Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Bitwarden Password Vault Cleanup Guide


Bitwarden CLI Vault Cleanup Guide

A comprehensive guide for cleaning up your Bitwarden vault using the CLI, based on real troubleshooting sessions.


Prerequisites

  • Bitwarden CLI installed in C:\Tools\Bitwarden (or your chosen directory)
  • Windows PowerShell (works with PowerShell 5.x)
  • Navigate to the Bitwarden directory in a Windows Terminal: cd C:\Tools\Bitwarden

What To Do If You Are Compromised By A Scam/Scammer

 


What To Do If You Are Compromised By A Scam/Scammer

A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Digital Life

Online security is becoming increasingly critical as more of our daily lives move onto the internet. Whether through hacking, phishing, tech support scams, or other malicious activities, account compromises can happen to anyone. This comprehensive guide provides detailed steps to help you respond effectively, recover your accounts, and protect yourself from future incidents.

IMPORTANT:
If you are in immediate danger or feel threatened,
Call 911 immediately.

Quickbooks Multi-User Hosting Troubleshooting


QuickBooks Multi-User Troubleshooting:
Workstation(s) & Server


Please follow these steps to make sure only your server is hosting QuickBooks, and that the QuickBooks Database Server is working correctly.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Offline AI LLM System (TrueNAS Hosted)

 


TrueNAS Hosted Offline LLM:
Dolphin, Ollama and AnythingLLM

Introduction

Running AI models on your TrueNAS server provides centralized access to powerful language models for your entire network. This guide walks through deploying Ollama with Dolphin models and AnythingLLM on TrueNAS, making AI assistance available to all your devices while maintaining complete data privacy.

By the end of this guide, you'll have:

  • Ollama running as a Docker container on TrueNAS
  • Dolphin models stored efficiently on your ZFS pool
  • AnythingLLM accessible via web browser from any device on your network
  • Persistent storage that survives container restarts
  • Optional GPU passthrough for accelerated inference

Offline AI LLM System


Create a Completely Offline LLM:
Using Dolphin, Ollama, and AnythingLLM

Running a Large Language Model (LLM) completely offline gives you privacy, control, and independence from cloud services. In this comprehensive guide, I'll walk you through setting up a fully functional offline AI assistant using three powerful tools:

  • Dolphin - Uncensored, instruction-tuned language models
  • Ollama - Simple, efficient local LLM runtime
  • AnythingLLM - User-friendly web interface for interacting with local models

By the end of this guide, you'll have a ChatGPT-like experience running entirely on your own hardware, with no internet connection required!!

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Portable Sysinternals Windows System Tester Utility

 



Portable Sysinternals System Tester Utility v2.2

The USB Toolkit Every IT Professional Needs in Their Kit!


For years, I've been carrying USB drives to client sites loaded with various diagnostic tools - Sysinternals utilities scattered across folders, batch files I'd written years ago, and a mental checklist of tests to run. It worked, but it was messy, inconsistent, and time-consuming. Every diagnostic session meant running tools manually, copying outputs, and cobbling together reports.

I thought: "There has to be a better way."

That frustration led to the creation of the Portable Sysinternals System Tester. A zero-dependency PowerShell solution that transformed my thumb drive into a comprehensive, professional diagnostic toolkit. What started as a personal automation project has evolved into a production-ready tool that IT professionals across the region now rely on for field diagnostics, baseline health checks, and client handoff reports.

Version 2.2 is OUT NOW!

https://github.com/Pnwcomputers/SystemTester/tree/Version2.2

DeployWorkstation v4.0 - Microsoft Windows 11 Debloat & Basic Setup Utility


Introducing DeployWorkstation v4.0

From Alpha to Enterprise-Ready: A Journey in Windows Deployment Automation


After months of community feedback, real-world testing, and countless iterations, I'm thrilled to announce DeployWorkstation v4.0!! 

The evolution of a simple debloating script into a robust, enterprise-ready Windows deployment solution.

If you've been following the project since the v2.0 Alpha release, you've witnessed a transformation. What started as an ambitious step toward all-users functionality has matured into a reliable, production-ready system with comprehensive error handling, rollback capabilities, and configuration management that IT professionals can trust.

Version 4.0 is OUT NOW!
https://github.com/Pnwcomputers/DeployWorkstation/tree/Version2-AllUsers%26NewAccounts

Monday, October 27, 2025

Third-Party Email App Access in 2025

 


The Complete Guide:
Third-Party Email App Access in 2025

The End of "Less Secure Apps"

If you're trying to connect your email account to a third-party application like WordPress, Thunderbird, or older versions of Outlook, you've likely encountered authentication errors or warnings about "less secure app access." The email landscape has dramatically changed over the past few years, with major providers eliminating traditional username/password authentication in favor of more secure methods.

Key Changes Timeline:

  • Gmail: Completely discontinued less secure app access as of May 1, 2025
  • Microsoft Outlook.com: Ended basic authentication September 16, 2024
  • Yahoo Mail: Requires app passwords for all third-party access since 2020
  • Apple iCloud: Mandatory app-specific passwords since June 15, 2017

This guide will walk you through setting up secure access for each major email provider.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Raspberry Pi Zero 2W General Setup 101 (Headless)

 


Setup & Configure Your Raspberry Pi Zero 2W:
The Ultimate Headless Setup Guide

The Raspberry Pi Zero, a marvel of miniaturization, offers incredible computing power in a tiny, affordable package. But its small size often means less direct interaction – no built-in screen, no bulky keyboard. This is where the magic of a headless setup truly shines.

Imagine a silent, power-efficient micro-server, tucked away in a corner, diligently running your automation tasks, hosting lightweight applications, or providing secure network services, all without needing a monitor, keyboard, or mouse. This guide will walk you through transforming your Raspberry Pi Zero into exactly that: a robust, optimized, and secure headless server.

We'll cover everything from the initial OS installation using the intuitive Raspberry Pi Imager, through critical system updates, essential package installations, crucial performance optimizations like ZRAM, and fundamental security configurations. By the end of this journey, you'll have a lean, mean, server machine ready to tackle your projects. Let's dive in and unlock the full potential of your compact companion!

Monday, October 13, 2025

The Computer, IT & Cybersecurity Guide & Manual(s) Trifecta

 


Announcing Three "IT Guide" Projects!

I am thrilled to announce the launch of three new, powerful resources on GitHub designed to help you navigate, understand, and master the world of technology, from fundamental computing to advanced cybersecurity. Whether you're a complete beginner, an aspiring IT professional, or a seasoned enthusiast, this new collection has something crucial for you.