Can Someone Help Me Review My PowerShell Script?
I'm learning PowerShell scripting and I'm hoping someone could check the syntax and functionality of my script so I can nail my job performance. The script imports the…
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How can I run Linux from an external SSD on Windows?
I'm looking to expand my skills in Linux and pick up some Python programming. I've got an old m.2 SSD in an enclosure that I'd like to use…
Can I Transfer My ESI Certification to a Personal Email?
Hey everyone! I'm eligible for a 50% reduction on my ESI, but I'm curious about how the certification works with my work email. Can I transfer the certification…
How Can I Advance My IT Career Without A Related Degree?
Hey everyone, I'm reaching out for some career advice. I've been in IT for about 5 years now, starting at a small nonprofit where I worked my way…
How to Maintain Communication with C-Level Executives Traveling in China?
We have a C-level executive currently in China, and unfortunately, we lost contact with them a few days ago. Initially, they were able to use Teams without any…
Having Trouble with the 'new-adgroup' Command in PowerShell
I'm currently studying Information Technology and Networking in college and I'm running into a problem with a PowerShell command. I need to use the command 'new-adgroup -name "IT_Interns"…
How to Handle Automation That's Left Me with Nothing to Do?
I started at my company 9 months ago and focused on automating many critical processes such as AWS cost monitoring, patch management, backups, performance monitoring, and documentation. However,…
How Can I Force Chrome to Update via GPO?
I'm trying to update our Group Policy Object (GPO) to enforce automatic updates for Google Chrome, but it's not working as expected. I've set up a test GPO…
Should I Pursue a Career in IT or Software Engineering?
Hi everyone! I'm a computer science graduate who's been on the hunt for a software engineering job for over a year now, but I keep getting automatic rejections…
What Careers Are Currently Viable in IT?
I recently jumped into the IT field because I found it intriguing, but I'm a bit lost regarding the various professions it encompasses. I'm somewhat familiar with roles…
Looking for Career Advice After Years as a Mechanic
Hey everyone! I've spent the last 20 years working as a mechanic in various fields like auto, moto, marine, and even aero. I've dabbled with Linux for a…
Should I Pursue a Career in Software Engineering?
I've been feeling a lot of pressure from family to jump into the IT field, specifically in software engineering, mainly because of the attractive salaries. While that sounds…
How to Decline a Leadership Role I'm Not Interested In?
I've been working in IT and Security for a few years, and now I'm facing pressure to move into a management position that I really don't want. The…
Has anyone tried Rustdesk? Looking for feedback
I'm exploring Rustdesk as a potential replacement for our current remote desktop software. We utilize it in two main ways: management uses it for monitoring staff, and the…
What should I expect to be paid for working on Christmas Day due to an emergency?
Hey everyone! I recently received an emergency call and ended up working from noon on Christmas Day until 3 AM the following day to handle a ransomware issue…
Which Document Scanners are Best for High-Volume Use in 2025-2026?
Hey there! I'm currently working in IT for a midsize healthcare company, and we're pretty behind on our document scanning equipment. Most of our scanners are from around…
How to Migrate DNS Zones from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2025?
I'm tasked with migrating an old DNS server running on Windows Server 2003 to a new Windows Server 2025 installation. The dnscmd command isn't available, and the DNS…
How Can I Install Fedora Linux on My Chromebook?
I'm starting my studies in IT and Networking, but I'm facing some challenges with my Chromebook. I need to install Fedora Linux for my coursework, but my attempts…
Am I Overreacting to These Security Issues at My New Job?
Hi everyone! I've spent nearly 15 years in IT, mainly focused on Office 365, identity management, and Exchange migrations. I recently took a new job at a government…
Why aren't my Windows Server 2016 systems receiving updates?
I've got several Windows Server 2016 instances, both physical and virtual, and some of these servers have been running since 2019 while others are newly set up. Recently,…