27Apr
20Apr
What is Windows Hello, and how to enable it
Windows 10 introduced a new security feature called "Hello," which allows a computer to be unlocked via different means than a traditional username/password prompt. The marketing around this sells it as a more "personalized" login experience--more "human" or whatever. But it's really just extra security in disguise. Why is a PIN...
13Apr
How to enable BitLocker in Windows 10, with or without TPM
BitLocker used to require an Enterprise or Ultimate copy of Windows 7. These days, it is included with Windows 10 Pro, which many people get OEM with their computer. This is great news, because it means that you will be able to fully encrypt your hard drive, making it much...
11Apr
New ransomware variant also finds & deletes backups?!
I recently came across this forum thread on Veeam's website, which scared the crap out of me. Coincidentally, Veeam published this article the same day. If these reports are accurate, then it means most organizations have some work to do to better secure themselves against the latest emerging rasomware /...
06Apr
Bug with Essentials Integration for Azure Site Recovery
Awhile back, I had written a series on all the neat integrations available with Windows Server Essentials (or Essentials Experience, if installing it on top of Standard as a role). You may have noticed that I never published an article regarding one of the most exciting features--integration with Azure Site...
06Apr