Attempting to run Google Workspace Password Sync (GSPS) on a Domain Controller and getting error 0x80070002 or 0x80070057? Running app version 1.8.17.0? If you have another network adapter on the server that doesn’t have internet access (local network connection), that could be the problem. Disable every network adapter except one with internet access. Changing the… Continue reading GSPS Password Sync
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Loud Laptop Fans
On a video conference call and the laptop fans are too loud? There might be a quick and easy fix for that. It is possible Windows is in “Performance Mode”, meaning it will be faster, but those fans will be making more noise. If you are using Windows 10, try a “Balanced” power mode via… Continue reading Loud Laptop Fans
Tax-Exemption Reference for Sales to First Nations
This post is for vendor reference. We get it, the Federal Government and Provincial Governments in Canada have stepped in and are enforcing billable services provided by US based companies to charge Canadians PST & GST. This has left a lot of organizations scrambling to comply. However, every day, we spend time trying to get… Continue reading Tax-Exemption Reference for Sales to First Nations
Changing your Microsoft 365 Password
Using a web browser, go to outlook.office.com Enter your work email address: After entering your password, you may see this prompt, if you are not using a computer provided by your organization, choose No: Once logged into Outlook, click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then click on “View account”: This will… Continue reading Changing your Microsoft 365 Password
Personal Devices and Google Workspace Accounts
Every organization that handles sensitive or confidential data needs to have the ability to remove that data from any device in order to comply with legal requirements. If an organization doesn’t have this ability, it is a liability for the employee and employer. When someone leaves an organization (end of contract, resigns, laid off, etc.)… Continue reading Personal Devices and Google Workspace Accounts
Remote Desktop Can’t Find the Computer
If you encounter this error, try the steps below: Step 1 Do you see the Avail icon in the task bar? If not – click the taskbar arrow, then click and drag the icon: Step 2 Click on the Avail icon, then click on “Twingate” Step 3 You should see a pop-up in the bottom… Continue reading Remote Desktop Can’t Find the Computer
Our View on Monitoring Software
Monitoring Software has gained popularity with the COVID-19 pandemic as more people are working remotely. Managers pushing for this software have the impression that time is a measurement of productivity and performance. Sure, the assembly line worker (a position from the industrial age that will one day be replaced by a robot) will box more… Continue reading Our View on Monitoring Software
Lenovo ThinkPad Won’t Turn On
Lenovo ThinkPad won’t turn on? Still not turning on? Still not working? None of that worked? Got it booted up? Great! Thanks for reading.
Collaborative Mailboxes on Google Groups
So you’ve been added to a Collaborative mailbox in Google Groups! You might be wondering what a collaborative mailbox is: Think of it like an email account you and other people can access, and you don’t need to log into it with a separate username and password. This is also known as a shared mailbox.… Continue reading Collaborative Mailboxes on Google Groups
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