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Windows can automatically lock a user account after a specified number of incorrect password attempts. This can help reduce brute-force password attacks, but an incorrectly configured lockout policy can also prevent legitimate users from accessing the server. This guide explains how to configure account lockout settings […]
Open guide1. Open the Start menu and click on the “Settings” gear icon. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to directly open the Settings app. 2. In the Settings window, click on “Time & […]
Open guideIf your Remote Desktop connection is slow or unstable, reducing the display resolution, disabling multiple monitors, and lowering the color depth can help reduce bandwidth usage. Step 1. Open Remote Desktop Connection Options Open Remote Desktop Connection. Click: Show Options Step 2. Adjust the Display Resolution […]
Open guideTo open the VPS control panel from your PowerVPS account, click the VPS management button shown below. After clicking the button, you will be redirected to the VPS control panel: https://vm.powervps.xyz/ In the VPS control panel, you can manage your virtual server, including: Restarting the VPS Reinstalling the […]
Open guideWindows may automatically run a disk check during startup if a volume is marked as requiring verification. This guide explains how to exclude drive C: from automatic disk checking. Important: Disabling automatic disk checking may hide filesystem problems. If Windows repeatedly schedules a disk check, […]
Open guideKaspersky provides security products for detecting viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware, and other threats. If you need continuous antivirus protection, you can use one of the current Kaspersky security products. If you only need to check and clean an infected Windows computer or server, you can use the […]
Open guideThis guide explains how to view Remote Desktop (RDP) authentication history on a Windows server using PowerShell. The script displays: Connection time Username Domain Client IP address It reads Event ID 1149 from the Remote Desktop Services event log. Step 1. Open PowerShell Open the Start menu. […]
Open guideUse Event Viewer and PowerShell to distinguish a planned restart, blue screen, storage timeout, hardware report or abrupt reset.
Open guideiPerf3 is a network testing utility used to measure TCP and UDP throughput between two computers or servers. It can also help verify whether two systems can communicate over a specific port when an iPerf3 server is listening on that port. Important: iPerf3 […]
Open guideBoth servers are connected to the same switch. If you need a connection between the servers, you have to set a static route on each server (if using DHCP) or change their netmask to /32 (if using static IP configuration). This is necessary as we use the “protected […]
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