VMware vSphere 7.0 and ESXi 7.0 raised the requirements when it comes to CPU and CPU compatibility. As with...
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Querying Dell PowerEdge RAID Controllers (PERC) using PowerShell

Like my recent post on installing fonts using PowerShell, querying a Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) is something I...
Azure StorSimple and StorSimple Virtual Array

Back in 2012, Microsoft purchased the start-up StorSimple that offered a cloud storage gateway computer appliance. Microsoft now offers...
VMware VSAN – Hardware requirements

In my previous post, I introduced you to VMware VSAN. Today, I will discuss the hardware requirements for VMware's...
Testing Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) with Chelsio NICs

To match the scalability and performance of high-end FC SANs, your NIC choice should be Remote Direct Memory Access...
AIDA64 – A free system info tool for Android

AIDA64 is a free system info tool for Android that offers detailed hardware information about the device that goes...
Has the PC industry come to a complete standstill?

About three years ago, I bought a 15" laptop that weighs 1.5kg (3.3lb), has 8GB RAM and a 512GB...
Improve slow boot and login times

“My computer is slow” is a very common support complaint that IT departments receive. But did you know that...
Smartwatches for businesses? Thoughts about the Samsung Gear 2

I have been wearing a Gear 2 on my wrist for a couple of days, and I am beginning...
HP Microserver Generation 8 review

I recently was looking for a suitable server for Windows Essentials Server 2012 R2 and after some research it...
Windows 8 Ultrabooks – The complete list

A Windows 8 Ultrabook with touchscreen will be the new status symbol of any business man. This posts lists...
In this blog post I will provide you with the basics of using Visio 2010 to create a server...
FREE: DriverView – View drivers

DriverView is a free portable and scriptable tool that allows you to view all loaded drivers on a computer.
FREE: Speccy – System information for Windows

Speccy is a free system information tool for Windows that gives you a good overview of all hardware components...
FREE: NovaBench – Free benchmark software

NovaBench is a free benchmark software tool that allows you to test RAM speed, CPU speed, graphics performance, and...
FREE: Memtest86+ – Memory test software

Memtest86+ is a free memory test software tool that helps you detect memory problems.
FREE: Memtest86 – A memory diagnostic tool

Memtest86 is a free memory diagnostic tool that allows you to perform RAM tests that go well beyond the...
Memory diagnostics – A short intro

This post gives a short overview of how memory diagnostic tools help you troubleshoot RAM problems.
FREE: Windows Memory Diagnostic – A memory diagnostic tool

The Windows Memory Diagnostic tool checks the computer’s memory (RAM) for failures. If you have recurring error messages or...
One of the biggest buzz words in IT at the moment is Green IT. IT does not have the...