👋 I’m Thaddeus — a New Zealand sysadmin.
This blog is where I share what I learn from day-to-day IT work — infrastructure, automation, troubleshooting, and the kind of stuff that’s hard to Google at 2am. I’m building this site (and the accompanying Patreon) into something that can eventually replace my day job.
If you’re a small business owner, a fellow sysadmin, or just trying to make sense of IT — you’re in the right place.
Spotty Wi-Fi costs you customers and staff productivity. Here's how to get reliable wireless internet without enterprise-grade budgets.
You're paying for Intune already if you have M365 Business Premium. Here's how to actually use it to manage your computers without needing a dedicated IT person.
That beige box under the desk might be costing you more than you think. Here's how to work out whether you actually need a server — or whether the cloud does it better.
That "Update and restart" prompt is annoying. But ignoring it is how businesses get ransomware. Here's what updates actually do and how to manage them without losing your mind.
If you're a small business owner who has ever had to call someone like me, read this. Please. I'm begging you.
Business email compromise is the number one way small businesses get robbed. Here's how it actually happens and what to do about it.
Most small businesses have no idea how vulnerable they are. Here's a practical security audit you can do yourself — no tools, no budget, just a checklist.
VMware and Hyper-V are the two big names in virtualization. But which one actually makes sense for a small business? Here is an honest comparison — no vendor loyalty, just what works.
Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory) sounds like enterprise jargon — but it's the backbone of your Microsoft 365 account. Here's what it actually does and why it matters.
Microsoft 365 has more plans than an airline has seats. Here's a plain English breakdown of what each one actually gives you, and which one makes sense for a small business.