First verify that Windows Time is running : Find and run Services Find Window Time service, verify that it is running and set to automatically start: If this is done then you can do one more step to force time synchronization at once : Run command line AS ADMINISTRATOR and execute command… Read More »
Some time ago I did network hardware update and this caused issues for one PC. After trying several fixes from tcp/ip reset to hardcoded IP and DNS it came up that switching to another lan card fixed problem. But on the road all those tries messed up settings so that all VPN connections stopped to work… Read More »
What to do if you find that your Windows 10 Powershell is filled with cryptic text? Actually the chance is that it is not corrupt but just needs font adjustments. Start Powershell 2. Open Window Properties As visible the font example is cryptic also in preview window 3. Select different font And we are back… Read More »
If you need to open incoming connection in firewall to SQL server or for other service then : To open a port in the Windows firewall for TCP access On the Start menu, click Run, type WF.msc, and then click OK. In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, in the left pane, right-click Inbound Rules,… Read More »
By default IIS and ASP.NET aren’t configured as part of a Windows setup (for obvious reasons) so developers are used to having to register IIS manually before being able to run and develop ASP.NET web sites on their desktops. Prior to Windows 8 it was a simple command like this: aspnet_regiis -r This no longer… Read More »
Recently I lost connection to my HP Photosmart 7520 printer. Little investigation showed that printer’s IP address was changed. Printer was connected via WiFi. The current IP address can be looked up on WiFi settings page: In Windows 10 printer can be found under Settings -> Devices -> Printers & Scanners Clicking on device will bring up… Read More »
It is actually very easy if you know the trick : right click selected photos in windows explorer and select print. Select wanted pictures 2) Right click on any of selected pictures and choose Print 3) Adjust settings in Print Dialog And you are done!
As a owner of Asus UL30A I have been looking for ways to make it more responsive. Upgrade to SSD seems like good choice. Over the years there has been lot of reports about BIOS not compatible with SSD, so I have postponed this task until now. But as Windows 10 free upgrade is going… Read More »
I have used different multimedia devices for years and years. After some failed experimenting with early multimedia streaming devices I ended up with HTPC and later Popcorn players took over. After another new device – Xbox One – the tech stack was really out if free space and Popcorn C-300. Xbox blue-ray player worls fine… Read More »
As described in previous post Windows 7 forced upgrade on my Shuttle HX61V failed with infinite boot loop. I removed all thirdparty drivers but did not help. PC was left on this state, USB3 was not working etc. Today arrived scheduled upgrade. I decided to give a try. After initial downloads upgrade started. It took really… Read More »