Hardware Archives - Daniel Bs Tech Blog

Recovering Data from an Intel Optane SSD

8 January 20268 January 2026Daniel B

This article came about while I was attempting to recover data from an HP ProDesk that was configured with an Intel Optane SSD and encrypted […]

Hardware Review

Review: J5create JCD543P USB-C Docking Station

16 October 20232 November 2025Daniel B

I give my thoughts on the J5create JCD543P USB-C Docking Station after switching from using Dell Docking Stations

Hardware network

Ubiquiti Switches Problem with SNMP

2 November 20222 November 2025Daniel B

In this article, we discuss the challenges using SNMP on Ubiquiti Unifi Switches

Hardware PowerShell Ubuntu Virtualization VMware

Running VMware ESXi 6.7 on Lenovo ThinkCentre m53 TINY

10 June 20202 November 2025Daniel B

The Lenovo ThinkCentre m53, initially incompatible with VMware vSphere ESXi, was adapted using custom drivers and a PowerShell script to create an ESXi-enabled ISO. This was then used to make a bootable USB drive. We got there in the end.

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Microsoft Teams Background Blur Not Showing

15 April 20202 November 2025Daniel B

Update (6/8/2020): This appears to be resolved as Microsoft have updated the requirements. AVX2 is required for computers running less than Windows 10. The optional […]

Gaming Hardware Tips & Fixes

Logitech G710+ Keyboard Backlight Keeps Turning Off

31 December 20182 November 2025Daniel B

Only a small issue back it took me a while to figure out what was happening. While I was playing PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds [PUBG], the back […]

Hardware Linux network Tips & Fixes Virtual Machines

EATON IPM Appliance: Update IP address

20 April 20152 November 2025Daniel B

The EATON Intelligent Power Manager is a software package that help monitor and manager UPS connected to your server infrustracture and can be installed in […]

Hardware HP Printing Tips & Fixes