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Windows Delivery Optimization allows Windows to share update downloads between PCs on your local network and in some cases over the internet. In enterprise environments this can cause unexpected WAN traffic and compliance concerns. This guide covers how to disable Windows Update sharing via Group Policy, registry and PowerShell in 2026. What is Windows Delivery … Read more
VMware Remote Console (VMRC) is the standalone application that allows you to connect to virtual machine consoles from outside the vSphere Web Client. Deploying VMRC silently via SCCM, Intune or Group Policy saves time in enterprise environments where multiple IT staff need console access to VMs. This guide covers the silent installation command line switches … Read more
Exporting an Outlook folder to a PST file is useful for archiving old emails, backing up important folders, migrating between Outlook profiles or sharing a mailbox folder with someone else. This guide covers how to export to PST in Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021 and Microsoft 365 in 2026. What is a PST File? A PST … Read more
Losing access to the root account on a VMware vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) is a critical situation that will prevent you from managing your entire vSphere environment. Whether the password has been forgotten, expired or the account has locked out, this guide covers how to reset the root password on VCSA 7.0 and VCSA 8.0 … Read more
Keeping BIOS firmware up to date across your managed device fleet is one of those tasks that is easy to overlook but critically important. An outdated BIOS can introduce security vulnerabilities, hardware incompatibilities, and stability issues that are notoriously difficult to diagnose once machines are in production. Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr, formerly SCCM) gives IT … Read more
Changing the hostname of a VMware ESXi host is a task you will encounter when building out new infrastructure, replacing servers, or correcting naming conventions. While straightforward, it requires care in production environments as it affects DNS resolution, vCenter connectivity and SSL certificates. This guide covers all three methods — ESXi Host Client, vSphere Web … Read more
If you are a WordPress user, you may want to find a way of excluding a certain category from your main homepage. This could be if you post latest news articles but do not want them to clutter up your homepage. The reason I wanted to exclude a certain category was that I run daily … Read more
YouTube ads in 2026 are longer and more frequent than ever. While YouTube Premium removes ads for £13.99 a month, there are several free and highly effective alternatives. This guide covers the best methods to block YouTube ads across desktop, Android and iOS. Method 1 — uBlock Origin (Desktop — Best Free Option) uBlock Origin … Read more
Search visibility is no longer optional. If your website isn’t technically sound, highly relevant, and trusted by search engines, you’re leaving traffic, leads and revenue on the table. That’s why we’ve created a free AI‑powered SEO audit script designed to analyse your website like an expert SEO consultant — but without the hefty agency fees. … Read more
Slipstreaming is the process of integrating Windows updates directly into installation media so that when you deploy Windows the updates are already included. This guide covers how to slipstream updates into Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server installation media using DISM and NTLite in 2026. What is Slipstreaming? When you download a Windows ISO … Read more
When a program freezes in Windows, the usual solution is to open Task Manager and manually end the process. While effective, this takes several steps and can feel frustrating when you just want to close an unresponsive app quickly. Windows includes a hidden but official feature that lets you end a task directly from the … Read more
Does your 1st line help desk get fed up of having to reset end users passwords “because they didn’t know their password was expiring?” Well, let us show you a way that you can utilise System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH), PowerShell and Active Directory Web Services (ADWS) to email all end users a few days before … Read more