When programs are installed on Windows, you have the choice to create a desktop shortcut for the individual programs. However, if you don’t create a desktop shortcut at the time that you install the program, you can install the desktop shortcut later, and you can easily create one with the steps shown below. Please see…
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Had to convert the GPT disk to MBR when I was unable to install Windows OS on the Disk Partitions available. Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID Partition Table (GPT) disks use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). One advantage of GPT disks is that you can have more than…
LDAP is a network protocol used to perform queries and changes in a distributed directory service. The protocol from the TCP / IP protocol stack is specified in the RFCs 4510, 4511, and 4532. LDAP itself is not a directory, but a protocol with which one can retrieve information from an LDAP directory. LDAP requires…
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There are times you (System Administrator) may want to reboot your PC due to undesired behavior on your PC. During and after the installation of new programs (software and hardware), most times, you may need to restart your device. This will shut off all processes so that the Kernal can be re-established with the new…
In this article, we shall discuss ‘How to Fix Err Connection Timed Out DNS Error”. To get around this problem, DNS information is shared among many servers. But information for sites visited recently is also cached locally on client computers. Chances are that you use google.com several times a day. Please see Domain Name System…
In this article, we shall discuas “Network statistics: How to save netstat command output to a text”. The network statistics (netstat ) command is a networking tool used for troubleshooting and configuration. It can also serve as a monitoring tool for connections over the network. Both incoming and outgoing connections, routing tables, port listening, and usage statistics are…
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In this article, we shall discuss “Perform continuous ping on OSes and network Appliances (macOS, Linux, Windows, Juniper and Cisco devices)”. Ping is referred to as “Packet Internet Groper”. It is used to troubleshoot the accessibility of devices between two endpoints i.e., to ensure data packet is transmitted to its destination successfully. Please see how…
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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS): WSUS previously known as Software Update Services (SUS), is a computer program and network service developed by Microsoft Corporation that enables administrators to manage the distribution of updates and hotfixes released for Microsoft products to computers in a corporate environment. Please see How to disable unused Cisco Access Ports, Windows…
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When faced with the situation to prevent Windows from downloading updates when you need to avoid restarting your PC or applying updates because the server is currently in use (in production), you can take specific actions to delay (stop) or pause updates. In tis article, you will learn How to stop Windows from applying updates….
Most times when you increase or change the instance type of a server on AWS, the Network adapter changes and this can cause system related issues
Windows Management Instrumentation consists of a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model that provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. WMIC is the console version of Windows Management Instrumentation, available from Windows 2000 and onwards. All critical subsystem settings are exposed through WMI. WMI treats data as…
OEM is short for Original Equipment Manufacturer, who produces products and components that he doesn’t sell to the consumer, but to other manufacturers. There are two different definitions: In IT, the OEM is the producer of products, components, or software that he sells to the PC producer. A well-known example is a PC with Microsoft…
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In the realm of modern data management, the Synology Disk Station stands as a pinnacle of network storage solutions. Yet, this advanced system occasionally hinders smooth file access, especially during integration with Windows 10. In this guide, we shall discuss how to “Fix Windows Can’t find the path: Please check the spelling and try again”….
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