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Continue reading →: Windows not recognizing your USB drive – use diskpart
Have you ever connected a USB drive, and nothing happened? Usually, Windows will make a noise and either run File Explorer or present a dialog box prompting you to ‘Choose what to do with removable drives’. You unplug/replug a few times, change ports, change cords – nothing works. Here’s a…
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Continue reading →: Undo Folder Redirection and use Known Folder Move
A client recently requested to move from an on-prem Windows Server to Azure AD in the cloud. The client is currently utilizing Microsoft 365 for email, Teams, etc., so they won’t be starting from scratch. Obviously, the first recommended step is to install Azure AD Connect and create a Hybrid…
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Continue reading →: 10 IT Problems I’ve Encountered That Could Have Been Avoided
I’ve personally seen all the following while working in IT. Sometimes because someone else worked on the problem and now the end user has a bigger problem. So much time is spent troubleshooting someone else’s mistake. Do it right the first time and if you don’t know what you’re doing…
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Continue reading →: The One Skill Needed as an IT Professional – Adaptability
For those of us who have been in the Information Technology field for a long time, we have seen our share of changes. Anybody still punching cards for data processing? No, not unless you have a technology reenactment museum. Creating two-digit variable names to save memory? Using dial-up internet? Changing…
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Continue reading →: Technology at the Speed of Chaos
The other day, I heard someone say the phrase “technology at the speed of chaos” when talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI). I thought, that’s such an appropriate description of the current state of AI. The current chaos is being fueled by the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), how much marketing…
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Continue reading →: Are you looking for a job?
No, I’m not hiring, but I have a suggestion if you are looking. Many years ago, I found myself laid off in the downturn of post-Y2K and the dot-com bust. It was difficult for many in the IT field to find new employment if they were in this situation. I…
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Continue reading →: Your Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued – what are your options?
Recently, Microsoft announced the discontinuation of one of their non-profit donation programs – 10 free Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses. Every non-profit should have been taking advantage of this. The monthly discounted cost of Business Premium is $5.50 per user, so the total amount of savings was $66/user/yr or $660/yr…
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Continue reading →: Microsoft Outlook Templates
Many of us send the same emails frequently. As a Director of IT, there are a few, such as sending new hire information to supervisors, terminated employee information, or suspicious account activity, I send frequently. I’m sure you can think of similar emails in your own environment. That’s where Microsoft…
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Continue reading →: How to force a computer to shutdown
I hear these statements often, “My computer won’t boot up.” or “My computer has a black screen.” or “My computer won’t turn off.” It seems to happen more with laptops than desktops. In most cases and for whatever reason, the computer is locked up with a black screen and no…
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Continue reading →: Connecting and disconnecting a Windows 11 computer with Azure AD
Here is a summary of what to expect when choosing these three options (Registered, Azure AD joined, and Hybrid Azure AD joined) when connecting a Windows-based computer to Azure AD. Connecting In Windows 11, go to Settings -> Accounts -> Access work or school -> Connect NOTE: If the computer…
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