This article shows how you can use the groups utility to add and modify existing groups in Linux. Further, it will also highlight how the Linux permissions system works in conjunction with the groups system. How Do Groups and Permissions Work? At its core, a Linux group is a collection of users that share the same permissions and privileges for a specific file or program. Every file in the system has a set of ownership and permission bits....
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through setting up CCleaner to automatically run on a schedule in Windows Vista so that you can simply set it and forget it. Configure Your Options Making sure that you have set the correct options inside of CCleaner is very important if you plan to automate it. For example, what if you decide to run it every night and you have it set to clean out your recent documents or cookies....
What is google-drive-ocamlfuse? google-drive-ocamlfuse is a FUSE filesystem that lets users mount their Google Drive storage on the local machine. It is written using OCaml and is freely available via GitHub. Some of its main features include full read/write access, multiple account support, Unix permissions, and Team Drive support. How to Use It for Automatic Backups? The first step is to mount the remote Google Drive to the local filesystem. This is where google-drive-ocamlfuse comes into play....
Both methods are detailed below. How to Block Messages on iOS Blocking messages on iOS is very easy. You just need to select the contact information and choose the option to “Block the caller.” In the Messages app, open the message/conversation from the sender that you want to block. Tap on the contact at the top of the conversion. Tap on the small Info button next to it. After clicking the arrow next to the phone icon, select the name, phone number or email address of the sender....
Latest Windows 10 Update: Scheduled Chkdsk is No Longer Needed If you were using an older Windows version, scheduled chkdsk operations were used to scan the disks for filesystem errors. It was often time-consuming and had to be stopped manually. However, that previous procedure has now been entirely terminated in the latest Windows 10 versions. This is because Windows’ newest file system – Resilient File System (ReFS) – provides better data integrity by precisely detecting file corruptions and also fixing those corruptions while you’re online....
How to Change a Microsoft Account Name via Settings If you’ve installed Windows 11 using your Microsoft account, then the name associated with the account will be visible on your machine. To change the name on your Microsoft account, follow these steps: Technically you can change your name to anything you desire, but it might be a good idea to keep your personal information as private as possible. As such, you could use a pseudonym or an abbreviation of your name....
If you need to migrate your website to a new server, please refer to this guide for migrating without experiencing downtime. Prepare by gathering all necessary information Before you change your domain name, you’ll need the following information immediately accessible: Your WordPress administrator login credentials. This is the username and password used to log in to the WordPress dashboard. Your file manager or cPanel login credentials. Your FTP login credentials....
Changing the login screen Move your favorite login wallpaper to your Home folder. Make sure that it is of .JPG format. Move the wallpaper to the system wallpaper directory. In the terminal: Activate the Appearance window upon login Close the terminal. Log out of your current session. At the login screen, the Appearance window will show up. Go to the background tab and select your favorite wallpaper as the background. (If you can’t find your favorite wallpaper, click Add....
Carrying extra-large power banks or many smaller ones may be a bit risky for the plane, especially if the batteries are in the cargo hold area where fires can’t be managed as easily. If you are curious to know whether a portable charger is allowed on a plane, the answer is yes, though it is not so straightforward. Carry-On or Check-In: Where Should a Power Bank Go on a Plane?...
While there isn’t a single best file system for USB drives in general, depending on what you use the USB drive for, one file system could be better than the rest. Here are some of the most important considerations before choosing a filesystem for a USB drive. 1. What Is a File System? First, before we go any further, let’s clarify what a file system is. A file system is a piece of software that controls how data on a media is stored and retrieved....
How Dirty Are TV Remotes? Whether you’re at home or in a hotel room, the TV remote control is one of the filthiest items. In fact, one study found that TV remotes get awfully dirty and can contain harmful bacteria, grime, sweat, and even fecal matter in some cases. With COVID-19 and other diseases spreading at high rates, the best way to protect you in every way possible is by keeping all surfaces and items in the home clean....
On macOS, applications generally like to stay inside their .app bundle. Compare this to Windows, where an installer can spew files across the system in dozens of arbitrary locations. Although, this happens with some Mac apps as well, as you’ll see if you try to manually uninstall more complex applications. If possible, you should always default to using the applications uninstaller, if it has one. Applications with web service components, like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365, should be removed according to the instructions on the developer’s website....
Take, for example, ffmpeg. It’s pretty much the top of the heap when it comes to video and audio conversion. But it’s a command line tool that requires you to remember a number of options. Even WinFF, a graphical front end for ffmpeg, isn’t all that user friendly. But what can you do if you want to convert a video to, say, upload to a video sharing site or to fit on to a mobile device?...
What is Translate WordPress? Translator WordPress is a WordPress plugin that gives you the ability to make your blog accessible to your readers in 41 different languages (Please see the next section for the 41 languages). It uses four different translation language – Google Translation Services, Promt Online Translator, Altavista Babel Fish and FreeTranslator – that will be the deciding factor as to which languages your blog can be displayed in....
Another way to log back into your Windows 10 system is to use a password reset disk. You should set up this recovery tool in advance just in case you lose your password or can’t remember it. Calling Microsoft for support won’t be of use since they can’t help you log back in, so it is best for you to take precaution. Creating a Password Reset Disk Using USB Drive To begin, insert any USB drive and use the search bar to locate the “password reset disk” in the Control Panel....
So why did they go and mess up a good thing and create a new kind of barcode? Well, who knows. But the reality of it is the Microsoft Tags are a bit more customizable and your regular barcode reader won’t read them. So this will be walk through on how to create and use a Microsoft Tag. Creating a Microsoft Tag For starters, you will need a Windows Live account....
Learn how to create a Telegram chat folder with these easy steps. Create Telegram Chat Folders After opening the Telegram app, tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper-left corner. Tap on “Settings” from the drop-down menu. Lastly, tap on “Folders” to access Telegram’s chat folder organization feature. Once you access Folders, you will be able to create chat channels in a similar way to organizing files on a desktop computer with File Explorer....
Are you unsure of if you have a precision touchpad or not? Don’t worry, by following this guide you’ll find out if you have the capability for customisable gestures. If you’re an avid touchpad user, this guide will show how to bring a bit more personality into Windows 10. Navigating to the Touchpad Options First of all, we need to navigate to the touchpad options to change the settings. Click the Start button and then the cog icon to the left....
This versioning feature doesn’t need to be specifically enabled – it’s present and enabled in supported apps by default. The file versions don’t take up that much space, either, as Apple only stores the differences between the two files rather than the complete versions. The apps store a version every hour you work (more frequently if you keep making major changes) on a file and don’t really have a limit on how many backup versions are stored....
Displaying Duplicates The first way to clean duplicates out of your library is to have iTunes show you what duplicates actually exist in your library. To do this, open up iTunes and make sure you’re in your library screen. Then simply click File, and then Display Duplicates. This will change your library window into a duplicates window, showing you every music file you’ve got loaded into iTunes of which there is another with the same name....
