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Small tips and useful guides to make life safer on the web and in cyberspace in general but not only.

03 Jun24

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Network Vulnerabilities: a review of free and paid tools

Network security is a key priority for businesses and individuals who want to protect their data and infrastructure. There are numerous network vulner..

24 Jun23

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The importance of a modern NAS server in the IT security of a small or medium business

Network-Attached Storage (NAS) is a storage device connected to a local area network or the Internet. It is designed to both keep data securely and al..

23 Jun23

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Main computer scams: What they are and the countermeasures to defeat them

In the digital age, cyber scams have become an increasingly common risk for Internet users. Expert cybercriminals use ever new and sophisticated metho..

20 Feb23

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IT Security: the indispensable basis for not being vulnerable

In the digital world we live in, cyber security has become a priority for everyone who uses a computer. Computer threats are becoming more sophisticat..

06 Dec21

Recommended procedures for safely installing and maintaining a NAS server

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In this short post I would like to summarize the best practices to install and safely maintain a NAS server and avoid having bad and sudden surprises ..

20 Dec17

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How I protect you from Ransomware threats

I don't know if you have ever heard or read somewhere this word "ramsonware" but for sure you have heard of computer viruses, and in this case those o..

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Computer Trivia:

What is the difference between a Windows OEM and Windows Retail license?

Windows OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer):

It is permanently tied to the first computer it is installed on
It cannot be transferred to another PC, even if the first one is retired
It costs less than the Retail version
Technical support is provided by the computer manufacturer, not directly by Microsoft
It is usually pre-installed on PCs purchased from manufacturers

Windows Retail:

It can be transferred from one computer to another (but can only be active on one device at a time)
It costs more than the OEM version
Technical support is provided directly by Microsoft
It is sold as a standalone product, often in physical packages or as a digital download
It offers greater flexibility for users who change hardware frequently

Identical functionality: Both versions offer the same operating system functionality - the only difference is the licensing and support terms.

The choice depends on your needs: if you plan to change computers or significantly upgrade your hardware, the Retail license is more cost-effective in the long run despite the higher initial cost.

How do I bypass the Microsoft account prompt when installing Windows 11?

To bypass the Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 installation, you can press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt and type "start ms-cxh:localonly" to create a local account.

Or press Shift + F10 to open command prompt Type: OOBE\BYPASSNRO and hit Enter. The system will reboot and give you the option for local account