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Q&A: Is System Restore adequate for backing up Windows?

Posted on May 17, 2026

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Question from Mike: I install lots of free software and I always create a new System Restore Point before installing a program just in case something goes wrong.

I think Windows is great, but as you know, things do go wrong sometimes.

My boss told me that relying on System Restore for my backups isn’t good enough. He said I need to create regular backups too, but I think that’s overkill.

What’s your opinion on this? [Read more…]

How to secure Docker images in CI/CD

Posted on April 16, 2026

Containerization brought real speed and consistency to modern software delivery. Still, Docker images can become risky without proper attention — vulnerabilities can stay hidden inside layers and dependencies.

The solution is to build security directly into the CI/CD workflow. This approach catches issues during build, testing, and release stages. Below are several practical techniques that help keep container images secure from the very beginning.

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How (and why) to make sure System Restore is turned on in Windows

Posted on January 14, 2026

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Have you updated your PC to Windows 11 at some time in the past?

If so, there’s a very good chance that the System Restore utility was turned off during the update process.

What’s more, I’ve seen plenty of PCs that came from the factory with Windows 11 that had the System Restore utility disabled.

As you probably know, System Restore is a powerful tool that can help you get your Windows machine back into working order if something ever goes haywire with your Windows installation.

When turned on, System Restore (usually) makes it easy to roll your Windows installation back to a previous (working) state if something ever goes wrong during a program installation or some other serious issue arises.

In other words, this awesome tool can really can get you out of rather serious jams. [Read more…]

The hidden cost of disconnected systems in treatment and corrections programs

Posted on January 13, 2026

In many treatment and corrections programs, a single task can take far longer than it should. A staff member may need one system to check attendance, another to write notes, and a third to confirm a client’s plan. None of these tools speak to each other.

Over time, this way of working becomes routine. People stop questioning it because it feels normal. Yet the strain shows up every day—in rushed documentation, delayed decisions, and growing frustration among staff.

What often goes unnoticed is that these issues are not caused by people or policies. They come from systems that were never designed to work together. The real cost of this disconnect does not always appear on budgets or reports. It shows up in lost time, missed details, and uneven care. Understanding this hidden cost is the first step toward fixing problems that many programs quietly struggle with. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I create a Desktop icon for putting my PC to sleep?

Posted on January 8, 2026

Question from Alan: I know there are several ways to put a Windows PC to sleep but what I’d really like to have is a desktop icon I can click on to put it to sleep with just a double-click. Is there any way to created one?

Rick’s answer: The answer to your question is yes, Alan. And it’s very easy to do. [Read more…]