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Configure Windows Device Inactivity Limit Locally and Domain Wide

Posted on 26/09/202430/06/2026 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on Configure Windows Device Inactivity Limit Locally and Domain Wide
Configure Windows Device Inactivity Limit Locally and Domain Wide

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, Windows Server

How to Lock the Find My Device Option in Windows 11

Posted on 23/10/202311/08/2026 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Lock the Find My Device Option in Windows 11
How to Lock the Find My Device Option in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers a useful feature called “Find My Device” that helps track and locate a lost or stolen computer. However, there might be scenarios where you want to prevent others from changing or disabling this feature on your Windows 11 system. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore two methods to lock the “Find…

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How to Restore Old Right-click Context Menu in Windows 11

Posted on 27/09/202314/08/2026 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Restore Old Right-click Context Menu in Windows 11
How to Restore Old Right-click Context Menu in Windows 11

Windows 11 introduces a revamped right-click context menu, offering an enhanced experience over its predecessor. However, some users may find it lacking in comparison to the classic menu. Well, if you’re missing the old right-click context menu, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll show you how to bring back that familiar classic context…

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Display logon banners for Windows PCs via Windows Registry

Posted on 05/08/202314/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Display logon banners for Windows PCs via Windows Registry
Display logon banners for Windows PCs via Windows Registry

In this article, I will show you how to display logon banners for Windows PCs via Windows Registry. Oftentimes, users undermine the importance of security practices. However, the display of a warning message before signing in helps prevent an attack or warn malicious or uninformed users about the consequences of their actions before it happens….

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Windows, Windows Server

Fix npm install hangs on “sill idealTree buildDeps”

Posted on 08/07/202314/08/2026 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on Fix npm install hangs on “sill idealTree buildDeps”
Fix npm install hangs on “sill idealTree buildDeps”

Npm is a package manager used for JavaScript programming language. It is the default package manager for the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js. Learn How to install Node.js on Ubuntu. When installing npm It is very possible you see the installation getting stuck when you get to the point you see ‘sill idealTree build. In this…

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Linux, Mac, Version Control System, Windows

How to Stop OneDrive from Starting Up Automatically on Windows 11

Posted on 01/07/202314/08/2026 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Stop OneDrive from Starting Up Automatically on Windows 11
How to Stop OneDrive from Starting Up Automatically on Windows 11

In this article, we shall discuss “how to Stop OneDrive from Starting Up Automatically on Windows 11”. OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud and backup storage application that you can use to synchronize your files and folders across all your devices. By default, the OneDrive application always comes with Windows 10 and 11, and each time you…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to Back Up and Restore the Windows Registry

Posted on 01/07/202314/08/2026 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Back Up and Restore the Windows Registry
How to Back Up and Restore the Windows Registry

In this guide, I will be showing you how to back up and restore the registry in Windows. It’s very easy to go into your Windows Registry and make several adjustments but the fact remains that your system registry is very delicate to play with, any mistake on the Windows Registry can make your system…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to Disable and Enable Registry Access on Windows 11

Posted on 30/06/202314/08/2026 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Disable and Enable Registry Access on Windows 11
How to Disable and Enable Registry Access on Windows 11

The Windows Registry is a critical database that stores configuration settings for the operating system, hardware, and installed applications. Making incorrect changes to the Registry can have severe consequences, leading to irreversible damage to your system. Therefore, it’s essential to exercise caution when accessing and modifying the Registry. In this guide, we will explore two…

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How to add and modify the Windows Registry from the Command Prompt

Posted on 01/04/202315/08/2026 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to add and modify the Windows Registry from the Command Prompt
How to add and modify the Windows Registry from the Command Prompt

The Windows Registry is a critical component of the Windows operating system that contains several configuration settings. It’s a tree-structured database that stores all the configuration data for your system, including hardware specs, software versions, user preferences, and more. Both the Windows Registry Editor and the Command Prompt can be used to access and edit…

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Disable modern standby on Windows 10 and 11

Posted on 11/03/202315/08/2026 Imoh Etuk By Imoh Etuk No Comments on Disable modern standby on Windows 10 and 11
Disable modern standby on Windows 10 and 11

In this post, we will describe how to disable modern standby on Windows 10 and 11. Modern Standby is a Windows 10 and 11 power management feature that allows devices to enter a low-power state similar to “Sleep” mode while still performing certain connectivity and background tasks such as receiving notifications, downloading updates, and syncing…

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Disable Developer Tools in Microsoft Edge using Registry or Group Policy in Windows

Posted on 29/01/202315/08/2026 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on Disable Developer Tools in Microsoft Edge using Registry or Group Policy in Windows
Disable Developer Tools in Microsoft Edge using Registry or Group Policy in Windows

Developer tools are a feature on every browser for performing tasks like viewing HTML tags, Javascript, and CSS and you can instantly make some changes and see the effect on the front-end. In this article, I will be showing you how to disable the developer tools in Microsoft Edge if you decide to do that….

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Restrict access to removable Storage Drives [Part 2]

Posted on 05/11/201917/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Restrict access to removable Storage Drives [Part 2]
Restrict access to removable Storage Drives [Part 2]

In this article, we shall discuss how to restrict access to removable Storage Drives [Part 2]. When a USB or supported port is available on the computer. Users can connect removable storage devices such as USB flash drives, external hard drives, and other types of mass storage devices) to access or export data. If you…

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