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How to Log In as Root on Ubuntu WSL
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…
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How to Install openSUSE with WSL on Windows 11
This guide offers a tutorial on how to install and run openSUSE Linux on Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2). It describes WSL2 as an improvement over its predecessor, providing better performance and system call compatibility. The installation process entails enabling WSL in Windows, activating the Virtual Machine Platform, and setting WSL2 as the default…
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How to Install Kali Linux with WSL on Windows 11
This tutorial instructs on how to install and run Kali Linux on Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2). It guides through enabling WSL2 on Windows 10, which includes enabling WSL and Virtual Machine Platform. Post enabling, one can install the Linux kernel if needed and set up Kali Linux on Windows using commands. After setting…
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How to Install Debian with WSL on Windows 11
This tutorial outlines the process of installing and running Debian Linux on Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) on Windows 10. Detailed steps for enabling WSL2 and the Virtual Machine Platform using PowerShell are provided. The tutorial concludes with instructions on downloading and installing Debian from the Windows store, setting up a user account, and…
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How to Install Ubuntu with WSL on Windows
This tutorial guides students and new users on how to install and operate Ubuntu Linux on Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2). Requirements for installation include Windows 10 updates from May 2020 onwards and a computer supporting Hyper-V Virtualization. The WSL2 offers enhanced performance due to its complete system call compatibility and system-friendly features, permitting…
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How to Install Moodle on Windows WSL
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…
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How to Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Edge
This tutorial guides users on enabling or disabling Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in the Microsoft Edge browser for Windows 10. The SmartScreen feature provides warnings against untrusted websites and malicious software. It can be managed through browser settings or via the Windows registry. While it’s typically on by default to protect users, it can be disabled…
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How to Reset Windows 10 Hosts File to Default
The post provides a tutorial on resetting the Windows 10 local hosts file to default settings. The hosts file plays a key role in mapping IP addresses to host names and takes precedence over the Domain Name Systems (DNS). To reset the hosts file, administrators need to follow specific steps, including opening the hosts file…
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How to Flush DNS Cache in Windows 10: A Complete Guide
This tutorial instructs how to flush the DNS Resolver cache in Windows 10, which involves clearing a temporary database containing previously visited websites and network resources. This process can address issues when Windows stops resolving websites correctly due to potential corruption in the database. Steps are provided to flush the cache via the command line,…
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How to Disable Remote Assistance in Windows 10
The tutorial provides instructions for enabling or disabling Windows 10’s Remote Assistance feature. Although helpful for troubleshooting, the feature is a potential security risk if mishandled. The guide outlines three methods of managing Remote Assistance: through System Settings, using Windows Command Prompt, or via the Windows Registry.
Category: Windows
Article based on Windows 10/11, including improving device performance, hardening device security, adding and managing accounts, and more.