Windows 10 has a decent AntiVirus built right in the system, namely Windows Defender. To get the details about the status of it, simply use this cmdlet to find out. Get-MpPreference However, if you have a 3rd party AntiVirus installed, Get-MpPreference isn’t good enough anymore as …
When you type a URL in the address bar and hit enter, the first thing the browser does is to do a DNS query to find where the website is. Traditionally speaking, DNS queries are sent over the internet in cleartext, which could very well lead …
Almost all laptops have a function key dedicated to turn the screen brighter or dimmer but not so much for the desktop computers with external monitors. All you get is the buttons on the LCD monitors that you can fiddle with, which is not so easy …
The new norm of work from home during COVID isn’t always pretty. The truth is, for many, we rely on infrastructures that aren’t built for a 24/7 remote work environment. One of the core technology people are relying on those days is Microsoft’s RDP protocol. Window’s …
There is no shortage for a file synchronization tool on this market, most of which are commercial grade that also offers a free-tier for entry-level uses, such as Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, etc.. However, if you are looking for one that’s free, unlimited file syncing tool that …
Windows has a command-line called msg that lets you send a text message to another user, either on the same computer like terminal server or on another computer on the same network. The syntax of the command is fairly easy and straightforward. For example, to send …
If you are a sysadmin working in an environment that has tons of domain-joined computers, knowing who’s using which computer can go a long way helping you do your job better. There is a command-line that works perfectly if you just want to check a handful …
Although Apple’s 2020 WWDC was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, its latest operating system launches aren’t being pushed back: As promised at yesterday’s Time Flies media event, the company has just released final versions of iOS 14 and related operating systems for its mobile devices. The …
During the Sony PlayStation 5 Showcase today, Activision showed off the first campaign gameplay for Call of Duty: Black Ops — Cold War, and it said PlayStation 4 gamers will be able to play an open alpha test of the game’s multiplayer from September 18 to …
While the Oculus Quest virtual reality headset debuted just 17 months ago, it’s time for it to move over, as Facebook is launching the Oculus Quest 2 on October 13, it announced today at its Connect event. And this headset has a lot going for it …
