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How to Customize the Power Button on Windows 11 Sign-In Screen
This post outlines the process of adding or removing the power button from the sign-in screen in Windows 11. This can be done by either adjusting the Local Security Policy or altering the Windows Registry settings, depending on your version of Windows. Changing these settings modifies the user’s ability to shutdown, restart, hibernate or sleep…
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Enable or Disable Camera in Windows 11: A Complete Guide
The content provides a guide on enabling or disabling the camera in Windows 11. This can be done by navigating through the system settings to the “manage cameras” section. Here, users with administrator access can disable or enable the camera for all users. The process might require a system reboot. The camera’s features like rotation,…
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How to Check Your Ubuntu Version: A Simple Guide
The article provides detailed steps on how to identify the version of Ubuntu Linux operating system running on a system. There are two main versions of Ubuntu: Standard and Long-Term Support (LTS). The version can be identified using command-line utilities (lsb_release, hostnamectl, or examining system files), or through the desktop system’s Settings app.
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How to Safely Eject External Drives in Ubuntu
The content provides steps on how to safely eject external storage devices from Ubuntu Linux. A person risks damaging or losing files when unplugging the device while an application is still using it. Using the Files system, one must locate the device in the sidebar and click the eject icon. However, if a file on…
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Enable SmartScreen Enhanced Phishing Protection on Windows 11
The post provides steps to enable or disable Enhanced Phishing Protection in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen on Windows 11. This feature warns users who store passwords in Notepad or Microsoft 365 Office apps and suggests password deletion from these files. The protection includes Controlled folder access, Real-time protection, Tamper protection, and Ransomware protection. Steps for turning…
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Enable Enhanced Phishing Protection in Windows 11
The post outlines how to enable or disable Enhanced Phishing Protection in Windows 11. This feature, built into Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, provides a range of security measures, including warnings against password reuse and alerts for potential malicious sites. A step-by-step guide is provided for enabling or disabling these alerts using Windows Security and Local Group…
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Disable Snap Layouts in Windows 11: A Simple Guide
The post outlines the process of enabling or disabling the new feature ‘Show snap layouts’ when dragging a window to the top of the screen in Windows 11. This feature, introduced in the latest version of Windows 11, allows users to reorient their windows on-screen. While helpful for some, it might not appeal to all.…
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Customize Ubuntu Desktop Themes Easily
This post outlines how to change desktop themes and style in Ubuntu Linux, as the current version does not come pre-packaged with desktop themes. A user can individually adjust settings in the System Settings panel, and apply changes using GNOME Tweaks. Alternatively, downloaded GTK3/4 Themes may be used to modify the desktop style.
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Easy Printer Setup in Ubuntu Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide
Setting up a printer on Ubuntu Linux requires connecting the printer to the computer via USB or Wi-Fi, at which point Ubuntu will attempt to install it automatically using the best drivers. Ubuntu also facilitates the installation of network printers via an installation wizard. Should automatic installation fail, users can install the printer manually through…
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How to Disable or Enable Automatic Lock in Windows 11
This post details the steps needed to enable or disable the automatic locking of a computer after a certain period of inactivity in Windows 11. This feature is designed to enhance security by preventing unauthorized access to your files. The guide covers how to adjust this setting using both the Local Security Policy editor and…