Friday, August 29, 2025

Solving OneDrive For Business (Work/School) Errors & Issues


Solving OneDrive For Business Issues:
A Complete Troubleshooting Guide

OneDrive for Business is an essential tool for workplace collaboration, but like any cloud service, it can sometimes hit snags that disrupt your workflow. Whether you're dealing with sync issues, account confusion, or the dreaded "Cloud Provider Not Connected" error, this comprehensive guide will help you get back on track quickly.

The Most Common OneDrive Business Problems

Before diving into solutions, it's important to understand that most OneDrive issues stem from a few common sources: account mismatches, version confusion between personal and business accounts, connectivity problems, or corrupted sync processes. The good news? Most of these issues have straightforward fixes.

Friday, August 22, 2025

Clean-room Level Data Recovery Service: That's NOT a Rip Off!




In over 20 years of working with technology and data, I’ve encountered just about every kind of storage failure imaginable; from corrupted file systems to physically damaged drives. And while there are countless data recovery companies out there who would LOVE to charge you an obscene fortune to "help" you get your data back, one Company has gone against that trend has consistently stood out to me, HDD Recovery Services out of Ottawa, Canada: https://www.hddrecovery.ca/

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Apple Phasing Out Network-Based Time Capsule, Time Machine Backups


The End of an Era:
Apple is Phasing Out Network-Based Time Capsule, Time Machine Backups

Apple is making a decisive shift in how macOS handles backups, and it’s a move that’s leaving many longtime users of Time Capsule and AirPort hardware with tough decisions. With the introduction of macOS 27, Apple will officially drop support for Time Machine backups over network-connected Time Capsule disks.
https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/10/time-machine-backup-macos/

Monday, August 18, 2025

Why Do Hackers Target & Attack Who They Do?

It’s quite rare for the average "someone" to be targeted by a deep, sophisticated cyberattack; without a compelling reason

Typically, this only happens when a hacker or group expects or knows they can achieve a significant payoff if they were to attack. If they think or know they could "score" something huge through an attack, they will be far more willing to invest their time and resources into that hack, attack, and/or SCAM.

Windows 10 End of Support: What You Need to Know About Microsoft's Timeline and Your Options

 


Windows 10 End of Support: What You Need to Know About Microsoft's Timeline and Your Options

If you're among the millions still using Windows 10, there's an important deadline approaching that could significantly impact your computer's security. Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, but they've also introduced a new program that might give you more time to plan your next move.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

RAID Controller HBA Mode PLUS Proxmox ZFS Setup Tutorial


RAID HBA Mode & Proxmox ZFS Setup


Overview

This tutorial covers converting a RAID controller to HBA (Host Bus Adapter) mode and setting up ZFS storage in Proxmox. HBA mode allows ZFS to directly manage individual drives, providing better performance and ZFS's advanced features.

Monday, August 11, 2025

A Free Solution for Windows Driver Management

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Snappy Driver Installer Origin:
A Free Solution for Windows OS Driver Management, ID & Installation

Windows device drivers can be a pain to identify, find, and obtain. When "bait" sites promise to provide needed drivers but deliver malware instead, or when Windows Device Manager fails to accurately identify a device that needs a driver, finding the right solution can feel impossible. More recently, I've run into support access limitations with commercial-grade systems and servers, where a corporate or partner account is required just to access necessary hardware drivers for a device.

That's where a free and completely open-source application called Snappy Driver Installer Origin (SDIO) comes to the rescue.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Maximize Your Digital Privacy

 


How to Maximize Your Digital Privacy in Today's Connected World

In recent months, I've noticed a surge in customer inquiries about online privacy and data security. Questions like "How can I keep my online accounts more secure?" and "I want to browse the internet as anonymously as possible; how do I do that?" have become increasingly common. The growing concern about personal data removal from the internet reflects our collective awakening to digital privacy risks.

This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals of online privacy, practical steps to enhance your digital security, and methods for removing personal information from the internet.

ProxMox VE: Installation & Free Edition Configuration


Setting Up ProxMox VE:
Installation and Free Edition Configuration


ProxMox Virtual Environment (VE) is a powerful open-source virtualization platform that combines KVM virtualization and LXC containers on a single platform. Whether you're building a homelab or deploying enterprise infrastructure, ProxMox offers enterprise-grade features without the enterprise price tag.

In this guide, we'll walk through the essential steps for installing ProxMox and configuring it for the free edition, including the crucial repository fixes that every non-subscription user needs to know.

Server USB Boot & RAID Controller Access

Server Boot Methods:
USB Boot and RAID Controller Access

When working with servers, especially during initial setup or maintenance, you'll frequently need to boot from USB devices and access RAID controller configurations. This guide tries to help cover the essential methods for both operations across different server platforms.