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November 5, 2024 | Jonathan Blackwell

Delete Registry Keys Using PowerShell

Introduction In Windows system administration, one of the more advanced yet important tasks that can be accomplished using PowerShell is deleting registry keys and values. This operation requires careful handling to avoid unintended consequences. Registry keys and values in Windows are critical...
November 1, 2024 | Dirk Schrader

Navigating User Account Management for Enhanced Windows Security

Importance of User Account Management for Windows Computers Your network is comprised of devices and users, and both require proper management. For a user to access a device and its hosted assets, that user requires a user account that has access to the computer. The allocation and management...
April 5, 2024 | Ethan Israel

How to Use OpenSSH to Move Files in Windows Server

Linux and Unix admins are accustomed to using Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH) to connect to servers because it has been included in those systems for decades. Windows users, on the other hand, have traditionally had to download third-party tools like Putty or WinSCP to utilize SSH...
December 1, 2023 | Dirk Schrader

Assessing 5 of the Leading Free Registry Cleaners

As you use your computer, the registry can collect obsolete, redundant or even damaged entries. By using a reg cleaner tool, you can: Remove registry entries left behind by uninstalled applications Reduce the size of the registry Identify and fix corrupted registry entries However,...
November 18, 2022 | Joe Dibley

Guide to Mounting Unix Shares with a Windows NFS Client

Modern organizations typically use a mixture of operating systems, including Unix, Linux, Windows and macOS. Network File System (NFS) is an open client/server protocol that allows organizations to centralize their data storage on one or more servers and enable seamless file sharing between their...
December 2, 2021 | Jeremy Moskowitz

How to Open PDF Files in Windows 10 Without Going Crazy

If you can’t open PDF files in Windows 10, you aren’t alone. Although Windows 10 has been an enormous success, the operating system has a few frustrating quirks. Users complain that they are unable to open pdf files in Windows 10 as easily as in Windows 7. Why Is It So Difficult to Open PDF...
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