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Quick answer. To disable BitLocker in Windows 11: Sometimes, suspending BitLocker may be a better option. Disabling BitLocker causes the drive to be fully decrypted, while suspension temporarily unlocks access to the encryption keys. Do you need to disable BitLocker or suspend BitLocker? Although disabling BitLocker is an option, it might not always be the…

PowerShell Restart-Computer allows you to restart local and remote computers by using the Restart-Computer command. This cmdlet can be entered directly at the command prompt, or it can be included in a PowerShell script. It initiates an immediate restart. It is worth noting however, that in order to use this command to remotely shut down…

Organizations are rushing to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot, but in doing so, many are discovering that their biggest challenge isn’t AI adoption but years of unmanaged SharePoint content, inactive sites, and excessive permissions. SharePoint Advanced Management aims to solve those issues before they become Copilot problems. What is SharePoint Advanced Management? SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM)…

Many organizations are excited about Microsoft 365 Copilot and all that it offers, but Copilot readiness is not mainly a licensing or rollout problem; it is a data exposure problem. Data exposure may include sensitive files that have been overshared or permissions that have accumulated over time. These shortcomings can be difficult to fix, because…

Although the Microsoft Edge browser’s default search engine is set to Bing, you can configure Edge to use a different search engine such as Google, DuckDuckGo, or Yahoo. How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge To change the search engine: It’s worth noting that the step-by-step instructions featured here apply specifically to…

Quick answer: the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool is a built-in Windows tool for checking RAM for possible memory errors. Run it if a PC is repeatedly crashing, freezing, restarting unexpectedly, or showing blue screen errors. If it reports memory errors, treat the result seriously. If it reports no errors, do not assume RAM is definitely…

Microsoft’s desktop virtualization ecosystem is a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, allowing organizations to deliver secure and scalable access to applications and desktops. However, the terminology surrounding this ecosystem – Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) – can sometimes be confusing, even for seasoned IT professionals….

If your Windows PCs or servers are running low on storage and you cannot tell what is actually consuming the space, WinDirStat is one of the easiest tools to use. It scans a drive or folder and shows the results as a directory list, file type breakdown, and visual treemap, making it easier to spot…

DFS migration involves moving data from one or more existing file servers to the DFS servers. This process preserves existing UNC file shares and access permissions, meaning that users can continue to access their data in the usual way. Better still, data remains available during the migration process. DFS file server migration goals Before committing…

Active Directory (AD) sits at the center of most on-premises Windows environments, powering identity, authentication, authorization, and access control. Because AD effectively governs who can do what across the estate, it’s also one of the first places attackers try to gain a foothold. Active Directory auditing won’t replace good security hygiene, but it can give…

As organizations move from on-premises Active Directory to cloud management, many admins need to Import Group Policy Objects to Microsoft Intune, and GPOs often become the last big roadblock. Traditional Group Policy only applies to domain-joined Windows devices, while Microsoft Intune can manage Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Android, making it the natural destination for modern…

Windows file sharing allows any Windows PC to host a file share, making files available to other computers on the same network. Better still, files located within the shared folder are not solely accessible to Windows devices. Apple devices running MacOS can also access the shared folder, as can Linux devices, so long as those…