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How to Disable Background Apps in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial instructs users on disabling background apps and extensions in Microsoft Edge, a feature that may slow down computers. The process requires either manipulating specific browser settings or modifying the Windows registry. Disabling this feature can free vital computer resources and extend laptop battery life.
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How to Disable Media Autoplay in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial guides users through managing the Media Autoplay feature on the Microsoft Edge browser. Users can allow, block, or limit autoplay functionality on websites. This can be accomplished in a few ways: through Edge flags (using a specific URL: edge://flags/#edge-autoplay-user-setting-block-option), via Edge’s settings page, or within the Windows registry for system-wide settings. The tutorial…
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Enable or Disable Hardware Acceleration in Edge
This tutorial provides instructions for enabling or disabling Hardware Acceleration in Microsoft Edge Chromium. This feature enhances browser performance by utilizing the computer’s GPU while freeing up CPU resources for other tasks. However, it might slow down performance on devices without high-performance graphics cards. Enabling can be done through the Edge settings page or the…
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How to Install 1Password on Ubuntu Linux
The tutorial guides users on how to install 1Password, a cross-platform password manager, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04. The software has now overcome previous stability issues for Linux. Users can install the software through either the DEB file or the command line from the official 1Password repository.
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How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Profile Sync
The tutorial provides a detailed guide on how to enable or disable the profile sync feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. Quick steps are given for turning on and off syncing of browsing data across devices. It also offers instructions on disabling browser sync through the Windows registry for system-wide effect. The use of profiles…
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How to Install Caddy in Ubuntu Linux
The tutorial guides on installing and configuring the open-source Caddy server on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04 LTS. Caddy, a versatile platform written in Go, offers services beyond a simple web server like reverse proxy, load balancer, gateway, ingress controller, and task scheduler. The tutorial provides a step-by-step process, from downloading supported packages and adding Caddy’s…
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How to Enable Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial guides users on how to enable or disable the sleeping tabs feature in Microsoft’s Edge browser, which was developed using the Chromium open-source project for improved web compatibility and performance. Enabling sleeping tabs can reduce memory usage by 26% and CPU utilization by 29%, according to Microsoft’s internal testing. Users can control this…
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How to Enable or Disable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge
The tutorial explains how to enable or disable the startup boost in the new Microsoft Edge Chromium browser for a faster startup experience. It provides instructions for enabling the feature both through the Edge settings page and the Windows registry. The latter method makes the feature default for all users.
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How to Enable or Disable Vertical Tabs in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial guides users on how to disable or enable the vertical tabs feature in the Microsoft Edge browser, developed from the Chromium open-source project. The vertical tabs feature allows users to view their currently opened tabs in a side pane, making it easier to find, switch, and arrange them. Instructions to turn this feature…
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How to Share Folders in VirtualBox with Ubuntu
The tutorial guides on sharing folders from VirtualBox host computers to Ubuntu guest machines. This process requires the newest version of VirtualBox and its guest addition tools. Firstly, install VirtualBox Guest Additions, which aids interaction between computers, improves graphics, and enables file sharing. Secondly, share host folders by choosing the guest machine from Settings and…