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How to hide User list on Ubuntu logon screen

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to hide or disable user list on Ubuntu logon screen.

By default when you install Ubuntu lists all user accounts on the logon screen. All users are listed and each user can select their account name on the list and login by typing the correct password.

If you want users to type both their username and password – (this can add another layer of security), simply disable user list on the logon screen.

Before a user can successfully login, that user should be able to know both the username and the password for the account.

If you’re a student or new user looking for a Linux system to start with, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS. It’s a great Linux operating system for beginners and folks looking for easier Linux distribution to use.

Ubuntu is an open source Linux operating systems that runs on desktops, laptops, server and other devices.

When using Ubuntu, you will find that Linux isn’t so different than Windows and other operating systems in so many ways, especially when it comes to using the system to get work done.

Login to Windows 10 without passwords

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to login to Windows 10 without typing passwords each time.

The Windows login screen is a security feature that helps protect your PC from others. Someone will need to know your password before they are allowed to sign in.

Without knowing the correct password to sign on to Windows, access will be denied.

If your computer will not be used by others or not use in public areas, then one can turn off the password protection screen on Windows.

If you’re a or new user looking for a computer to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Windows 10.

Windows 10 is the most recent version of operating systems for personal computers developed and released by Microsoft as part of its Windows NT family.

How to set Default Speakers | Headphones in Windows 10

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to choose the default speakers or headphones in Windows 10.

When you have multiple sound output devices connected to Windows 10, you may often have to switch between these different devices.

While it’s easy to set the default speakers for every apps across the system, some apps allows you to choose your preferred speakers which overrides the systems’ default.

If you’re a or new user looking for a computer to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Windows 10. Windows 10 is the most recent version of operating systems for personal computers developed and released by Microsoft as part of its Windows NT family.

How to change Windows 10 themes

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to change Windows themes.

Windows 10 comes with predefined desktop themes that one can use to changes the look of Windows’ background, color, sound and mouse cursor.

There are themes for different seasons and styles. If you want to make your PC look different, then use Windows predefined themes to change it.

You can also you custom themes.

How to find a Folder size in Windows 10

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to check a folder size when using Windows 10.

With Windows File Explorer, one can view file sizes in the size(s) column but not for folders.

If you’re new to Windows and want to find the size of a specific folder to see how big its content is, you can use the steps below.

For student or new user looking for a computer to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Windows 10. Windows 10 is the most recent version of operating systems for personal computers developed and released by Microsoft as part of its Windows NT family.

How to Install and Change Windows 10 Languages

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install new languages when using Windows 10.

You can use Windows 10 desktop and applications in dozens of languages around the world.

Windows language pack converts the names of menus, field boxes and labels throughout the user interface for users in their native tone.

The translations into other languages may be incomplete and some applications may not provide full support, but the list of languages Windows 10 supports are growing.

Any untranslated text will appear in the language the program or software was originally developed in, usually American English.

Changing your display language allows you to change the language your entire Windows 10 operating system will use.

After installing the language pack, set that language as default to change the Windows 10 display language.

Search and Find Documents in Windows 10

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to search and find your documents in Windows 10.

When you’re using Windows 10 for personal or business use, there will be documents and you’ll create, save and at times will have to search for few that are missing or not readily available.

Windows has a built in search feature that allows you to search for documents from a particular folder or the entire PC.

The steps below will help you find your files in Windows 10.

Windows 10 has grown into one of the best operating systems, years after its release and is used by millions of users around the world.

Choose which OneDrive Folders to Sync

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to sync OneDrive folders when using Windows 10 computers.

OneDrive is a cloud service from Microsoft that helps you back up and sync your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders to OneDrive in the cloud securely.

Since not everything on your computer is important and critical, you should only automatically sync important files.

If you don’t want to sync all of your folders in OneDrive to your computer, you can specify which folders you’d like to sync.

You can only choose which folders to sync if you’re using OneDrive client on Windows. Since it comes pre-installed, simply search for OneDrive to launch and setup your account.

How to Add a Scanner in Windows 10

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install a scanner in Windows 10.

Users who want to scan physical documents into a digital format and store it on their computer or in the cloud, adding a scanner might be a best way to do it.

When you connect a scanner to your device or add a new scanner to your home network, you can usually start scanning pictures and documents right away.

If you add a scanner and it does’t work automatically, simply follow the steps below to get it installed properly.

Windows 10 has grown into one of the best operating systems, years after its release and is used by millions of users around the world.

How to Zip and Unzip Files in Windows 10

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to zip and unzip files when Windows 10.

Zipped file are compressed files which take up less storage space on the systems. They can also be easy to transfer to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files.

When working in Windows, you zipped or compressed files can be handled and manipulate the same way you would do with uncompressed files.

You can combine several files and folders inside an unzipped folder. The same can be said of zipped files.

To add files or folders to a unzipped folder, simply drag and drop the file into the folder. To add files or folders to a zipped folder you created earlier, drag them to the zipped folder.

Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs in Windows 10

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to disable unnecessary programs that automatically startup when Windows starts.

If you’re experiencing some performance issues with your Windows 10 computers, you should find ways to disable these programs so they don’t run when your PC starts.

Some important programs are designed to start automatically when Windows does. This is helpful for programs you use a lot, but not for programs you don’t use often because it increases the time it takes Windows to start.

So, go through the list of programs that start automatically and disable the ones that are not important or don’t use often.

Share Files with Others in Windows 10

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to share files with others in Windows 10.

There are several ways one can share files with others in Windows. You can use File Explorer to share file, OneDrive and via Email.

Whether you want to share file with your mom, grandma or someone across the globe, Windows makes it easy to do that.

Windows 10 has grown into one of the best operating systems, years after its release and is used by millions of users around the world.