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Introduction If you are trying to use Windows Hello to use your face to login to a domain connected device (like a Surface Pro 4 for example) then you may find that the option to set it up is greyed out and not available to you. This seems to be some sort of Microsoft bug and we have never found any …
Enable Windows Hello Feature Read MoreDownload To download, simply scroll down towards the bottom of this page and you will see the options for this download. Ensure you select the correct one and click the blue Download button as detailed below:
Windows Hello Registry Fix Read MoreToday the NHS in the UK has come under attack from a ransomware attack causing huge damage to their systems which has had a knock-on effect on patients including cancelled appointments and operations. This attack seems to have been able to attack the NHS due to outdated systems allowing the attack access through the Microsoft vulnerability which is patched in Microsoft …
NHS UK Ransomware Attack – What to do to protect yourself and your business Read MoreIf you are using Windows 10 then you will know that Microsoft‘s new web browser, Edge, is set as the default browser for the operating system. But if you want to change it then it should be pretty simple right? well it turns out, not quite… It seems that there is a bug when trying to change the default web …
Windows 10 – Changing Default Browser Bug Fix Read MoreIf you want to use the IIS Management Console on a technician’s computer then you may run into the problem that a lot of people have – simply installing the IIS components and console on the technician’s machine will not work. This is because it will only connect to the localhost – you need to add an extension to allow …
IIS Management Console to connect to a remote IIS Server Read MoreWe are very pleased to announce the release of our new free utility, PassGenCrypter. With the ever-increasing requirement for stronger passwords, you can use this very simple utility to generate complex passwords with ease. You can select how many passwords you want to generate allowing up to 100 different passwords. You can also select the length of your passwords also …
PassGenCrypter – Password Generator Free Utility Released Read MoreIf you have young kids then you may give them your iPad or iPhone to play with to watch kids’ TV, which is especially helpful to keep them entertained when travelling. But, your little treasure might be like ours and although he wants to watch the latest show of Alvin and the Chipmunks, also wants to explore this amazing device …
Lock iPad screen to stop kids exiting the app Read MoreDownload To download, simply scroll down towards the bottom of this page and you will see the options for this download. Ensure you select the correct one and click the blue Download button as detailed below: Prerequisites This program requires Microsoft .Net 4.5.2 to work correctly. You can download this directly from Microsoft by clicking here. Instructions For full instructions on how to …
Cisco VPN Client Fix for Windows Read MoreWe have recently been working on MD5 hash codes both in encrypting and decrypting the hashes. So, we have now created a microsite with our work in progress so that our visitors can start to use it and we will work on making it better over time. But before we go any further, we know that there is actually no …
MD5 Hash Online Encryption and Decryption Tool Read MoreIf you have Windows XP, or if like me, you have to rebuild many friends and family members old computers, then you will probably be aware of Microsoft Security Essentials – the free Microsoft security program. Microsoft have provided this free of charge to Windows XP and Windows 7 users for some time now but that is soon to end …
Microsoft will remove Security Essentials (MSE) for Windows XP in April 2014 – Download NOW! Read MoreI’ve now taken the plunge and installed Windows 8 Enterprise on my testing laptop and I’m actually quite happy with it after spending the last few months moaning about my Windows 8 Home Premium laptop! Some of the features are excellent and I’m getting used to not having a Start Menu (adding everything I need to my taskbar!). I’ve also …
RSAT and RDCM for Windows 8 Read MoreOne of the perils of working in IT is that I am constantly asked by friends and family the age old question; What is the best free anti-virus software? Well, there’s plenty of free anti-virus software out there and there is not really an answer to this question – there is no “best” anti-virus software, only personal opinion! Myself, at home …
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