5 Reasons to Use Ping to Return the Host Name of a Computer
Ping, the standard tool used to verify that another computer can be reached on the network and that it’s functioning correctly, has a hidden feature that many people don’t know about — it can also return the hostname of the computer you’re pinging! There are five really good reasons why you might want to do […]
3 Simple Steps to Add a Graphic Watermark to Your Spreadsheet
In order to protect your data from prying eyes, you may want to add watermarks to your spreadsheets. There are several ways to do this; one of the easiest is with an Excel macro that you can download from Microsoft’s website. However, if you don’t want to use a macro, there are three other options […]
Ubuntu Unity 22.04: The Best Linux Desktop Distribution for Productivity and Elegance
Ubuntu Unity 22.04 is an operating system that’s at once both beautiful and useful; it’s as elegant as it is productive, and its power lies in its simplicity to use. Whether you’re downloading Ubuntu Unity 22.04 or installing it on your computer, there are plenty of different ways you can use this operating system to […]
How to Get the Picture-In-Picture Extension for the Brave Browser
The Brave Browser from Brave Software has quickly become one of the best free internet browsers on the market, but that’s not all it has to offer. In addition to ad blocking and other privacy features, you can also get extensions to add more functionality to your browser, like the Picture-In-Picture extension, which allows you […]
Why You Should Be Excited for the Space X Star link Beta
If you’re a technology buff, you’ve probably heard about the Space X Star link project by now. If not, here’s what you need to know: Elon Musk and Space X are planning to create an internet satellite system that would provide high-speed internet to practically anywhere in the world, including remote locations in the middle […]
Get Your Fields in a Row: 3 Ways to Enter Data in Microsoft Word
Have you ever wished there was an easier way to enter data into your Word documents? You’re not alone; the Data Validation tool in Microsoft Word has been used to solve that problem since Word 2000, but it’s far from perfect. Here are three ways to enter data into your Word documents more easily and […]
5 Signs You Need to Move Your Operations Master Roles to Another Server
Operations master roles are used to synchronize changes across servers in an environment with multiple domain controllers. When one of these roles becomes unavailable, it can cause major problems with the domain, including loss of user access and authentication problems. To avoid this scenario, you should create a backup operations master role and move it […]
Microsoft’s new Hyper-V Server SKU: what you need to know
Server virtualization represents one of the top trends in modern IT, and Microsoft offers three options to get started with it on Windows Server 2016—Standard, Datacenter, and Core. Hyper-V Server, however, has been missing from the lineup… until now! On Tuesday, April 17th 2018 Microsoft announced the general availability of its newest free SKU called […]
How to Set Up the Amazon Appstore in Windows 11 in Five Steps
A common complaint about Windows 11 is that it doesn’t include access to the Amazon Appstore, which means you can’t download and install any Android apps. The Amazon Appstore offers thousands of free and paid apps from Amazon itself as well as other developers. Thankfully, there are several ways to get the Appstore in Windows […]
How to make the most out of your Google Meet whiteboard
Google Meet allows you to create whiteboards and sticky notes that are in sync with the rest of your computer. These can be edited in real-time during meetings by multiple people, whether they’re in the same room or across the globe. Here’s how to make the most out of your Google Meet whiteboard, from basic […]