Need a program to launch upon logging into Windows?
The TL;DR version: Start> Run and type shell:startup
This page has a great walk-through of the process
Tools for LabTech/ConnectWise Automate
This site has several interesting tools designed to improve working with ConnectWise Automate.
- PowerShell Module
- Script to deploy ScreenConnect/ConnectWise Control on Macs. (Great for when the native installer fails!)
If their main site is down, they host their projects on GitHub.
Goodbye Telnet, Hello NC
In macOS 10.13, Apple has removed the telnet command Telnet. The NC command is available though. This article from HCS Technology Group explains further.
Resolving Windows Update issues with DISM or System Update Readiness
To fix Windows Update issues, Windows 8 and newer have the built-in DISM command. Windows 7 has a System Update Readiness tool that can be downloaded.
This page has information on both tools.
How to reset NVRAM on your Mac
A time-honored step for troubleshooting Macs. Done by holding Option+Command+P+R during startup.
From the Apple KB article:
If you experience issues related to settings stored in NVRAM, resetting NVRAM might help. NVRAM (nonvolatile random-access memory) is a small amount of memory that your Mac uses to store certain settings and access them quickly. Settings that can be stored in NVRAM include sound volume, display resolution, startup-disk selection, time zone, and recent kernel panic information. The settings stored in NVRAM depend on your Mac and the devices you're using with your Mac. If you experience issues related to these settings or others, resetting NVRAM might help. For example, if your Mac starts up from a disk other than the one selected in Startup Disk preferences, or a question mark icon briefly appears before your Mac starts up, you might need to reset NVRAM. Older Mac computers store similar information in PRAM (Parameter RAM) instead of NVRAM. The steps for resetting PRAM are the same as the steps for resetting NVRAM.
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Manage Google Chrome bookmarks
It’s not obvious at first, but Google Chrome offers the ability to import, export, and otherwise manage your bookmarks. As detailed in this Google help article
This is very helpful for backing up your bookmarks. If there’s a server or sync issue, your missing or corrupted bookmarks can be restored from this backup.
Backup your Chrome bookmarks
- Open Google Chrome
- There are two ways to open the Bookmark Manager:
- Press Ctrl+Shift+O
- At the top right, click More
button and select Bookmarks
Bookmark Manager
- This is the hidden step:
- In the header, click Organize and it will reveal additional options
- Click Export bookmarks to HTML file…
- Save this HTML file to Dropbox or a folder protected by your backup routine
Restore your Chrome bookmarks
- Open the Bookmark Manager:
- Press Ctrl+Shift+O
- At the top right, click More
- In the header, click Organize
- Click Import bookmarks from HTML file…
- Select the previously saved HTML file
- The bookmarks are available in the Imported folder of your Chrome bookmarks
Link: How To Change Apple ID From Third-Party To Apple Email Address
Recently, Apple loosened restrictions on changing your Apple ID. This article has a good walkthrough of the current process
How to send a Test Fax
Need to test the fax machine you just installed or configured?
The free faxZERO service worked well for me! Go to the faxZERO website and send a free fax.
Make a bootable macOS installer
Need to create a bootable installer for macOS? It’s a lot easier than it used to be, if you follow Apple’s directions.
Resume ordered list numbering in WordPress
In the Text view, change the code for the ol tag:
Original: <ol> New: <ol start="4">
Change the numeral to 4 or whatever number you need.