by John Schmerold | Oct 20, 2026 | Hardware, Windows
When deploying standard Windows 11 images on modern business hardware, administrators often inherit OEM factory defaults built around Intel’s Rapid Storage Technology platform rather than settings tuned for a single-drive workstation. One of the most common...
by John Schmerold | Aug 10, 2026 | Hardware, Technote, Windows
Windows product licensing is a common point of confusion for modern Dell, HP, and Lenovo computers. If you have looked for a Windows product key sticker on your new PC and could not find one, that is normal. Your system does not need one. Where did the product key...
by John Schmerold | Apr 13, 2026 | Managed Services, Hardware
Audience: Tier 1 Technician | Platform: Windows 11 Prerequisites — Confirm before starting: Physical access to the access point A Windows 11 laptop connected to the same local network as the AP PuTTY installed on your laptop — if not, download...
by John Schmerold | Sep 29, 2018 | Hardware
We are frequently asked to help our clients source products. Some clients say “order me something”, we have been working with them and generally know if that means get me something for $500 or $1,500. The Internet provides a tool for research. We had a...
