How to convert MBR to GPT drive to switch BIOS to UEFI on Windows 10

If you plan to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11, or want to switch the firmware type from the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) to Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) without modifying the current installation or deleting the data stored on the drive, you first need to convert the drive using a Master Boot Record (MBR) to […]

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How to Reset Unifi AP

As a warning when you choose to reset the device please keep the device powered on and do not connect while the reset it taking place. The reset should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Physical Factory Reset Finds a suitable thin object (Paperclip or similar) Locate the reset button on the bottom […]

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UniFi Controller (SSH Login)

In the newer controller versions, you should be able to go to Settings -> NETWORK SETTINGS -> Device Authentication To view the SSH credentials. UniFi 5.6.x Controller Go to Settings -> Site -> DEVICE AUTHENTICATION If you have a reset unifi device the default SSH login is: Username: ubnt Password: ubnt

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Windows OS End of Life (EOL) Dates

Windows Workstations Windows Version Release Date EOL Date Windows 11 October 5, 2021 W10 21H2 – Cobalt/Sun Valley November, 2021 Spring 2024^ W10 21H1 – May 2021 Update May 18, 2021 December 13, 2022 W10 20H2 – October 2020 Update October 20, 2020 May 9, 2023 W10 2004 – May 2020 Update May 27, 2020 […]

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How to Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported PC

Windows 11 has strict system requirements, but there are ways around them. For example, it requires at least an 8th-generation Intel, AMD Zen 2, or Qualcomm 7 or 8 Series CPU—but you can install Windows 11 on PCs with older CPUs. Should You Upgrade an Unsupported PC? First, let’s be clear: If you’re on the fence, […]

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How to disable MFA / Security Defaults on Office 365

Security Defaults are a series of settings enabled by default on your Microsoft Office 365 account, to provide greater security. Every user is required to log in using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Security Defaults also blocks connections from legacy email clients and disallows the use of email protocols like IMAP, POP3 and SMTP. For more information […]

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Email Compromise Checks

Recommendations if your user account has been compromised. We recommend that you review the following information and take any actions as necessary. Learn more Review mailbox delegates Review mail forwarding rules to external domains Review global mail forwarding property on mailbox Enable mailbox auditing logs Review audit log details for the user accountEnsure protectionTo protect […]

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Mapping a SharePoint site as a network drive

SharePoint Online is a cloud-based service provided as part of the Office 365 suite. It allows users to organise and share information and collaborate with colleagues, partners and customers. Many organisations using SharePoint have document libraries mapped as network drives, so enabling users to connect to a shared SharePoint library on the network. This article […]

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