Windows Server 2025 Autologon: When and Why?
Windows Server 2025 Autologon is a challenging discussion. Learn why, when and how to enable Autologon in Windows Server 2025 safely, plus robust mitigation strategies. A reboot that lands on…
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Homelab – Build a robust DNS foundation – Part 3 Optimizing Technitium DNS Server on Windows
Optimizing Technitium to make it a robust foundation. When name resolution hiccups, the whole household feels it faster than a power cut. DNS is the nervous system of any homelab…
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Homelab – Build a robust DNS foundation – Part 2 using Technitium DNS Server on Windows
Let’s create an improved version of the Technitium DNS server for Windows. Some time ago, I wrote a DNS guide to help you get started with your home laboratory. This…
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Homelab – Build a robust DNS foundation – Part 1 using Unbound on Windows
A while back i wrote a DNS guide to help you get started in your homelab. This guide is still valuable and available here. I recommend reading before you get…
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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
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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Windows Server 2025 – Create bootable USB drives the easy way
To get started with Windows Servers 2025 you need to create a bootable USB drive. This normally is done on a USB Stick. To create a bootable USB Device and…
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Azure Quick Review 2.04 – High Level Assessments
With Azure Quick Review (azqr) you can quickly make a High Level Assessment of an “Azure Subscription” or “Resource Group”. Installation of Azure Quick Review You can download the files…
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Securing Client Passwords with KeePassXC: A Consultant’s Guide to Autotyping and More
As consultants, managing multiple clients and their respective passwords can be a daunting task, especially when security is paramount. In this article, we will explore how KeePassXC, a powerful and…
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