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As I’ve had my computer for a while now (coming up to 3 years), early last year I decided it was time for a bit of a refresh. My computer was running really slowly and poorly for a while back there, so I decided that during my mid-year holidays (last year), I would reinstall Windows 7 on it, and start afresh. However, somewhere along the way my Dad convinced me that I should take the plunge and upgrade to Windows 8. And although that was about 6 months (and a revision of Windows) ago, I’ve been planning on sharing how it went from before I even made the decision to go to Windows 8. So here is the first part of what happened…
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Restriction Vs Freedom: The Battle of User Control

Posted by Nitemice on February 3, 2013

Posted in: Discussional, Security, Technology. Tagged: Active Directory, Android, computer, cracking, Freedom, gadgets, Hackers (film), hacking, ios, ipad, iphone, Lockdown, netbook, Network administrator, notebook, passwords, Personal computer, restricted, security, technology, windows. Leave a comment

Because users are often unpredictable, admins like to restrict how much control and access they have on their devices. However, when deploying a new set of devices, the significant question of “How much control or freedom should we give the users?” doesn’t seem to get enough consideration. For some network administrators, and for some end users, this question may seem to have a simple answer, but once you’re considering hundreds of different devices, and/or hundreds of different users, it becomes a big, complex conundrum. It is a matter of serious consequence for your system and network security, as well as device usability and user satisfaction.

My year with an iPad (and how I’m letting go)

Posted by Nitemice on December 16, 2012

Posted in: Discussional, Leisure & Hobbies, Technology, Tips & Tricks, Traineeship. Tagged: Android, android tablet, apple, apple ipad, computer, device, display link, dlna, gadgets, gaming, ibooks, icloud, ios, ipad, ipad mini, iphone, ipod, laptop, netbook, notebook, pdfs, review, Tablet computer, technology, traineeship, vlogbrothers, windows, YouTube. 1 Comment

Just Let Go! So, for most of this year, I’ve had an iPad on loan from the House, so that I could share in the iPad experience, and better support them. Now that the year, and my traineeship, is nearly over, I have to hand it back and I’m left with a few questions: Was the iPad actually any good? Did I actually use it? Am I going to miss it? Do I want to buy one, now that I’m not going to have this one anymore? Continue Reading

Troubleshooting with Dell

Posted by Nitemice on December 9, 2012

Posted in: Technology, Tips & Tricks, Traineeship. Tagged: bios, cheat codes, cheat sheet, computer, dell, dell cheat, dell machines, Diagnostics, error, Error code, fn key, gadgets, Hard disk drive, IBM, job, latitude, Linux, netbook, notebook, Random-access memory, software, technology, USB, windows. 1 Comment

Dell Logo on dented laptop

So, all year, I’ve been dealing with Dell; their computers, their Pro Support, their technicians. And from my experience, I’ve learnt many things, so I’m going to share with you as many of the tips and tricks that I’ve picked up as I can.

House Update: Back Up, or Lose!

Posted by Nitemice on September 2, 2012

Posted in: Discussional, Technology, Tips & Tricks, Traineeship. Tagged: back up, backup, clicking sound, clunking sound, computer, crazy idea, damaged hard drive, data grieving, data loss, Data recovery, dell, failed hard drive, faulty hard drive, gaming, Hard disk drive, hard drive, hard drive in freezer, Hardware, House, laptop, mirrored, NAS, netbook, notebook, passcode, storage, strange message, technology. 2 Comments

So, we had a woman come in this week with a company laptop, in which the hard drive had died. For us, it was a simple case of checking it, and getting a new one sent out. But for her, it was a lot more significant. Why? Because she hadn’t been backing up.

House Update: Assorted News

Posted by Nitemice on June 9, 2012

Posted in: Technology, Traineeship. Tagged: apple, appreciate, audit, broken, computer, dell, Facebook, House, ipad, it, it support, mac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, notebook, repair, support, technology, VMware Fusion, work. Leave a comment

So, it’s been a while since I told you about what’s been going on at the House (my codename for my employer). There’s been lot’s happening, so I’ve written about as much as I could below. Continue Reading

So, recently the House asked us, the IT guys, to set up a standalone wireless network in a new building. The catch was this building is solid brick all the way though, and is quite long and narrow. This meant that the wireless needed to be quite powerful, with a good range to work across the whole building so people could roam with their devices without losing their connection. Not so easy.

So, I’ve been working at the House (my codename for my employer) for a bit over a month now, and I’m finally getting into the routine of it all. Continue Reading

House Update: Roll ’em Out!

Posted by Nitemice on March 4, 2012

Posted in: Technology, Traineeship. Tagged: apple, bios, competiton, computer, dell, deployment, employee, ghosting, imaging, ipad, job, netbook, notebook, Preboot Execution Environment, PXE, technology, traineeship, USB, Wi-Fi, wifi, work, workplace. 1 Comment

So, we got through the hectic deployment of all the iPads, netbooks and notebooks. After all the hours of blood, sweat and tears, the unboxing and reboxing, the late nights and the phone calls, they’re all out. Now we just have to support them all. Continue Reading

The First Few Weeks of My Traineeship

Posted by Nitemice on February 5, 2012

Posted in: Traineeship. Tagged: apple, blog, dell, deployment, employee, employer, ghost, hard drive image, House, ipad, job, mac, mac1, netbook, netbooks, notebook, Serial number, traineeship, unboxing, what this means, work, workplace. 3 Comments

So, I started my traineeship a few weeks ago, and everything seems to be going pretty ok so far. It’s been pretty intense and overwhelming at times, but that’s because I’ve walked straight into the middle of a mammoth rollout of new devices. Continue Reading

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Upgrading to Windows 8 – Part 1: Windows 7 to Windows 8 – “The Largest Leap”

Restriction Vs Freedom: The Battle of User Control

My year with an iPad (and how I’m letting go)

Troubleshooting with Dell

House Update: Back Up, or Lose!

House Update: Assorted News

A Thick Wall Wireless Solution (How To Set Up A Wired Access Point)

House Update: Getting use to it

House Update: Roll ’em Out!

The First Few Weeks of My Traineeship

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