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Microsoft Server 2019: No window border/allwhite issue
In windows server 2019 and windows 10. There is an issue in the RDS world where the windows overlapping each other appears to have no border (its all white) Making it hard to distinguish the various windows from each other. This can be fixed with the steps in this post.
Citrix: Google Chrome – No audio in ICA session after version 77
If you are experiencing missing audio playback in Google Chrome inside an ICA session. Check if your version is above v77 of Chrome.If you are, you can work around the issue by the following.: 1 – By editing the registry.: HKCU\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome – to apply on the user levelorHKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome – to apply for all users on Read more about Citrix: Google Chrome – No audio in ICA session after version 77[…]
Christmas present for EUC community 2019
As a christmas gift for the EUC community i decided to make available some of the content that have been gathered over the years.
This is stuff that I have had laying around over time, and also content like powershell scripts that I’ve made/or use day to day, that others may find use for.
Microsoft Server 2019: NPS Firewall issue
Just a quick heads up for those seeing this.
There seem to be issues with the Windows firewall on Server 2019, especially around NPS and port 1812.
(I have not checked other ports, but the issue may also apply elsewhere, so give me a heads up if you find other similar issues)
Citrix Files: Setting default settings for desktop app with powershell
If you are using Citrix Content Collaboration and alongside it, using the Citrix Files app, you may be familiar with the fact that you cannot deploy centrally configured settings for the Citrix Files desktop app.
(PS: Citrix – why did you find it useful to name the service Content Collaboration, and then call the apps Citrix files? Please stop confusing the users.)
Citrix FAS: Sample setup leveraging FAS/ Azure iDP/ ShadowAccounts and Hybrid domain join.
Here’s an example of a usecase where Citrix FAS comes into play.
If you are not familiar with Citrix FAS and the use of it you may find this useful to get some insight to the usecases.
Read more about Citrix FAS: Sample setup leveraging FAS/ Azure iDP/ ShadowAccounts and Hybrid domain join.
Guide: How to setup a network level ad and tracking blocker with a Raspberry Pi.
This setup is great if you’re tired of ads when surfing the web, and don’t want to rely on browser plugins for ad blocking.
By using a – raspberry pi – in this example, you can get a network wide blocker to deal with this.
(Can also be set up on any computer if you have one laying around, but the guide here is for the Pi).
The result of this is less ads, less tracking, and also a faster web browsing experience since your pulling/sending less data to your screen.
Since it’s network wide, all devices, xbox, tablets and phones also reap the benefits with no work needed on the device itself. Read more about Guide: How to setup a network level ad and tracking blocker with a Raspberry Pi.
Changing your DNS provider to increase web speed and privacy
If you are not familiar with what DNS is, it basically the postal system of the internet.
Everything on the internet or local network consists of IP addresses – this is hard for people to relate to, and therefore we have DNS.
DNS translates the name-based addresses we use, that are easier to remember, to IP addresses – and vice versa – making sure you land on the wanted destination.
Read more about Changing your DNS provider to increase web speed and privacy
Citrix Workspace/Receiver – cannot add account after upgrade to Citrix ADC 12.1
So the last couple of days I’ve been struggling with users having issues when trying to add an account in Citrix Receiver/Workspace on their local computer.
The issue showed up after upgrade from Citrix AD 12.0 > 12.1 (latest build).. Read more about Citrix Workspace/Receiver – cannot add account after upgrade to Citrix ADC 12.1
Windows Autopilot – Failing on app configuration when running Windows 10:1903
If you are running Windows autopilot on devices you may experience issues during enrollment/configuration after the 1903 update.
The issue comes when deploying Windows store apps with autopilot, and you may get faced with the enrollment process giving you an error when it gets to this step.
Read more about Windows Autopilot – Failing on app configuration when running Windows 10:1903