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Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Users to Sudoers in Ubuntu
The post provides a detailed guide on how to grant a user administrative rights in Ubuntu Linux. It explains the dangers of using the root account and introduces the sudo process that offers safeguards. The post outlines two main methods: adding the user to the sudoers group or manually appending the user to the sudoers…
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Quickly Show Desktop on Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide
Windows 11 includes a feature that allows users to quickly minimize all open apps and show the desktop by clicking on a tiny vertical line at the far right corner of the Taskbar. This feature is typically enabled by default. If not, users can enable or disable it in the Taskbar settings in the System…
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How to Manually Download Windows 11 Updates
The post provides a guide on how to manually download and install updates for Windows 11 from the Microsoft Catalog website if Windows Updates is not working automatically. Using a specific Knowledge Base (KB) number, users can search for the relevant update package, download, and install it manually, including initiating a system reboot to complete…
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How to Add or Remove a User on Ubuntu Linux
The post provides detailed instructions on how to add or remove users on Ubuntu Linux, whether for system administrators or home users. It outlines two command-line tools namely “useradd” and “adduser”, with elimination processes via “userdel” and “deluser” commands. The guide also presents steps for command line user addition and GUI-based application instructions for Ubuntu…
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How to Install Vagrant on Ubuntu Linux
This post instructs students and new users on how to install and use Vagrant, a tool for building and managing virtual machine environments, on Ubuntu Linux. The tutorial includes steps to install VirtualBox, a virtualization platform, and Vagrant. It also guides on setting up a development environment, creating a new Vagrant file, and using commands…
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Show Email on Windows 11 Sign-In Screen: A How-To Guide
The post provides a guide on how to display additional account details such as email addresses on the sign-in screen in Windows 11. This feature helps to identify accounts, especially in a system with multiple users. The post also explains how to disable this option if one decides not to show these additional details later.
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How to Mount Windows 11 Shares on Ubuntu Linux
The content provides a detailed walkthrough for mounting Windows shares on Ubuntu Linux, using Windows 11 and Ubuntu as examples. Steps include enabling Network Discovery and Public Folder Sharing in Windows 11, setting up file sharing, and installing the required CIFS utility package on Ubuntu. A user can then mount the Windows share using the…
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Create Windows 11 ISO for Unsupported Hardware
This instructional guide demonstrates how to create a Windows 11 ISO file for unsupported hardware using Rufus, a utility that formulates bootable USB flash drives. Creating an ISO file allows installation of Windows 11 on hardware that doesn’t meet standard requirements. Note that possessing a valid product key is critical, as there are no free…
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How to Install Spotify on Ubuntu Linux
The post instructs on installing Spotify on Ubuntu Linux, using Snap package management. Unlike Windows and macOS, Linux users may not have equivalent support and updates, hence are responsible for managing the client themselves. It highlights that Ubuntu Linux is a suitable start for Linux beginners. Spotify on Linux allows users access to a diverse…
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How to Setup Apache Reverse Proxy
This post provides a guide for setting up the Apache HTTP server as a reverse proxy. Apache, typically a web server, can function as a reverse proxy for applications/devices lacking web server features. Using Apache reduces backend server load via SSL encryption, caching, etc. Steps include enabling necessary modules and setting configurations. This is particularly…