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SHA-1 SSL certificates expire Dec 2015
You may have received a recent notice from RapidSSL. As a gentle reminder and to prevent any possible disruptions in service with your SSL or Code Signing certificate, we want to let you know about some changes that could impact you. Microsoft recently issued a Security Advisory* recommending that Certificate Authorities (CA) stop using SHA-1 […]
Chkdsk and System File Checker
System File Checker is a utility in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files. This utility is available on Windows 98, Windows 2000 and all subsequent versions of Windows NT family of operating systems. In Windows Vista and Windows 7 In cmd prompt type sfc /scannow To run chkdsk to repair bad sectors type CHKDSK /R /F: See also […]
10 Most Common Rookie Mistakes in Public Speaking
Friday, February 7, 2014 at 4:06PM 1. Using small scale movements and gestures. Most rookie presenters are afraid to take up too much space. This hesitance comes across like an apology to the audience. For more on this topic, check out our post titled “What the heck do I do with my hands?!?” 2. Speaking with […]
Applying Group Policy to change homepage on internet explorer
Admin tools–>Group Policy Management–>SBS Users–>User Configuration–>Policies–>Administrative Templates–>Windows Components–>Internet Explorer–>Disable changing home page settings–>Enable–>Home Page: entered intranet. When people next logon this should be applied. if you login to dbadmin you could test this.
Finding Product Key for Windows and Microsoft Office
Option 1: Use Belarc software 1. Download and install Belarc software. 2. Run the software. Must have admin privilege. Result will be shown on a web browser. Option 2: Using Magic Jelly Bean Keyfinder 1. Download and install Magic Jelly Bean Keyfinder. 2. Run the software.
VOIP Codecs
PCMU (64kbps) is the uncompressed signal that is transmitted at PSTN. So it will give you the best quality as long as your network throughput supports it. This is the preferred codec for wifi connection. However, 3g network cannot consistently sustain 64kbps and will suffer from packet loss resulting in jitter. Codec Bandwidth/kbps Comments G.711 […]
IP subnetting made easy
By George Ou June 28, 2006, 12:00 AM PST Email Alert RSS IP network engineers need a solid understanding of how IP subnetting works–yet the subject is often taught so poorly, students wind up completely baffled. George Ou has developed a simple, graphical approach that explains IP subnetting in a way that finally makes sense. This article […]
Renewing Apple Push / MDM Certificate
1. Login to – Mdm.vodafone.co.nz 2. Go to Menu > System Settings > Device > iOS > APNs for MDM 3. Click on Renew. 4. You need to click on the MDM_APNsRequest.plist link and download the file. 5. Then click on Go To Apple 6. Login in with the Apple ID (administrator@ipca.govt.nz) that was used to […]
How non-profit can purchase software from techsoup.co.nz
How non-profit can purchase software from techsoup (discounted prices for non-profits): (Currently no NZ directory for IT providers but looking to having it in the future) Must be registered through Charities Commission Register and have a Charities Register Number (CRN). You can register here: http://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Home/RegisterOnline Register to http://www.techsoup.net.nz/user/register An email will be sent to your organisation’s email […]
Sending files to DropBox without using DropBox
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-send-files-dropbox-dropbox/