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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....

Under the assumption that you have never built a computer before, we’re going to approach this rather weighty topic in as logical a way as possible. Desktop Or Laptop? If you didn’t know, the world of computers is being taken over by laptops. The appeal is completely understandable. We live a more mobile life now and simply buying a complete, portable computer in a single package is the easiest way to simply get on with your life and get some work done....

Unlike a hard disk drive, a USB stick doesn’t have any moving parts, meaning it has fewer failure points than other storage devices. However, it’s still very vulnerable to damage, so you could lose access to your irreplaceable data. How a USB Stick Gets Damaged There are two main ways your USB stick can get damaged: physically and logically. Physical damage occurs when the plug is bent or snapped off if it’s bumped or jostled while plugged into your device....

Firstly, it’s important to understand that some methods used to reduce the size of an image will result in a lower quality picture, which may be fine for a website, but not for printing. This usually occurs when you change the resolution of a picture, say from 2560×1440 to 1920×1080. Another way to reduce the size of an image is to compress the image. There are two types of compression: lossless and lossy....

Picture Manager allowed users to view and edit pictures, just like the current Photos app. However, it hadn’t been updated since MS Office 2003 (i.e., when XP reigned supreme on PCs across the world). Microsoft added the Photos app as a modern replacement to the Microsoft Office Picture Manager, so newer versions of MS Office no longer include the Picture Manager. However, if you’ve gotten comfortable making quick edits with the Picture Manager, you can still install it as a standalone app....

Snapchat groups—unlike WhatsApp groups that leave control on admin—are somewhat free because anyone in the group can add new members. If you are in a situation where someone in the group starts to be noisy or annoying, it becomes essential to learn how to remove someone from Snapchat group. While other platforms allow admin to remove a member from group chats, it is not the case with Snapchat. You have to find alternatives to get rid of someone in the groups....

If you rely on Edge for your web browsing sessions, you might want to look into how to repair Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 PC to make your browsing experience smooth and efficient. Reboot Your PC Rebooting your PC is an easy way to fix many issues in Windows 10 as it resets many temporary settings. To reboot Windows PC, open the Start menu, select the power icon, and select Restart....

Telegram is unarguably a popular messaging app that helps you communicate with friends and family. However, someone may have been bothering you and you want to get rid of that person. If you wish to know how to report someone on Telegram, you’ve landed on the right page. To ensure user’s convenience, Telegram comes with a report feature. This feature allows you to temporarily limit the activity of reported person....

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....

Suppose you’re relatively new to Chrome (or just want to figure out something specific about its password manager). If so, you will learn everything you need to know about saving, editing, and deleting passwords in this article. Sign Into Chrome with a Google Account Before you start, we strongly recommend you sign into Chrome with a Google Account (if you aren’t already signed in). This prompts the browser to back up your browsing information (passwords, bookmarks, history, etc....

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....

Twitter is the best pitching place. If Twitter is a pitch, then Facebook is the Elevator. You will meet your friends or colleagues in the elevator, so you need a good pitch. Meanwhile, if Facebook is so related to Twitter, then the user needs to know how to share a tweet on Facebook. People around the globe are falling in love with Twitter. Not one-sided love because Twitter replies it in a thousandfold with the connection to other people....

Not only that, but site speed is now part of the ranking factors in Google’s ranking algorithm, meaning your site speed impacts search engine optimization (SEO). The snowball effect of this impact is loss of visitors from impatience and reduced search engine rankings. Why Your WordPress Site Runs Slow WordPress offers a great platform on which to set up and run your website. Without the right safeguards in place, you could end up with a sluggish website....

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....