Tutorials

The article provides instructions on enabling or disabling a new Windows 11 feature which allows devices with a cellular and Wi-Fi connection to automatically switch to the best network, especially when Wi-Fi signal is poor. Users can manage this setting via the Windows Settings app or the Windows Registry editor. The feature aims to improve network performance for various activities such as browsing and emailing.

The article provides a guide on how to reset the Dock Panel to its default settings in Ubuntu Linux, useful when changes cause it to malfunction or appear incorrect. The process involves opening the Ubuntu Terminal app and entering specific commands. Note, if certain applications are uninstalled, they will not return upon resetting.

The article provides instructions on starting, stopping, restarting, and reloading Nginx services and processes on Ubuntu Linux using various commands. It suggests that Ubuntu is an ideal starting point for Linux beginners, particularly those managing a Nginx web server. The objective is to effectively manage Nginx services without disrupting the server's overall operation.

The article provides a guide on resetting File History, a Windows 11 backup feature, to its default settings. File History routinely backs up different versions of files in your Windows profile, including offline OneDrive files. While there are more robust backup options, File History can be helpful, especially when original files are lost or damaged.

The article guides users on how to create and delete Passkeys on websites and apps in Windows 11. Passkeys are a secure authentication alternative to passwords, stored and secured by Windows Hello. They can be used via Windows Hello Facial recognition, Fingerprint or PIN. The guide also mentions that currently, only Google, eBay, and Microsoft support Passkeys.

The article teaches how to use Robocopy in Windows 11 for fast local or network file transfers, particularly large files. Robocopy, a command-line tool that comes with SMS compression enabled by default, is superior to traditional USB thumb drive copying due to speed and preventing unresponsiveness. It involves enabling file sharing, sharing the target folder, and running the Robocopy command with specific parameters to optimize performance.

The article provides instructions on how to disable or enable the automatic opening of Office files in the Microsoft Edge browser, the default browser of Windows 11. Steps are outlined to adjust this setting directly in the browser's settings page. Additionally, it details a method to change this preference using the Windows Registry Editor.

The article instructs how to use and customize a Bluetooth-paired pen within Windows 11, highlighting the feature that allows the pen's top to erase ink digitally. The guide explains two procedures to activate this function: through the Windows Settings App and the Windows Registry Editor. After implementing changes, the users need to restart their device.

The article provides a detailed guide on installing Etherpad, an open-source and customizable online editor for real-time collaboration, on Ubuntu Linux. The process involves preparing the Linux server, installing essential packages, setting up the MariaDB database server, installing Node.js, downloading and configuring Etherpad, creating a service account for Etherpad, installing Nginx for proxying, and enabling services to access the Etherpad portal. Finally, the user can start using Etherpad for collaborative editing.

The article details the process of managing allowed websites in the Kids Mode of the Microsoft Edge browser. It explains how to grant permission for blocked websites during a browsing session, and gives step-by-step instructions to add or remove websites from the allowed list within the browser settings. Users need to enter their credentials to make these changes.

The article provides instructions on how to use the Kids Mode feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This mode, available in US English for Windows and MacOS, offers custom themes, kid-friendly content, and Bing SafeSearch restricted to a strict level. To use it, users simply need to open the profile switcher, select Other Profiles, and browse in Kids Mode.

The article provides a guide on how to customize the default font or text size on Microsoft Edge browser, the default browser on Windows 11. Microsoft Edge offers settings to adjust the font size and style. Users can either choose from the pre-defined sizes or manually customize as per their preference.