NTP is built into all recent versions of OS X and OS X Server (and OS X with Server.app) If you're running a server, the other clients on the network can receive time updates from the server - but only...
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Set password expiry in Office 365
This one is quick and easy, but I always forget where it is. To configure thepassword expiration policy, in the Office 365 admin centre, go to Service Settings > Passwords and configure the expiry policy there. It will apply to...
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Bypass Spam Filtering in Office 365
This one is quick and easy - how do you whitelist a domain to bypass spam filtering in Office 365? Log into the admin console at https://portal.office.com Go to ADMIN > Exchange In the Exchange admin centre, go to mail...
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Getting a Fluke CableIQ to work in VMware Fusion on Mac OS X
I just got a new Fluke CableIQ qualification tester and, of course, the software and all supporting materials are Windows only. I'm currently running Windows 7, 8 & 10 in VMware Fusion - yet Fusion wouldn't see the USB device...
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Product Review – Encase Folding Stand Case
I'll keep this short and sweet - the Encase Folding Stand Case is a very nice case for an iPad. It's thin and lightweight and more versatile than Apple's Smart Case. Due to the unique triangular folds for the cover,...
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Product Review – Otter Box Symmetry case for iPhone 5/5s
My mates over at Mobile Zap have sent me a new case for my phone - the Otter Box Symmetry case for iPhone 5/5s. I'm normally a nude-device type person, however have recently been using a case to go with...
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Move files by date range – particularly useful for filing large amounts of email
I wanted to clean up my Sent Items folder in my email - I don't have time to go through and manually sort them, nor do I have time to delete some and keep others. My main aim was to...
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FileMaker Server 13 Conflicts with Web Services Ports
FileMaker Server 13 is a bit of a pain to install - it absolutely insists with no option to change it that it MUST listen to ports 80 and 443 on whatever it's installed on. This is a big problem...
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How To Enable 2 Factor Authentication on your iCloud Account
Apple now have enabled 2 factor verification for iCloud - 2 factor means you need two things, such as a password and a code sent to your phone, to access your account. Enabling 2 factor authentication also means that your...
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Can’t sysprep a Windows machine more than 3 times
It seems my Windows-fu is lacking a bit in my sysprep knowledge. As it turns out, you can't sysprep a Windows machine more than three times. Unfortunately you get no warning about this until you've run sysprep for the 3rd...
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