If 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 […]
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IIS Management Console to connect to a remote IIS Server
If 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 […]
PassGenCrypter – Password Generator Free Utility Released
We 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 […]
Lock iPad screen to stop kids exiting the app
If 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 […]
Cisco VPN Client Fix for Windows 10 Package
Download 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 […]
MD5 Hash Online Encryption and Decryption Tool
We 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 […]
Cisco VPN Client Fix for Windows 8 Machines Released
Please note that version 3.0 has now been released which has support for Windows 10. You may have found that if you use the Cisco VPN Client on your Windows 8/8.1 machines, when you type in your username and password, it fails to connect and eventually will stop trying until you see the “Not connected” […]
Microsoft will remove Security Essentials (MSE) for Windows XP in April 2014 – Download NOW!
If 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 […]
RSAT and RDCM for Windows 8
I’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 […]
Free Anti-Virus Software
One 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 […]
