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Tailoring and Implementing the Windows 11 Taskbar: A Guide on Using GPO or Intune
Organizations have the ability to control the look of the Windows taskbar on every networked computer, mainly by pinning vital applications. Administrators achieve this by setting up the applications in an XML file that is then distributed to each terminal using GPO or Microsoft Intune. Pinning important company applications isn’t the only reason for taskbar…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Installing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Various Windows Editions and Server Core
For some time now, Microsoft has been offering a simplified installation of WSL via the wsl.exe utility. Hence, most guides refer to this method. However, in practice, it is not quite as straightforward because this command does not work on Server Core and is only suitable for WSL 2. Ideally, the Windows Subsystem should be…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Installing Cronicle Task Scheduler with Nginx Proxy
Cronicle is a web-based, multi-server task scheduling and automation platform designed to handle complex job scheduling and workflow management across multiple servers. It offers a user-friendly interface for creating, managing, and monitoring tasks, supporting a wide range of job types, including shell scripts, commands, and custom plugins. With features like real-time logging, error notification, and…
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Exploring Features of Windows Server 2025 Hyper-V: GPU Partitioning, VHDs Deduplication, and AD-less Live Migration
The upcoming LTSC release of Windows Server introduces several enhancements to Hyper-V and new storage functions, which primarily benefit the operation of virtual machines. This includes GPU virtualization, a new deduplication feature for ReFS, and live migration of VMs on clusters that are not members of an AD domain. As hypervisors have matured, there haven’t…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Deploying Microsoft Office Language Packs
In this article, we’ll explore manual and automated methodologies to deploy extra language packs and configure the default language in Microsoft Office 2019, 2016, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Business (formerly known as Office 365). In Microsoft Office, the language preferences can be adjusted in the following individual settings: Editing Language Display Language Help Language…
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Mastering Notepad++: Exploring Search, Replace Functions with Regex and Plugins
The free and widely-used editor for Windows supports not only basic search and replace functions but also regular expressions. A helpful plugin assists in formulating regex, providing real-time expression validation. However, for many tasks you don’t need regex; built-in functions and plugins often offer simpler solutions. The raw output of scripts is often extensive and…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Minikube on Windows
Minikube is an ideal solution for setting up a Kubernetes cluster for a test or development environment. It only requires a single node, optionally as a virtual machine. To install Minikube on Windows, several preparations are required, including the installation of Docker. The first step to install Kubernetes on Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2019/2022…
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How to Send Telegram Messages from a PowerShell Script
You can use your Telegram messenger as a notification tool to get instant reports on various infrastructure events, script execution results, or scheduler tasks. This article shows you how to use PowerShell to send a text notification to a Telegram channel or group through the Bot API. First, create a new Telegram bot using @BotFather.…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Free Lab for Microsoft 365 and Intune
If you’re looking to delve into Microsoft 365 management, there are a few options available. Some components offer free, time-limited trial versions, and in the case of Azure AD, there’s a stripped-down free edition. Alternatively, Microsoft provides a developer license with a fully-featured subscription to M365 E5. If you aim to further your knowledge of…
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Unveiling EventSentry 5.1: Exploring its New Network Security Monitoring and Compliance Features
Explore the new features in EventSentry 5.1, including anomaly detection, NTFS permissions inventory, and new compliance dashboards. Many log collection and SIEM solutions are available in the market today. A notable solution in this space is EventSentry. EventSentry 5.1 is a recent release that brings numerous enhancements to the platform. Brief overview of EventSentry EventSentry,…