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My name is Josh Fridey and I’m an IT Manager with 15 plus years in the field. At AB Computer, I help teams in agriculture, healthcare, construction, and petroleum run dependable, well structured systems that make work easier. I spend most days working with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra. I design and maintain network infrastructure, manage identity, and strengthen cybersecurity so people can do their jobs without fighting their tools. I grew up in the MySpace era. I knew basic HTML and CSS, and customizing my profile was a big part of who I was. This site brings that spirit back, mixing personal flair and a little punk rock with clean, functional, semi professional design. I keep learning, test safely, document clearly, and share what works. Here you will find hands on IT notes, clear checklists, and scripts you can put to work quickly... Click to Read More

Josh Fridey

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When Windows 11 Decided I Didn’t Need Printers Today

Ran into a strange printer issue the other day that had me mutter a few things I probably shouldn’t repeat here. Thought I’d share it, just in case it saves someone else the same hassle. Windows Protected Print Mode. Everything Worked—At First I was setting up two network printers on a Windows 11 machine. Nothing fancy—just your standard TCP/IP installs. They tested fine, so I handed the machine off and went on my way. Not long after, I checked in—and both printers were showing as offline. No changes made, nothing unplugged, just… not workinRead More!

Sep 12th 2025Printers
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