Back in 2017, Windows released Windows Subsystem for Linux that lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment, including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly in Windows without setting up a virtual machine or dual-boot. WSL2 has since been released, and it’s an improvement over version 1. The new and improved version comes with a performance boost, and full system call compatibility, and is built with a new architecture that delivers features that make WSL an amazing way to run a Linux environment in Windows....

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 used in public areas, then one can turn off the password protection screen on Windows. If you’re or new user looking for a computer to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Windows 10....

If you keep traversing File Explorer folders, you will continue to move to the next folder within the same window. If you need to access content in the previous folder, you’ll need to traverse back to it. If you need multiple folders open at the same time, you’ll need to right-click on the folder and select Open in a new window from the context menu. However, Windows has a feature where you can configure File Explorer to open any new folder within its window....

However, it’s also possible to bypass these requirements and install Windows on unsupported hardware. These workaround methods are not recommended by Microsoft. So when you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using workarounds, Windows 11 will display a watermark on the device that the ‘System requirements are not met.’ This message will appears as a watermark in the bottom-right corner of the screen and the Settings app, under the hero controls....

If your Windows 11 device has a built-in precision touchpad with multi-point gestures, you can change certain functions that allow users to have quick access to several functions, including opening search, bringing up the Notification center, Play/pause, or activating the middle mouse button. We’ve shown students how to change three-finger swipe, four-finger tap gestures, touchpad scroll direction, pinch to zoom on the touchpad, two-finger drag, and more. If you have set up these different touchpad and gestures settings and you wish to reset and start over, the steps below will show you how to do that....

Microsoft Defender is a free, built-in antivirus software for Windows 11 which is part of Windows security, protecting your data and devices in real-time. It scans your computer regularly to keep your device safe from viruses and malware. The scan takes place while your computer is not actively being used or when it’s idle so as not to interfere with your work. If you want Microsoft Defender to scan at a specific time, the post shows you how to schedule it to scan at the time of your choice....

This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install BookStack on Ubuntu 16.04 / 17.10 and 18.04. If you currently using an antiquated documentation creator or platform, you may want to give BookStack a try. it’s a great alternative to other documentation software and platform. when you’re looking for help installing BookStack, then this post is a great place to start. BookStack interface is easy and simple....

Using Cloudflare’s origin certificate, you can create an end-to-end SSL/TLS encryption between both your servers and Cloudflare proxy servers thus making sure that all connections to your servers are encrypted. You can create a free certificate signed by Cloudflare to install on the origin server, and because the certificate is free and provided by Cloudflare, you can choose a longer validation period — which can be set to up to 15 years, and the ability to include all your subdomains with a wildcard *....

InstantCMS 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. For more about InstantCMS, please check their Homepage This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install InstantCMS on Ubuntu 16....

Our previous tutorial showed you how to run Maian Cart with Apache2. This one shows you how to do it with Nginx instead. Maian Cart is a refreshingly simple and fast online eCommerce platform that has everything you need to build an eCommerce website for your business. This eCommerce software is responsive, easy to use, and built on the LAMP | LEMP stack with lots of extensions to enhance the platform....

For example, if your Windows PC is stuck and not responding to keyboard or mouse commands, simply pressing the power button to shut down won’t hurt in many cases. Other times, when in rush, pushing the power button once will either put the PC to sleep or begin an automatic shutdown process. This behavior can be changed in the Control Panel. So, whatever method you use to shut down a Windows PC, you’ll want to pick a shutdown method that works best for you....

Microsoft collects information about your Windows devices through a feature called Diagnostic data and feedback. A related feature called Tailored experiences also lets’s use your device’s diagnostic data to offer you personalized tips, ads, and recommendations to enhance Microsoft experiences. Microsoft yet has another feature called Improve inking & typing that lets it collect samples of the content you type or write to improve features such as handwriting recognition, autocompletion, next-word prediction, and spelling correction, and we use this data in the aggregate to improve the inking and typing feature for everyone who uses Windows....

If you want to develop simple websites and blogs, then FlintCMS is a great place to start. Using FlintCMS to edit your content on the web should be easy and fun. No need for learning templating and HTML. It hides most of that stuff and focuses on what matters most. For more about FlintCMS, check its homepage. These are the packages we’re going to set up. Ruby version 2.5.3 Node....

Photos you add to your profile are associated with you and what the account represents. If you want to spice up your account profile in Windows 11, add a cool and unique picture to define who you are and what you care about. Windows allows you to add pictures to your profile to distinguish your account and identify you on the login screen from other Windows profiles. By default, if you don’t add an image to your account profile, a black image space will be added and left blank....

If you want to view content from other supported devices wirelessly on your Windows machine, you can enable mirroring so that those devices can project to your Windows 11 PC. Using a wireless display app, you can project or mirror a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and control it using its keyboard, mouse, and connecting other devices. When attempting to project to Windows PC, a user will see a notification pop-up prompting whether or not to allow projecting....

If you run out of storage space in Ubuntu, you’ll not be able to save or log on to your desktop. So finding available disk space before running out is a smart move. In Ubuntu, you can check available disk space with Disk Usage Analyzer or via the System Monitor app. When you use Disk Usage Analyzer, the information is displayed according to Folder, Size, Contents, and when the data was last Modified....

Modern Standby also enables an instant On and Off user experience similar to mobile devices while also connected to networks in low-power idle mode. This enhanced power saving mode expands on the previous S3 – classic low power mode that puts the hardware into a sleep state to conserve power or battery. The S3 power model is an older standard and is not capable of the instant On or Off feature that new devices should have today....

By default, File Explorer in Windows 11 displays files and folders as a list. Even images will be displayed as a list. However, Windows also supports displaying thumbnail images or icons in File Explorer. When working with lots of images with thumbnail preview enabled, File Explorer makes it easy to see the actual images or photos in thumbnail sizes, and this can provide you with more details instead of a list....

Windows 11 comes with a new feature called Dynamic Refresh Rate or DRR. It allows Windows to dynamically set its refresh rate based on the system’s activities and supported devices. For low resolutions, the refresh rate will decrease and increase for high-intensive resolutions. Using DDR helps balance performance and power consumption. Will monitor the system’s activities and automatically adjust and seamlessly change its refresh rate without the user noticing. DDR is currently available for laptops with a display that supports Variable refresh rate (VRR) and a refresh rate of at least 120Hz....

When you turn on Sandbox in Windows 11, you enable a lightweight, isolated desktop environment to safely run applications. The sandbox environment is completely isolated and remains “sandboxed” and runs separately from the host machine. By default, audio (ex: microphone) and video (ex: camera) input from the host to the Windows Sandbox are not permitted. If you need to use a microphone or camera within the sandboxed environment you will need to allow audio and video input....