Tinyproxy and a dragon IT architect from the shadowrun world looking at a large screen with graphs on it

Tinyproxy on Hyper-V – new Ubuntu 24.04

A Linux VM with Proxy, such as tinyproxy, can be used to reduce bandwidth as it caches frequently requested websites. Today we want to configure a Linux VM with a Proxy and deploy…

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Windows – easy COM Port Management without Admin Rights with Windows 10 & 11

COM Port Management with no administrator rights is a challenge. You might have noticed that I am currently involved in IT and OT discussions. During OT modernization, I encountered a…

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Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM) – A Must Have for Homelabs and a dragon IT architect from the shadowrun world looking at his computer monitor without humans

Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM) – A Must-Have for Homelabs

Managing multiple remote connections efficiently is a challenge for IT professionals and homelab enthusiasts alike. Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM) simplifies this process by providing a centralized interface for organizing…

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IT and OT: Bridging the Gap with Modern Infrastructure Management

For decades, Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) have operated in parallel silos, each serving distinct purposes. However, the rise of IoT, Industry 4.0, and cloud-driven automation has forced…

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Azure Service Lifecycles: Understanding Preview and GA Releases – 2025

Azure Service Lifecycles are an important part of your roadmapping. When using them you’ll often encounter terms like Private Preview, Public Preview, and General Availability (GA). Understanding these phases is…

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