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How to Play DVD in Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux, by default, does not support encrypted or region-protected DVDs. Users need to install the correct codecs and certain packages such as libdvd. This post provides step-by-step instructions on how to enable the multiverse repository, install the libdvd-pkg, and set up additional packages and plugins to watch DVDs and videos in Ubuntu Linux.
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Password-Protect PDFs on Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide
The post provides step-by-step instructions on how to password-protect PDF documents using Windows. It introduces PDFEncrypt, a free, open-source Windows app, enabling encryption without having to purchase extensive software. Ensuring protection, only a user with the correct password can decrypt and read the content. A new password-protected version is saved separately, leaving the original file…
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Disable Chrome PDF Viewer: Step-by-Step Guide
The tutorial outlines how to disable Google Chrome’s internal PDF viewer so PDF files always open externally in apps like Adobe Reader. This involves modifying browser settings or, for an administrative, registry-based option, making changes to Windows registry. The tutorial asserts that some business environments may find external PDF applications more effective than Chrome’s internal…
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Lock Windows 11 Proxy Settings for Security
The article provides a guide on how to prevent users from changing proxy settings on Windows 11. Businesses often use proxy servers to manage network traffic. But users may adjust or bypass these servers, which can be prevented by locking the proxy settings using Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry in the Windows 11…
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Install Ionic Framework on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide
The post guides students and new users on installing and using the Ionic Framework on Ubuntu Linux. Ionic is an open-source, cross-platform framework used for creating Angular, React, and Vue applications across Android, iOS, and other devices. The process begins with installing Node.js and NPM, followed by the Ionic command-line utility. Once set up, the…
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Install Angular CLI on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide
This post teaches how to install and use Angular CLI on Ubuntu Linux. First, the NVM environment is installed and activated. Then, Node.js v16 is installed. After Node.js and NPM are set up, the latest Angular CLI can be installed. The post also outlines how to create, build, serve a new Angular project on a…
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Boost PC Gaming with Microsoft Edge’s Efficiency Mode
The Microsoft Edge browser has introduced an efficiency mode to aid PC gaming. This mode, available on Windows 10 and 11, improves gaming performance by minimizing browser resource usage when a game is launched. The article provides a detailed guide on activating and deactivating this feature.
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How to Show or Hide Network Icon in Windows 11
This tutorial guides Windows 11 users on how to add or remove the Network icon from File Explorer’s navigation pane. The Network icon simplifies browsing local network locations and displaying mapped network locations. However, users can choose to hide or unhide it via simple steps. Note that other settings may still enable access to it…
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How to Hide Windows Spotlight Icon in Windows 11
This post provides instructions for hiding or unhiding the “Learn more about this picture” icon when using the Windows Spotlight wallpaper in Windows 11. The process involves navigating to and modifying a specific registry key, enabling the removal of the icon. To restore the icon, simply remove the created data value.
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Enable/Disable Cellular Adapter in Windows 11
This content guides users on enabling or disabling a cellular network adapter in Windows 11 devices. Users with built-in SIM or eSIM cards can establish a cellular data connection similar to Wi-Fi or hotspot connections. Instructions were provided on how to access System Settings to either enable or disable the network adapter.