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Update OpenVPN Certificates on QNAP Recently I encountered an unexpected issue when a customer reported that they were unable to connect to their OpenVPN server. Connection attempts were failing because the cert associated with the client opvn configuration file had reached its expiration date. In this instance a QNAP NAS was acting as the OpenVPN…
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QuickBooks Database Manager (QuickBooksDBXX) Service Conflicts with DNS Server Service A problem can occur when QuickBooks Database Manager (QBDM) is installed on a Windows Server that is also acting as a DNS server. In brief, the issue occurs because the QuickBooks Database Manager attempts to use a port that’s already in use by the DNS…
Read MoreWindows 10 has always wreaked of privacy intrusion. From the moment a Windows 10 computer is first christened users are peppered with questions about sharing data, actions, activities, and even biometrics with Microsoft. Even with all of these questions answered —no— there’s no guarantee that Microsoft isn’t somehow still pilfering personal data from a computer.…
Read MoreThe new decade will bring with it a host of new security concerns for computer owners. The most aggressive and insidious of these concerns is Ransomware. Here’s how to guard yourself against it. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software that gets installed on a computer that (insanely short description to follow) locks up and…
Read MoreOn January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end its support of one it’s most popular and successful operating systems… Windows 7. On that date (and maybe before) there’s a good chance that this notification will appear on the screen your computer (snowflakes added for that Holiday feel)…. Don’t Panic! Your computer is not going to stop…
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