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The simplicity of containerization has revolutionized application deployment across all major operating systems, but for many Windows professionals, mastering Docker on Windows Server has felt like navigating a moving target. In an era when modern IT operations hinge on agility, security, and...
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Time is a tricky business in the digital age. Whether you're tracking the progress of networked devices or ensuring proper timestamps for logging events, having the correct time can make or break your day. Enter the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the unsung hero of time synchronization. If you're...
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Setting Up WSL 2 on Windows 11
Prerequisites**
OS Requirement: Windows 10 version 1903+ (Build 18362+) or Windows 11
Virtualization: Must be enabled in BIOS/UEFI
Permissions: Administrator access is required
1. Enable WSL and Virtual Machine Platform
Run these in elevated PowerShell:
dism.exe...
There are stories so wild, so gleefully absurd, that they demand to be retold—preferably over a pint with fellow geeks, as laughter and incredulity ricochet across the table. Running Windows 11 inside a Docker container on a Raspberry Pi may be less a tale from the bleeding edge of technology...
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If your smart home budget is falling victim to subscription creep, you’re not alone. Each month, another little chunk peels off your hard-earned savings to pay for cloud storage, ad-blockers, media streaming, finance apps, or that “premium” password manager you only seem to use begrudgingly. But...
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Deepseek R1 has sparked excitement by offering a viable alternative to popular AI models like ChatGPT. Unlike cloud-dependent setups, running Deepseek R1 locally means enhanced privacy, faster response times, and full control over your data. In this article, we explore exactly how to install and...
Setting up Docker containers on Windows Server might seem daunting initially, but once you understand the nuances, it becomes as straightforward as working with Docker on Linux. While Docker’s origins are deeply rooted in the Linux ecosystem, enterprises are increasingly looking to modernize...
Containerizing legacy applications with Docker isn’t just a trendy concept—it’s a pragmatic strategy to breathe new life into older systems. Legacy applications, often plagued by compatibility hiccups, maintenance challenges, and outdated architectures, can benefit immensely from...
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I've seen a lot of people asking how to run Deepseek (and LLM models in general) in docker, linux, windows, proxmox you name it... So I decided to make a detailed video about this subject. And not just the popular DeepSeek, but also uncensored models (such as Dolphin Mistral for example) which...
Docker has revolutionized the way developers and tech enthusiasts build, ship, and run applications. Traditionally, Linux has been the go-to platform for containerization, lauded for its simplicity and versatility. But—and here’s the juicy part—container magic isn’t exclusively a Linux privilege...
The world of home labs and self-hosted solutions often conjures up visions of Linux distros like Proxmox, TrueNAS, or even OpenMediaVault. If you’re wandering around the DIY tech world, chances are you've thought, "Windows 11? Really? Can it compete against the Linux ecosystem when it comes to...
The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...
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Hello there!
I have been investigating a problem we been having with Hyper-V. Sometimes when launch a Windows Docker image, in Hyper-V isolation, I received the following error message.
Further investigation, I have found that the under Hyper-V worker recieves the follow error.
I have tried...
Of late, I have been getting random hangs, followed sometimes by a BSOD telling me Synthetic Watchdog Timeout. I have done just about everything I can think of to fix it. Far as I understand it, the ONLY thing that can be causing this is virtual-machines related, Hyper-V and the like. I HAD...
Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 21H1 Build 19043.962 (KB5001391) to the Beta Channel for those Insiders who are on 21H1 (Click here for the 21H1 announcement). This update is also available for commercial devices in the Release Preview Channel on 21H1 as mentioned here in this blog...
Hello guys i have windows 10 and trying to install docker whenever i enable my virtualization on bios windows 10 is not booting up anymore. If you revert it back to disable its working again, how can i fix this? I have ryzen 7 and gtx1660ti.
Hello everyone!
How do I run KD.exe inside a windows docker container? Simply running kd.exe did not help as com ports are not present inside docker. Anyone who has dealt with the same issue kindly help.
Thanks in advance!
Hello Windows Insiders!
Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release, Microsoft Hyper-V...
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