Category: System Admin

How to disable VBS in Windows 11

In this post, we will explain what is Virtualization Based Security (VBS), and how to disable VBS on Windows 11 computers. Virtualization Based Security (VBS) is a security feature that uses hardware/software virtualization. VBS is a security functionality included in Windows 11, allowing users to prevent …

How to separate first and last name in Excel

  How to separate first and last names in Excel We’ll start with our fake contact sheet. You’ll notice that it shows each person’s name, email address, and business. None of these email addresses are real, just in case you were hoping to email Luke Skywalker. …

How to Burn Any Video File to a Playable DVD

Streaming may be the most convenient way to watch most movies, but it doesn’t hurt to have a physical copy of your movies or home videos as a fallback. If you want to make a backup copy of your movie collection, or just burn a playable …

What Is Rosetta 2 on Mac?

If you have a Mac that uses Apple Silicon, you might have heard about Rosetta 2. It’s a critical part of macOS that enables compatibility with applications designed for Intel Macs. We’ll explain. Rosetta Lets Intel Mac Apps Run on Apple Silicon As you probably know, …

What’s the Best grep Alternative on Windows?

Linux’s grep utility is a favorite among many sysadmins for its simple searching ability and familiar syntax. It’s not available on Windows however, so you’ll have to either use alternatives, or install third-party grep tools to emulate it. dnGrep grep has many third-party implementations for Windows, …

How to record your screen in Windows with ease

If you need to record a video of what you’re doing in Windows then there are various ways to do it and some of them are surprisingly easy to do. We’ve written before about how to easily capture gameplay footage to share on YouTube and other …