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G2 Winter 2024 Report: Customers Rate NinjaOne #1 in 7 Key IT Categories

We are thrilled to announce NinjaOne’s remarkable achievement in G2’s Winter 2024 Report, where we’ve secured the number one ranking in seven critical IT categories: Endpoint Management, Patch Management, Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), Network Monitoring, IT Asset Management, PC Backup, and Remote Support.

15 Ways to Reduce IT Costs in 2024

IT leaders are often caught in a tug-of-war between advancing technology and managing costs. In 2024, the state of the economy is only highlighting this divide. For business and IT leaders alike, this begs the common question: how can we reduce IT costs? Demands for IT continue to spike—especially as the cybersecurity landscape shifts and the appetite for remote work increases.

Where are Chrome Extensions Stored in Windows, Mac, and Linux?

Chrome extensions are incredibly helpful for adding additional functionality to your browser without downloading and navigating a brand-new application. They are easy to install and easy to access. Knowing exactly where Chrome extensions are stored can be useful for backups, troubleshooting, and security purposes. Let’s look at where you can find them, no matter what operating system you use.

Guide to Command-Line Arguments and Best Practices

Many users tread lightly around the command prompt, sticking to the familiarity of graphical interfaces. Yet, what if you could use the command line to unlock hidden software features and gain more control over your files? It’s all possible with the power of command-line arguments. Command-line arguments transform static, boring scripts into flexible, dynamic tools. By the end of this guide, you’ll be able to accomplish important tasks using command-line arguments without altering code.

How to Export a Windows Registry Key

Navigating the Windows system registry can seem like traversing a minefield, especially if you are new to it—a single misstep could create complex issues in your system. Specifically, incorrect manipulations of the registry key might lead to errors or even complete system crashes. Fortunately, understanding how to export a registry key can make things significantly easier and safer. Below, we’ll talk through some of the basics of Windows Registry operations.

How to Deploy Microsoft LAPS

Securing privileged accounts is of utmost concern to cybersecurity professionals, and Active Directory, Microsoft’s identity and access management service, forms the backbone of the majority of organizations. Active Directory (AD) centralizes user accounts, computers, and resources, ensuring access control, and local administrator accounts wield substantial power within Windows systems.

What Is IPv6? Definition & Full Overview

Poised to redefine the landscape of digital communication stands the groundbreaking achievement that is IPv6, the sixth generation of the Internet Protocol. The evolution from IPv4 to IPv6 marks a pivotal shift in internet technology, driven by the increasing scarcity of IPv4 addresses and the expanding scale of the global network.

A Head Nerds Guide to Building Custom Monitoring

I have spoken with many prospects and partners over the years and one of the more frequent questions I am asked is: “How do you build Custom Monitoring”. This is not an easy question to answer as there are so many variables at play, including: what type of device are you trying to monitor, what metrics are you looking for, what thresholds should trigger a warning or failure, etc.

What Is CIDR? Classless Inter-Domain Routing Explained

In the early 1990s, as the digital world stood on the cusp of an explosive expansion, the foundational structure of the internet faced a critical challenge: the classful IP addressing system was buckling under its own rigidity and inefficiency. Locked into fixed classes (A, B, and C), this system squandered valuable IP space, leaving the burgeoning network gasping for air as it grappled with rapidly depleting IP addresses.

How to Install and Set up a VPN on Windows Server 2022

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, enables secure communications over an untrusted network. It enables users to connect to servers and networks from virtually anywhere, creating a secure tunnel between the user and a remote network or server. VPNs ensure data privacy and prevent unauthorized access, ensuring the data transmitted remains confidential and protected from external threats.