Windows DNS Performance Testing
DNS issues don’t always show up as clear outages. Often they show up as annoying browser behaviour like “random delays on first page load”, “sometimes it works, sometimes it spins”,…
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Windows Server Event Log and Event Log Policies
Windows Server Event Log for most teams are only used when something already smells like incident:💥 DC misbehaving,💥 file server “mysteriously slow”,💥 SOC asking for “all the logs you have…
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Notepad++ – Most important AddOns 2025
Notepad++ is my favourite notebook and editor is actually perfect, but it can always be better. For this reason, there are a few “quality of life” improvements that I use…
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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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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 Local Administrator Accounts with Windows LAPS: A Get Started Guide for Windows Server Environments
Managing local administrator accounts securely is a critical aspect of maintaining a robust and secure IT environment. With the introduction of the Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) in newer…
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