During the Xubuntu installation, you have a choice of whether or not you wish to be asked for a user password at startup or not. However, the drawback is that after you’ve made your decision, you cannot change your mind again, or so you thought. This article will guide you step-by-step in how to disable … Read more
Recovering deleted or lost files from your pen drive or hard disk files such as video, documents, and lost pictures from digital camera memory is a snap if you follow these steps. Install the testdisk tool. Run “sudo apt-get install testdisk” at the prompt. This installs the testdisk tool. Insert your pen drive. Connect the … Read more
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature of Windows 10 and 11 machines that allows for simultaneous running of both Windows and Linux at the same time. This works by adding a hypervisor layer between Windows and your machine that Linux then connects to. This minHour will show you how to install WSL on … Read more
If you have an older PC that struggles to run Windows, you can bring it back to life by installing Linux. We’ll show you how to install a lightweight version of Linux called Puppy Linux on your ancient PC. Steps Consider what you want, a desktop computer, a server, or a router/firewall. Clean it with … Read more
Knoppix is a “live distribution” of Linux which requires no install. No changes are made to the hard disk drive and its therefore quite good for trying Linux. But even that can be troubling to get working without any clues! So, how? Steps Before you download Knoppix, take a look at some more information at … Read more
Do you want to install Google Chrome to use as your default web browser? Luckily, Google Chrome is available to download for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, and iOS. You’ll just need an existing browser to reach the download page, or the App Store on iOS. This minHour will show you how to download the … Read more
Sometimes LibreOffice, OpenOffice and other office suites won’t work exactly as you want with Microsoft Office. When that happens you can either choose to work on a Windows system or you can install Microsoft Office on Linux. This article will teach you how to install Microsoft Office 2007 on Linux using Wine. Steps Install Wine … Read more
There are a great many Linux distributions out there, and each one has its own specialties and purposes. AV Linux is a great distribution, especially designed as a multimedia production. However, installation can be a little tricky at times. This tutorial will take you step by set in installing AV Linux to your hard drive. … Read more
Learning Linux isn’t a one-day task, but it isn’t overly challenging either. Linux can be a reliable operating system for home and enterprise users if it fulfills their required roles. Keep in mind that there is more than one Linux variation; each is fine-tuned for specific reasons. The first step to learning Linux should be … Read more
GNU/Linux is a free operating system. As a Linux expert, you’ll improve your computer skills, be able to use a system completely customised by you to suit your needs, and have better chances of landing a good job in the IT & Computer industry. The following steps will guide you to start at being a … Read more
Do you want to copy text from one window and paste it into another? It’s easy to copy and paste text on your computer using Mac’s built-in menu bar, trackpad, or keyboard shortcuts. You can also copy and paste files if you need to move them to a different folder. This minHour will show you … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to connect your Mac laptop or desktop computer to a TV. Doing so allows you to view the contents of your Mac’s screen on your TV. You can use several different types of HDMI cable to attach your Mac to your TV, or you can use AirPlay to show your … Read more
Do you want to view your browser history on your Mac computer or Macbook? You can easily check your viewing history in a few simple steps. You’ll be able to search for specific websites and find the history for specific days. This minHour will show you how to find your Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla … Read more
Want to use weak-signal radio communication on your Linux Mint system? The most reliable way to install WSTJ-X on Linux Mint is to download the latest install .DEB package from the developer. If you’re having trouble getting the required libraries and dependencies, you can also install WSTJ-X from Software Manager or advanced packaging tool (Apt), … Read more
Have you ever tried to clone your Linux system and install it on another computer? If you have, you can understand this is no easy task. There are several programs out there built for such a task such as Remastersys, Relinux, Ubuntu Builder, and several others, however, none of them seem to complete the job … Read more
Are you using a Linux computer? Do you need to know what architecture your computer is running? A lot of computer software is specifically designed for either 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. When installing new software, you often need to know what your computer architecture is. On most Linux distributions, you can easily find out what … Read more
If you downloaded a file or package that ends with .tar or .tar.gz, you can extract the files inside using the tar command. A TAR file, also known as a tarball, is an archive of files bundled into a single file that’s easy to unpack. You won’t need to install extra software, as Ubuntu, Debian, … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to delete your Mac’s Safari, Chrome, and Firefox cookies. Cookies are temporary files related to sites that you’ve visited. Keep in mind that while clearing cookies from your browser may speed it up, doing so will also sign you out of most websites on which you were signed in. Safari … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to invert your Mac’s display colors. Steps Open the Apple menu. Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. Click System Preferences…. It’s in the drop-down menu. The System Preferences window will open. Click Accessibility. This is in the System Preferences window. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to create a hidden folder. You can create hidden folders on both Windows and Mac computers as well as on Android smartphones and tablets. Although you can’t technically create a hidden folder on an iPhone, a glitch in iOS 11 allows you to temporarily remove a folder of apps from … Read more