An odd thread on Reddit this weekend provided a warning to those who have purchased the Special Edition of the game Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Special Edition includes the Wii U game and a few other perks. Of interest to us, is the USB drive that is included and contains the digital soundtrack of 10 songs. In actuality, the USB drive only contains a single executable on it, a … [Read more...]
Microsoft clarifies WSUS role in Windows 10 v1511 upgrade
The WSUS blog on TechNet updated yesterday to clarify WSUS' role in the Windows 10 v1511 upgrade process. With the 'Windows-as-a-Service' functionality with Windows 10, you can use either WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager). WSUS serves as a local cache for Windows Updates to reduce external bandwidth usage and the time it takes … [Read more...]
Study resources for MCSA exam 70-697 Configuring Windows Devices
This Spring, I studied for, took, and passed the Microsoft Windows 8.1 MCSA certification exams. With Windows 10 announced and around the corner, Microsoft offered a promo - if you earned the Windows 8.1 MCSA before May 31st, 2015, you could take the Windows 10 MCSA exam for free. As part of the "Step up to Windows 10" offer, you must take the 70-697 exam by May 31st, 2016. … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Book of GNS3 – Build Virtual Network Labs using Cisco, Juniper, and more
I became aware of GNS3 shortly before I became aware of the book The Book of GNS3: Build Virtual Network Labs Using Cisco, Juniper, and More by Jason C. Neumann. The publisher No Starch Press was kind enough to provide me with a copy of the book to review. What is GNS3? "Your virtual network in a suitcase" GNS3 is software for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows that provides a … [Read more...]
How to add the battery percentage to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Coming from a Samsung Galaxy phone, I took the battery percentage on Android phones for granted. It was a simple checkbox under the Battery settings to indicate the battery's charge rather than just relying on the tiny graphic. Apparently, it was not available in stock Android until 6.0 Marshmallow. Even now that it is built in, the setting is pretty buried and requires … [Read more...]