Blending Innovation and Expertise in Computing – From Network Security to Software Development and 3D Printing https://laswitchtech.com/ 2026-06-01T16:21:33+00:00 https://laswitchtech.com/ https://laswitchtech.com/_media/wiki/logo.svg text/html 2026-02-16T18:28:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2023/12/12/the-hidden-dangers-of-opening-unknown-email-attachments?rev=1771266497&do=diff The Hidden Dangers in Your Email: File Types to Avoid for Cybersecurity Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Emails are a common medium for communication, but they can also be a gateway for cyber threats. In this post, we delve into the types of email attachments that pose risks and why it's crucial to stay vigilant. Understanding these risks is key to protecting your personal and organizational data from malicious attacks. text/html 2025-12-16T18:18:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/02/03/let-s-talk-building-a-modular-php-framework-part-3?rev=1765909135&do=diff Let's Talk - Building a Modular PHP Framework part 3 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In this third installment of our Building a Modular PHP Framework series, we will cover: * Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) * API and Endpoint creation text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/27/how-to-install-remote-desktop-services-on-windows-server-2022?rev=1771266169&do=diff How to Install Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2022 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is an essential component for organizations that need centralized desktop and application access. Installing RDS on Windows Server 2022 provides a robust and secure environment for remote work and collaboration. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing and configuring Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2022. text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/29/how-to-publish-a-remote-application-using-windows-server-rds?rev=1771266150&do=diff How to Publish a Remote Application using Windows Server RDS Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In today’s fast-paced, remote-friendly world, businesses are increasingly relying on tools that enable seamless access to applications from anywhere. Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a robust solution that allows organizations to centralize application management while providing users with secure and efficient access to their work tools. With RDS, you can publish individual applicat… text/html 2026-03-23T22:25:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/03/22/when-it-s-not-the-network-an-rdp-investigation-that-led-elsewhere?rev=1774304705&do=diff When It’s Not the Network: An RDP Investigation That Led Elsewhere Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In a recent deployment, I was asked to investigate unstable Remote Desktop (RDP) sessions to a remote server accessed over a site-to-site VPN. text/html 2024-12-06T18:11:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/about?rev=1733508704&do=diff About You will find a brief summary below. An official resume is available in English and French upon request. From a very young age, I have been fascinated by computers. I built my first website at age 12 and the first book I bought was about Microsoft Office Access 2000. My knowledge and experience in programming come from a desire to learn the subject and experimenting since I was 12. I chose to study in network administration and security because I didn't have much knowledge of this aspect… text/html 2026-02-26T13:43:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pinas/documentation/script?rev=1772113425&do=diff Script INTRO – 0:00 – 0:20 (Camera on you or voice-over with timelapse of printer starting) Hey everyone, Today, I’m excited to show you a DIY Raspberry Pi 5 project that turns a standard 5.25-inch hot-swap drive bay into a standalone NAS enclosure. It’s powered by the Radxa Penta SATA Hat, housed in a fully 3D-printed modular chassis I designed myself. text/html 2026-03-24T16:42:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/security/index?rev=1774370565&do=diff Security When It’s Not the Network: An RDP Investigation That Led Elsewhere Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In a recent deployment, I was asked to investigate unstable Remote Desktop (RDP) sessions to a remote server accessed over a site-to-site VPN. text/html 2025-09-24T23:55:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/router-pi5/index?rev=1758758144&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation Building a Router with RPI5 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- A compact, high-performance home/SMB router built on Raspberry Pi 5 with the Radxa Dual 2.5G Router HAT. Runs on Raspberry Pi OS with a lean Linux stack (ifupdown + iptables + dnsmasq text/html 2026-02-16T18:26:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/07/23/crowdstrike?rev=1771266404&do=diff Fixing CrowdStrike Issue on Windows Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Recently, there was a significant issue involving CrowdStrike and Microsoft Windows. On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike released a routine configuration update for their Falcon sensor software, which led to unexpected system crashes and blue screens of death (BSOD) on Windows systems. The update caused a logic error that corrupted essential system files, triggering widespread outages across various sectors, including healthcar… text/html 2026-02-16T18:27:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/10/08/how-to-build-a-ticketing-system?rev=1771266425&do=diff