Category Archives: Helpful Tech

Ports and More for Remote Management of Server 2012

Posted on February 19, 2013 by RicksterCDN

I was delivering a quick session on the wonder that is Multi-Server Management for WIndows Server 2012 and I got asked the question – What Ports are required to be open when managing a system remotely. ARGH… I always forget … Continue reading →


Posted in Helpful Tech, How To, Microsoft, Windows Server 8 | 2 Comments

New things in Group Policy for Windows Server 2012

Posted on December 13, 2012 by RicksterCDN

I was on point for The Edge Show recently and decided to talk with my buddy Zach Alexander a PM on the Group Policy team on what’s new and cool in Group Policy these days. Three things immediately came to … Continue reading →


Posted in Helpful Tech, interviews, Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Server 8 | Leave a comment

How to: Force IE to open in Desktop Mode on Windows 8

Posted on December 5, 2012 by RicksterCDN

If you’ve used Windows 8 for any length of time, you’ve probably clicked on a link to open a website in an email or document and it’s opened in the “UI that was formerly known as Metro” version of IE.  … Continue reading →


Posted in Helpful Tech, How To, Windows 8 | 8 Comments

Windows PC SCAM help via Microsoft Canada

Posted on May 16, 2012 by RicksterCDN

Even though I moved to the “Mother Ship” here in Redmond back in January – I still get emails, texts, Tweets and Facebook Updates about someone who has had a relative / friend who has unfortunately been scammed by some … Continue reading →


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HowTo: Bootable USB Stick for OS Install

Posted on March 29, 2012 by RicksterCDN

A bootable USB stick – AGAIN? This has been covered in many places, but I am still surprised that not everyone knows how to do this. First off: find yourself a large enough and fast enough USB stick to use … Continue reading →


Posted in Helpful Tech, How To, Microsoft | 30 Comments