virtual machines

Once upon a time, running Windows on anything that didn't loudly hum with the unmistakable whine of a spinning hard drive and sport the logo of a major PC manufacturer was reserved for the kind of digital wizardry that inspired equal parts awe and “Are you sure you want to do this?” Today...

There comes a pivotal moment in every IT department’s journey when the question quietly arises over the morning coffee and under the fluorescent hum: “Should we finally give Azure Virtual Desktop a real try?” If you’ve been loyally tending your Citrix farms or tiptoeing through a VMware...

Windows 11 ARM on iPad Air with UTM and JIT: Dream, Dare, or Just Dilemma? Picture this: you're brandishing a futuristic tablet at a coffee shop, all smug and secure in the knowledge that, beneath that shiny Apple logo, it’s running Windows 11 ARM. If your inner IT rebel is tickled by such...

Few acts in the digital world rival the thrill of installing a brand-new operating system—except, perhaps, doing so in a way that lets you hit “Undo” if things go pear-shaped. That’s the magic of virtual machines. If you’ve ever wondered how to dive headfirst into Windows 11 without risking your...

A full year after VMware unceremoniously stuffed its most beloved community freebie into a digital sarcophagus, something unexpected is stirring in the world of virtualization: the resurrection of ESXi's free tier. In a move that’s as quietly dramatic as a hypervisor reboot at 3am (when nobody’s...

There’s a familiar thrum of urgency in Redmond once more, except this time the alarms are quiet, technical, and contain just a hint of acronyms that can make even the most seasoned IT pro break out into a cold sweat. Microsoft has dropped an emergency payload of updates aimed squarely at Windows...

It starts with a gentle chime. There’s a faint, familiar blue sky, and a little green hill—you know the one, and you can almost hear the sound of a pixelated dog barking in the distance. But this isn’t some relic of the early 2000s rescued from a thrift store. Nope. This is Linux, in full 2024...

Virtual machines (VMs) have long been the unsung heroes for anyone dabbling in multiple operating systems—even when dual-booting might seem like the straightforward choice. While dual-booting tempts many with the idea of dedicating your machine to two operating systems, it can come with pitfalls...

Dual booting used to be a badge of honor among tech enthusiasts—a clever way to harness the best of both Windows and Linux on a single machine. Yet, as technology has evolved, so have the complexities of maintaining such a setup. Today, with modern devices running Windows 11 and boasting...

Windows 11’s streamlined modernity isn’t always kind to older software. Fortunately, with a few tweaks using its built‐in compatibility settings, even the most vintage programs—from retro games to legacy business applications—can shine on today’s platform. Understanding Compatibility Challenges...

Virtualization is no longer a luxury reserved solely for data centers and enterprise giants—it’s become the bread and butter of both IT professionals and enthusiastic home lab builders alike. Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor, a native component in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Windows Server, has...

Chip Chip Chin Chin. Recently upgraded my physical Hyper-V host to server 2022 so i can use FoD tools and Hyper-V manager from server core with the GUO option provided by FOD something that 2019 didn't offer which I've bee cursing for years about since 2012 R2 the ability to turn off GUI and...

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, it can be tempting to cast aside a familiar operating system for a shiny new alternative. However, as highlighted by a recent BetaNews article, there’s wisdom in keeping your Windows installation intact—even if you’re eager to dip your toes into Linux...

Windows enthusiasts and IT pros, gather around—today we’re unpacking a comprehensive tutorial on how to migrate Amazon Web Services (AWS) virtual machines (VMs) to Microsoft Azure using the powerful Azure Migrate: Server Assessment and Modernization tool. Whether you’re managing a hybrid cloud...

As organizations evolve, many are exploring multi-cloud strategies or shifting from one cloud provider to another. Migrating virtual machines (VMs) from AWS to Azure can unlock new opportunities, streamline operations, and provide access to Azure’s robust suite of services. In this comprehensive...

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday release is here, and it brings some welcome relief to Windows 11 users. The fresh KB5051987 and KB5051989 updates, available for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, finally address one of the most annoying issues in the OS: a bug affecting Hyper-V, the...

If you’re eyeing Windows 11 but your hardware isn’t exactly up to spec, don’t despair. Despite strict requirements like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, there are plenty of workarounds that allow you to run Windows 11 on older or unsupported PCs. In this article, we’ll explore several methods—each with...

So, you're rocking a Windows 11 Home installation on your PC. It’s fine for most things, but maybe you want to unlock the premium benefits Microsoft tantalizingly reserves for their Windows 11 Pro edition. Whether it’s running virtual machines, joining domains, enabling advanced BitLocker...

Attention Windows enthusiasts, Linux lovers, and everyone else who's dived into the virtual machine world using VMware Workstation! There’s big news: VMware has released version 17.6.2 for Workstation Pro and Player, packed with problem-solving fixes and—wait for it—it’s completely free. Yes...

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...