The Task Manager is a tool that provides a quick, and easy method of viewing what programs, background processes, and apps are running on your computer. Using this information, one can quickly find and discover issues related to performance or threats, including viruses and malware. The Task Manager comes with multiple tabs, with the Processes tab being the default tab which always opens with Task Manager. From the Processes tab, you can stop or end any app that is not responding or using too many resources and impacting the system performance....

In Ubuntu Linux and other Unix-like systems, generating and managing SSH keys and using key-based authentication is pretty easy. Below is a post that shows you how to create an SSH key pair in Ubuntu Linux which might also work in other Linux distributions. How to create an SSH key for key authentication When you’re using a Windows machine the steps above might be a bit different. Windows 11 comes with a built-in OpenSSH package and commands that one can use to generate and manage keys from the Command Prompt, Windows Terminal, or PowerShell....

From MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase, MS Access, Teradata, Firebird, Derby, and many others. If you’re looking for a database tool with health monitoring, and an SQL editor with various extensions (plugins), then DBeaver is a great tool for you. There are plugins and extensions for all the databases mentioned above and any others that support the JDBC driver. Install OpenJDK 8 DBeaver works with Java....

For the uninitiated, Postfix is an open-source and free mail transfer agent that routes and delivers emails. It focuses on security and can be installed on most Linux systems, including Ubuntu using a simple command. For students and new users looking for a Linux system to start learning on, 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....

Askbot is an open-source question-and-answer (Q&A) platform that is built on Python and Django. With Askbot you can create your own Q&A platform similar to StackOverflow and a few others. You can build an efficient question-and-answer knowledge forum with the best answers being shown first, categorized by tags, and user control with reward systems that give users karma for posting good and relevant information. For individuals and businesses looking to provide a Q&A forum, Askbot should come in handy....

Atlantis CMS is an open-source, Laravel-based CMS that offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based content management systems, like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and others. It helps webmasters and creators simplify the process of building and maintaining a website for businesses or individuals. Students and new users looking for help installing the latest version of Atlantis CMS using Composer with Apache2 and PHP 7.2 support, then the steps below should be a great place to start....

If you are looking for a solution to edit your website live and with ease and don’t want to fiddle with SQL, then FlatPress is a great place to start. It comes with an easy plugin system, widget support, and easy backup because there’s only one directory. This CMS platform is designed for ease of use to allow webmasters to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

If you’re looking for a simple and straightforward content management platform to manage your websites or blogs and 100% free, you’ll find MODX to be useful. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install MODX CMS on Ubuntu 17.04 | 17.10 with Apache2, MariaDB, and PHP support. This post covers installing the latest version of MODX, which at the time of writing was 2....

For the uninitiated, OpenNebula is an open-source cloud computing platform that allows you to combine and manage VMware and KVM virtual machines in fully virtualized clouds which you can integrate with providers like AWS, Azure, and Packet and create flexible hybrid and edge cloud infrastructures. For more about OpenNebula, please check its homepage. To get started with installing and configuring OpenNebula, please follow the steps below: Install MariaDB Database Server OpenNebula also needs a database server to store its content....

With Zimbra Desktop, you can sync your emails, contacts, calendar, and other documents from all your online accounts directly into the app and access them locally. When you re-connect, all your data automatically syncs between the servers and your computer. Zimbra supports Yahoo! mail, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, and any other work or personal email account that uses POP or IMAP. For more about Zimbra Desktop, please check its homepage....

With Windows Hello, one can use a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint to sign into their devices. When you are setting up facial recognition or fingerprint to sign into Windows, you’ll also need to set up a PIN. A PIN can also be used independently to sign into Windows 11. A good reason one should use a PIN with their Windows 11 device is that it helps make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because a PIN is associated with one device, and it’s backed up for recovery with their Microsoft account....

In our previous post, we showed you how to install additional applications and software packages in Ubuntu Linux. Applications and software that you can use and manage with Ubuntu Linux desktop typically have a graphic user interface (GUI). You can use Ubuntu Software to remove applications that you no longer use. You may also wish to remove software that does not have a GUI. To remove such software, you can use Synaptic or the command line....

NFS or Network File System is a distributed file system that can be enabled in a client/server environment. NFS is very easy to configure for those wishing to allow NFS client machines to access NFS mount points on a server using NFS protocol. This brief tutorial shows users how to set up NFS mount points on a server for client access. It should be quick and easy to understand, even for new users....

With Pico, you simply create .md files in the content folder and those files become your pages. It offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal. For one, it doesn’t need a database server, call it database-less. It comes with all features that you need but is smaller than WordPress, like SEO-friendly design, flexible CSS framework, and more. For more about Pico, please check its homepage....

When a drive is added to System protection, Windows creates restore points so one can revert unneeded changes and go back to a previous good state on the drive. Each drive on a Windows system can be added or removed from System protection. When a drive is added, Windows use a restore point to return to a working condition using the data from a restore point. Restore points can also be deleted to free up space on systems with small storage....

This may be useful in a multi-Wi-Fi network environment. However, this can also result in a higher frequency of periodic scanning for new networks and may increase radio frequency pollution and power consumption used by the wireless network adapter. So basically, when Windows is connected to an existing Wi-Fi network, it periodically scans for a more preferred network. When a preferred network comes into range, Windows automatically switches to that network instead....

Windows also allow users to use the numeric keypad on their keyboard—instead of the mouse—to move the pointer. After you turn on the Mouse keys, you can use the numeric keypad to move the mouse. Before you use Mouse keys to click items on your screen, you must first select which mouse button you want to be the active button: the left button, the right one, or both. With all the accessibility features available in Windows 11, one can be sure to use Windows despite disabilities, and low or impaired vision....

Our previous tutorial showed you how to install the BuilderEngine CMS platform on Ubuntu with an Apache2 HTTP server. This post shows you how to run it with the Nginx HTTP server instead. BuilderEngine is an open-source, next-generation content management system and eCommerce platform with website builder features packed with powerful modules to develop complex websites in no time. Its BuildEngine comes with support for eCommerce, Booking, Media, Social and Web languages, including PHP, MySQL, JQuery, Bootstrap, and more....

The new Microsoft Edge browser has adopted the Chromium open-source project code base and offers better web compatibility and performance over the legacy edge. Microsoft Edge browser is cross-platform and supports all Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. If you’re currently using Edge and want to learn how to block or disable extensions from being installed, and help protect against risky apps, the steps below should show you how to do it....

The lock screen is the screen or curtain you see when you turn on your computer before the sign-in screen. It is also displayed once your computer is locked after you stepped away or press the Windows key + L. While your screen is locked, Console Lock Display Off Timeout is the number of minutes Windows will wait before timing out and automatically turning off the display when no activities are detected....