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How to open the Control Panel in Windows 10
The tutorial educates about accessing the hidden classic control panel in Windows 10, an update (20H2) which was sent out in October 2020. To retrieve it, press Windows + R to open the dialog box and then type this command – “explorer.exe shell:::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}” – to display the classic control panel.
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How to reset your computer without losing your files in Windows 10
This tutorial guides students and new users on how to reset Windows 10 without losing files, an ideal solution when the computer is slow or infected with viruses. By resetting, the computer reverts to a state similar to its initial setup, removing non-original programs and some personal profile data, while preserving documents and data. The…
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How to Scan for Malware with Microsoft Defender
The post provides a tutorial on using Microsoft Defender Antivirus to protect computers from malware and viruses. It explains how to run different types of scans, including quick, advanced, and scheduled scans, and how to specify the settings for each scan type. It also describes how to scan specific files or folders and the conditions…
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How to turn on Bitlocker on Windows 10
This brief tutorial guides users on how to enable BitLocker on Windows 10 systems, providing data protection to authorized users only. The guide specifies the login as an administrator, turning on device encryption, and using standard BitLocker encryption if necessary. It notes that BitLocker is not available on Windows 10 Home Edition.
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Disable Screen Lock on Ubuntu Linux: A Quick Guide
The post offers a guide on how students and new users can disable the automatic screen lock on Ubuntu Linux for uninterrupted access. Although it advises against disabling the function in public locations for security reasons, it provides a step-by-step process for those who wish to do so, including instructions for turning off notification displays…
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How to Install FFmpeg on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial explains how to install FFmpeg, a free multi-media framework, on Ubuntu. Users can install the stable version via Ubuntu’s default repositories but it may not be the latest one. Users wanting the latest version can utilize a third-party PPA repository or the Snap packaging system. Post-installation, FFmpeg allows conversion of multimedia files to…
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How to Install WildFly on Ubuntu Linux
This is a detailed guide on installing and configuring WildFly, a lightweight Java-based application runtime, on Ubuntu 20.04/18.04. The guide includes installing Java and OpenJDK, creating a service account for WildFly, downloading and configuring WildFly packages, making Wild automatically at boot time, and setting up a user account to manage the app server web console.…
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How to Install Sublime 3 on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial provides instructions on how to install Sublime Text 3, a sophisticated, cross-platform code editor, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04. The processes include installation via the official repository using supporting packages and HTTPS sources, and via Snap package management. The tutorial emphasizes Sublime’s versatile features and compatibility with various PC platforms.
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How to Install Atom Editor on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides students and new users through installing Atom, a comprehensive, cross-platform IDE text/code editor, on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04. Atom IDE works directly with Git and GitHub and can be installed from Ubuntu default repositories or via Snap package management. Instructions are provided for setting up necessary supporting packages and installing Atom.
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How to Install Postman on Ubuntu Linux
The tutorial guides students and new users on installing Postman, a development platform for managing APIs, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04. The user-friendly Postman supports major operating systems and benefits all stages of development. Installation is simple via Ubuntu’s Snappy package management system or the Ubuntu Software Center. A Postman account is required for managing…