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Configuring Wake-On-LAN for Dell Systems

Mick's IT Blog

You can download it from my GitHub site. You can download it from my GitHub site. You can download it from my GitHub site. The script uses the DellSMBios PowerShell module to configure the BIOS settings. Here is the script that I wrote and works in our environment on Dell Optiplexes and Latitudes.

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Peer-to-Peer LAN transfers are coming to Steam

TechSpot

The feature would let users copy games between PCs on the same local area network (LAN) which is usually faster than downloading and doesn't chew up internet bandwidth. The creator of SteamDB recently discovered code indicating Valve is working on peer-to-peer Steam game transfers.

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Steam now allows peer-to-peer game transfers over LAN

TechSpot

A recent Steam client beta update added the ability to transfer games between systems over Local Area Network (LAN). The feature could save time and internet bandwidth for those using Steam on multiple devices, ensuring they only need to download games once. Read Entire Article

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Automating Dell TPM Configuration

Mick's IT Blog

The Smart Reporting, and Wake-On-LAN are additional features I added that do not pertain to the TPM and Bitlocker. Here are the files to download. The Conditional Reboot is another PowerShell script I wrote that checks if the system is waiting for a reboot and reboots the system if necessary.

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Oddworld: Soulstorm developer says PlayStation Plus deal was "devastating" for sales

TechSpot

Lanning, speaking on the Xbox Expansion Pass podcast this week (via VGC), said that studio Oddworld Inhabitants had expected Oddworld: Soulstorm to be downloaded around 50,000 to 100,000 times during its run as a PS Plus Free Bundle game, but it was actually downloaded 4 million times.

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Hybrid working: network managers need to take care of unfinished business

CIO Business Intelligence

Gone are the days when you used to have lots of fixed LAN cables. Download the 2022–23 Global Network Report. Finally, there’s the need to consider access technologies. Dhingra says: “It’s wireless-first if you ask us, perhaps wireless-only campus connectivity. This is true in offices, and it’s true in factories too. Networking.

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Nintendo finally adds Bluetooth audio to the Switch in new software update

The Verge

The Switch will be able to stay connected to the internet even in sleep mode if it’s hardwired in, seemingly either through an adapter or the built-in LAN port on the upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED dock. Nintendo says that this will help the console download content while it’s asleep, and that the feature will be on by default.

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