HP Slate and Windows 8 Consumer Preview – First Thoughts and Problems
Being as this is one of the original versions of the HP Slate, trying to get the Consumer Preview version of Windows 8 to work well was a bit of a challege. I was really hoping to be able to fully test...
View ArticleWindows 8 Hotkeys and Productive Tips
As a Systems Administrator, I always search for ways to be more productive while using a computer. Welcome to Windows 8 hotkeys tips. With Windows 8, there are now a few new hotkeys to help streamline...
View ArticleWindows 8 Consumer Preview – Power User Thoughts
Power user thoughts and tips for Windows 8 Consumer Preview. My current thoughts of Windows 8 and Metro UI after a couple months of running it on my main computer. What I look for in an operating...
View ArticleHow to Setup a Virtual Lab Environment
One of the main ways I have taught myself Systems Administration is to setup a virtual test lab. Setting up a virtual lab at home allows me to closely mimic a real life production environment without...
View ArticleHow to Install Windows 8 in VirtualBox
In this video of the “How to setup a virtual lab environment” video series. Installing Windows 8 is one of the easiest installation processes Windows has produced. Installing Windows 8 in VirtualBox is...
View ArticleHow to Setup Networking in VirtualBox
This video we setup our server’s IP address statically, and briefly review the entire virtual networking. When reading and replying to the comments related to VirtualBox, the number one question seems...
View ArticleServer 2012 Join Windows 8 to Domain
How to join Windows 8 to domain (Windows Server 2012). Joining a client computer to a domain is a fairly simple process. However, I have received quiet a few questions from viewers asking for help....
View ArticleBootable USB Drive Using Powershell
How to make a USB flash drive bootable and to copy an operating system ISO using Powershell v3 on Windows 8. I don’t know about you, but I dislike dealing with DVD burning these days. I don’t even have...
View ArticleRemotely Manage Hyper-V Server 2012 Core
How to manage Hyper-V Server 2012 Core in a workgroup environment. This tutorial will help you configure a Windows 8 computer to manage Hyper-V 2012 server (core) within a workgroup environment. If you...
View ArticleBuilding the Ultimate VirtualBox Lab – Introduction
In my never-ending quest to continue learning as much as I can in the IT industry, one thing has always caused me some headaches until now. Setting up the proper foundation for my testing in the form...
View Article12 Steps to Remotely Manage Hyper-V Server
Here are 12 steps to remotely manage Hyper-V Server 2012 Core. Have you setup a Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 Core edition and now you want to remotely manage it in a workgroup (non-domain)...
View Article3 Remote Desktop Apps for OS X Mavericks
Looking for the best remote desktop app for Mac running OS X Mavericks? Look no further because here we are going to explore 3 of my favorite ways to remote into Windows machines from Mac. When I...
View ArticlePro-Tip: Windows Shell Commands
Where is the startup folder in Windows 7 or Windows 8? Where is the all users desktop in Windows 7 or Windows 8? Allo me to share with you a really cool pro-tip that could save you a lot of time. Back...
View ArticleGPO Wireless Settings – Group Policy
How to configure wireless settings via GPO (Group Policy). Group policy is a valuable and powerful tool for Systems Administrators. Knowing what types of configurations you have available to you within...
View ArticleHow to back-up iOS pictures and videos
This is a fairly common question that I get seen thrown around. How do you back up your pictures from your iOS device?(iPhones, iPads, iPods) In this quick and easy tutorial we show you how to...
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