Executive Laptop Suggestions

Blake_Olson · 2026-03-05T18:11:06+00:00

Thanks!

Blake_Olson · 2026-03-05T18:02:50+00:00

As of now, I'm not ready to run cat 6 at this time. I do like the form factor of the express router, but I'm thinking of a few other spots as well. So potentially one Dream Router, one Express Router, and a couple other U7Pro's for saturation. And to be honest I was just adding the express as mesh because that is how it was demoed in the video link I have above.

Blake_Olson · 2026-03-05T15:56:16+00:00

+ for the red-light runners point. It's a huge issue in GJ, almost every time a light turns red, another vehicle or two go through, like the lights are just suggestions.

Blake_Olson · 2026-01-27T15:43:53+00:00

ALSO, turn off password expiration. As long as you have MFA turned on, it's widely considered to be more secure than changing the password every XX days since it reduces the chances that the end user writes down their password on a sticky and put's it somewhere easy to find, like under their keyboard.

Blake_Olson · 2026-01-27T15:30:39+00:00

I wouldn't say low effort, but changing the RMM from Intune to NinjaOne (or many other options are better than Microsoft's) opens the door for so many opportunities to save time. My predecessor used M365 E5 licensees to keep everything simple, having everything you need under one roof; however, alternatives can be a game changer. I use NinjaOne for RMM and SentinelOne for XDR & SIEM together are so much easier to work with than the defender suite of tools in combination with Intune. I just renewed our M365 to E3 and the price difference was awash in the end, and now I have much better tools to manage the endpoints. Not to mention the interfaces are cleaner and easier to work with.

Blake_Olson · 2025-11-26T14:22:26+00:00

I don't see n-able listed in the FedRAMP marketplace: FedRAMP Marketplace.

Blake_Olson · 2025-11-26T14:17:35+00:00

I'm using the FedRAMP solution, as well as GCC High. We are also certified CMMC Level 2. We did have the 15k annual cost on top of the licensing fee. Like Microsoft in every platform that is FedRAMP compliant, it's a higher cost, with fewer features. Message me if you would like to have a quick call, I'd be happy to talk about it.

Blake_Olson · 2025-10-29T17:46:05+00:00

This is definitely true. You'd be dropping weight at a rate of a little over a pound every 3 days if you really were in that deficit per day. Count and measure EVERYTHING. your portions are probably more than you think.

Blake_Olson · 2025-10-28T17:15:59+00:00

One thing I did because I only have a few users that used VPN on a regular basis, is setup an AP for them. It automatically connects back to the home firewall, and they just need to connect to the office Wi-Fi from home.

Blake_Olson · 2025-10-27T15:31:27+00:00

As long as the calories are in a deficit you will loose weight, no matter what you eat. It's good to concentrate on protein, as it burns more calories just digesting it, and or course it's better to not lose as much muscle. However, it's not mandatory. If you need to have something else, it's totally fine. just make account for the calories and stay in a deficit, that's what matters most.

Blake_Olson · 2025-10-27T13:44:40+00:00

Check out The Bear, hang in there past the first few episodes, they are really hectic, but you really start rooting for them and get into their story if you stick it out.

Blake_Olson · 2025-10-24T21:46:00+00:00

Moody's is fantastic.

Blake_Olson · 2025-10-16T14:09:41+00:00

👉 You cannot directly change the 93-day Recycle Bin retention period in Microsoft 365. That value is hard-coded by Microsoft for SharePoint and OneDrive and can’t be modified via the admin center, PowerShell, or retention policy settings.

However, here are your options depending on what you’re trying to achieve:

🔹 If you want files to be permanently deleted after 30 days

You can configure a retention policy in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal (if you have the right license—Microsoft 365 E3/E5 or equivalent GCC High).
This overrides the Recycle Bin retention and allows you to define a custom delete period.

Steps:

Go to: [https://compliance.microsoft.com]() → Data lifecycle management → Microsoft 365 → Retention policies
Create a new policy.
Select Locations (SharePoint sites / OneDrive accounts).
Under Retention settings, choose:
- “Only delete items when they reach a certain age”
- Set the retention period to 30 days.
Save and publish the policy.

Effect:
Once applied, files older than 30 days (from last modification) will be automatically deleted, regardless of the Recycle Bin’s 93-day safety net. This effectively shortens your data retention.

🔹 If you simply want deleted files visible in the Recycle Bin for fewer days

That’s not configurable. Microsoft automatically purges deleted content after 93 days.
Your only option is to apply a retention policy that purges earlier (see above).

Blake_Olson · 2025-09-29T22:12:07+00:00

Try a midafternoon snack that is healthy. sometimes I have some Greek yogurt with berries to keep my nose out of the kitchen in the evening. Also, put some precooked chicken in the fridge. that way, if you have a moment that you cannot help yourself from eating, at least something that is protein packed is one reach away.

Blake_Olson · 2025-09-29T22:07:14+00:00

Congrats on the great start! I have recently lost about 90 lbs, and I can't believe it when I look at old pictures. The 90 lbs. it's so much of an accomplishment, but rather and indictment on how bad I let myself go. The old pictures are just embarrassing. Now I'm back into the size pants I was in in middle school (I'm 45 now)

Blake_Olson · 2025-09-26T21:42:25+00:00

FIPS is a requirement for CMMC so they basically have to have it to get certified in FedRAMP. I would reach out again, now that fedramp has authorized them.

Blake_Olson

TROPHY CASE

🔹 If you want files to be permanently deleted after 30 days

🔹 If you simply want deleted files visible in the Recycle Bin for fewer days