Recently, we had a Windows Server 2008 domain controller die before it could be demoted using dcpromo. We needed to clean up” the old domain controller to prevent domain controller related issues. I was searching the web all posts talked about deleting the domain controller from Active Directory Users and Computers and/or cleaning up the […]
Microsoft released its latest Windows 10 October 2018 Update earlier this week, but some users are reporting serious issues. Threads on Reddit, Microsoft’s own support site, and other forums show that some Windows 10 users are upgrading to the October 2018 Update and having their documents, photos, or even entire user profiles wiped out. While some have discovered a temporary fix […]
Microsoft will no longer officially participate in a variety of product-support forums for some older software and hardware. Geeks.Online will continue to support these products. However, without support from Microsoft we may have less successful results. The support for the below products will be discontinued as of July 2018 Windows 7, 8.1, 8.1 RT Microsoft […]
A Wi-Fi enabled laptop will not find the SSID (network) of your router if the wireless switch of the laptop is off. This article describes where the wireless switch is located on the laptop or the key combination required to enable it. This article covers most of the major laptop brands and models available on […]
It is that time of year again! With all the crazy deals that compete for your attention, it’s hard to know what is actually a good deal! We’ve been working hard to find you the best deals and give you our recommendations to help help you make the most of all Black Friday sales out […]
On the morning of the 12th of May 2017, we were alerted of a massive ransomware attack to several Spanish companies that affected vulnerable Windows operating systems. It has subsequently been confirmed that the attack has had worldwide repercussions, affecting many countries. The objective of this attack is to encrypt all the data files and […]
Go to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update 1. In Windows Update simply click Check for Updates. 2. The Anniversary Update will appear as, Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607. Click update and the update will begin downloading and installing. Source: How to get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update […]
Huge news today in the world of M&A in enterprise and social networking services: Microsoft has announced that it is acquiring LinkedIn, the social.. Source: Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2B in cash, makes big move into enterprise social media
Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed that the Windows 10 free upgrade offer would be ending on July 29th this year, meaning after that date, anybody wishing Source: “Get Windows 10” app will be removed from Windows 7/8.1 after July 29th upgrade offer ends