Rename a user in Linux

If you have a single user account it is not possible to rename the user login name whilst logged on. To do so use cron to run the necessary commands. Create a script with the required commands: nano /usr/local/bin/rename_user # First rename the user login: /usr/sbin/usermod –login newlogin oldlogin # Second rename the group account: … Continue reading Rename a user in Linux

Driver for ACPI INT34c6 on Dell server

If you have an unknown device on a Dell server and msinfo32 shows the component problem device ID as ACPI/INT34C6, you need to install the Intel chipset Tatlow Platform LPSS driver, this will install the Intel Serial IO GPIO driver for the device.

Windows 7 or 8 to 10 Free Upgrade

Still running Windows 7? It’s well over time for you to upgrade to Windows 10 to continue to get security updates. Fortunately Microsoft still allows you to upgrade to Windows 10 for free using the Windows Update Assistant: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10 Download and run the tool. Follow the prompts to install Windows 10. Notes: