployments based on what administrative categories each application has assigned. As an example, we had a number of applications for the Marketing department that were only distributed to a Marketing collection we had set up with only Marketing devices in the collection. However, …

Add or Remove Multiple Application Deployments in SCCM using Powershell Read More

Fixing a Broken Connection to Active Directory

Active Directory (AD) is the name of Microsoft’s proprietary directory service. It is used in corporate environments and utilizes a Windows Server operating system. Active Directory enables network administrators to manage the permissions of users and their access to network resources. The client computers used in an AD environment will normally be running a version of Microsoft Windows and will …

Fixing a Broken Connection to Active Directory Read More

VMWare ESXi ESXCLI Commands to Update Host DNS Servers

Problem You have a requirement to change the DNS server IP addresses on a VMWare ESXi host. However, because Adobe Flash Player is no longer available and the option is not in the newer HTML5 version, you have to make the changes using an SSH connection to your VMWare host. Resolution Connect to your VMWare host using PuTTy and login …

VMWare ESXi ESXCLI Commands to Update Host DNS Servers Read More

How to easily add items to your Amazon wish list from any website

With Christmas fast approaching, it’s the time of year when everyone is creating their Amazon wish lists so that relatives can quickly and easily see exactly what you want instead of buying you either a pair of socks or if you are really lucky, a pair of pants. But, although Amazon seem to sell everything these days, what if you wanted …

How to easily add items to your Amazon wish list from any website Read More