Logon as a batch job and Logon as a service right removed after 2016 upgrade
I have an issue which I find totally bizarre, the thing is we have a Windows 2012 AD domain ,which we needed to upgrade to Windows Server 2016. We upgraded the schema and introduced 2 Windows server...
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This uninstaller is unbearable...
When you find TunnelBear VPN on a staff machine and uninstall it, so much sadness.....
View ArticleIn today's "No Duh" news: Being better at your job means you get more work.
I saw this article recommended to me while perusing the news this morning:https://getpocket.com/explore/item/being-a-go-getter-is-no-funThe TL;DR of it is that if you're recognized as being more...
View ArticleTeamViewer replacment ?
HI guy's,I'm looking for a replacement to TeamViewer for a remote desktop option.. teamViewer is great but Very expensive per user.. Does windows (server) has that option to provide a remote desktop...
View ArticlePowershell Driver Checking for USB Scanner
So I'm trying to make sure this driver is installed if a scanner is plugged in. So there is one model we use so I was just checking USB devices and looking for it. Simple enough. Now I need to...
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Last chance: 50% off CloudBerry Backup
Here’s some good news! We are EXTENDING our World Backup Day offer until Monday, April 8th. Don’t miss out a 50% discount on CloudBerry Backup Desktop PRO: https://hubs.ly/H0hbldD0Hurry up and grab...
View ArticleSmall office network with remote access
I am looking into options for setting up a small office network. 2 computers, 2 printers. They need to be able to share files between computers. The owner also wants to be able to connect to the office...
View ArticleHow to run again a GPO Immediate Task
Is there a way to run again an Immediate Task? I understand that it runs once and then deletes itself from the client machines' task scheduler. But is there a way to reuse/reactivate one more time a...
View ArticleSome relatable comedy
I enjoy watching a Youtuber (Smii7y) and his friends play games because their comedy is golden to me. Anyways, I saw this in one of his funtage videos. Rather than link the whole video I found a...
View ArticleHide user password input from batch file
I am creating a batch file that has a variable of setting a SQL sa password in the configuration file. This isn't hidden in the command view and it is show in plain text. Is there a simple way of...
View ArticleWindwos 10 Pro - cheapest place for licenses
Hi AllSo, in a new gig and well, I urgently need to get approx 15 systems onto Windows 10. laptop spec's are all good eg i5, 8>12gb ram, ssd drives. Previous person chose not to get the free OEM...
View ArticleAre we just too suspicious now?
I know it goes with the territory but I think it's starting to affect me!A year ago I purchased some appliances and was able to finance them for 0% interest (so why wouldn't I?). It turns out the...
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Excel 64 Bit and Legacy VBA - Do I need a complete Re-Write of the Legacy Code?
I had to rebuild my PC at work a few weeks ago and I am on Office 365 E3 and I installed office from the Office 365 portal.When I went to edit some code in one of our many VBA projects, I got this...
View ArticleLearn how Win 10 + Surface = Happy Users & Win a £250 Amazon e-Gift Card
Hey Spiceheads,Supporting your users can be difficult at times, from endless help desk tickets and drive-bys to that one user who we won't name.On this Video Meetup, 11 April @ 3pm GMT, Justin O...
View ArticleWindows 10 Adding Shared Printer
When adding a "shared" printer Windows 10 seems to always default to using"Microsoft Enhanced Printer Driver"This is a problem as the printer in question starts at random times to spew garbage.The...
View ArticleWSUS Rollup between Upstream and Downstream Replica Server in Different Domains
We have just spun up two WSUS Servers running on Windows Server 2016 (WSUS version 10.0.14393.2848). There is an Upstream server connecting to Microsoft and pulling updates with a Downstream server in...
View ArticleHP Switch SSH Script
I am trying to create a script to ssh into an hp switch and grab both the running and startup configs.I have access to both linux and windows, running into an issue on the linux side with ssh command...
View ArticlePiping array to custom cmdlet | Write-Progress error
Trying to make a cmdlet for the first time, all going pretty well so far (it's a simple one), but I'm using Write-Progress for the cmdlet working with multiple computer names. It works when I put a...
View ArticleWhy healthcare is ripe for APT attacks
From healthcare records, hackers enhance the effectiveness of social engineering attacks, involving the impersonation of friends and colleagues. Healthcare records have become one of the most valuable...
View ArticleSpiceworks email integration - Remove email signature
Hi Everyone, We are currently looking at enabling the incoming mail option within Spiceworks however before doing this I need to configure our email signatures to be removed on new ticket creations. We...
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