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How-To ·

Fix PPP Authentication Failure with MFA (Error 734)

Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated when connecting to a VPN, especially one using multi-factor authentication (MFA). This indicates the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) negotiation failed, often during the MS-CHAPv2 handshake with MFA.

Michael 2 min read
How-To ·

Fix Autopilot Error 0x80180014: MDM Enrollment Blocked

Windows Autopilot or MDM enrollment fails during OOBE or pre-provisioning with error code 0x80180014, displaying "Something went wrong. This feature is not supported" or "Your organization does not support this version of Windows." The device stops at enrollment and will not proceed.

Michael 3 min read
Weekly Recap ·

Techworks Threat Brief - December 19, 2025

This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate patching and significant breaches impacting major organizations. High-severity CVEs across multiple platforms underscored the persistent threat of

Michael 3 min read
How-To ·

Fix QuickBooks Error -6000: Step-by-Step Guide

"Error -6000: Problem with the general company file" when trying to open your QuickBooks company file. This error prevents access to your data and is often caused by file path issues, network conflicts, or a stuck Database Server Manager (QBDBMgrN.exe)

Michael 2 min read