Like the Apache2 UserDir module, Nginx can also be configured to do the same, albeit in a different way. In some school environments, you’ll see examples where teachers are given their website to publish materials for students to access. Instead of having to create multiple server blocks, the system administrator can use the UserDir feature to accomplish this. The URL to reach the teacher’s page is usually the domain name followed by /~teacher_name....

Windows remote assistance connection feature is there to allow someone you trust, could be a technical person, or a family member or friend to connect to your computer and help resolve issues. This feature is enabled by default and could be a security risk in some environments. Keeping connections open to everyone from anywhere might not be the best way to run a secure environment. Some Windows might want this enabled temporarily to help friends and others connect to troubleshoot and fix problems, and then disabling or turning it off when not in use....

There are two types of AutoStart applications in Windows: Those that are built and integrated into Windows that run automatically during system startup, and those that are not. Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other security applications are typically designed to run at system startup. Applications that users installed are optional startup apps and it’s up to the user to allow or deny these apps to run at startup time. Windows 11 has a feature that may notify users whenever a new app registers itself to run at startup....

Some critical devices you have installed on your machine may no longer be supported by their manufacturers. Once you have a working device with drivers installed, you can export the device drivers and use the device on your new PC and reinstall the driver for it. It might also be a good practice to back up your device drivers just in case you need them when you’re corrupted or simply need to reinstall....

After installing Windows on your device, you can also install additional language packs to add to your list of Windows display languages. Language packs can include features to support text-to-speech, speech recognition, handwriting, keyboard, optical character recognition, and more. If a language is listed under Preferred languages but doesn’t appear on the Windows display language list, you’ll first need to install its language pack (if it’s available). The steps below show you how to install a language in Windows 11....

Some of the features provided by Mailtrain include list management, custom field, encryption, template editor, and automation. This app has everything you’d find in a paid list service and it’s free. For more about Mailtrain, please check its homepage. To get started with installing Mailtrain on Ubuntu, follow the steps below: Install Node.js Mailtrain is built on top of Node.js and Node.js is easy to install in Ubuntu. Before installing the latest version of Node....

BoltWire CMS 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, all its data is simply stored in the file system (file-based, flat file CMS). It also provides native markdown WYSIWYG support, SEO friendly, flexible CSS framework with no installation required. For more about BoltWire, please check its homepage. When you’re ready to get BoltWire working, continue with the steps below:...

CodoForum is a free, open-source forum software package built with PHP that allows anyone to run a forum-based website. CodoForum is designed for ease of use to allow webmasters to create forum communities with all the features needed from a bulletin board with fewer resources. If you’re looking for a simple forum platform that’s free to use and easy to customize, you’ll find CodoForum to be useful and easy to manage....

Few people have heard of OpenLiteSpeed, not because it’s bad, but because it’s not widely used and not yet popular. Many good things have been written about OpenLiteSpeed, and if you want to test it yourself, continue below. OpenLiteSpeed is an open-source web server developed by LiteSpeed Technology. It is designed to be lightweight and comes with an admin panel to manage the server easily from your favorite web browsers....

Koken is a refreshingly simple open-source content management (CMS) website publishing platform for photographers. It takes the best WYSIWYG editor and makes it better through deep integration with the platform and enhances your photos. With Koken, you can your navigation, add pages, and edit your site’s content and layout with simple point-and-click controls. No HTML experience is required. For more on Koken CMS, please visit its home page How to install Koken CMS on Ubuntu Linux with Apache support....

MongoDB uses a flexible JSON-like documents data store where fields are not unique and can vary from one document to another. It also doesn’t require a predefined schema, and the data structure can be changed anytime during data modifications. The steps below will show you how to install and configure MongoDB Community Edition on Ubuntu Linux. The installation is pretty straightforward. MongoDB packages are included in Ubuntu default repositories, however, the versions in Ubuntu repositories aren’t the latest....

For those who don’t know about Nagios, it’s software that is used to monitor networks, hardware, servers, and other devices connected to a network. A complete enterprise-grade network, server, and log monitoring system. This post will show you how to perform a basic configuration after installation. You’ll also be able to log on to the Nagios server once installed. For more about Nagios, please visit its homepage. When you’re ready, continue below with the steps:...

ONLYOFFICE Workspace is a bundled app that integrates with ONLYOFFICE groups which include an intuitive control panel for easy configuration and customization of your workspace. ONLYOFFICE Workspace includes ONLYOFFICE Doc – a productivity suite of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, ONLYOFFICE Group – a document and project management, mail, CRM, calendar, and communication hub, ONLYOFFICE Mail – a solution to create and manage corporate mailboxes and many more. All of these features and suites can be managed effortlessly from its centralized control panel which provides tools to quickly configure and administrate your ONLYOFFICE, including centralizing access with SSO/ LDAP, tracking user actions, enabling full-text search, white labeling capabilities, and multitenancy option....

Ruby is a popular, high-level programming language with a focus on simplicity. It has an elegant syntax that is to read and easy to write and is behind the powerful Ruby on Rails Framework. There are multiple ways to install Ruby on Ubuntu. The simplest is using Ubuntu’s built-in apt package manager. The version of Ruby in the Ubuntu packages manager is usually the latest stable version. In most cases, this should be good for developing apps in Ruby or using it in the Rails framework....

TriTan doesn’t require a database. all its data is simply stored in the file system (file-based, flat file CMS). It also provides native markdown WYSIWYG support, SEO friendly, flexible CSS framework with no installation required. For more about TriTan, please check its homepage. When you’re ready to get TriTan working, continue with the steps below: To get started with installing TriTan, follow the steps below: Install Apache2 HTTP Server TriTan CMS requires a web server and the Apache2 HTTP server is the most popular open-source web server available today....

Add your favorites from up to 1000+ apps/websites/services and easily hop between them to create faster workflows and enjoy a smarter way of working. Whether you’re using it from home or the office, Wavebox should be a great app to have. sign in once all your settings will be available on the desktop, mobile devices, and everywhere you have Wavebox installed. Install Wavebox and use it for free with 2 Gmail/Inbox accounts....

For the uninitiated, Xavoc is an open-source, ERP | CRM and CMS platform that can serve as a strong alternative to the popular CRM and ERP platforms today. Xavoc is one of the best open-source CRM and ERP platforms to run your business and manage your customers. It comes with a Drag and Drop Website Builder, an E-Commerce module, and many other features for individuals and professionals. Xavoc might be a good place to start when you’re looking for an open-source CRM | ERP and CMS platform for your company....

In previous versions, it is known as Administrative Tools. The tools in the folder might vary depending on which edition of Windows you use. The tools are located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\ or its subfolders with associated documentation for each tool to help you use them. Below is how to find the Windows Tools folder in Windows 11. How to find Windows Tools (previously Administrative Tools) in Windows 11 As mentioned above, Windows Tools is a folder in the Windows 11 Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users....

By now you probably know a thing or two about Bluetooth. If not, here’s a brief overview: Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows your computers, smartphone, and mobile devices to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices nearby. With Bluetooth connections, you can stream music, connect to devices like speakers, headphones, keyboards, mouse, send data, and communicate with nearby devices wirelessly with ease. Windows will turn on Bluetooth automatically once detected....

However, there are multiple tools and options available to users to protect PDF documents in Windows and one such tool is PDFEncrypt. PDFEncrypt is a free, open-source native Windows app that allows you to password-protect (encrypt) PDF files for free, without purchasing expensive software. When you use PDFEncrypt to encrypt your PDF documents, the content of the document becomes unreadable without the password. Only a user with the correct password will be able to decrypt and read the content....