How to save the config on a Dlink DWS switch
July 25, 2016 No Comments on How to save the config on a Dlink DWS switchIf you haven’t come across the Dlink range of manageable network switches, it’s worth taking a quick look. For a
Virtualbox VMs won’t boot after taking a snapshot
June 3, 2016 No Comments on Virtualbox VMs won’t boot after taking a snapshotIf you are getting problems booting a guest machine after taking a snapshot then give this solution a try.
How to decrypt TeslaCrypt ransomware using ESET TeslaCrypt decrypter
May 24, 2016 No Comments on How to decrypt TeslaCrypt ransomware using ESET TeslaCrypt decrypterRansomware is almost impossible to remove and, if I’m honest, you’re unlikely to catch a break and get your data back. However things might have just gotten that little bit easier, that is if you find yourself under the cosh of TeslaCrypt because ESET have just made a decryptor.
Updated: How to use File Screening to help block CryptoLocker
May 23, 2016 4 Comments on Updated: How to use File Screening to help block CryptoLockerThe face of malware has changed over recent years and it’s safe to say that it’s become an industry like any other. Your data, and it’s importance to you, has a value and it’s one that people are only to keen to capitalise on. In this guide I’ll show you how to use a built in feature of Windows Server to nail down your network.
How to disable Google Hangouts
May 11, 2016 No Comments on How to disable Google HangoutsGoogle Hangouts is a great chat client, easily one of the best when it comes to it’s awesome group video calls and picture quality. However, as with many things, it’s increasingly common to channel users in to using an approved chat client in the workplace. To enable this, here’s a little guide on how to disable Google Hangouts.
URL modification with Smoothwalls Content Modification feature
April 29, 2016 No Comments on URL modification with Smoothwalls Content Modification featureThe content modification feature of Smoothwalls can be a real lifesaver if you need to enable features within a website session or direct users to a certain section of a site.
The ultimate CryptoLocker script
April 4, 2016 No Comments on The ultimate CryptoLocker scriptIn a previous post I’ve been looking at how to use file screening to help block CryptoLocker. File screening is a great feature of Windows Server 2012 but the set up can be a pain. With this in mind this is a handy script which will make all the configuration changes for you.
How to upload a file to Google Drive from the command line
March 18, 2016 No Comments on How to upload a file to Google Drive from the command lineLooking for a super easy way to transfer files to and from Google Drive from the command line? Try this handy tip.
How to assign user permissions in LibreNMS
March 17, 2016 No Comments on How to assign user permissions in LibreNMSLibreNMS a great SNMP based network monitoring tool with super easy setup, and a massive range of notification types. I’ll be looking at how to add a user and assign them rights to monitor just a few devices.
Smoothwalls new safeguarding reports are going to be awesome
March 14, 2016 No Comments on Smoothwalls new safeguarding reports are going to be awesomeThose of you working in the educational sector will now that Smoothwall devices are pretty much ubiquitous and you’ll be familiar with their web filtering and blocking features. In the just-released Framlington software update Smoothwall are putting in place the building blocks to take eSafety reporting to the next level.
How to install Windows updates with a reboot
March 11, 2016 No Comments on How to install Windows updates with a rebootIt’s easy to install Windows Updates with just a reboot in Windows with a simple command line tool.
How to view the images a user has viewed using Smoothwall reports and Powershell
March 7, 2016 No Comments on How to view the images a user has viewed using Smoothwall reports and PowershellReporting is a key part of any IT position and nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes to
How to enable basic ping testing in LibreNMS
March 4, 2016 13 Comments on How to enable basic ping testing in LibreNMSI’ve looked at how to install LibreNMS which is easily one of the most straightforward network monitoring tools around. It’s easy to use, works out of the box, and is really pretty to look at. In this post I’ll look at how to enable ping monitoring and then alerting for non-snmp devices.
How to remove revision history from a Google Sheet
March 2, 2016 No Comments on How to remove revision history from a Google SheetIf you use Google Docs or Google Sheets you’ll know how useful the revision history is. But clearing the revision history list isn’t so simple. Here’s how.
How to enable PushBullet notification in LibreNMS
February 18, 2016 No Comments on How to enable PushBullet notification in LibreNMSLibreNMS is an amazing network management tool. Here’s how to configure it for instant alerting with PushBullet.
How to install LibreNMS on Ubuntu
February 17, 2016 No Comments on How to install LibreNMS on UbuntuThere’s a range of great monitoring tools available to you to monitor and alert on all aspects of your network. Here we’re going to look at one of my favourite open-source packages, LibreNMS.
Customizing Snipe – Changing email templates
February 11, 2016 2 Comments on Customizing Snipe – Changing email templatesSnipe is a great open source asset management tool ideal for organisations and educational environments and I’m going to start looking at ways you can customize it for your organisation.
How to change the button action on a Surface Pro 4
February 7, 2016 No Comments on How to change the button action on a Surface Pro 4If you have a Surface Pro and you use it in the workplace you’ll know the benefits of using Microsoft OneNote Desktop edition, as well as the sheer annoying simplicity of the bundled OneNote App. Here’s how to change default pen action to take you to the full OneNote version.
Why are LDAP queries only returning 1000 results?
February 4, 2016 No Comments on Why are LDAP queries only returning 1000 results?Have you noticed that LDAP queries only return 1000 results? This might be the solution for you.
How to Install Snipe IT asset management on Ubuntu
February 3, 2016 6 Comments on How to Install Snipe IT asset management on UbuntuIn large IT environment, hell in any IT setup, keeping track of where your assets is vital. There’s a wealth of great asset management tools out there but if you are after an open source solution then Snipe is definitely the one to look at.
