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How to List Installed WSL Distros on Windows 11
The article guides on how to list all installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions on Windows 11. It can be done through the File Explorer by opening the Linux folder, or through the Terminal using specific commands. Knowing the installed distributions is effective for developers using WSL.
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How to Enable Secure DNS in Microsoft Edge
This article details how to enable or disable secure DNS in the Microsoft Edge browser, the default for Windows 11. Users can choose their preferred DNS provider, like NextDNS, OpenDNS, or Google Public DNS, among others. The guide also provides an alternative method via the Windows Registry to control secure DNS settings, and a mention…
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How to Enable Download Prompts in Microsoft Edge
The article provides a detailed guide on how to activate or deactivate the “Ask me what to do with each download” feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This function, when enabled, allows the user to choose whether to download and save a file or open it directly in the browser. The guide also includes a…
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How to Display Seconds on Ubuntu Top Menu Clock
The article provides instructions on how to display seconds on the top menu bar clock in Ubuntu Linux, typically shown in military format. Users can accomplish this through the Terminal app or the Dconf Editor tool for low-level system configurations. The guide also explains how to reverse the changes.
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How to Show Weekday on Ubuntu Top Menu Bar
The article provides a guide on how to display or hide the day of the week on the top menu bar of an Ubuntu Linux desktop. It explains how to use the Terminal app for this purpose, typing specific commands to enable or disable the feature. The article additionally suggests the use of Dconf Editor…
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How to Enable Variable Refresh Rate in Windows 11
The post details how to enable or disable the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) in Windows 11, an option that allows VRR-capable monitors to adjust refresh rate based on image’s frame rate. This feature, which reduces screen tearing in games and enables higher frame rates, can be toggled on or off via the Windows Settings app…
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How to Add Weather Info to Ubuntu Top Menu Bar
This article provides detailed steps to display weather information on Ubuntu Linux’s top menu bar. Because Ubuntu’s default top menu bar only shows time, additional packages, Gnome Weather and Weather O’Clock extension, need to be installed for this feature. The installation is performed via the Ubuntu Software Center or the Terminal app.
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Customize File Opening in Notepad on Windows 11
The new Notepad version for Windows 11, available for Microsoft Insider Preview program members, supports tabs, allowing users to manage multiple files in a single window. Users can customize whether files open in new tabs or a separate window by adjusting settings within the Notepad app.
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How to Change Time Format in Ubuntu: 12h or 24h
The article provides a detailed guide on how to change the system clock format either to 12-hour or 24-hour in Ubuntu Linux. Three routes are mentioned: through the System Settings panel, via command terminal console commands, or using the Dconf Editor. The time format change applies to the desktop and can be utilized in documents…
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Disable Security Questions in Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide
The article details the steps to enable or disable the use of security questions for local accounts in Windows 11. It highlights the benefits of such security questions, like added account safety and easy password recovery. The methods involved using the ‘Local Group Policy Editor’ or the ‘Windows Registry Editor.’ Disabling security questions implies utilizing…