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Christian, Microsoft MVP, Veeam Vanguard & Legend (2021–2026), VMware vExpert, and Cisco Champion, shares expert guides, how-to tutorials, troubleshooting insights, and technical tips across Windows, Linux, Mac, databases, cloud, networking, hardware, and information security.

The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed

Posted on 25/10/202325/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed
The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed

VMware Workstation is an excellent choice for learning, testing, and development purposes. It provides a user-friendly interface for setting up and managing VMs, making it accessible to a broader audience compared to its enterprise-level solutions. In this article, you shall learn how to fix “the VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed”. Please…

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How to sync your passwords across iOS and Mac devices

Posted on 22/10/202322/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to sync your passwords across iOS and Mac devices
How  to sync your passwords across iOS and Mac devices

In this article, we shall discuss the steps to sync your passwords across iOS and Mac devices. To do this, you would use the Apple iCloud Keychain to keep your passwords, credit card information, Wi-Fi network information etc. up to date across all your approved devices. Please see how to Scan Apple Calendar: Prevent Norton from…

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Mac

Download Apps without passwords on App Store

Posted on 21/10/202322/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Download Apps without passwords on App Store
Download Apps without passwords on App Store

The App Store gives people around the world a safe and trusted place to discover apps that meet high standards for privacy, security, and content. In this article, we shall discuss the steps to prevent the entering of credentials when downloading free apps on the Apple App Store. Please see how to Scan Apple Calendar: Prevent Norton…

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Mac

Enable or disable Norton silent mode on Mac

Posted on 20/10/202320/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Enable or disable Norton silent mode on Mac
Enable or disable Norton silent mode on Mac

Norton 360 is a comprehensive security solution developed by Norton LifeLock (formerly Symantec Corporation). Norton offers a wide range of cybersecurity features to protect your devices and data such as Dark Web monitoring, Safe Web Browsing, Cloud backup and parental control. In this article, you will learn how to enable or disable Norton silent mode…

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Anti-Virus Solution, Mac

Scan Apple Calendar: Prevent Norton from scanning your Apple Calendar on iOS

Posted on 20/10/202320/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Scan Apple Calendar: Prevent Norton from scanning your Apple Calendar on iOS
Scan Apple Calendar: Prevent Norton from scanning your Apple Calendar on iOS

Apple Calendar also referred to as the iCal is a built-in calendar application for macOS, iOS (iPhone and iPad), and watchOS (Apple Watch). It enables you to manage schedules, events, appointments, reminders etc. In this short article, you will learn how to Prevent Norton from scanning your Apple Calendar on iOS. Please see Can’t connect…

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Anti-Virus Solution, Mac

How to schedule and join meetings with Microsoft Teams

Posted on 19/10/202319/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to schedule and join meetings with Microsoft Teams
How to schedule and join meetings with Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a messaging app designed to help teams work together in real-time collaboration and communication, schedule and join meetings, file and app sharing. This collaboration tool helps users work remotely and efficiently. Recently, I had the need to show someone how to work with Microsoft Teams efficiently. This reason gave birth to this article….

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How to find Dfs Referral Path and clear Dfs referral Cache

Posted on 18/10/202325/11/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to find Dfs Referral Path and clear Dfs referral Cache
How to find Dfs Referral Path and clear Dfs referral Cache

Distributed File System (Dfs) is a Windows Server role that enables you to group shared folders that are located on different servers into logically structured namespaces. Just as if they were accessing their local storage. In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to find Dfs Referral Path and clear Dfs referral Cache….

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Storage, Windows Server

Network cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network

Posted on 17/10/202318/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on Network cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network
Network cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network

Virtual Network Editor is a VMware network configuration program used to configure the network settings of multiple VMs. In this article, we shall discuss steps to resolve “Network Cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network”. Please see how to View RDP Configuration Settings: Connect…

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Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

How to fix “The process cannot access the file because another process has locked a portion of the file”

Posted on 17/10/202325/10/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to fix “The process cannot access the file because another process has locked a portion of the file”
How to fix “The process cannot access the file because another process has locked a portion of the file”

VMware Workstation is a virtualization software that allows you to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host. This virtualization solution is often used by System Administrators developers, and software testers. Please see how to Create or delete snapshots on VMware Workstation, and How to install Windows Server 2022 on VMware Workstation. In…

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Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

How to Pause Windows Update via Windows Settings

Posted on 16/10/202308/08/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to Pause Windows Update via Windows Settings
How to Pause Windows Update via Windows Settings

Windows Updates is a software update provided by Microsoft for its Windows operating system. These updates include security patches and fixes for vulnerabilities. Keeping your system up to date helps protect your computer from malware, viruses, and other security threats. Also, it contains fixes for software bugs and issues that can improve the stability and…

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Windows, Windows Server

What’s New? Install Windows Server 2025 on Beelink EQ12 PC

Posted on 15/10/202317/06/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on What’s New? Install Windows Server 2025 on Beelink EQ12 PC
What’s New? Install Windows Server 2025 on Beelink EQ12 PC

In this article, we shall discuss “What’s New? Install Windows Server 2025 on Beelink EQ12 PC and enable RDP”. Elevate your business operations to unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation with the Windows Server 2025. Please see how to Migrate RDS CALs, how to Install Proxmox VE on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC, how to…

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Windows, Windows Server

Bidding Farewell to NTLM in favour of Kerberos

Posted on 15/10/202316/12/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Bidding Farewell to NTLM in favour of Kerberos
Bidding Farewell to NTLM in favour of Kerberos

The NT LAN Manager (NTLM) is an authentication protocol encompassed in the Windows Msv1_0.dll. In this article, we shall discuss “Bidding Farewell to NTLM in favour of Kerberos”. The NTLM authentication protocols include LAN Manager versions 1 and 2, and NTLM versions 1 and 2. The NTLM authentication protocols authenticate users and computers based on…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to disable automatic Windows updates via Windows Settings

Posted on 15/10/202315/11/2023 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to disable automatic Windows updates via Windows Settings
How to disable automatic Windows updates via Windows Settings

Windows Update is a Microsoft service for the Microsoft Windows operating system which automates downloading and installing Microsoft Windows updates over the Internet. Here are some exciting articles on Windows Update services “How to apply Windows Updates with PowerShell, how to Apply and Enable Automatic Windows Admin Center Update, how to Automate Windows Update with…

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Windows, Windows Server

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