1. Software and Hardware List (that I have worked with)

    Browser Extensions


    • it's gives you a validity score of the news with AI ranking. 

    Adblock Plus



    Allows you to share links right to the text

    #remember to Manage Extensions an show on toolbar for easy of access

    Browser Themes and Custom Settings

    Browser Extensions Add-on's 

    Chrome

    -New Tab
    -Lower right corner Customize Chrome
    -Change Theme
    -Select Blue
    -Turn off "Most Visited Sites"
    -Select My shortcuts
    -Show cards

    Show Notifications

    Powershell

    Add Powershell script to ensure PC is up to date. 

    Software

    Kodi

    Notepad++

    Beyond Compare

    Kindle

    Unlocker

    Audacity

    TeraCopy 

    Greenshot
    https://getgreenshot.org/downloads/

    SnagIt



    Metiix Backup

    Sunguard for DR Testing
    https://www.sungardas.com/en/services/disaster-recovery-and-business-continuity/

    F5
    https://www.f5.com/

    Barracuda Backup and Email Archiver Servers
    https://www.barracuda.com

    Kaspersky 
    --Push install to all clients
    --Allow RDP Access, ICP, Remote Assistance, C$ for Admins
    --PXE Boot Imaging Servers

    VMware
    --Hypervisor

    PowerBI
    --Microsoft Business Intelligence Tool

    Spiceworks
    --Ticket System

    LanDesk
    --Ticket System

    Solarwinds
    --Network Monitoring Tools

    What'sUpGold
    --Network Monitoring Tools

    3CX Phone Server
    https://www.3cx.com/

    Untangle
    --Firwall

    EXINDA
    -Packet Shaper
    https://www.gfi.com/products-and-solutions/network-security-solutions/exinda-network-orchestrator

    IPRISM
    --Web Filter
    https://www.edgewave.com/products/iprism-secure-web-gateway/

    Barracuda Web Filter


    Cisco Meraki Switches

     Skype for Business

     Slack
    --Instant Messanger

     Dell DPack 
    --Virtualization Assessment

    Microsoft RSAT tools

    Wrike
    --Project Management Software

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  2.  Windows 11 Shutdown - Disable Fast Startup

    BACKGROUND:

    Windows 11 includes a feature called Fast Startup, which is similar to hibernation. When you select “Shut Down” from the Start menu, it doesn’t perform a clean restart. Instead, it saves the operating system state to a file called hiberfil.sys, allowing for faster boot times when you power up your PC again. 

    DISABLE FAST STARTUP:

    To disable Fast Startup go to:

    1. Control Panel, 
    2. Change Icons to small icons in the upper right
    3. Select Power options
    4. Located on the left select the option that says, Choose what the power buttons do. 
    5. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable (UAC prompt)
    6. Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended) checkbox.










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  3.  How to add Cast to Windows 11 Quick Settings

    Reference: https://winaero.com/how-to-open-quick-settings-in-windows-11/#:~:text=Open%20Quick%20Settings%20in%20Windows%2011%201%20Press,area%20if%20you%20have%20a%20touch%20screen%20device.

    Open Quick Settings in Windows 11

    1. Press Win + A on the keyboard.
    2. Alternatively, click on the Quick Settings area in the taskbar. It is highlighted in the screenshot.
    3. Finally, tap the Quick Settings area if you have a touch screen device.

    Add Cast

    1. Click the Edit icon to Edit quick settings
    3. Click Add down at the bottom
    5. Click Cast 


    7. Click Done




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  4.  Federal Telework and Return to Office 

    Federal News Network

    Leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency say they are still assessing the effects of an aggressive return-to-office policy that’s led to widespread employee dissatisfaction and two formal allegations of unfair labor practices, but that so far, the policy does not appear to have had a serious negative impact on recruiting and retention (Click link to Read more)

    Remarks of President Joe Biden — State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery

    https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/03/07/remarks-of-president-joe-biden-state-of-the-union-address-as-prepared-for-delivery-2/.

    https://www.govexec.com/management/2022/03/biden-state-of-the-union-feds-offices-government-oversight/362641/

