VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta, which is a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality.
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Checking the status of the Trusted Platform Module
To check the status of the Trusted Platform Module, launch an elevated command prompt. Use the command below to see if TPM is enabled.
wmic /namespace:\\root\cimv2\security\microsofttpm path win32_tpm get IsEnabled_InitialValue
Use the command below to determine if TPM is activated.
wmic /namespace:\\root\cimv2\security\microsofttpm path win32_tpm get IsActivated_InitialValue
SoftEther VPN Project
The SoftEther VPN Project is based from an university in Japan. It is a open-source cross-platform multi-protocol VPN application.
https://4sysops.com/archives/set-up-a-vpn-server-on-windows-with-softether-and-connect-clients/
https://www.softether.org
ZenMate
ZenMate is a plug-in for the Google Chrome browser that encrypts browser traffic through the company’s servers. It is currently free but appears will shift to a payment model in the future.
WinSetupFromUSB
WinSetupFromUSB is a Windows program which prepares multi-boot USB flash or fixed disk to install any Windows versions since 2000/XP, boot various Linux and BSD flavors.
How to quickly view the contents of a .CSV file using PowerShell
To quickly view a .CSV file using PowerShell, pipe the file in question to the Out-GridView cmdlet.
Import-CSV .\test.csv | Out-GridView -Title "CSV File"
How to use a EPUB file with an Amazon Kindle
By default, an Amazon Kindle does not support the .EPUB format. One option is to convert the .EPUB file to a .MOBI format, which a Kindle supports. One application that can perform this conversion is called Calibre. A portable version for Windows can be found at:
http://calibre-ebook.com/download_portable
After extracting the program to a folder, launch the application. An initial setup wizard should appear asking for parameters such as language and the device. You can leave the device to generic.
Use the Add Books button to select the .EPUB file in question. Select it in the list and then use the Convert Books button from the menu.
Select the output format of MOBI in the dialog box near the top right hand corner of the new dialog box, and click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen.
The job status progress should be displayed near the lower right-hand corner of the main dialog box.
Once completed, look under the Calibre Library subfolder to find the .MOBI version of the file.
How to enable the Disk Cleanup utility with Windows Server 2012 R2
The Disk Cleanup utility is not available by default with Windows Server 2012 R2. To enable it, the Desktop Experience component must be installed either via the Server Manager or PowerShell. The PowerShell command to use would be:
Install-WindowsFeature Desktop-Experience
A reboot is required before the Disk Cleanup utility is functional.