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
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 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 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.
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"
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.
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.
Google Chrome has an extension that allows remote desktop connectivity. The first step is the install the Remote Desktop extension for Chrome. The current URL for the Chrome store is https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps. Perform a search for Remote Desktop. During the installation, you will be asked to log into your Google account.
Once installed, the feature should appear as a separate icon. The link of chrome://apps/ should display any local installed applications for Chrome.
The computer in question must be authorized initially.
The various security parameters must be set for your Google account.
Once all of the parameters are in place, two main options should be available: remote assistance or accessing another computer.
If you access the Remote Computer option, the feature to allow remote connections must first be enabled.
A PIN value must be entered to control access.
An error may be returned if the portable version of Chrome is being used (currently a local update service must be running for the extension to work) or if the user account in question does not have local administrative authority in Windows.
The PIN number will need to be entered again.
Once all components are in place and working, the primary or first machine should appear on a secondary computer.
The PIN value will need to be entered that was configured on the host machine.
On the remote machine, a small dialog box should be present near the bottom of the screen once connected.
The Remote Assistance feature can be used to request access to a particular individual. Select the Share button.
An access code will automatically be generated and displayed.
On the remote machine, access the Access button.
Enter the access code that was generated.
At this point, the primary desktop should be displayed with the same dialog box at the bottom of the page as described above.
