IT Blog Archives

  • Redragon K530 Draconic - Here we are with a 60% keyboard. This time, this even smaller K530 model. As for that true-typing experience I was chasing, I’m certainly experiencing more of that. Read on for my thoughts for the K530 Dragonic. Using the K530 […]
  • Redragon K599 Deimos - I’ve never tried a 75% keyboard before. And my original thoughts were that I wanted a True-typing experience. I certainly got that, and little more. Read on for my thoughts on the Redragon K599 Deimos mechanical keyboard. 70 keys, n-rollover […]
  • Redragon K582 Surara - The OG keyboard in the house. The first mechanical I purchased, and by far the most utilized tool in my arsenal. This is the board that got me into the wide world of mechanical switches, and has reliably served me […]
  • The search for the perfect keyboard - This title might sound a little misleading. Actually, it’s not. It’s exactly like it sounds. I’ve been on the prowl for a good keyboard that sates a few of my minutia. I’m not a writer or coder. I do enjoy […]
  • Test-NetConnection uses - Here’s a handy way to use the cmdlet test-netconnection: Need to check a continuous connection to an end-point? Use the while loop: for the -InformationLevel, you can leave it out, or just use either detailed or quiet
  • Using Powershell to Pull API Information - Up until recently, I was familiar with the idea of client pulling down information from a database. A database requires updates, patching, and maintenance. Usually, I’d be the one doing all that care and feeding, additional to taking proper care […]
  • Azure – resetting a password for a Domain Controller VM - I came across a situation the other day. In my Azure Tenant, I have a VM, a domain controller that hosts, well… my domain. I only use it for testing, most recently I was doing some SSPR testing. I only […]
  • Azure – Import users into cloud via CSV file - There’s a few different methods to import users into your Azure tenant. In the Azure Active Directory Portal https://aad.portal.azure.com -> Users -> Bulk Operations -> Bulk create Or you can use a little powershell This will focus on the powershell […]
  • Synology DS420+ review - Review of the Synology DS420+
  • How to: Configure a DNS-323 (ALT-F firmware) as an Rsync Target - The last firmware released for the DNS323 was back in 2013. That was quite a while ago, and it wasn’t great. It lacked SMB2, ssh out of the box, and no development of popular applications. I tried Alt-F on a […]