Browse practical Windows guides, tutorials, and troubleshooting tips covering Windows 10 and Windows 11. This category includes step-by-step fixes, optimisation techniques, and how-to content for everyday users, IT professionals, and home lab enthusiasts.
Overview In some cases, Windows Updates may fail to install via Windows Update or SCCM Software Center. This document provides a step-by-step guide to manually installing a monthly cumulative update (CU) by extracting and installing the relevant CAB files using DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool). Prerequisites Step 1: Download the Windows Update Package … Read more
Setting up Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) between two Windows 11 Enterprise PCs on a home network can be incredibly useful for managing multiple machines. However, if you’re using local accounts without a domain, you might run into errors when trying to connect. This guide walks you through the steps to configure RDP on a home … Read more
Common Windows Update Errors Solution 1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter Solution 2: Clear Windows Update Cache Solution 3: Use the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM Commands Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following commands: If the issue persists, run these commands: Solution 4: Reset Windows Update Components Run the following commands … Read more
Mastering Windows Update Management with Group Policy Managing Windows Updates via Group Policy (GPO) remains a cornerstone for IT admins in 2025, especially with Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2022 dominating. Whether you’re delaying feature updates, enforcing patch schedules, or integrating with Intune, this guide dives into every step, tool, and trick to keep your … Read more
Master Windows 11 Deployment in 2025 With Windows 10’s end-of-life hitting October 14, 2025, IT pros and home users alike are shifting to Windows 11 24H2. Whether you’re imaging a single PC or rolling out to an enterprise, this guide has you covered with modern tools and tricks. Option 1: USB Deployment (Solo or Small … Read more
Sometimes, you may need to schedule your Windows PC to shut down automatically after a set time, whether for system updates, batch processes, or just energy saving. Here’s a simple guide on how to do that using the Command Prompt. Prerequisites: Step-by-Step Guide 1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator To get started, you need to … Read more
Have you ever booted up your Windows 11 PC only to discover that the WiFi option has completely disappeared? If so, you’re not alone! This frustrating issue has been reported by many Windows 11 users. But don’t worry, in this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to fix it and get your WiFi back online … Read more
God Mode for Windows is nothing new but have you got Windows 10 God Mode setup and do you want to deploy to end users? As you may have seen some time ago in this post, God Mode could be setup and used in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to give you a huge amount … Read more
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 … Read more
A simple step by step guide on how to use Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 10.
If you want to find the full list of Windows Updates installed on your machine, you can use a PowerShell command. This method is particularly useful for operating systems like Windows Server Core, where graphical user interfaces might not be available. Using PowerShell to List Installed Windows Updates Command To retrieve a list of installed … Read more
Duo authentication integrates with Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems to add two-factor authentication to Remote Desktop and local logons. General Are there any issues installing Duo for Windows Logon on Active Directory domain controllers? There was an issue seen with Duo Authentication for Windows Logon and RDversion 4.1.0, on Active Directory domain controllers … Read more