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How to Create a Microsoft Account
The content outlines the process of creating a Microsoft account for use across various devices and services, including Windows 11, Skype, and OneDrive. It gives step-by-step instructions from choosing a username and password to confirming the account through a one-time code. The post also mentions parental involvement for accounts of those under 13.
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How to Enable TPM Support on VMWare Player
The article instructs on enabling TPM support in VMware Player for Windows 11 installation. Microsoft’s hardware requirements apply to virtual machines, hence the need for enabling pass-through TPM. While VMware Workstation Pro enables TPM by default, the free VMware Player version needs manual configuration, as detailed in the text, to ensure it can install Windows…
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How to Add Brotli Support on Apache
The post instructs how to add Brotli support to Apache on Ubuntu Linux. Brotli, an open-source compression algorithm by Google, compresses data more efficiently than other algorithms. To use Brotli with Apache, the Apache Brotli module needs to be activated. Apache should have SSL support before using Brotli, achievable using Let’s Encrypt. Steps include installing…
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How to Install MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu Linux
This article provides a guide for students and new users on how to install and operate MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu Linux. The post illustrates how to manage MySQL or MariaDB databases locally or remotely, run SQL queries, configure servers, and more. It provides installation steps using Snap package management and how to establish a database…
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Add a Secondary Language in Microsoft Edge
This text provides a guide for adding a secondary language to the Microsoft Edge web browser, enabling users to see web pages in their native version without translation prompts. This feature can be applied to Edge browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Detailed instructions on how to add a language to the browser are included.
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How to Install Redis on Ubuntu Linux
This guide offers instructions for students and new users to install and configure Redis in-memory database on Ubuntu Linux. The process involves running several commands to install Redis, verifying its status, and configuring remote access if required. As a beneficial tool for dynamic applications and websites, Redis enhances speed through its caching abilities, especially in…
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How to List Installed Packages on Ubuntu Linux
This article provides detailed steps for listing all installed packages on Ubuntu Linux using the apt and dpkg-query package management tools. It highlights the importance of knowing installed packages when diagnosing vulnerabilities or replicating installations. Additionally, it discusses how to use filters for a more readable output, or count the total number of installed packages.
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How to Install Google Chrome on Ubuntu Linux
This piece provides a detailed guide on installing Google Chrome on Ubuntu Linux, a beginner-friendly, open-source operating system. Installation can be done either via Chrome’s download page or through the command line console. Google Chrome is not included in Ubuntu’s default repositories so it must be manually downloaded and installed.
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How to Install GIMP on Ubuntu Linux
The post provides instructions on how to install GIMP, a free, open-source, cross-platform image editor, on Ubuntu Linux. It details several methods—through the Ubuntu Software Center, using Flatpak, with Snap, and from the PPA repository. The post also includes steps on uninstalling the software if needed. It emphasizes that Ubuntu Linux is an ideal starting…
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How to Install CUPS Print Server on Ubuntu Linux
This post educates students and new Ubuntu Linux users on how to establish a CUPS print server. CUPS lets a computer operate as a print server, facilitating printing and print services on Unix-like operating systems. It manages printing tasks in multiple-printer environments and offers several benefits like printing, queueing, and network printing. This tutorial covers…