Author: Mark Johnston

I help businesses by automating processes using technology. More specifically, I develop custom software using the Microsoft stack, modern web tools (React and Angular), and platforms (Dynamics 365). In my spare time I enjoy tinkering with technology, photography, travel, all things Disney and spending time with my incredible wife and two amazing children.

Solution: Cisco VPN connection error, “Hostscan is waiting for the next scan”

TL;DR Cisco AnyConnect VPN  software fails to connect with the error “Hostscan is waiting for the next scan” when there are too many certificates in your Personal Certificates folder. Fiddler creates a LOT of certificates when you allow it to intercept HTTPS traffic. Clearing these certificates will resolve this error. Jump to The Solution or… Read More Solution: Cisco VPN connection error, “Hostscan is waiting for the next scan”

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Configuring Contour ShuttleXpress for Media Controls

TL;DR This article describes the configuration I use for my Contour ShuttleXpress to control media player software. Feel free to skip directly to the configuration steps (Putting It All Together). Background I need to control media player software – playing, pausing, and controlling volume – on a PC while the monitors, keyboard, and mouse are… Read More Configuring Contour ShuttleXpress for Media Controls

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