How can I block websites for specific PCs on my network?
I want to see if I can monitor the traffic on my home network, and block specific websites for specific PCs.Is there a way to do this remotely (i.e.: without physically accessing the PC), and...
View ArticleAccess local USB devices from a remote PC via remote desktop?
Is it possible for local USB devices to be accessed via a remote PC through remote desktop? Is there software or other configuration that can be done to support this? More specifically, I'm referring...
View ArticleWindows Update Error 0x800f0805
I am using Windows 10 version 21H2 and Windows Updates have been failing for a while. I have tried every 'solution' I can find but nothing has worked so far.Three updates are failing:Feature Update to...
View ArticleCreating FAT32 Container
for my forensics class I'm trying to create a FAT32 container that is mountable on Windows. I did this by using the commands:$ dd if=/dev/zero of=test.img bs=1M count=6464+0 records in64+0 records...
View ArticleChange date and time with Deep Freeze installed
My computer has Windows 8 with Deep Freeze installed. I changed the date/time settings to be accurate, but the time soon changed back on its own (to an incorrect time). I then turned off the computer,...
View ArticleHow to apply GPO on Local station?
I have created in the past some rules manaed by the console on the active directory.I would like to apply the GPO managed by the AD, on a standalone station not connected to the AD.how can I convert...
View ArticleThe Windows shutdown sound task I created is cut off
I am doing a little project to challenge myself as I love messing around with computers. A project I started long ago was to try and create a shutdown sound for my Windows 10 OS on my computer. I did...
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New Machine Compromised? Should I Care?
I have a ~brand-new (10 days since unpackaging) machine that had a funny pop-up (lower-right corner of below screenshot) appear just now. The only modifications I have made have beenInstall the Brave...
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Messed up C: Permissions
I wanted to give a permission to a user, using SQL server. I think I did something wrong as now I can't access my Disk C.I tried to reset permissions with Command prompt but it didn't allow me to do...
View ArticleMissing all the options in the Send To menu
So I'm just trying to send a file to a compressed folder from Explorer. But for some reason the only option I have there is "Bluetooth device".Did some Googling, found a suggestion to check the...
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Why OneDrive keeps "Setting up" randomly?
Recently I noticed that, each time I reboot my computer, OneDrive started setting up and finished after almost 10-15 minutes. Why does this happen?ScreenshotI never noticed this kind of thing before....
View Articlewhen does windows 10 check to automatically set the time? [duplicate]
I have the same issue as described in this question. I have a dual boot with windows 10 and ubuntu and every time I start up windows after having used ubuntu, the displayed time is wrong. This is...
View ArticleOutlook rules don't run automatically
I have a set of "rules" implemented on Outlook Desktop.But each time I receive a message that matches one of them, it does nothing.I have to run the rules manually to make them work.What setting should...
View ArticleWhy can't the laptop be put to sleep when Windows is installed on a USB flash...
Why can't the laptop be put to sleep when Windows is installed on a USB flash drive and booted from it, and after it is put to sleep, the system cannot be restored?
View ArticleWindows: How to make cygwin bash.exe to take precedence over wsl in command...
I have installed cygwin on Windows 11. Now, when I open the Windows command line, I want the bash.exe command to run the cygwin's bash command instead of bash linked with wsl (Windows subsystem for...
View ArticleCan I allow open access, for all users, to all files on my PC?
My wife and I share a PC, but use separate user names. We put all photos into a C:\Family folder. Whenever I copy any files to this folder (from SD card, downloads, etc), she cannot open those files...
View Articlessh linux to windows fails, Connection reset
I have set up the sshd server in windows 11 as in the official documentation. I have transfered my public key to the windows machine to C:\ProgramData\ssh\ as administrators_authorized_keys and changed...
View ArticleCan I disable the Text Extractor shortcut from PowerToys in favor of ShareX's...
I'm having a problem where I cannot use the Win+Shift+T shortcut in ShareX. I'd love to be able to use this shortcut so that the next time I set up an operating system I have it in my muscle memory...
View ArticleHostname says "This folder is empty"
There are two Samba servers on the network and two Windows clients. Both servers allow guest access. All four devices are part of WORKGROUP.Computer A:Sees Server 1 in ExplorerCan access Server 1 via...
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Windows EFI Partition Not Editable
Based on the following question:How to access efi partition on windows 10?I have been unable to open the EFI partition by running the commands below:mountvolstart...
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