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MSI B450M PRO-M2 Chipset Drivers: MSI vs AMD (Which to Install) Motherboard vendors often publish a “validated” chipset package that can lag behind AMD’s upstream release. If you’re choosing between MSI’s posted chipset driver and AMD’s newer official package, this […]
Windows 11: Auto-Download Updates, Notify to Install (No Surprise Restarts) If your PC rebooted after a security update, you’re seeing the downside of Windows Update’s multi-layer scheduling. This post provides two ready-to-run “policy bundles” (one for Windows 11 Home and […]
Windows 11: Automatically Download Updates (No Auto Install) Goal: Windows automatically downloads updates, but does not automatically install them. You’ll get a notification that updates are ready, and you choose when to install/restart. Important Reality Check (Windows 11 behavior) Windows […]
Prevent Automatic Windows Updates & Surprise Restarts (Windows 11/10) If your PC restarted after a security update, the fix is not just one setting. Windows has multiple “layers” that can download updates, install them, and schedule reboots. This guide walks […]
Windows 11 Pro: Remove Cloud Storage + “All the Way” Hardening (Local-Only Workstation) This guide disables OneDrive (policy + uninstall), removes Explorer remnants, moves profile folders back to local storage, minimizes telemetry (to the lowest supported on Pro), disables consumer/ads […]
Windows 11 Pro: Next-Level Hardening (Local-Only Workstation Mode) This guide locks Windows 11 Pro into a low-telemetry, cloud-isolated configuration suitable for professional workstations, labs, and security-conscious environments. Scope: Windows 11 Pro Audience: Sysadmins, engineers, power users Result: Minimal telemetry, no […]
Windows 11 Pro: Remove Cloud Storage (OneDrive) and Lock Down Cloud Features This procedure disables OneDrive via Group Policy (update-resilient), removes the client, cleans up File Explorer, and reduces Windows cloud hooks. Before You Start Applies to: Windows 11 Pro […]
Postfix: Postscreen Tuning Checklist This section captures the recommended postscreen tuning of Postfix by enabling Postfix’s portscreen. Use this guide get rid of bad actors quickly without breaking a sweat. Review and confirm your active configuration. Tuning goals Be strict […]
Hardware Upgrade & Licensing Guide Upgrading your CPU and migrating to Windows 11 involves more than just a physical swap. This guide outlines the essential steps to ensure your license remains valid and your system stays secure during the transition. […]
Windows 11 Upgrade Procedure For Workstations Already Windows 11 Ready This procedure is for domain-joined workstations that already meet Windows 11 requirements (supported CPU, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot capable). It assumes no CPU replacement is needed. 1. Pre-Upgrade Preparation A. […]