Category Archives: Tutorials

A Beginner’s Guide To Linux Command Line

Linux is a popular open-source operating system used by many developers, system administrators, and hobbyists. One of the most powerful features of Linux is the command line interface, which allows users to interact with the system using commands rather than graphical interfaces. In this tutorial, we’ll cover some of the basic Linux commands that you can use to navigate the file system, create and remove files and directories, copy and move files, and change file permissions.
Listing files and directories:
The ls
command is used to list the files and directories in the current working directory. When you open a terminal, you’ll be placed in your home directory, which is usually /home/username
. To see the files and directories in your home directory, simply type ls
and hit Enter. You’ll see a list of files and directories.
Changing the working directory:
To change the current working directory, use the cd
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How to configure Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
In this tutorial I will show you how to configure Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. Microsoft Azure Blob Storage is a powerful cloud-based service offered by Microsoft Azure for storing large amounts of unstructured data such as text or binary data. It is a cost-effective and scalable solution for businesses that need to store, access and share data across multiple applications or services. In this article, we will guide you on how to configure Azure Blob Storage step by step.
Step 1: Create an Azure Storage Account Before you can start using Azure Blob Storage, you need to create an Azure Storage account. To create an account, follow these steps:
- Login to the Azure portal
- Click on the Create a resource button
- Select Storage Account from the list of available resources
- Choose a subscription, resource group, and storage account name
- Select the location and performance tier
- Choose your preferred replication method

How to Install Adobe Reader with PowerShell
In this tutorial you will learn how to install Adobe Reader with PowerShell. By the end of this tutorial, you would have successfully deployed Adobe Reader onto a Windows computer.
Introduction:
Installing Adobe Reader using PowerShell provides a straightforward and automated method to add this widely-used PDF reader to your Windows system. PowerShell, a command-line scripting language developed by Microsoft, offers powerful tools for managing and automating tasks in Windows.
In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to install Adobe Reader using PowerShell. Adobe Reader is a free application that allows you to view, print, and annotate PDF files. By utilizing PowerShell, you can streamline the installation process and ensure a smooth setup.
Before proceeding, please ensure that you have administrative privileges on your Windows computer. Additionally, make sure you have a stable internet connection to download the Adobe Reader installer. It’s also a good practice to … Read the rest

How To Install Google Chrome With PowerShell
Learn how to install Google Chrome effortlessly on your Windows machine using the power of PowerShell. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, providing clear instructions and commands to execute. With PowerShell, you can automate the installation procedure, saving you time and effort.
Introduction
Installing Google Chrome with PowerShell is a convenient and efficient method for adding this popular web browser to your Windows system. PowerShell is a powerful command-line tool provided by Microsoft, enabling users to automate various tasks, including software installations. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined below, you’ll be able to install Google Chrome quickly and easily using PowerShell.
$LocalTempDir = $env:TEMP; $ChromeInstaller = "ChromeInstaller.exe"; (new-object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadFile('http://dl.google.com/chrome/install/latest/chrome_installer.exe', "$LocalTempDir\$ChromeInstaller"); & "$LocalTempDir\$ChromeInstaller" /silent /install; $Process2Monitor = "ChromeInstaller"; Do { $ProcessesFound = Get-Process | ?{ $Process2Monitor -contains $_.Name} | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Name; If ($ProcessesFound) { "Still running: $($ProcessesFound -join ', ')" | Write-Host; Start-Sleep -Seconds 2 } else

