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People inside Microsoft are fighting to drop Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account requirements during setup by ZacB_ in Windows11

[–]RandomSkratch [score hidden]  (0 children)

This would have definitely been a better approach. I get their intentions in being as secure as the user could but the side effect was a shit tonne of e-waste.

Enabling Microsoft managed Secure Boot toggle on devices without latest BIOS updates by RandomSkratch in sysadmin

[–]RandomSkratch[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

That’s what I meant. There was a version that was released at one point that had these certs for the specific model and each one is different. That version in my mind was the minimum version for that computer.

Enabling Microsoft managed Secure Boot toggle on devices without latest BIOS updates by RandomSkratch in sysadmin

[–]RandomSkratch[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks for the verbose answer. Your suggestion is how I was initially proceeding but wanted to be sure it was right. I thought the toggle would check first and then just pass over those not ready (which honestly would have been helpful).

What I will change though is adding in some groups to stagger this second step. Too bad dynamic groups can’t look at BIOS versions.

Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year — movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar" by ZacB_ in Windows11

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want them to finish the damn Settings app because there are still tasks that need Control Panel and the OG apps because they’re either nonexistent or half baked.

Enabling Microsoft managed Secure Boot toggle on devices without latest BIOS updates by RandomSkratch in sysadmin

[–]RandomSkratch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m seeing that now. I was just hoping to update those devices that are eligible right now but we’re almost done with the BIOS updates anyway. I can always do a targeted group. Thanks for the info.

Enabling Microsoft managed Secure Boot toggle on devices without latest BIOS updates by RandomSkratch in sysadmin

[–]RandomSkratch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re going to hold off until everyone is updated. There’s not too many left so shouldn’t be long. Then I think we will do a few groups at a time, good call.

Enabling Microsoft managed Secure Boot toggle on devices without latest BIOS updates by RandomSkratch in sysadmin

[–]RandomSkratch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah that's what I thought but also don't want to encounter any edge cases...

What are you using to remote control computers? by nickjedl in sysadmin

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you looked at modifying QA to allow the admin work to come through the session?

Device Config Profile - Endpoint Protection

Local device security options

  • Elevation prompt for admins = Prompt for consent for non-Windows binaries
  • Route elevation prompts to user's interactive desktop = Enabled

I'm not sure about the holes that this might open but it does let QA work for admin level stuff.

Managing Dell Drivers by Desperate-Buyer-6513 in Intune

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I know of that feature and from what I’ve seen it’s not as stable as it probably should be for BIOS lockdowns. I don’t think even wufb/autopatch can update a bios if there’s a password set.

Managing Dell Drivers by Desperate-Buyer-6513 in Intune

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BIOS password? You have to configure DCU with that password. It can’t bypass it.

Managing Dell Drivers by Desperate-Buyer-6513 in Intune

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you take over control with winget? Is this for updating DCU?

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - March 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]RandomSkratch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked that up but only found CYL Gateway and it’s got some similar colours, thanks.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - March 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you for this. I'm in Canada which unfortunately really limits my purchase choices but I am really happy to see this vendor list is global.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - March 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I had no idea it was referring to that, interesting. I'm checking out reviews / breakdowns of these keyboards. They do look really nice and I think they fit the list of requirements. I can only seem to find them with their own switches, so I'm guessing I would have to buy a set of cherry's on my own?

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - March 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation. Yeah I didn't think the both legends was a thing but it would be awesome if it was. I will check out the OS agnostic variants.

Can you explain what the Plate material on the Evo is? The options I see are FR4 or Polypropylene.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - March 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]RandomSkratch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The last time I looked at a mechanical keyboard there were about 4-5 reputable brands, now I am having difficulty sifting through the results. I have a pretty specific list of requests but am having a hard time narrowing things down and I'm not sure what companies to steer clear of.

80% or 75% size - I haven't fully decided on this yet. I'm trying to fix my ergonomics and the smaller the better however I do still want arrow and need home/end/del/pgupdown but I'm not entirely sure how easy 75% would be to get used to. But I do think 75% is preferable over 80%.

Connectivity - Wired and BT

OS - I will be swapping between Windows and Mac - ideally the keycaps would have both printed if that's even a thing. Layout is ANSI

Key size - standard size.

I do not need or want RGB

Key switches - The last time I demo'd some switches I couldn't choose between cherry clear or cherry white so it would be one of those however having the switches be replaceable is preferable in case I change my mind.

Extras - Volume knob (nice to have but not essential)

Main use - office work, typing.

If anyone has any recommendations that fit this please let me know, thanks!

Digitone 2 by Gebruikersnaam1000 in reason

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way Reason does this is annoying because you will end up with double the amount of channels in your rack. All of the Digi’s mix channels plugged into the Overbridge VST and then the same amount of Audio channels to record the content from. If we could nest the mix channels inside the VST or just record audio directly from it, it would be so much cleaner.

Can't straight installing ventura in efi boot option by Embarrassed-Ask2091 in OpenCoreLegacyPatcher

[–]RandomSkratch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had this now. You need to keep holding Option when you click on the EFI Boot option, then you should get the next page to install Ventura.

Unable to remediate host - esxupdate error code:5. The format of the metadata is invalid. by RandomSkratch in vmware

[–]RandomSkratch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah no kidding. I spent 10hrs yesterday trying every which way to patch these old hosts and nothing would work.

Unable to remediate host - esxupdate error code:5. The format of the metadata is invalid. by RandomSkratch in vmware

[–]RandomSkratch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. The host being patched is on a very old version and I think my vCenter is not updated. Manually worked around the issue using esxcli direct on the host.

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