Task Manager app has been part of Windows since early Windows NT 4.0 / 2000, allowing users to view tasks (processes), start-up programs, services, and the overall performance of the computer. Starting with Windows 11 build 25247, Microsoft has added the ability to use your preferred theme in Task Manager regardless of the active system’s theme in Windows. Task Manager now also supports themes for in-app dialogs. You can choose to use light, dark, or system-setting app themes for Task Manager....

If you’re having a hard time reading the text on the screen when using Windows 11, the post is going to show you how to change it by increasing the text size so you can enjoy reading again. In some cases, text sizes are too small to read on your desktop. You can increase the size of text on the screen so you can read without straining your eyes The just released preview of Windows 11 comes with many new features such as redesigned user desktop-centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes and colors, and many more....

Cuppa CMS is a powerful and adaptive as well as user-friendly, content management platform (CMS) that allows website owners to build and manage web content dynamically. Cuppa lets you manage content, users, and groups, support multiple languages with a personalized menu, and many more. With it, get a platform with a feature-rich editor, user-friendly administration, flexible and customizable themes and template system, built-in support for features such as antispam, XML/RPC, and more For more about Cuppa, please check their Homepage To get started with installing Cuppa, follow the steps below:...

However, in certain situations, you may need to set up static IP addresses on some machines that you don’t want to have random IP addresses. In many environments, static IP addresses are assigned by a router or DHCP servers using reservations. An IP reservation is a process where the same IP addresses are reserved and assigned only to computers with corresponding MAC addresses. The computer which has its MAC address reserved to a particular address will always receive that IP address....

If you do not want a file or folder anymore, you can delete it. To delete an item, simply identify and select it. Then delete. When you delete an item, it is moved to the Trash folder, where it is stored until you empty the trash. The trash folder is where items are kept temporarily until you empty them. In cases where you didn’t mean to delete a filer or folder, you can always restore them to their original location if you decide you need them, or if they were accidentally deleted....

This Windows.old folder contains any old Windows installation files and other system data from your previous operating system. Windows uses this folder to make it easy to roll back the upgrade and return to the previous version you upgraded from. If you feel comfortable with Windows 11 and you think you’re not going to go back, then delete the Windows.old folder should be safe to do. One reason most people would want to delete this unused folder is that it’s quite large and deleting it will free up some storage space on your computer....

Microsoft OneDrive is a feature in Windows 11 that keeps your photos and files backed up to the cloud, synced, and accessible on all your other devices connected to your OneDrive account. For some users, OneDrive is not a feature they’d want to be installed and enabled in Windows 11. For one, there’s a nagging to use OneDrive to back up your data. If you already have another online storage service like Dropbox or similar, you might not want to use OneDrive for the same purpose....

The same Find my device feature can be used to locate and lock a Windows device. Whether the device is stolen or missing, it is a great feature to have in Windows. Find my device works only if you sign in to your device with a Microsoft account and if you’re an administrator on it. It also requires that Windows location services are turned on for the device, even if other users on the device have turned off location settings for their apps....

If your Windows computer will not display anything on the screen after turning it on or after you sign in, it may mean there’s an issue with your Windows device display drivers or monitor. Below we’ll go through some troubleshooting steps and check your hardware and software to get your computer screen working again. There are many reasons why your computer screen might go blank and troubleshooting each of the items below might help....

In some situations, you might not want Windows not to remember or keep a network information store forever. The good thing is Windows allows you to forget a network so all its stored info and data are deleted. There are multiple ways one can go about deleting or forgetting Wi-Fi network details in Windows, and the steps below will show you a few of them. The new Windows 11 comes with many new features for new user desktops, including a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes, and colors that will make any Windows look and feel modern....

Solr uses a REST-like API that allows storing documents (indexing) via JSON, XML, CSV, or binary over HTTP. You query data via HTTP GET and receive JSON, XML, CSV, or binary results. Solr also provides advanced full-text search capabilities, and a scalable, and responsive admin interface. When looking for an enterprise search platform that enables phrases, wildcards, joins, and grouping at a large scale, you might want to take a look at Solr....

CSF is a free, open-source Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall software based on iptables that provides a high level of security for Linux servers. It also provides login and intrusion detection that can help protect Linux systems from threats and other attacks. If you’re looking for an easy way to manage iptables firewall on Linux including via an intuitive web interface, then CSF should be a great place to start....

If you are looking for a CMS framework that is easy to install, simple to maintain, and flexible, then Cotonti is a good place to start. It comes with features such as user accounts and content creation, file management, and community tools and modules that you can install to extend the capabilities of the platform. This CMS platform is fast and lightweight and gives webmasters modular and extensible features to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

CubeCart is a 100% free open-source eCommerce platform based on the LAMP / LEMP stack. It has a plethora of features ideal for small, medium, and large businesses to create and manage their online stores online. Whether you are a retailer looking for an online store or a webmaster deciding on an eCommerce solution, CubeCart should be a great place to start. To get started with installing CubeCart, follow the steps below:...

If you want a Content Management System (CMS) that has enterprise-class features, is scalable, and performs at a high level, then the eZ Platform is a good place to start. eZ Platform is built on an open-source core with support for open standards, which might be very useful in helping you run your digital content. This CMS platform is designed for ease of use to allow enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

Firefly III is a free, open-source personal finance management software written in PHP. It helps you keep track of your expenses, income, budgets, and others aspect of your finances from a self-hosted server in your own home and environment. If you love tracking your finances, Firefly III should be right for you. You can track recurring transactions, and create double-entry bookings securely with 2-factor authentication. Whether you’re managing personal or business finances, Firefly III can help you build and manage your content on every device with its intuitive and powerful user and admin dashboard....

For those who don’t know about Ganglia, is open-source software that provides monitoring and analytics across network systems and runs on all major operating systems, including Ubuntu. It uses XML for data representation, XDR for compact, portable data transport, and RRDtool for data storage and visualization and can scale to handle clusters with 2000 nodes. Ganglia is a complete enterprise-grade server and log monitoring system which brings together data from diverse systems and databases into a single platform....

It can process most common multimedia files and any DVD or Blu-ray sources that do not contain copyright protections. Remember, the multimedia file you want to convert should not be copyright protected. HandBrake will only support source media files that are not encrypted. Some of the formats you can convert to are listed below: File Containers: .MP4(.M4V) and .MKV Video Encoders: H.265 (x265 and QuickSync), H.264, H.265 MPEG-4 and MPEG-2, VP8, VP9 and Theora Audio Encoders: AAC / HE-AAC, MP3, Flac, AC3, or Vorbis Audio Pass-thru: AC-3, E-AC3, DTS, DTS-HD, TrueHD, AAC and MP3 tracks...

Kaduna is an open-source content management framework that allows anyone to build and maintain websites for any purpose. Just install the system and within a few minutes, you’ll have a functioning platform where you can choose one of the many templates available and start building your content. If you currently running your website and content on other CMS like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla you may want to give Kajona CMS a try....

Nextcloud is a truly open-source, self-hosted file-syncing and sharing platform similar to Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. It lets you create your cloud in your environment with your servers. Now that you can install Linux OS inside Windows via WSL, the steps below show you how to install Nextcloud in Windows with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). With WSL, you can install and run a full Linux operating system inside Windows....