How to Install 8×8 Work For Desktop With PowerShell
In this tutorial you will learn how to install 8×8 Work For Desktop using PowerShell. By the end of this tutorial, you would have successfully deployed 8×8 Work For Desktop onto a Windows computer.
Introduction:
Installing 8×8 Work for Desktop using PowerShell allows you to quickly set up the communication software on your Windows computer. With PowerShell, you can automate the installation process and ensure a smooth deployment of 8×8 Work. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install 8×8 Work for Desktop using PowerShell. Let’s get started!
$url = "https://vod-updates.8x8.com/ga/work-64-msi-v7.25.2-6.msi" $dest = "c:\temp\work-64-msi-v7.25.2-6.msi" Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -OutFile $dest msiexec.exe /i "C:\temp\work-64-msi-v7.25.2-6.msi" /qn
The PowerShell Script will do the following.
- Call to URL 8×8 installation package
- Download the 8×8 package and place it in C:\temp
- Finally, the PowerShell will install the 8×8 work .msi package onto the Windows computer.
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How to Install Keeper Desktop With PowerShell
In this tutorial you will learn how to install Keeper Password Manager using PowerShell. By the end of this tutorial, you would have successfully deployed Keeper Password Manager to a logged in user.
Introduction: Installing Keeper Desktop with PowerShell
Keeper Desktop is a secure password management application that allows users to store and manage their passwords in an encrypted vault. To install Keeper Desktop using PowerShell, you can follow the steps outlined below. PowerShell is a powerful command-line tool available on Windows operating systems that allows you to automate tasks and execute scripts.
$url = "https://www.keepersecurity.com/desktop_electron/packages/KeeperPasswordManager.msixbundle" $dest = "c:\temp\KeeperPasswordManager.msixbundle" Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -OutFile $dest Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\temp\KeeperPasswordManager.msixbundle"
The PowerShell Script will do the following.
- Call to Keeper desktop URL
- Download the package and place it in C:\temp
- Finally, it will install the Keeper .msixbundle to the user profile.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
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How To Revert Microsoft Outlook Navigation Bar To The Bottom
With The Microsoft Outlook 2207 update, the navigation bar was moved from bottom to left to increase accessibility and provide more customization which allow you to include apps. If you don’t like the change, there is good news, Microsoft added a temporary option to revert this change. In this tutorial you will learn how to revert Microsoft Outlook navigation bar back to the bottom.
Step 1 : Open Microsoft Outlook
Step 2 : Locate and click on File > Options > Advanced.
Step 3 : Under Outlook panes, locate and uncheck Show Apps in Outlook.
Step 4 : Locate and click the OK button.
Step 5: Restart Microsoft Outlook.
Your Navigation bar should now be reverted to the bottom. Keep in mind that this is only temporary, and Microsoft will remove the option to revert this navigation bar completely.
I hope this article was helpful, if you have any questions,
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How To Migrate UniFi Controller
In this tutorial you will learn how to migrate your UniFi Controller 7.0 to a new UniFi Controller. We are going to use the export site function for the migration. This is the simplest way to migrate your UniFi settings to a new UniFi Controller.
Task Details
- Log into Your UniFi Controller.
- Create A Backup Of Your UniFi Controller Settings.
- Export Site From The Existing UniFi Controller.
- Import Site Into The New Unifi Controller.
Task 1: Log Into your UniFi Controller
- Open a browser tab and direct yourself to your UniFi Controller
- Sign in with your local username and password or your Ubiquiti Account.
- Select your Unifi Controller.
Task 2: Create A Backup Of Your UniFi Controller Settings
1. Click Settings
2. Click System
3. Locate Backup and click Download.
Task 3: Export Site From The Existing UniFi Controller
1. Click Settings
2. Click System
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UDM PRO VPN On ATT Fiber BGW320
In this tutorial you will learn how to configure your ATT Fiber BGW320 to allow UniFi UDM PRO VPN connections through the ATT Fiber WAN IP Address.
Task Details
- Log into your ATT Fiber BGW320.
- ATT Fiber BGW32 Configuration.
- Verify UDM PRO Wan Address.
Task 1: Log Into your ATT Fiber GB320
1. Enter the IP address of your ATT Fiber BGW320
2. Click on Home Network > Configure. Afterwards your will be prompted for your Device Access Code.
Task 2: ATT Fiber BGW32 Configuration
1. Once logged in we will change the ATT Fiber modems default subnet to something random so there won’t be any issues with the subnets you create on your Unifi UDM Pro
2. Click Home Network > Subnets & DHCP
3. From here I will change the Subnet to 15.15.15.0 and give it a small DHCP scope. The only device that needs to be … Read the rest

How to Add Unifi Protect Cameras On A VLAN
In this tutorial you will learn how to configure a VLAN with DHCP on UniFi Controller 7.0 and then add UniFi Protect Cameras to the VLAN.
Task Details
- Log into Your UniFi Controller.
- Create a virtual network (VLAN).
- Identify Camera Ports and apply VLAN.
Task 1: Log Into your UniFi Controller
- Open a browser tab and go to the Ubiquiti Account Portal using URL https://unifi.ui.com/
- Sign in with your username and password on Ubiquiti Account Portal.
- Select your Unifi Controller.
Task 2: Create Virtual Network
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Click Settings
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Click Networks
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Once the page loads click on Create New Network.
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Name your Network: UniFi Protect.
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Uncheck Auto Scale Network.
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Change the 3rd octet to any number you like, this will also be used as the VLAN ID.
- Scroll down to Advanced Configuration and select Manual.
- Change the VLAN ID to 200.
- Enable IGMP Snooping for better performance.
- Scroll