Am I being too impatient about getting broader admin access in my new sysadmin role?
I spent about 1.5 years in an L1 Help Desk role, where I became a trusted go-to person and earned my AZ-104 certification. I recently joined a new…
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How Can We Recover a Compromised Microsoft 365 Tenant in Australia?
A client's Microsoft 365 tenant appears to have been taken over. The attacker gained Global Administrator access despite MFA being enabled, removed the break-glass account, and locked out…
How to Make Read-Only Files Editable Only by Admins in Windows?
I'm looking for a way to configure NTFS file permissions on Windows so that files flagged as read-only can only be edited by Admins. I also want to…
How do you keep track of Google Workspace security over time?
I'm curious about how teams monitor security settings in Google Workspace long term. I've noticed instances where things like multi-factor authentication (MFA) or admin access can change unexpectedly,…
Is it a red flag if a web developer keeps asking for full admin access?
I recently noticed that my web developer has been asking for complete admin credentials every time they need access to something like our hosting service or Google accounts.…
Will I Keep Ownership of My Google Services After Migrating to M365?
I'm looking to switch my Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, but I have some important Google services linked to my domain. I've used [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to set up everything…
How can I play Clash Royale on my school laptop without admin access?
I'm really eager to play Clash Royale on my school laptop, which is a ThinkPad running Windows 11, but I can't install anything that requires admin privileges. I've…
Why Did My New Company Lock Me Out of My Own Computer?
I just started a remote job with a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. On Monday, an IT technician remotely accessed my personal computer to run some scripts…
Help! I'm Not an Admin on My Own Windows 11 Laptop
Hey everyone! I'm having a frustrating issue with my HP Pavilion laptop where I'm the only account, but somehow I'm not an administrator. I've looked through various solutions,…
How can I provide read-only access to all Windows servers for my tech team?
I have a tech group that needs read-only access to all Windows servers, but I'm unsure how to implement this without giving them full user accounts. Unlike Linux…
How Can I Regain Admin Control and Remove Unauthorized Access on My Mac?
Hi everyone, I'm dealing with a serious security issue on my Apple devices, and I could really use your advice. Somehow, my personal computer has been compromised, and…
How to Resync a Windows Computer Account with the Domain Without Local Admin Access?
I'm trying to resync a Windows computer account with the domain, but I'm stuck because I can't log into the computer as an admin or use any cached…
Help! My UAC Isn't Working and I Can't Access Admin Features
I'm having a major issue with my Windows 10 computer where the User Account Control (UAC) seems to be completely broken. It won't let me access anything that…
Why is Disconnect-MgGraph Failing to Clear My Expired MFA Token?
I'm having a tough time with the Graph API and specifically the Disconnect-MgGraph command. I'm trying to automate getting User Administrator privileges through a script, but it rarely…
How can I wipe my HP Envy laptop and reset Windows 11 without admin access?
I'm having a tough time accessing my HP Envy laptop since I've lost admin access, and I can't reset it through the settings. I tried the shift method…
Help! Stuck in Google Nonprofit Account Transfer Nightmare
I'm in a tough spot trying to manage a transition within Google Nonprofits after a rebranding. As a volunteer board member for a nonprofit, I took on the…
How to Handle UAC Prompts for Software Updates Without Admin Access?
I'm a new senior sys admin at a small company, and my task is to remove local admin access from users on their workstations. There's one application that…