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SQL Server 2017 Install - Oops and Language not supported Errors - How to fix them How to overcome some typical install errors of SQL Server 2017 (and other editions) by checking the presence of previous installation files

September 28, 2018September 30, 2018 - by Ryan - 2 Comments.

If you've stumbled upon this post it most likely means you're struggling with one of the following errors that prevent you from installing SQL Server 2017. Here's the first (and …

Top 6 PC Basic Tricks and Tweaks for Computer Users

Applications / Linux / Operating Systems / Software / Tools & Utilities / Windows

7 Ways to Still Use Linux as a Windows Network Admin Some useful Linux distributions, applications and software that can be a perfect fit within any Windows network

September 26, 2018January 7, 2021 - by James Mawson - Leave a Comment

Once you get over the initial culture shock and myriad cruelties of Linux, it first starts to grow on you and then becomes your preferred way to build or run …

Hardware / Operating Systems / Windows

How to change Windows 10 HDD Mode from RAID/IDE to AHCI A handy guide that explains how to enable AHCI operation mode in Windows 10 without reinstalling the OS

September 19, 2018 - by Ryan - 8 Comments.

Replacing a standard Hard-Disk Drive (HDD) with a Solid-State Drive (SSD) is a common task nowadays, since it's arguably the best way to revamp an old-fashioned desktop or laptop PC …

How to execute PHP7 CLI commands with cPanel and EasyApache 4 - PHP7 CLI path

Coding / Linux / Windows

How to find and list zero byte files in Windows and Linux A single-line Command Prompt script that will help you to locate all zero-byte files on your Windows or Linux machine and print them on screen or file

September 14, 2018September 15, 2018 - by Ryan - 1 Comment

Today I was asked to write a simple batch script to locate all zero-byte files within a Windows Server machine. The answer was definitely simple, thanks to the powerful FOR …

Cyber Security / Operating Systems / Web / Windows

Windows - How to block .exe files in vulnerable folders from running with Software Restriction Policies Prevents the run of Virus and Malware executable files from Windows Temp, AppData and User Profile folders using the built-in Software Restriction Policies

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 - by Ryan - 2 Comments.

As you probably already know, the best way to shield your machine against malware threats is to protect the TCP layer accesses with a good Firewall and having a great …

Coding / JavaScript / Servers & Services / Web / Windows

How to Install React Native on Windows and make it use a specific IP Address A small guide explaining how to install React Native on a Windows 10 machine and choose the right IP Address when you have multiple LANs / Network Interface Cards

September 1, 2018January 7, 2021 - by Ryan - Leave a Comment

Do you know React Native? You most likely do, since you found this post. In case you don't, it's a great framework that lets you build native mobile apps using only JavaScript: …

Applications / Servers & Services / SQL / Windows

How to Install, Setup and Configure MS SQL Server 2017 Express Edition A quick tutorial explaining all the required steps to deploy an instance of MS SQL Server 2017 Express Edition on a Development, Testing or Production machine

August 17, 2018January 7, 2021 - by Ryan - Leave a Comment

If you're a .NET developer working with Visual Studio, you'll most likely know SQL Server LocalDB: a specialized edition of the well-known Microsoft SQL Server engine - firstly introduced in …

Applications / ASP.NET / C# / Servers & Services / Windows

Microsoft MVP Award 2018-2019 in Developer Technologies The Microsoft MVP Award Box has arrived today in all its shining beauty: here are some high-resolution pictures of the box contents

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 - by Dark - Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago I got the wonderful news that I had been granted the Microsoft MVP Award 2018-2019 in Developer Technologies category: that's an awesome professional achievement that I'm …

ASP.NET / C# / Coding / Operating Systems / Servers & Services / Tools & Utilities / Windows

Windows Server - How to Send SMTP Auth E-Mail with PowerShell Using the System.Net.Mail.MailMessage and Net.Mail.SmtpClient .NET Framework objects with PowerShell to send authenticated e-mail messages through a secure SMTP server

August 15, 2018January 7, 2021 - by Ryan - 1 Comment

A couple of years ago I published an article explaining how to send notification E-Mail messages with PowerShell. I wrote that post to demonstrate how a simple notification script could …

hMailServer - Mail Server open-source per Windows con gestione POP3, SMTP, IMAP, AntiVirus/AntiSpam e altro

Servers & Services / Web / Windows

hMailServer - Open Source Mail Server for Windows with POP3, SMTP, IMAP, AntiVirus/AntiSpam and more Introducing hMailServer, an Open Source Mail Server for Windows with POP3, SMTP, IMAP, AntiVirus/AntiSpam and more

August 15, 2018January 7, 2021 - by Dark - Leave a Comment

Being able to send and receive e-mail message without relying to external services is often an handy feature of any dedicated server, be it a dedicated/hosted one or a VPS/cloud-based …