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Upgrade to PHP 8.0: A Step-by-Step Guide
The tutorial guides users on how to upgrade their applications from PHP 7.4 or earlier versions to PHP 8.0. Prior to upgrading, users should ensure app compatibility and note currently installed PHP modules. The process of migration includes installing PHP 8.0 from external repositories, restarting PHP after installation, and configuring either Nginx or Apache servers…
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How to Change Your Username in Ubuntu: A Quick Guide
This tutorial guides students and new Ubuntu users on how to change their username. Unlike Windows, one cannot change the account name while logged into Ubuntu; a different user with root permissions is needed. While it’s common to log in as root for this task, this tutorial offers an alternative method, which involves restarting in…
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How to Hide User List on Ubuntu Login Screen
This tutorial guides users, particularly novices, on ho to hide or disable the user list on the Ubuntu login screen for added security. The procedure requires running specific commands in the Terminal to alter the greeter configuration file, disabling the user list, and rebooting the system. As a result, users must correctly enter both their…
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How to Log into Windows 10 Without a Password
The tutorial provides a guide on how to set up auto-login on Windows 10 without requiring a password each time. The procedure involves using the Run app, typing “netplwiz”, selecting a user, unchecking a box indicating password necessity, and finalizing the changes. The steps are only recommended for private computer setups as it bypasses the…
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Set Google as Default in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial demonstrates how to change the default search engine in the Microsoft Edge browser from Bing to Google. Through these instructions, users can either enter a specific URL into the address bar or navigate through the browser’s settings to alter the default search engine setting, selecting Google as their preference.
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How to Set Default Speakers in Windows 10
This tutorial outlines how to set and switch default speakers in Windows 10 when using multiple sound output devices. It also highlights that some apps can override the system’s default settings. The tutorial gives detailed steps on how to choose Windows default speakers through the settings and taskbar.
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How to Change Windows 10 Themes: A Step-by-Step Guide
This tutorial instructs students and new users on changing Windows 10 themes for personalization. Windows 10 offers predefined and custom themes to alter background, color, sound and cursor aesthetics. Users can further access countless free and paid themes via the Windows Store, or adjust individual settings rather than changing the full theme.
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How to Check Folder Size in Windows 10
This guide helps new users and students check a folder’s size on Windows 10. It explains that the Windows File Explorer presents file sizes but not the sizes of folders. The guide describes two methods to view folder size: opening the folder and viewing its properties or hovering the mouse over the folder for a…
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How to Install New Display Languages in Windows 10
This tutorial guides students and new users through the process of installing new display languages in Windows 10. It entails changing the language in the operating system, downloading the language pack, and setting it as the default language. Some applications may not fully support other languages, and untranslated text will appear in American English. Note…
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Quick Guide to Finding Your Documents in Windows 10
The tutorial guides students and new users on how to locate their documents in Windows 10 using two methods. The first way is to search using the search box on the taskbar, while the second is through File Explorer. Windows 10’s built-in search feature enables users to find documents either in specific folders or across…