How to Build a Simple Ticketing System in DokuWiki Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Ticketing systems are invaluable tools for managing tasks, issues, or support requests in an organized and efficient way. Whether you are running a help desk or just need a way to track internal issues, a ticketing system provides a centralized method to manage communication and resolve problems promptly. In this tutorial, we will guide you through building a simple ticketing system using text/html 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pyrdpconnect/documentation/thinclient?rev=1730833591&do=diff Setup as a Thin-Client ---------- Here is how you can convert a Raspberry Pi or Debian into a thin-client using PyRDPConnect. curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LaswitchTech/PyRDPConnect/refs/heads/dev/setup.sh -o setup.sh bash setup.sh Security Considerations text/html 2026-02-16T18:25:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/01/31/how-to-prevent-user-from-signing-into-a-microsoft-account-on-windows-11?rev=1771266353&do=diff How to prevent user from signing into a Microsoft Account on Windows 11 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- With the integration of Microsoft accounts into Windows 11, users have the ability to sync settings, files, and preferences across devices. However, there may be situations where an administrator needs to restrict this capability for security or policy compliance. Whether you're managing a corporate environment or you simply prefer to use local accounts, Windows 11 provides a way to dis… text/html 2026-02-16T18:26:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/02/01/how-to-check-an-hard-drive-health-from-the-command-line?rev=1771266394&do=diff How to Check a Hard Drive Health from the Command-Line Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Monitoring the health of your hard drive is a crucial aspect of maintaining your system's integrity and performance. On Linux, the smartmontools package includes the text/html 2026-02-16T18:25:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/02/16/resolving-taskbar-freezing-issues?rev=1771266316&do=diff Resolving Taskbar Freezing Issues: A Comprehensive Guide Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In this blog post, we delve into a common yet frustrating problem faced by many users: the taskbar freezing issue. This problem is often linked to the Tablet Input text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/26/how-to-join-a-new-server-to-an-existing-domain?rev=1771266179&do=diff How to Join a New Server to an Existing Domain Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Managing servers in an enterprise environment often involves joining new servers to an existing Active Directory (AD) domain. This process ensures centralized authentication and resource management. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to successfully join a Windows Server to an existing domain. text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/12/06/how-to-setup-server-backups-on-windows-server-2022?rev=1771266140&do=diff How to Setup Server Backups on Windows Server 2022 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Backups are an essential part of any server management strategy. They provide a way to recover data and system configurations in case of data loss or system failure. In this guide, we will be setting up server backups on Windows Server 2022. This will allow you to create regular backups of your server's data and system state, which can be used to restore the server in case of data loss or system failure. text/html 2026-03-23T13:47:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/02/14/rediscovering-engineering-through-3d-printing?rev=1774273634&do=diff Rediscovering Engineering Through 3D Printing Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- I didn’t buy a 3D printer to print toys. I bought it to prototype systems. In early October, I added a BambuLab P1S to my lab. Most people start with a Benchy — a calibration cube, a cable clip, something small and forgiving. I opened FreeCAD and started designing a NAS enclosure from scratch. text/html 2026-03-25T15:28:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/03/24/pinas-v2-design-progress-hdd-cage-and-caddies-validated?rev=1774452533&do=diff PiNAS v2 – Design Progress (HDD Cage & Caddies Validated) Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- PiNAS is back — and this time, it’s more than just an iteration. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been deep into redesigning my Raspberry Pi-based NAS from the ground up. What started as a simple idea quickly turned into a series of design challenges, print tests, and unexpected lessons. text/html 2026-03-26T15:33:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/01/01/index?rev=1774539191&do=diff 01.01. Formatting Syntax DokuWiki supports some simple markup language, which tries to make the datafiles to be as readable as possible. This page contains all possible syntax you may use when editing the pages. Simply have a look at the source of this page by pressing text/html 2024-11-06T19:54:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/03/01/wrap/index?rev=1730922891&do=diff Wrap Basic syntax An uppercase <WRAP> (or alternatively <block> or <div>) creates a div and should be used for “big” containers, surrounding paragraphs, lists, tables, etc. <WRAP classes width :language> "big" content </WRAP> or <block classes width :language> "big" content </block> or <div classes width :language> "big" content </div>