    “People working from home can feel safe to begin to return to the office,” Biden said during his speech. “We’re doing that here in the federal government. The vast majority of federal workers will once again work in person.” - President Biden

    https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2024/05/senators-latest-telework-legislation-could-imperil-remote-work/396417/

    https://www.romney.senate.gov/romney-manchin-introduce-bill-to-get-federal-workers-back-into-the-office/

     Back to Work Act of 2024

    Background:


    The Back to Work Act of 2024 would:

    1. Set a general ceiling of 40% of days in a pay period for federal agency telework.
    2. Provide reasonable flexibility for each agency, including allowing waivers for certain types of positions where telework is needed to support agency needs.
    3. Require agencies to monitor the work of employees engaged in telework to ensure they are actually working.
    4. Require agencies to report on their productivity metrics and the potential negative effects of telework on productivity, morale, security vulnerabilities, or waste, fraud, or abuse.


    https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2024/05/senate-bill-would-require-feds-to-increase-the-amount-of-time-they-spend-in-the-office/



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  5.  How to create an Excel Workbook that Autofilters a table after yesterday's date

    1. Save the Excel Workbook as a Macro-Enabled Workbook (*.xlsm)
    2. Click on the Developer Tab
    3. Click on Macros
    4. Click on ThisWorkbook
    5. Put in the following code below
    6. Close and Re-open the Work-book

    Private Sub Workbook_Open()

        Dim Filter_Date As String

        Filter_Date = Date - 1

        ActiveSheet.ListObjects("Table1").Range.AutoFilter Field:=1, Criteria1:=">" & Filter_Date, Operator:=xlAnd

    End Sub

    
Private Sub Workbook_Open()
    Dim Filter_Date As String
    Filter_Date = Date - 1
    ActiveSheet.ListObjects("Table1").Range.AutoFilter Field:=1, Criteria1:=">" & Filter_Date, Operator:=xlAnd
End Sub

    Private Sub Workbook_Open()
    Dim Filter_Date As String
    Filter_Date = Date - 1
    ActiveSheet.ListObjects("Table1").Range.AutoFilter Field:=1, Criteria1:=">" & Filter_Date, Operator:=xlAnd
End Sub
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  6.  Shift Work Template also good for Production Delivery

    https://create.microsoft.com/en-us/template/shift-work-calendar-9faaa655-a3bb-4e53-9e92-0f0e0dbcdcb3




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  7.  How to do Women's Laundry

    1. Separate Clothes into Two Piles
      1. Pile 1 - Delicate’s = Line Dry
        1. Work Pants = Button and Flip Inside out
        2. Work Top – Line Dry
        3. Bra’s – straighten
        4. Big Sweater Lay Flat and Dry
      2. Pile 2 - Everything Else
        1. Socks
        2. Underwear
        3. Knit Pants
        4. Camis
        5. Workout Pants
        6. Towels
        7. Sweater / Shaw
        8. Blue Jeans
    2. Wash Clothes
    3. Dry Clothes
    4. Fold Clothes
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  8. Making Cold Brew Coffee

    1. 12 cups H20
    2. 2.5 cups Ground Coffee
    3. Add Ground Coffee to Bag
    4. Place Bag into water
    5. Ensure string is in lid
    6. Lit Sit 12-24 hours
    7. Take out Bag
    8. Reverse Bag
    9. Empty into Counter Compost
    Purchase: https://www.doppeltree.com/collections/home/products/organic-cotton-cold-brew-filter-bag-medium
    • Reusable Organic Cotton Cold Brew Filter Bag (Medium 8in x 12in)
    https://vimeo.com/385330129

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  9. Fix Nintendo 3DS not playing DS games

    Go to DS WiFi settings (system settings > WiFi > DS)

    After performing a firmware update, I was not able to play DS games. I found going into the DS menu settings that I was then able to play DS games. 

    The game that I wanted to play badly was Television Lives, specifically B-52 bomber. I think this game might even be better playing on the 3DS with the below screen that aids in navigation versus the original Intellivision controllers that required pressing the number buttons. 

    My only request is that the screen does not utilize the full screen. 




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  10. Rename Files with Year, Month, Date with PowerToys PowerRename Right-Click Context Menu 

    PowerToys - PowerRename 
    -Use Regular Expression 

    Search for 
            
           
              ^
    Replace with 
            
           
              $YYYY$MM$DD_
        

    Appends Year, Month, Date in front of filename so that it's easier to search





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