Ryan Adams

Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator

Managing Azure VMs has become more convenient!

March 30, 2025DescriptionI've been working with PowerShell again and developed a useful script that lists all active Azure VMs, allowing you to choose which ones to shut down—no mo...

April 02, 2025 · 0

Automating Windows Updates Efficiently.

Managing updates across multiple systems can be difficult, but using Group Policy (GPO) with WSUS streamlines the process. I recently set up Automatic Windows Updates through GPO, ensuring that ...

March 31, 2025 · 0

Testimonials Endorsements from past clients.

"My organization initially hired Ryan to help update our fleet of Macs to Big Sur and configure our Jamf instance to support Apple Silicon. Not only did he succeed in these tasks, but he also he...

March 09, 2025 · 0

Sharing Folders in OneDrive.

Steps:Open OneDrive and find the folder you want to share.Right-click the folder and select Share.Enter the recipient’s email address.Choose the permissions (e.g., Ca...

March 07, 2025 · 0

Fix Corrupt Outlook PST File.

Steps:Close Outlook.Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OfficeXX (where XX is your version number).Find SCANPST.EXE and double-click it to o...

March 07, 2025 · 0

Create a Microsoft 365 Group for Collaboration.

Steps:In the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, go to Groups > Active Groups.Click on the + (plus sign) to create a new group.Choose the type of group you want to create (e.g., ...

March 07, 2025 · 0

Email Forwarding in Microsoft 365 (Admin).

Steps:In the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, go to Users > Active Users.Select the user for whom you want to set up forwarding.Under Mail Settings, click on Email Forwarding....

March 07, 2025 · 0

Mailbox Quota Exceeded in Microsoft 365.

Steps:Check Quota:In the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, go to Exchange Admin Center (EAC).Under Recipients, select Mailboxes and click on the affected user.In the Mailbo...

March 07, 2025 · 0

Outlook Search Not Working.

Steps:Restart Outlook and your computer.Rebuild the Search Index:Open Control Panel and go to Indexing Options.Click on Advanced and then under the Index Settings tab...

March 07, 2025 · 0

User Cannot Open Microsoft Teams Desktop App.

Steps:Check for Updates:Open Teams and click on your profile picture in the top right corner.Select Check for updates and install any available updates.Clear Teams Ca...

March 07, 2025 · 0

How to Use/Navigate Ninja One.

Steps:Sign in to your NinjaOne account.Familiarize yourself with the dashboard and the various tabs for Device Management, Automation, Monitoring, and Reports.To start, navi...

March 07, 2025 · 0

How to Install Outlook on a Computer.

Steps:Go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.Under Apps, find Outlook.You will either have the option to download Outlook directly or use Office Deployment Tool.If usin...

March 07, 2025 · 0

Your Message Couldn’t Be Delivered (Outlook).

Steps:Check if the email address you sent to is correct.Confirm if the recipient’s mail server is reachable (check with the recipient’s IT team).Ensure your email server isn...

March 07, 2025 · 0

How to Add a DNS Record to a Domain.

Steps:Log in to your Domain Registrar account (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).Locate the DNS settings for the domain you want to update.Find the option to Add a new record (it mi...

March 07, 2025 · 0

Microsoft OneNote Sync Issues.

Introduction: Understanding OneNote Sync Error 0xE40200B4.This article explains the reasons behind this common error, its impact on your notes, and what you can do while you wait for the ...

March 06, 2025 · 0

Installing Cisco Web-root: Step-by-Step Guide.

Introduction:Cisco Web-root is a powerful security solution that helps protect your network from various threats. To ensure a smooth installation process, follow these step-by-step instru...

March 06, 2025 · 0

Microsoft Office Not Opening/Loading.

Restart your computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can resolve the issue.Update Microsoft Office: Make sure that you have the latest version of Microsoft Office installed o...

March 06, 2025 · 0

Add Users in Azure Active Directory.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add users in Azure Active Directory: 1. Access Azure Portal:Open a web browser and navigate to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com).

March 06, 2025 · 0

"Refresh Paused" in Shared Excel Files: What to Do.

How to Handle "Refresh Paused" When Multiple Users Edit an Excel File.The First Two Steps You Should Try Is Disconnecting and Re-Connecting The Microsoft Account To Refresh The Applicatio...

March 06, 2025 · 0

Microsoft Authenticator Verification Code Issues.

Try these steps to troubleshoot Microsoft Authenticator Not Sending Verification Codes to iPhones.* Check if the Microsoft Authenticator app is up to date. You can update the app from the...

March 06, 2025 · 0

Sysinternals Windows Group Policy Templates.

Windows Sysinternals Admin Templates (ADM/ADMX): Administrative templates for integrating Sysinternals tools into Group Policy, enabling streamlined management and configuration across Windows s...

March 06, 2025 · 0

Great News for Microsoft Entra ID Administrators!

Did you know that Microsoft Entra ID now allows you to issue Temporary Access Passes (TAPs) to internal guest users? This new feature enables you to grant TAPs to internal guests just like regul...

March 06, 2025 · 0