For one, it doesn’t need a database server, call it database-less. It also provides native markdown WYSIWYG support, SEO-friendly, flexible CSS framework, and easy installation and management. HTML uses a unique algorithm to find or list any content based on date, type, category, tag, or author, and the performance will remain fast even if you have thousands of posts and hundreds of tags. For more about HTMLy, please check its homepage....

It’s mostly used with commercial PHP applications to provide another layer of security in an unpredictable world of website security. On Linux systems including Ubuntu, it’s installed on the webserver (Physical) and made available to PHP configuration. This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to download and install ionCube Loader on Ubuntu 16.04 / 17.10 and 18.04 servers with PHP 7.1 / 7.2 installed. To install this PHP tool, follow the steps below:...

On most Linux systems, including Ubuntu, there’s not a single program or tool to list all user accounts on the system. If you’re using the desktop GUI, you may be able to see all the user accounts as an administrator. Since there is no single tool to list users, we usually depend on system files to list the users. All system accounts created are stored in multiple files on the server, and by listing the content of these files, we can find out the list of users and groups....

Some businesses set up proxy servers to control what leaves and enters the network. A proxy server is a network device that sits between your PC and the internet or external resources. The proxy server makes requests for websites and services on behalf of the user’s computer. Once you configure a proxy server for your users to connect through, the users will also have the right to change or bypass the proxy server by changing its settings in Internet Explorer....

The new Windows 10 comes with a lock feature that will let you lock your computer without signing out of your account and ending your session. When you return you can resume from where you left off, and keep your computer secured while you were away with no access to your content and data. If you’re a student or new user looking for a computer to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Windows 10....

PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is commonly used for automating the management of systems. PowerShell is not an app that new users use regularly. Is a very handy tool mostly used by advanced users and those that know how it works. Windows 11 also has a command-line interface app called Windows Terminal. Now Windows Terminal is the default console to open installed shells like PowerShell and the Command Prompt....

Windows system’s local group policy editor (gpedit. msc) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that is available in Windows, including Windows 11 where users can manage all Computer Configuration and User Configuration local settings to control how Windows functions, and enable or disable features. In a centralized environment, the Computer Configuration container settings apply to the computer, regardless of who logs on to the system. Settings in the User Configuration container apply to users, regardless of which computer they log on to....

A cron job is a task that is executed at specified intervals typically on a Unix/Linux system. It is commonly used for operational and mundane tasks such as cleaning up logs, backing up updated system files, and others. Cron tasks or jobs can be scheduled to run at the minute, hour, day, day or week, month, day of the month, or any combination of these. Below is how to use cron to schedule tasks in Ubuntu Linux....

By default, when you open File Explorer in Windows, it opens with normal privileges. If you sign into Windows as an administrator, then File Explorer will open with administrative privileges. But in a typical environment, no one ever logs in as an administrator. If you’re not signed in as an administrator but want to open the File Explorer with administrator’s privileges, the steps below will show you how to do that....

Pimcore combines Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), Content Management (CMS), and eCommerce. This open-source platform based on the Zend Framework might be very useful for your business. Finding an open-source content management system that fits your business needs might be a difficult task. You may be able to get CMS like WordPress or Drupal and publish content but that may not be enough for some businesses....

With password-protected sharing, only account holders on your computer can access shared files and folders, printers, and public folders. This is a security feature. However, you can turn this off so anyone who is connected to the same network can access shared folders and resources. To get started with turning On or Off password protected sharing in Windows 11, follow the steps below: How to disable password-protected sharing in Windows 11 As mentioned above, password-protected sharing is enabled by default in Windows 11....

When you use the Phone Link app in Windows 11 to connect to your Android phone, you can copy and paste content, set up notification banners, and more. Cross-device copy and paste are supported on Surface Duo and select Android devices that are running One UI version 2.1 or above. This feature is not available on all Android devices and only works with select Samsung and Surface Duo devices. Before using cross-device copy and paste for the first time, you’ll need to make sure the feature is turned on....

With Windows Search, one can search their local device for files, settings, and apps. If one signs in with their personal Microsoft account or work and school accounts, they can also use Windows Search to search their OneDrive, Outlook, and SharePoint, including other Microsoft services. When one turns on cloud content search, Windows saves recent search history locally on the device by default, which helps users find things faster. Things that you search for previously may rank higher in the search results using this feature....

Ubuntu Linux comes with a feature called Blank Screen Delay that controls the period of inactivity after which the screen will go blank. Blank Screen Delay and Automatic Screen Lock are set for 5 minutes by default. After 5 minutes of inactivity, your Ubuntu Linux screen goes blank and locks itself. Automatic Screen Lock is a security feature that ensures no one can sign into your computer when you are away, thus protecting your data....

By default, Windows will automatically turn off a device screen and put it into sleep mode after some time of inactivity to preserve energy and extend its battery life. Under the power settings, you can choose two options: one is to turn off the device screen after some time when it detects no user activates while keeping the computer running in the background. The second option will put the device into a low-power state (sleep mode) which shuts down the system but keeps the user’s sessions running in memory....

When Windows shares are created with everyone having full access, everybody will be able to access the shared location without prompting for passwords or logins. This also gives everyone the right to create, delete and modify folders and files. This setup is perfect for locations where users are given access to temporary store content and quickly remove it to a secure location. Since everyone has the right to delete, create and modify, it’s not a suitable place to store content for a long....

If you’re experiencing some performance issues with your Windows 11 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. Windows 11 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft....

This feature works by disabling Just-In-Time Compilation (JIT) and enabling new security mitigations, which Microsoft claims are among the most common way that attackers exploit. The JIT feature is meant to render sites faster, but it’s also commonly used as an exploit in the browser. The SDSM improves security by turning off JIT, but may likely impact performance. So you gain security but lose on performance, not sure how much performance since this is a beta, and may likely improve over time....

Dropbox is an online file hosting, synchronization, and personal cloud service. With its client software, you can synchronize your local files on your desktops or laptops automatically to the cloud. Dropbox service can also be used to back up your local data from your PC to the cloud. In the event, your PC crashes, your data stored online can easily be restored to your local machine. This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install Dropbox client software on Ubuntu 19....

Concrete5 is a popular and widely used open-source content management system based on PHP. It is designed to allow webmasters and users to create powerful and dynamic content websites. Looking for an alternative content management system to WordPress? Concrete5 may be a great place to start. If you’re looking for a functional, high-performance content management platform to manage your websites or blogs and 100% free, you’ll find Concrete5 to be useful....