How can companies detect and block access through a consumer VPN?
I'm new to IT and security and trying to understand how remote-access controls work. A company has strict policies around Teams and Outlook, but an employee traveling abroad…
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Is Windows support getting worse, or is something wrong with our managed devices?
Maybe the mid-1990s were worse, but supporting Windows has become extremely frustrating lately. I work in an external support role for a company whose IT team manages around…
Experiencing Problems with Dell Docking Stations - Seeking Solutions
Hey everyone! I work in a company with over 200 users and we're pretty much all in on Dell products. Lately, we've been having a frustrating issue: users…
Why is my Mac terminal blocked from network access while browsers work?
I'm dealing with a strict corporate MacBook running Ventura/Sonoma, and I'm trying to figure out which part of the macOS security stack is causing socket-level errors for all…
Looking for Recommendations on ACME Certificate Management Solutions for Corporate Environments
Hey everyone, with the reduction in certificate lifetimes coming next year, I'm curious if anyone has practical experience with implementing ACME in a medium-sized corporate setting. We handle…
How to Stop Xbox Game Pass Popups on Windows 11 Pro?
I'm experiencing persistent Xbox Game Pass popups on our Windows 11 Pro machines that are part of our domain. Despite our efforts to remove every Xbox and gaming…
Is the Intel 14th Gen i5 reliable for long-term use?
I'm looking to upgrade our computers before October and we're considering the OptiPlex SFF 7020 models with the 65-watt i5 14th Gen CPU. These machines are likely to…
How do I convince my company that upgrading old devices to Windows 11 is a bad idea?
I'm facing an uphill battle at work because my company wants to upgrade about 1500 devices to Windows 11. Most of these machines are around 10-12 years old,…