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This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to get the Wagtail web framework installed on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 and 18.10. If you’re a developer who is going to be developing apps in Python, it may be a good thing to use the Wagtail web framework to make the process seamless with rapid development and clean pragmatic design. For more about Wagtail, please visit its homepage. There are multiple ways to install Wagtail on Ubuntu, however, the quickest way is to use Python and PIP to get it installed....

Microsoft is encouraging the use of Microsoft’s online account when setting up Windows 11 accounts. During the initial setup, when Windows detects no internet connection, it will redirect you to the “Oops, you’ve lost internet connection” page. With the current Windows 11 setup, users can skip Microsoft online account and continue offline with a local account, but after the feature is released to all builds, the option to skip a Microsoft account and create an offline account will no longer work....

However, if you’ve joined a Facebook group that isn’t meeting your expectations, it might be time to leave. Leaving a Facebook group will remove the group posts from your Facebook timeline and stop you from posting or interacting with the group. If you want to know how to leave a Facebook group, here’s what you’ll need to do. Things to Consider Before Leaving a Facebook Group Before you leave a Facebook group, you should consider that leaving the group doesn’t mean that all of your interactions with the group leave with you....

Website migration is a process. You must follow it for a successful migration with limited or no downtime. From preparing the new server environment to updating your DNS records to reference the new host, these must be followed accordingly. Below we’ll go through a step-by-step process to perform a successful WordPress site migration from one server to a Google Cloud server. Before we get started, you might want to learn some of the basics, like registering a domain name and setting up a Google Cloud server in the cloud....

The Control Panel has been a central location for almost all Windows settings over the years and plays a crucial role in managing Windows systems. However, beginning with Windows 8, Microsoft introduced Windows Settings to transition users away from the Control Panel in favor of the Windows Settings app with a modern look. The Control Panel isn’t a central part of Windows 11, and in fact, hidden from most users....

One can perform many tasks in the Windows registry, including fixing errors, tweaking features, and enhancing Windows performance. The registry is a very powerful database which is also dangerous if incorrectly edited. That’s why changes in the registry are left to professionals and someone who knows with dealing with registry issues. If you want to learn how to open and use the Windows registry, then the steps below will show you how....

When you undock your computer, the windows on your external monitor are minimized. When you re-dock your computer to your monitor, Windows puts everything back exactly where you had it before. This is possible because, by default, Windows will remember window locations based on monitor connection. This feature is turned on by default and it’s there to help users who frequently connect and disconnect external monitors from their computers. The steps below will show you how to enable or disable a feature in Windows that remembers window locations based on monitor connection in Windows 11....

There may be a time when you’ll want to delete or remove a user account from Windows 11. For good reason, it’s recommended to remove unused accounts from your computer, especially when the account has been idled for a long time. Keeping old accounts lingering on your system may introduce security risks, so you should regularly go through your system accounts and make sure all account is valid and are being used....

If you’re a webmaster and you want to remove the Nginx web server from your host, the steps below will show you. There are two ways to uninstall or remove programs from Ubuntu and Linux systems. You can either run the apt remove or apt purge. When you use the remove option with apt, the command will delete the software package from the system, but leave the configuration files behind....

The Local Group Policy Editor provides a more comprehensive interface to change basic settings (i.e., settings that you can change via the Settings app or Control Panel) as well as advanced system configurations. However, over time, you could change too many policies, which may cause unwanted behavior in your system. If you can’t remember the Group Policy Objects you changed before the unwanted behavior started, you’ll need to reset all group policy settings back to default....

When you run into situations where the Taskbar, Quick Settings, and Notification area of the taskbar aren’t working, you can quickly restore functionality simply by restarting or resetting Windows Explorer. Occasionally, Windows File Explorer and other features including, the Start menu, Taskbar, and Quick Settings may stop functioning or behave strangely. One can simply restart their PC to regain control and continue working. However, restarting Windows Explorer could also resolve these issues without resulting to restart the entire PC....

Selling games can be done easily online, and there are also in-person options. Depending on how many games and what type they are, you may be able to make a profit. Research the games and consoles you plan to sell to estimate their value before listing them for sale. Sell Your Games and Consoles Online There are many different online sites where you can list your items for sale. Some of them are more popular and easier to use than others....

The new Microsoft Edge browser has adopted the Chromium open-source project code base and offers better web compatibility and performance over the legacy edge. Microsoft Edge browser is cross-platform and supports all Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. If you’re currently using Edge and want to learn how to set your default home and startup pages in Microsoft Edge, the steps below should show you how to do it. By default, Microsoft Edge opens a blank page with a default background when you launch Edge....

A server block file contains configuration directives for a website, including a site’s document root, security policies, SSL certificate configuration, and much more. Each website that is configured within an Nginx server block operates independently of each other with separate and unique settings. The Nginx server block feature allows webmasters to maximize server resources by running multiple websites on one host instead of multiple hosts running multiple websites. How to create website directory structures on Ubuntu Linux When you’re running multiple websites on a single host, each website will have its document root....

Elefant is a refreshingly simple open-source content management (CMS) that provides a modern interface and allows anyone to create and manage their website or blog content. Elefant takes the best WYSIWYG editor in the world and makes it better through deep integration with your content. Whether you’re creating a personal or business website, Elefant CMS can help you create and manage your content on every device with its minimalist and modern user and admin interface....

Omeka Classic is a modern, lightweight, web publishing platform (CMS) for sharing digital collections and creating media-rich content. This cm is built on the LAMP or LEMP stack. It lets you focus on building content by leveraging its easy management portal designs and technical quality without the bloats. Whether you’re creating a personal or business website, Omeka CMS can help you create and manage your content on every device with its modern user and admin interface....

Using checkboxes to select items in File Explorer can be handy when you’re using a touch screen or tablet device. Even those using PCs with mice can use this feature to allow them to select multiple files if they can’t figure out how to select multiple items the standard way. So, this feature is handy for some but annoying for others. If check boxes are enabled in File Explorer and you want to disable it, continue below....

Hibernate mode is like sleep mode in Windows 11. The difference is with sleep mode, your desktop session and current work are saved in the system memory or RAM. It lets you resume your previous sessions quickly, but your computer is not fully shut down. In hibernate mode, your work and desktop sessions are saved on the system hard drive, allowing Windows to completely shut down, and resume your previous session when the computer is turned back on....

Python is usually found pre-installed on macOS and Linux, but there are a few additional hoops Windows users will need to jump through before they can start using Python for their projects. Here’s what you need to know if you want to learn how to use Python on Windows. How to Install Python on Windows As Python doesn’t come pre-installed with Windows, you’ll first need to install it. There are two available versions of Python—Python 3 and Python 2....

We can also take screenshots using OneNote, if we have it. Keep in mind that these two tools might not be ideal for every situation. Check out our ultimate guide to taking screenshots for more information. What Is The Windows Snipping Tool? For a Windows utility that’s been around for 17 years, lots of people still don’t know it exists. It’s a simple, easy to use, screenshot utility. You can use it to capture an entire window, a rectangular part of your screen, or use the freeform tool to draw around things and capture just that uniquely shaped part of the screen....