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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Easy Troubleshooting Common DNS issues in Home Labs
Setting up a home lab is a fantastic way to experiment with networking, virtualization, and various IT services. However, one of the most common issues that can arise in a…
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Windows Server 2025 – Monitoring TCP/IP
Monitoring open TCP/IP ports is crucial for maintaining the security and functionality of your Windows system. This article will guide you through using three powerful tools, netstat, powershell Get-NetTCPConnection and…
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My new Customized Windows Terminal settings.json 2024
I wanted to personalize my Terminal setting as part of upcoming articles and being more technical lately. Turned out… it’s not that easy and you require some reading of documentation….
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Active Directory – Check communication (portqueryUI)
Overview With network segmentation, domain controllers often have to configured on a firewall. How do you test, verify and document the functioniality or errors? You often have to run tests,…
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