If you’re responsible for managing Office 365 deployments within your organization, having visibility into which channels your devices are using is crucial for effective administration and maintenance. With the help of SQL queries, you can extract pertinent information from Configuration Manager data, allowing you to generate insightful reports or visualize data using tools like Power…
With older versions of Outlook (up to 2007) the NK2 file was used to store recently used email addresses so that you could then use them when you started to type an email like an auto-suggest system. This was great for users but a nightmare for IT techs as most users assume that these are…
In the realm of professional communication, the font you choose can greatly influence how your message is perceived. With the release of the new Aptos font, many users are eager to incorporate its sleek and modern aesthetic into their Outlook emails. If you’re one of those users looking to make the switch, you’re in luck!…
Creating an Email Signature in Outlook To create an email signature in Microsoft Outlook, follow these step-by-step instructions. First, open Outlook and click on “File” in the top left corner of the screen. Then, select “Options” from the drop-down menu. In the Outlook Options window, click on “Mail” in the left-hand sidebar. Next, scroll down…
Introduction: The Power of Drop-Down Menus Hello everyone! In today’s tutorial, we’ll delve into the world of drop-down menus in Microsoft Excel. These seemingly simple tools can revolutionize your data entry and analysis process. By limiting choices and ensuring consistency, they enhance accuracy and save time. So, let’s get started! Creating a Basic Drop-Down List…
I recently rebuilt my own desktop PC and after reinstalling all my applications and games, I set up my default programs including having Google Chrome as my default browser. This seemed to work in all parts of Windows apart from when I was opening links in Outlook it would always open them using Microsoft Edge….
Consider the following scenario: You’ve been wanting to declutter your computer, and as you go through your files and folders, you come across a stubborn folder that refuses to be deleted. You try everything, but it just won’t budge. What could be causing this frustrating issue? Hidden deep within that folder, you stumble upon an…
Here are 10 free tools for Microsoft Windows that can enhance your productivity and make your computing experience even better: Microsoft PowerToys PowerToys is a set of utilities developed by Microsoft that provides various useful features, including a window manager, image resizer, and keyboard shortcut manager. To install Microsoft PowerToys, you should open a Powershell…
Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides businesses with a wide range of services to build, deploy, and manage applications and services. With its scalable and flexible infrastructure, Azure enables businesses to leverage the power of the cloud to enhance productivity and efficiency. What is Microsoft Azure? Microsoft Azure, commonly referred to…
A digital signature is an electronic mark that confirms a person’s stamp of approval on a document. Digital signatures were established to make remote document signing easier and safer, thereby allowing businesses and individuals to save money and time. If you are wondering how to make your own signature, you’d be happy to learn that…
A product key is a unique alphanumeric code that is required to activate a software product. In the case of Windows operating system, a product key is a 25-character code that is used to activate the Windows operating system after it has been installed on a computer. In this blog post, we will take a…
If you’re looking to factory reset your Xbox One, it’s easy to do. First, go to the Home screen and select the Settings gear icon. Then, select System, followed by Console info & updates. Finally, select Reset console and choose Reset and keep my games & apps. Your Xbox One will now be reset to its factory settings.
Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. It was released on October 5, 2021. Windows 11 is a major upgrade from Windows 10, with a new user interface, new features, and improved performance. Here are some of the new features in Windows 11: System Requirements for Windows 11 To run Windows 11, your…
Power BI is a powerful business analytics service that provides rich interactive visualizations, reports, and dashboards to help organizations gain insights from their data. One of the key features of Power BI is the ability to create reports that automatically refresh on a scheduled basis. In this blog post, we will discuss how to run…
This post will show you how to download the latest anti-malware definition updates for Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 and Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection using Powershell commands. Step by Step Guide Windows x86 (32-bit) To download the definition updates files for 32-bit (x86-based) versions of Windows, run the following…
Screen recording is a powerful tool that can help you capture everything that happens on your computer screen. Whether you want to record a tutorial, create a how-to video, or save a gameplay session, an on screen recorder can help. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about using an on screen…
Windows Installer Media (also known as Windows Installation Media) is a tool provided by Microsoft that allows users to create a bootable installation media for Windows operating systems. It can be used to install or upgrade Windows on a computer or device, and can also be used to troubleshoot and repair issues with an existing…
I recently came across an issue that I had to diagnose where I needed to reset a device’s Group Policy settings. It wasn’t the easiest thing to find how to do, so I thought I would document it here in full step-by-step dummies guide method in case I need it in the future again. Group…
If you have accidentally closed a Word document without saving it, or if Word has unexpectedly crashed or shut down, there are several ways you can try to recover an unsaved Word document: Look for auto-recovery files By default, Word saves a copy of your document every 10 minutes while you are working on it….
We are delighted to announce the release of Ultimate Settings Panel version 6.7. This version includes some minor bug fixes and backend rearrangement of the source code. Ultimate Settings Panel Video Demo See Ultimate Settings Panel in action below: Download Instructions For full instructions on how to use the Ultimate Settings Panel utility, click here. License…
Having spent many years working with SCCM and looking for MSI installers to use for software deployment, I eventually wrote the MSI Downloader tool to help out others with getting hold of MSI installers. However, keeping the MSI versions up to date is a bit of a nightmare, and a lot of people, I know,…
We are pleased to announce the latest update to our MSI Downloader tool taking it to version 1.6. We have made a few cosmetic changes and mostly it is bug fixes and code updates. We have also updated the way downloaded files are retrieved. Also included in this release is the names of the downloaded…
How to enable Windows Task Scheduler History information if it is not showing on your computer or server
If you need to identify machines with specific software installed on a device but would also like to know whether they have a certain version of the stated software or below, then you can use the below query. This can help with software upgrades to identify machines that have not yet been upgraded. SCCM Collection…
If you want to add a local machine user to your deployed machine during your SCCM OSD process then you can do this using a standard “Run Command Line” step. Instructions So, you need to add a “Run Command Line” step in your task sequence towards the end, after the Windows deployment and after the…
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Suppose you are having a problem with logging into a computer which is connected to a corporate domain and just getting a blank black screen, known as the Black Screen of Death (BSOD). In that case, you can follow this guide on how to resolve it and get your computer back into full working order…
How to automatically uninstall Spotify installations using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
Having a top-notch headset might be beneficial when playing games on your Xbox One. There are many headsets available, but not all of them are created equally. To assist you in finding the ideal headset for your Xbox One, we have put together the following guide. We’ll look at a few key aspects, like pricing,…
Depending on your environment, you may want to disable IPv6 on all networking connections, including wired and wireless connections. To do this, you can use a simple PowerShell script: Once you have run this script, you can go ahead and check the IPv6 settings on the target machine and you should see that it is…
When the internet was in its infant stages, users had to know the IP address of a website to visit it. However, that quickly changed with the emergence of Domain Name Systems. A DNS ensures that computers can understand human-readable domain names by associating them with IP addresses. Today, internet service providers offer their own…
A simple step by step guide on how to use Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 10.
Is Windows 11 better than Windows 10? If you’ve ever wondered if Windows 11 is better than Windows 10, well, you’re not alone. Since its debut in October 2021, Windows 11 has caused mixed feelings across the users: there was who cherished the tighter security features and requirements, i.e. the TPM 2.0, who remembered Microsoft’s…
