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How to Change the Default Organizational Unit for New Computers and Users in Active Directory

When a computer is joined to a domain using the System Properties GUI, its account is created in the default Computers container.…

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County Takes Charge: In-House Server Management Initiative Launched

Dickinson County is taking proactive steps to optimize its server management by moving away from third-party solutions. During a recent county commissioners…

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Microsoft Provides Clarity on NTLM Phase-Out, but Timeline Remains Unconfirmed

Microsoft has announced plans to disable the outdated and insecure NTLM protocol by default in the next version of Windows Server. However,…

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Windows 11 Begins 2026 with a Surge of Bugs: Here’s What You Need to Know

A new round of bugs in Windows has created frustrations for users following the January Patch Tuesday update, released on January 13,…

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Microsoft Rolls Out Emergency Patch to Address Critical Issues Affecting Millions of PCs

This past Saturday, Microsoft released an emergency patch for Windows to address two significant bugs that arose from its January 2026 security…

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January Security Update: Microsoft Addresses High-Risk Vulnerabilities Across Multiple Products

On January 14, Microsoft released its January Security Update, addressing 112 security vulnerabilities across various products, such as Windows, Microsoft Office, SQL…

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Windows 11 January 2026 Update: Consumer Fixes and Key Updates for Enterprises with KB5073379 and KB5073450

Windows 11’s January 2026 Update has begun rolling out, marking a significant update for versions 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2, along with Windows…

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Navigating Windows Update Side Effects: Troubleshooting Connection Errors with Windows 365

Microsoft’s January Patch Day presented a new set of challenges for users, as the latest security updates for Windows have led to…

Powershell

A Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Unused PowerShell Modules

To remove old or unused PowerShell modules from your Windows computer, you can follow these straightforward steps. These actions may help to…

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Microsoft Announces Update Separation for Windows 11 and Server 2025

Microsoft plans to streamline future updates for its operating systems by separating the updates for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. Beginning…