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How to edit the hosts file on Windows Server 2016

Published on May 27, 2018

Mastering the Hosts File: A Step-by-Step Guide for Windows 10 and Server 2016

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The Hosts file is one of the oldest and most useful tools in the Windows operating system. It acts as a local address book, allowing you to manually map IP addresses to hostnames before your machine even bothers checking a DNS server.

Linux Keyboard wrong

Published on May 13, 2018

Linux Keyboard Typing Wrong Characters? The Simple Fix Using Loadkeys!

Introduction: Solving the Dreaded Terminal Typos

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How to Install WildFly on windows

Published on May 9, 2018

Get Your Application Server Running: Installing WildFly on Windows Server (2016/10 Guide)

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Hello and welcome back to the channel! Today, we are diving into one of the most powerful and widely used Java application servers: WildFly. If you’re familiar with the Java ecosystem, you might remember it by its former name, JBoss AS. Developed by Red Hat, WildFly is a high-performance, lightweight server that fully implements the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) specification.

Configure Java Home on Windows

Published on April 30, 2018

Mastering Java: How to Set the JAVA_HOME Environment Variable on Windows (10/11 & Server)

Introduction: Why JAVA_HOME is Essential

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JDK installation on Windows Server 2016

Published on April 30, 2018

Mastering Java: A Step-by-Step Guide to JDK Installation on Windows Server 2016

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Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Darren here, and today we’re tackling a foundational task crucial for any serious development environment: installing the Java Development Kit (JDK).

Install Guest Additions on Windows

Published on April 29, 2018

Unlock Full Performance: How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Windows (Step-by-Step Guide)

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’ve been running a Windows virtual machine (VM) in VirtualBox, you might have noticed things are a little… clunky. Low resolution, slow graphics, and frustrating file sharing.

Java Keytool Tutorial: How to generate a Self-Signed certificate using the Java Keytool

Published on April 21, 2018

Mastering the Java Keytool: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generating Self-Signed JKS Certificates

Introduction: Securing Your Applications the Java Way

Hey tech enthusiasts! Darren here, and today we are tackling a foundational skill for securing Java applications, especially for deployments like Apache Tomcat: generating your own self-signed certificates using the powerful Java Keytool.

How to Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration in Windows Server 2016

Published on April 21, 2018

Bypass the Barriers: How to Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration on Windows Server (2016/2012)

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How to Disable Root SSH Access on CentOS 7

Published on April 6, 2018

Essential CentOS 7 Security: Stop the Scanners by Disabling Root SSH Access

Introduction: Why Disabling Root SSH is Non-Negotiable

Welcome to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you manage a server—especially one accessible over a public network—security is paramount.

How to set up Crontab on CentOS 7 Linux

Published on March 21, 2018

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Cron Jobs on CentOS 7 (Works for Most Linux Distros!)

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