We had a client who needed to know exactly what was installed on all of their servers in an effort to prepare for an audit. This client is quite small and only had about a dozen servers so instead of writing a script that remotely logs into each server and Read more…
Most companies create a root certificate authority in their windows network and then treat it like any other server. We mean that they leave it running all the time, patch it monthly and make sure that it is functional properly. However, it was certainly best practice years ago to leave Read more…
A few days ago we had a client who had some software get reinstalled automatically after they manually uninstalled it. The tech that had originally managed this software has left the company and we are now managing their infrastructure. Naturally the client turned to us and asked if we could Read more…
One of our large clients (almost Enterprise size, with 2000 users) recently had a number of their old Samsung desktop printers die and they started looking for replacements. Samsung sold its printer division to Hewlett-Packard about a decade ago and this particular company does not like HP. They had a Read more…
This video is a comprehensive tutorial on using Microsoft Azure Backup Service (MABS) to back up virtual and physical machines to the Azure Cloud. It starts by explaining the different backup services available, including Microsoft Azure Backup Server and Microsoft Data Protection Server, and then focuses on setting up MABS. Read more…
The State Repository Service was introduced with Windows 10 to manage and store browsing sessions on web browsers. It is responsible for rendering browser components used for syncing and restoring sessions, which includes storing essential information like browsing history, cookies, and sessions. This service is not limited to Microsoft Edge; Read more…
If you are working on corporate network you may see important security popups that tell you the place you are launching a file or program from is not local. What this is trying to keep you safe from is accidentally opening files and programs from unsafe locations like random websites Read more…
If you are an admin in a modern infrastructure with a bunch of virtual machines you’re probably running them as tight as you can and are regularly running out of disk space. As a result you are probably continuously seeking new files and folders that you can safely delete. We Read more…
Sharing your Outlook calendar with someone else is a straightforward process. In fact, you can easily share your Outlook calendar with someone outside of your organization. Here are the steps to do it: The recipient will receive an email with a link to view your calendar. They can accept the Read more…
When you connect to a Windows Server via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and see a list of logged-in users, the order in which the users are displayed does not necessarily indicate the sequence in which they logged on. Microsoft does not have any documentation on the sort order of the Read more…
The repair version of Windows 11, specifically version 23H2, was released on October 31, 2023. When Windows Update uses the Windows 11 Repair Version, it essentially reinstalls the current version of Windows on your device without affecting your personal files, apps, and settings. It’s similar to running the sfc /scannow Read more…
URTech.ca is dedicated to providing information on computer technology but usually focuses on Microsoft and Android products. However, consumer technology like televisions and smart speakers have become wildly popular and so from time to time we will include content like this explanation of some of the technology used in Hisense Read more…
If you work in the IT Department with Microsoft Windows technologies, you frequently need to determine details of a Windows Service. To help our Windows technicians we created this list of the top 100 Windows services in use today, along with a bit of detail to help them determine what Read more…
Adding confetti to an email in Outlook Web App is a fun way to celebrate special occasions. Here’s a simple way to do it: Outlook Web Access has a built-in feature that automatically adds confetti when it detects those celebratory words and Microsoft calls this feature Joyful Animations. 0:00 Introduction0:14 Read more…
Did you know that you don’t need specialized tools like PDQ Deploy or SCCM to deploy software to your computers? That’s right if you have a Windows Active Directory Domain all you need is very simply Group Policy. CLICK TO EXPAND However, there are two things that catch new IT Read more…
Ever wondered what browser cookies are and how they affect your browsing experience? In this video, we break down the basics of browser cookies, explaining what they are, how they work, and why they’re important. 0:00 Introduction0:32 What are in Browser Cookies1:26 How To Delete One Cookie In Browser2:36 Outro Read more…