Windows – Set Desktop Wallpaper From Central Server Share
KB ID 0001280 Problem You have a corporate wallpaper, and you want to set it as the desktop wallpaper on all your machines. Solution Firstly make sure you have some wallpaper! Create a hidden, (with a $ on the end) share on your server, set the share permissions to Everyone = Read. On the security tab make sure ‘Domain Users’ have read, and I would add in administrators with full control to be on the safe side. Now create...
Migrating Local Profiles to Domain Profiles
KB ID 0001235 Problem Moving a machine onto a Windows domain, is a simple task, I’ve done this for a lot of clients. The main complaint (post migration,) is that something is missing. This is because your-account-name on your PC or laptop, and your-account-name in the domain are TWO DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS, (even if they have the same name). Microsoft have produced some tools help you, but I challenge you to start reading the USMT...
Apple IOS 7 – Wallpaper Does Not ‘Size’ Correctly
KB ID 0000858 Problem I upgraded my iPhone 4S to IOS 7 last week. Since then the lock screen wallpaper has displayed as the wrong size. Solution This is caused by the IOS new feature called Parallax. If you didn’t already know, this moves the wallpaper slightly as you tilt your phone. You will notice the icons stay where they are, but the background wallpaper moves as you tilt the phone to give you a 3D effect. To Disable Apple...