Step-by-step guides and tips for Windows setup, installation, customization, and troubleshooting to optimize your PC performance and user experience
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The KRBTGT account plays a crucial role in Microsoft’s implementation of Kerberos. That is, it is the default authentication protocol for Windows. A deep understanding of how the KRBTGT account functions can significantly impact the security and compliance of your network. In this article, we shall discuss the need for and how to Perform Key…
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Sometimes, you want your computer to automatically log in and launch specific applications as soon as it boots up maybe for a kiosk setup, a home server, or just to streamline your personal workflow. Windows allows you to configure automatic logon and start applications at login without requiring you to manually enter credentials or click…
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In this article, I will be showing you How to edit Windows Hosts File via PowerToy Editor Utility. The host file is a configuration file that tells a machine the appropriate host IP it should route a request to, it maps a particular hostname to an IP address, this mapping has a significant effect on…
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In this article, I will show you how to diagnose a Windows hardware issue. Suppose you are having an issue with your computer or server working properly. In that case, there are diagnostic tools online and many diagnostic processes that can help you identify a potential hardware problem. You can read other articles on system…
When troubleshooting Group Policy issues in your network, sometimes the only identifier you’re given is a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). If you’ve ever run a gpupdate /force command, you might notice that the output shows the GUID of the failing Group Policy Object (GPO) rather than its name. As a system administrator, it’s important to…
In this article i will showing you how to Configure Windows device inactivity limit locally and domain wide. Due to security reasons, it is now important that your computer screen is locked when the system is inactive or idle for some time. Please see How to access shared resources from two different domains, How to…
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Windows 11 introduces a new feature called Dev Drive, which is designed to boost performance for developer-related tasks. If you’re working with large codebases, frequent builds, or complex development environments, setting up a Dev Drive can give your system a performance edge. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about how…
In this article, we shall be leveraging Zero Trust to harden the Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker. Zero Trust principles include explicit verification, minimal privilege access, and assuming breach. Please see how to Configure Multiple IP Addresses on a Single or Multiple NICs, and “Demystifying Zero Trust with Veeam: Design your Architecture“. AppLocker enables…
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A Print Server is a server that connects printers to the network. This is the single source of printing for all the workstations in a network. It helps to share a specific printer or multiple printers with users on the network. In this guide, I will be showing you How to set up a Print…
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Anyone with access to the Control Panel and Windows Settings App can carry out many tasks on the system, especially when you are using the system in a public place. In this article, I will show you How to Enable or Disable Control Panel and Windows Settings App. You may also want to read about…
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Switching from Legacy BIOS to UEFI is a common need for modern computers to take advantage of new features, improved security, and faster boot times. However, many fear this transition because they think it requires reinstalling the operating system (OS). In this guide, we’ll explore “how you can”Prevent OS Reinstallation: Change from legacy BIOS to…
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In this article, you will learn how to “fix unable to start the Application Identity Service”. The Application Identity service (AppIDSvc) is a Windows service that determines and verifies the identity of an application. This service is crucial for enforcing AppLocker policies, which help control which applications and files users can run on a system….
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Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) is a lightweight version of Windows, offering limited features that make it incredibly useful for system recovery, deployment, and maintenance tasks. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your own “WinPE USB Drive: Fixing System Boot Issues”. Please see the fix for “Windows PE working for Windows…
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