How to Close Connections to an MS SQL Database
When you attempt to take a database offline in Microsoft SQL Server and it fails, it usually means that active connections or transactions are preventing …
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How to Detect Orphaned Users in MS SQL Server
Today, I will share a technical tip that I recently used during an SQL cluster migration. I needed to check for “orphaned users” after restoring my …
How to Install Monica Using Docker on Unraid
If you enjoy organizing your personal life using digital tools and prefer self-hosted solutions, you may have already heard of Monica.
How to Set Up a Private Palworld Server and Secure Access
The early access release of Palworld is here, and since I want to play with my friends, I decided to set up a dedicated and secure Palworld server.
How to Fix the "Briefly Unavailable for Scheduled Maintenance" Error on WordPress
Hey everyone, this is AlexIn Tech! Today, I’m going to share a mishap that happened to me recently and how I fixed it. Like many of you, I’m a regular …
Protected Users - Secure Your Credentials Against Mimikatz & Co
In the world of technology, information security is a constant concern. For those of us managing enterprise networks, protecting user credentials is a top …
How to Change Your Status on MS Teams Using a Power Automate Button
Today, a quick tutorial on how to change your MS Teams status via Power Automate. It’s very simple, you can make a call to the SharePoint API to change the …
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) - A Unique Free Plan Offering Impressive Performance
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) stands out in the market by offering a unique free plan, providing a virtual machine (VM) with impressive performance at …
Becoming a Generalist Instead of a Specialist? A Summary of "Range" by David Epstein
In the competitive landscape of technology and IT, specialization is often portrayed as the ultimate path to success. But is that really the case? In his …
How to Erase Data from Your Old Hard Drives - Eraser
Today, I’m going to share a support experience that left me perplexed. Imagine a computer that, like a ghost, decides to turn on by itself every night. …
An Unusual Support Case - The Ghost Computer That Wakes Up at Night!
Today, I’m going to share with you a support experience that left me perplexed. Imagine a computer that, like a ghost, decides to turn on by itself every …
There's Still Time to Learn This Key Skill in 2023 - Copywriting
Today, I’m excited to share a blog post about copywriting, a skill that currently occupies my full attention and mind. I’m deeply immersed in learning it, …