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WIDI/Miracast/Screenbeam stopped working (Resolved)

I have only run into this on Dell systems, but the fix should be the same for others minus Dell Command update.

  1. Run all Windows updates
  2. If it’s a Dell pc, run dell command update and continue running command update until all hardware updates are complete (may take several reboots)
  3. Download and run Intel Driver and support assistant (Dell systems may complain on display driver, that’s is OK to skip if it complains)
  4. When all drivers have been updated, make a note of you display driver
  5. In device manager, goto Display adapters, right click on your display adapter and select uninstall device. MAKE SURE YOU ALSO SELECT DELETE THE DEVICE DRIVER FROM THE SYSTEM.
  6. Reboot and everything should work

I didn’t have to reinstall the display adapter driver on a Dell Latitude 7480

On Windows 10, to connect to wireless display, select the windows key + P, then click connect to wireless display.

ESXI: How to power on-off vms via cli

To power on a virtual machine from the command line:
List the inventory ID of the virtual machine with the command:

vim-cmd vmsvc/getallvms |grep <vm name>

Note: The first column of the output shows the vmid.

Check the power state of the virtual machine with the command:

vim-cmd vmsvc/power.getstate <vmid>

Power-on the virtual machine with the command:

vim-cmd vmsvc/power.on <vmid>

Linksys Velop: Better home Wifi

If you’re in the market for simple to setup sleek home wifi mesh network with blazing speeds with coverage up to 6000 sq. ft, look no further! You need to checkout the Linksys Velop Tri-band Whole home Wifi Mesh System.  We just installed this in one of our clients homes and setup was extremely easy. If you are not computer savvy, you will have no problem setting this up. Another nice feature is You can use the nodes as a wireless to ethernet bridge to plug directly into if needed.

Setup is simple via an APP on your phone!

Pros:
– SUPER fast
– Dedicated “backhaul” channel for talking between nodes.
– Extremely easy setup (Download app on your phone, plug in devices and go)
– Sleek/Attractive design
– No external ugly antennas
– HUGE range and blankets your entire home in super fast wifi

Cons:
– No advanced features like DHCP range adjust or specific IP reservation through Mobile App
– Mobile App only (There is a web app for advanced features)