Josh Fridey, IT Manager | Blog and Portfolio

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

Ripping CDs on Linux with abcde, Made Simple

Ripping CDs on Linux with abcde, Made Simple I still buy music. Part of that is nostalgia, and part of it is a conscious choice. Music has always been a big part of my life. Punk rock, hardcore, metal, indie. I like owning the album, the artwork, the liner notes, and having a physical copy that lives on my shelf. Because of that, I buy CDs and records, then rip my CDs into a lossless music library that I keep for myself. I stream that library to my devices so I can listen wherever I am, without depending on third-party services. No piracy. No sketchy sources. Just music I bought and ripped for my own collection. I already had a setup I liked. I just wanted to make it easier to use. Why I use... Read More!Feb 1st 2026Scripts

We’ve Run Into an Issue Download Edge WebView2

I’ve been running into this issue repeatedly for a few clients lately, usually showing up as Microsoft Teams or OneDrive throwing a vague “We’ve run into an issue” message and prompting the user to download Edge WebView2. After fixing it manually more times than I care... Read More!Jan 19th 2026Scripts

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 net... Read More!Sep 12th 2025Printers

Maintenance Batch Script

I put off building a proper all in one Windows maintenance batch script for years. I had smaller scripts here and there to speed things up, but nothing consolidated. Starting this blog finally gave me a good reason to sit down, build a single script I actually use, and... Read More!Sep 11th 2025Scripts

Why Microsoft Teams Is a Smart Alternative for File Management

This might be a bit of a hot take, but it’s worth saying: while a well-maintained on-prem Windows file server—or even a NAS—can offer excellent stability and performance, cloud-based tools are quickly becoming the go-to for modern businesses. Solutions like Microsoft Sh... Read More!Sep 11th 2025Data

Connect to Exchange Online for Microsoft 365 Using PowerShell

If you're managing Microsoft 365 for Business, you may eventually need to perform tasks in Exchange Online that aren’t available through the standard web interface. To do this, you’ll need to connect via PowerShell, which gives you direct access to advanced configuratio... Read More!Sep 11th 2025PowerShell

Windows 11 24H2 Insecure Guest Logins

Recently, while working with businesses of various sizes, I’ve encountered issues with password less file shares on systems running Windows 11 24H2. This problem has appeared on both Windows file shares and NAS devices that support SMB. The Best Solution? Secure Your F... Read More!Sep 7th 2025Microsoft

Remote Desktop on Microsoft Entra ID joined Device

Remote Desktop Access to Microsoft Entra ID Joined Device

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is an essential tool for IT professionals and end users alike, allowing seamless remote management and access to multiple devices. However, with the transition to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), the traditional process... Read More!Sep 5th 2025Microsoft

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