Author: ITGuy

Lazy/Non-compliant User Request

NOTE: PREVIEW MESSES UP FORMATTING Lazy/Non-compliant User Request: Using PowerShell to Disable Password on Resume Not HIPAA Compliant: Open PowerShell as Administrator (Search “PowerShell” in Start, right-click, and select Run as Administrator). Run the following command:   powercfg /SETDCVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONSOLELOCK 0 powercfg /SETACVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONSOLELOCK 0 The first command disables the login […]

Using Mixed Resources at your 501(c)(3)? Read this. Now.

Using a mix of personal and official school assets and software licenses in your 501(c)(3) school can create numerous challenges and risks. These downsides fall into several categories: legal, financial, operational, security-related, and ethical. Here’s an overview: 1. Legal and Compliance Risks License Violations: Software licenses often restrict usage to the purchaser or a specific […]

When I get asked about what laptop to buy:

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-buy-the-right-laptop-for-you excerpt: BUYING A LAPTOP is an exercise in confusion. Even if you know what everything means and know exactly what you want, finding it can be difficult. Heck, just navigating the manufacturers’ websites to locate the model you want is frustrating. We hope this guide will help you navigate the morass of modern laptops. Below […]

How to Protect Yourself (and Your Loved Ones) From AI Scam Calls

AI tools are getting better at cloning people’s voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips. excerpt: YOU ANSWER A random call from a family member, and they breathlessly explain how there’s been a horrible car accident. They need you to send money right now, […]

How to Remove Your Info From Google With the ‘Results About You’ Tool

You can soon set up alerts for whenever your home address, phone number, or email address appears in Search. excerpt:   IN 2022, GOOGLE launched the “Results about you” tool to help people remove personal info from the company’s search results. With billions of searches happening daily on Google, finding your private phone number or home address […]

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