Step-by-step guides and tips for Windows setup, installation, customization, and troubleshooting to optimize your PC performance and user experience
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a Microsoft protocol that enables users to connect to and control a a PC remotely. It does this by providing a graphical interface that enables interaction as if the user were physically present. In this article, we shall discuss the steps to fix you need the right to sign in…
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In this article, we will learn how to fix ‘Unable to run downloaded Programs due to Defender SmartScreen”. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is a security feature in Windows 10 and 11 that checks every download from trusted sources. Please, see How to Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Argon ACMP, and How to apply and install Veeam…
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Microsoft Management Console (MMC) does not natively export private keys in .PEM format. Instead, it exports private keys in .PFX (.PKCS#12) format which includes both the certificate and private key in an encrypted container. If you need the private key in PEM format, you must first export the certificate as PFX from MMC and then…
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HARICA is a globally trusted third party that actively participates in all major global Root CA trust programs, including 360, Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Oracle. It operates as a trust anchor in widely used application software and operating systems such as Adobe, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, Linux, and Oracle Java. In this article, we…
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WebLAPS Pro is a web-based solution for managing Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). In other words, WebLAPS relies on Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) to retrieve and manage local admin passwords. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss how to configure WebLAPS to manage Microsoft LAPS. We have discussed how to configure Windows…
In this article, I take you through how to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop in Azure Portal. In the current hybrid work landscape, companies are looking for efficient, secure, and scalable virtual desktop solutions. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) offers a cloud-based virtualization platform that supports remote work while minimizing reliance on on-premises infrastructure. This article delves…
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Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) provides a simplified administrative interface that you can use to manage BitLocker Drive Encryption. Therefore, customers find this solution very useful for managing client PCs with BitLocker that are domain-joined on-premises. In this article, we shall discuss how to Get MBAM BitLocker Recovery Keys from Microsoft SQL Server. Please…
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Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that helps teams stay connected across devices on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. In this article, we shall discuss how to Prevent Microsoft Teams from starting automatically on Windows. Please see How to schedule and join meetings with Microsoft Teams, Veeam Backup Deployment options for Microsoft 365 Data, and…
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Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows includes Server Manager, Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins, consoles, Windows PowerShell cmdlets and providers, and command-line tools for managing roles and features that run on Windows Server. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps to install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11. Because these steps have…
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In this article, I will show you how to deploy folder redirection in Windows. We will create a shared network folder on a file server, grant permissions, and Configure Folder Redirection options with Group Policy. Please see How to Disable Internet Explorer with Group Policy & Registry, How to Enable or Disable Inherited Permissions for…
In this article, we shall discuss “Sign-in options for Windows: Ditch Password for Enhanced Security”. Since I will be publishing a guide on how to setup the revamped Windows Hello available in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27754 (Canary Channel). This will also be available starting in Windows 24H2. I will therefore focus on Windows…
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Dell Fast Boot is a feature that minimizes the startup time of your system. It does this by bypassing certain POST (Power-On Self-Test) checks during boot. Depending on your Dell system model, you can configure it through the BIOS/UEFI firmware interface. In this article, we shall discuss “Fast Boot Options: Fix specific Drive issue with…
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TRIM is a command that enhances the efficiency and longevity of solid-state drives (SSDs). It does this by enabling the operating system to communicate directly with the drive regarding unused or obsolete data blocks. In this article, we shall discuss “SSD TRIM: Delete files permanently without using the Recycle Bin”. Here is how to Fix…
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