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Using a Bash Script to Associate an Elastic IP Address to an EC2 instance

In previous articles, I explained how to create an AMI from an EC2 instance and then launch the instance with scripts. Next,…

Articles

How to Adjust Privacy Settings in Microsoft Edge: Disabling Tab Grouping, Creator Following, Similar Sites, and Shopping Recommendations

Microsoft regularly uses its platform to push its software and cloud services onto users, often providing little value but bloating the system…

Active Directory

A Deep Dive into MaxPowerSoft Active Directory Reports

MaxPowerSoft Active Directory Reports generates various types of reports, eliminating the need to create PowerShell scripts to retrieve Active Directory data manually.…

Windows 10

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware

In this article, we’ll examine the process of updating a Windows 10 computer to Windows 11 23H2 using unsupported hardware. This includes…

Articles

How to Convert Certificate Format Using OpenSSL

OpenSSL is an open-source library and a command-line tool that helps admins and developers perform various cryptographic tasks, such as generating key…

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How to Verify Digital File Signatures using SigCheck

SigCheck, part of the SysInternals suite, is a command-line utility offering security features such as verifying the digital file signature and calculating…

Powershell

Step-by-step Guide: How to Add an ESXi Host to VMware vCenter Server (vCSA)

Let’s examine how to incorporate a standalone host with an ESXi hypervisor into the VMware vCenter Server (vCSA) for administrative centralization and…

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Comparing Sudo for Windows vs. Runas and Sudo for Linux

Sudo for Windows has been available since Build 26052 and is currently only accessible through the Windows Insiders program as part of…

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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing WireGuard VPN on OPNsense Firewall

If you are employing an OPNsense firewall, the option to configure WireGuard as a VPN server instead of OpenVPN is a viable…

Windows 10

How to Craft Your Own Custom Windows Image with Pre-Installed Applications

In this guide, we’ll cover how to create a custom Windows 10/11 installation image with pre-installed apps, necessary files, and other environment…