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 discuss how to destroy, that is “Kill Containers and remove unused images from Docker Correctly”. We will be doing this over Portainer and Container Manager. Containers and images that are no longer in use can create clutter, making it harder to manage Docker environments. By removing them, you can streamline…
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In this article, we will discuss “Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana”. We will be utilizing Portainer which is a lightweight/open-source management solution designed to simplify working with Docker containers instead of working with the Container Manager on Synology itself. Please see How to use Prometheus for Monitoring, how to Install Grafana on Windows and…
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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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BitLocker recovery is the process in which access to a BitLocker-protected drive is restored in the event the drive doesn’t unlock using its default unlock mechanism. In this article, we shall discuss “Force BitLocker recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk”. Please see Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory, what…
Veeam has recently released an update to the Veeam Data Platform on the 27th of Auguest, 2024. This release introduces new features and integrations. This release significantly expands the capabilities of the Veeam Backup and Replication platform. In this article, we will discuss How to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication to version 12.2. Please see…
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In this article, you will learn the steps on how to prevent macOS from going to sleep despite the consequences and security implications. Mac has energy-saving features, which includes sleep mode. This mode is designed to activate when your device hasn’t been in use for a while. Please see “how to disable the sleep mode in…
Time Machine is a built-in backup feature that enables Macbook users to automatically back up their entire system. This includes apps, system files, accounts, preferences, music, photos, documents, and more. In this article, we shall discuss How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine. Please see “Step-by-step guide on how to set up…
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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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The big question is Why would you want to change the Log File to another drive or to another location? The simple answer is that we want to manage and control the amount of disk space that Internet Information Services (IIS) log files consume. In this guide, you will learn how to change the log…
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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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