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Tiny11’s emergence as a practical way to run a lean, modern Windows 11 on older PCs has suddenly moved from niche hobby to mainstream conversation — and it arrives at a combustible moment: Microsoft’s announced end of mainstream Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, places millions of users...

If you still have Windows Live Mail installed on a PC running Windows 11, signing in and keeping the client working reliably requires more than just entering your email and password — it demands a clear understanding of how modern email authentication, server settings, and legacy software...

Cloud Hosting a Windows Server on Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS - A Beginner's Tutorial Introduction Cloud hosting a Windows Server means running the Windows Server operating system on virtual machines provided by a cloud provider. This tutorial will guide you through setting up a Windows Server...

In the video I show folks how to setup a ZimaOS Server which includes: Assemble the kit (flash tutorial) Install ZimaOS from scratch Configure a RAID NAS Enable SSH and Samba Server Setup Frigate (Home CCTV System) and integrate it with a TPU for people recognition and motion tracking Install...

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is at the heart of secure communications on the modern internet, defending data in transit from eavesdropping, tampering, and other threats. For organizations relying on Windows Server to deliver web applications or manage infrastructure, keeping TLS protocols up...

New Windows Server 2022 installed as a Workgroup without a Domain Controller. 4 client PCs connect to shared folders on the server. The PC clients keep getting mapped shares disconnected - red X in File Explorer. This is not a network issue - the PCs are able to connect to the Windows Server...

Windows Server 2022 DPI Scaling Issues via RDP & Horizon Windows Server 2022 users have recently encountered a perplexing issue: display scaling anomalies occur whether you’re connecting via RDP or through VMware Horizon (now Omnissa). The anomaly—where visual elements appear either oversized or...

One of our customers is having some issues accessing various websites, and we’re having trouble isolating the issue. I’ve included some details below, including some of the steps we’ve tried so far, and some screenshots. I’d sincerely appreciate some help from the community! Specs: ·...

How to Configure MCP Server on Windows 11 Using Claude: A Detailed Guide The ability to integrate AI systems and tools seamlessly has become a paramount requirement for developers and IT professionals. One of the newest breakthroughs in this space is the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open...

New to this forum - retired from IT management career with hobby of building PCs and servers for personal use. I have some questions about current Windows Server versions and license options. When I go to the Windows Server forum, it tells me I must log in - but I'm already logged in. Is there...

Setting up an FTP server on Windows 11/10 can be a powerful way to manage file transfers both locally and remotely while utilizing built-in Windows features. In this guide, we break down the steps, explore the necessary configurations, and even touch on alternative methods like SFTP for a more...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...

I am fairly new to setting up fresh servers so forgive my ignorance on this. A buddy of mine works at a healthcare company and they have been hit with Ransomware on about 6 of their desktops and on their main PowerEdge T330 server. I was able to recover all the data and scan it to ensure its...

I want to understand if this pattern has been explored. In an enterprise environment, if a service hosted on server A ("ssa") needs to interact with services on server B ("ssb") , it is required to create a "service account" that is configured to run ssa, with that service account then having...

Ever thought about ditching Linux for Windows 11 in your home server setup? Sure, it sounds like a compelling idea. The simplicity of Windows 11 paired with its familiar interface might seem like a refreshing option for both newcomers and seasoned techies. But before you jump in, let’s talk...

We are going to build DHCP server based on Window: number of scope reaches to 40 Number of clients reach to 700000 to 800000 Fail over setup --redundancy with second server What are HW requirements recommendation for server ? or other recommendation from your side?

I am running Windows Server Essentials. Ehen the server is being accessed over network via file explorer all of my security is working great. Folder security is good, However if someone knows a folder path and enters that in a browser the have read access to the folder and all of it's...

I have 2 servers I cannot RDP into. The error is "An Internal Error Has Occurred" On these servers if I console on them I can use RDP to connect to other servers but not to themselves. I have checked evertying in the below article even removed and readded them to the domain. I'd rather not have...

We recently started having a problem where if the Domain Controller is not listed first in the "DNS Server addresses, in order of use". The computer will not join the Domain? It is supposed to go to the next server on the list if the first one is not a domain controller. Does anyone have any...

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