Windows

This summary focuses on the installation process of VMware Workstation Pro on Windows 11, an x64 virtualization software that allows users to run independent virtual machines on a single physical computer. It outlines how to enable hardware virtualization in the BIOS, install the program, navigate the setup wizard, add a license key, and initiate use.

This article outlines how to check folder sizes in Windows 11, aiding effective storage management. Knowing folder sizes can prevent performance issues and help in organizing files. Two methods are provided: using File Explorer properties and hovering the mouse over the folder, both user-friendly techniques for quick access to size information.

This article provides guidance on customizing the Taskbar in Windows 11 by selecting which app icons are visible in various sections, including the corner and overflow. Organizing icons can reduce clutter and enhance accessibility to frequently used applications, ultimately improving workspace efficiency and ensuring important notifications are not overlooked.

This article provides a guide on how to add or change your account profile picture in Windows 11. Users can personalize their profiles by selecting images that sync across devices with a Microsoft account. A distinctive picture helps differentiate accounts on the login screen, enhancing user experience and identification.

This article outlines how to activate Microsoft Defender in Windows 11, emphasizing its importance for security against unauthorized access and malware. Users should navigate through Windows Settings to manage Defender settings. It’s advisable to keep Defender enabled unless other security programs are installed that may cause conflicts. Regular checks for updates are recommended.

This article provides a guide for students and new users on how to backup and restore important files and folders in Windows 11 using its built-in tool. It covers the importance of backing up essential items like documents, emails, and photos to avoid data loss. The tutorial details how to backup files to OneDrive online or an external drive, manually or automatically, and explains how to access and maneuver the system storage settings to get started.

This article outlines the process of adding new local users in Windows 11, emphasizing its importance for security and efficiency when sharing a computer. It provides step-by-step guidance through System Settings to create accounts while distinguishing between local and Microsoft accounts. Having multiple user accounts enhances organization and personalization.

This article describes how to manage widgets on the Windows 11 taskbar, which offer live updates on various topics. Users can activate or disable widgets via the Settings app or the Windows Registry. Proper widget management can enhance the user experience, with a note to back up settings before registry changes.

The article outlines procedures to change or reset passwords in Windows 11. Users can change their password through the Settings app if they remember it. If forgotten, they can reset it using security questions or by accessing their Microsoft account. Resetting the device is a last resort, leading to data loss.

This article outlines how to disable the default startup sound in Windows 11, which some users find annoying. Two main methods are provided: using the user-friendly Windows Settings app or modifying the Registry Editor for advanced users. Disabling this sound results in a quieter boot-up experience.

Microsoft has released the first build of Windows 11 to Windows Insider members. Participants must ensure their PC meets system requirements for the update, using a dedicated tool provided by Microsoft. The Windows Insider program allows users to test early versions of Windows 11, but it may contain bugs as it's under development. The updated version is expected to fully release later this year.

This text presents a tutorial on logging in as a root user in Ubuntu on a Windows WSL environment. After installing Ubuntu on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), users can execute specific commands depending on the Ubuntu version to log in as root. Nevertheless, the author advises against usual root user login but admits there could be certain scenarios requiring this action. The instructions to revert to the standard account login are also provided.

This tutorial explains how to install Moodle, an open-source learning management system, on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Ubuntu OS. The steps cover enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu, Apache, MariaDB, PHP and configuring Moodle. The guide also mentions the release of WSL 2, which improves system performance and compatibility over the first version.

The tutorial provides detailed instructions to install the PrestaShop eCommerce platform on Windows 10 using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 with Ubuntu OS. This includes enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu on Windows, setting up the Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, PHP and related modules. Furthermore, it explains how to create a PrestaShop database, how to download PrestaShop, how to configure the site and finally, how to set up the PrestaShop platform.

The tutorial details the process of installing an open-source, self-hosted file-syncing and sharing platform, ownCloud, on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Ubuntu OS, using Apache. It covers enabling WSL and Virtual Machine Platform in Windows, installing Ubuntu 20.04, Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, and PHP. It further points out creating an ownCloud database, downloading and configuring ownCloud, and setting up the platform.