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By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 9 September 20259 September 2025
Posted in MSI, Evergreen, Guide

Foxit Reader MSI Installers and Instructions

We have recently had a few requests about creating an MSI installer for Foxit Reader, so we have done just that and it is now available to download from our website. As this is a MSI file you can pass parameters to it so that you can use it to deploy through Group Policy or

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 24 September 20249 September 2025
Posted in Guide, Evergreen, Microsoft
18 Comments

Windows Bluetooth Issues – Bluetooth Devices Disconnecting

We have recently had a number of reports of Bluetooth devices like mice and keyboards randomly disconnecting. This can be extremely frustrating when you are flying along typing an email and you have nothing to show on your screen for your efforts! Most of the time, you then have to reboot or mess about with

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 13 August 202424 August 2024
Posted in News

TechyGeeksHome Relaunch

I’m thrilled to announce that I am relaunching the TechyGeeksHome website. Although the website has been online still for the last few years, it’s been heavily neglected with just a few of our authors posting articles every now and then and not many actual useful guides added. I won’t go into the details as to

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 10 March 20249 September 2025
Posted in VLC Player, MSI
2 Comments

VLC Player MSI Installers v3.0.20

Currently, we consider VLC Player as the top media player accessible online. This has been the case for a while. However, it lacks an MSI installer from its main website. MSI installers are convenient for distributing applications through systems like Configuration Manager, WDS, or Group Policy. So, we have taken the standalone version of VLC

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 25 February 20249 September 2025
Posted in Discord

Discord Server Launched for Technical Support

We have today launched our new Discord Server. This is to provide you with technical guides, news and updates and you can also request technical support for any issue you may be facing yourself. Discord Invite You can join our new Discord Server using the button link, feel free to share this free invite link.

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 9 October 20239 September 2025
Posted in Microsoft, Evergreen, Guide

Google Time NTP Public Server

You may or may not be aware that Google provides a public NTP server. They provide a free, global time service that you can use to synchronize to Google's atomic clocks.

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 19 September 202324 August 2024
Posted in News

Sky Broadband Issues

There have been a few times that Sky Broadband in the UK has gone down cutting off the internet to 1000’s of people. This is happening right now as I type this post! We just wanted to get a quick message out there that this is due to Sky’s DNS servers, not so much “the

By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 15 August 20239 September 2025
Posted in News, Evergreen, Guide

How Will Netflix Stop Password Sharing?

Netflix has long turned a blind eye to password sharing, but that is about to change. In May 2023, the streaming giant announced that it would be cracking down on password sharing in order to boost revenue. Password sharing is a major problem for Netflix. The company estimates that as many as 100 million households

By - Annabel Johnson
Posted on 14 July 202324 August 2024
Posted in Technology

News API and Fake News: Battling Misinformation in the Digital Age

In an era of burgeoning digital transformation, information is abundant. Social media platforms and online news outlets have democratized access to news, allowing anyone with internet connectivity to stay updated with current affairs. However, with this explosion of digital content, a persistent and growing concern has been the spread of misinformation or fake news. These

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By - Andrew Armstrong
Posted on 10 January 20239 September 2025
Posted in System Center, Evergreen, Guide
3 Comments

Create an SSRS Report using Configuration Manager Database Data

How to write custom SCCM reports using SSRS. This guide will show you exactly how to create your own custom SCCM SSRS report.

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