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Windows 11 version 24H2 is next – This Fall

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Microsoft has confirmed the next major update of Windows 11 and its name is Windows 11 version 24H2. This was somehow expected as Windows 12 development, that some of you were wishing to come, has not started yet. Windows 11 version 24H2 will bring many new features for end users (energy saver, scrollable quick settings, […]

Install StarWind VSAN via PowerCLI in VMware vSphere Environment

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There is a nice technical paper at StarWind detailing the Install StarWind VSAN via PowerCLI in VMware vSphere Environment. When done, you’ll find your environment fully configured deployed with StarWind VSAN VMs (Controller virtual machines = CVM).  This can be particularly useful when you have several branch offices to deploy using the same pattern. When […]

vSphere Configuration Profiles – How VMware vCenter Server 8.0 U2 Can Simplify and Optimize vSphere Infrastructure Administration

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One of the key components of vSphere is VMware vCenter Server that allows you to manage multiple hosts connected, create clusters, datacenters and other objects, and also manage HA and vMotion operations. vCenter Server provide those various services and features that enable efficient and automated resource management and high availability for virtual machines, such as […]

How PrivaZer FREE Edition Protects Your Privacy on Your Windows PC

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If you care about your privacy and security, you know how important it is to clean your Windows PC from traces of your past activities. These traces can reveal your personal information, your browsing habits, your software usage, and more. They can also slow down your PC performance and compromise your security. That’s why you […]

What is Zorin OS Lite?

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Zorin OS is a Linux-based operating system that aims to provide a user-friendly and powerful alternative to Windows and macOS. It comes in different editions, each tailored for different needs and preferences. In this blog post, we will focus on the Zorin OS Lite edition, which is designed to run on low-spec computers as old […]

Hornetsecurity Cyber Security Report 2024: What to Expect in the Microsoft 365 Threat Landscape

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Hornetsecurity who is a provider of cloud-based email security solutions and data protection solutions (formerly Altaro VM Backup) has recently released its annual Cyber Security Report 2024, which analyzes the Microsoft 365 (M365) threat landscape based on real-world data collected from billion of emails processed in 2023. (3.5 billion every month). The report reveals the […]

Windows Server 2025 – Building my new Domain Controller

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As you might already  noticed, Microsoft has officially named their vNEXT Operating System for servers Windows Server 2025 and we took for a spin the installation of the new build here where we could see the new Install Experience that is part of this build. That’s much better compared to the old, “Vista” based setups […]

Check Semaphore – FREE GUI for Ansible

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If you’re Ansible user, you might wonder whether there would be a way to have GUI (graphical user interface) instead of just CLI. In this post we’ll show you a tool called Semaphore which is installed side-by-side with Ansible, and that does exactly that. Check Semaphore – FREE GUI for Ansible. Ansible is a powerful […]

Windows Server 2025 build 26040 has a new Install Experience

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Microsoft has released a new build 26040 of upcoming Windows Server 2025, and we can actually say that its name will be Windows Server 2025. (previously called vNEXT). Also, Microsoft updated the Windows Setup experience that was introduced way back in Windows Vista. Now, when you download the latest Windows 11 Canary build, 26040 or […]