Single App Kiosk Mode is also referred to as “Assigned Access”. It is a feature in Windows that allows you to set up a specific application to run in a restricted kiosk-like mode on a device. In this mode, the user can only access and interact with a single designated application, and they are prevented…
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The autologon feature is provided as a convenience. However, this feature may be a security risk. In this article, I will show you how to enable Automatic Logon via Windows Registry. Please see The different Windows Logon Types, how to fix “The sign-in method you are trying to use is not allowed: For more information,…
In this article, you will learn how to Replace a blue screen error with a blank screen for system errors. A stop error or exception error is commonly called the blue screen of death (BSoD). Please see How to find and remove Malware with Microsoft Defender Offline, and how to remove Microsoft Defender update on Windows…
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Tn this article, we shall discuss how to determine Windows Version or Edition and Build. The steps below are ways to find out what build, edition and version of Windows 10 you are running. We are absolutely aware most people refer to Windows systems based on its major and version they are running. Please see…
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Windows Admin Center (formerly codenamed Project Honolulu) is an evolution of Windows Server in-box management tools. It is a single pane of glass that consolidates all aspects of local and remote server management. As a locally deployed, browser-based management experience, an Internet connection and Azure aren’t required. This article discusses How to set up Windows Admin Center…
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Pleasant Password gives users the ability to change or perform self-serve password reset with no administrator or help desk involvement. This feature is vital when you have completely logged off your Windows PC and would like to reset it. In this article, we shall discuss how to Perform a Self-service Password Reset using the Windows…
Windows Admin Center is your remote management tool for Windows Server running on physical, virtual, on-premises, in Azure, or in a hosted environment at no additional cost. See the following links for “How to setup Windows Admin Center and also how to troubleshoot Windows Admin Center (WAC) access from the Web. In this article, you will learn how…
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Windows Administrative Tools are available for systems administrators wanting more insight into device settings, or to configure policies for a given device. Most of the tools mentioned below are plug-and-play features automatically scheduled to run upon purchase and startup. Admin users that want more control over their system can access the Control Panel’s Administrative Tools…
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In this article, we shall discuss “Multitasking: How to Add and Remove Multiple Virtual Desktops in Windows”. Microsoft enables adding and the removal of virtual desktops. This is a built-in feature and this makes the organization of Apps effortless to those of us that keep a lot of Apps on their computer. Please see Free…
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As defined by Microsoft, Windows PowerShell remoting lets you run any Windows PowerShell command on one or more remote computers. You can establish persistent connections, start interactive sessions, and run scripts on remote computers. In this guide, we will discuss “PowerShell Remoting: Guide to Windows Management Instrumentation”. Please, see Video Remoting was disconnected on Hyper…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to enable WinRM on Windows Servers and Windows PCs. Windows PowerShell remoting lets you run any Windows PowerShell command on one or more remote computers. You can establish persistent connections, start interactive sessions, and run scripts on remote computers. PowerShell remoting is similar to SSH used in accessing…
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A mapped drive is a shortcut to a drive that’s located on a different computer. The shortcut on your computer looks like a local hard drive with its own letter assigned to it. The steps below will show you how to create a Mapped Drive via GPO Preferences on Windows Machines thereby making them persistent across…
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In this article, we shall discuss “Deny execute access: Restrict Access to USB Drives on Windows”. A USB flash drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated USB interface. I will be performing this demonstration using the Local Group Policy. In subsequent tutorials, I will cover the implementation using the Group Policy…
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