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Rather than risking your files, there’s an obvious solution for most users who need to share files on dual-boot PCs. Instead of relying on outdated software, you can create a shared “pooled” drive that both operating systems can safely access using the NTFS file system. Before You Begin While it’s true that you could use your existing Windows partition, this method has risks. You won’t be able to isolate your files if you need to erase that partition at a later date, which might be necessary if you end up infected with ransomware for instance....

For guest users, however, you probably don’t want to go to the trouble of setting up an entirely new user account each time. What you can do instead is set up a dedicated Windows 10 guest account. This account has limited access to settings, but will allow users to run already installed software and access the internet. Why to Use a Windows 10 Guest Account Previous versions of Windows offered a dedicated guest account as a standard feature....

This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to remove old MySQL databases and users associated with those databases using the command line terminal on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions. The steps are intended for removing the MySQL database and user on Linux via the command line only. and you should be extremely careful when dropping MySQL databases. When you’re ready to drop MySQL databases and associated users on Ubuntu, follow the steps below:...

You may want to prevent others from accidentally pressing keys on your laptop and possibly cause data loss or corruption. You could also disable the keyboard when cleaning out your laptop to remove accumulated dust or debris. Your laptop keyboard may also be damaged from a spill or broken. In this case, you may need to use another keyboard instead of your laptop keyboard. Whatever the reason, we’ll show you different safe methods you can use to disable the keyboard on a Windows 10 laptop or MacBook....

Although you can download the free ISO file containing Windows 11, you must still own a product key or the activation key to use it. If you don’t have a valid product key, you will not be able to install and use Windows 11. There are no free versions of Windows 11. You’ll also want to make sure that the computer you want to install Windows 11 on has met the straight requirements of Windows 11, including having TPM 2....

Syncing your info in Google Chrome can be very helpful in that. If you change devices (like if you lose your phone or get a new laptop), you’ll get all your info back once you sign on to the new device with your account. You can also personalize your experience with other Google services like your web and app activities. Syncing your data across devices may also pose a risk, in that if someone manages to log on into your device with your account, they will be able to see your synced data and activities....

Compressing the system’s memory helps reduce the number of read / write requests, resulting in fewer pagefile IO operations and reduced reliance on the disk. Memory compression might help improve user experience overall, however, additional CPU resources may be required during compressing and decompressing the data in RAM which may slow CPU processing on some systems. Windows also use Memory compression to reduce the amount of memory used per process, freeing up RAM space to maintain more applications in RAM without enacting traditional paging....

Controlled folder access helps protect your valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware. Controlled folder access protects your data by checking the known trusted apps list, and only allowing access to protected folders to apps on the list. Scripting engines, such as PowerShell and others are also not trusted and not allowed to access controlled protected folders. This is especially useful in helping to protect your documents and information from viruses and malware, including ransomware....

Snap is a feature in Windows that allows users to launch a flyout with possible layouts to reorient their windows on the screen by hovering their mouse over the top edge of the app windows and on the maximize button. With Windows 11, you can now use an application window’s maximize button to display snap layouts on the screen, and below is how to enable or disable the features on Windows 11....

If you’re a server administrator or webmaster and want to make sure only approved ports are opened on your Ubuntu Linux server, the steps below should come in handy. Most servers built for public access will have services on them which listen to their assigned ports for communication. In some cases, ports that are not in use will stay open which may lead to them being exploited. Ubuntu comes with some default commands that can be used to scan your servers for open ports....

BitLocker helps protect your data on your computer so only authorized users have access to it. If someone tries to access your BitLocker-enabled computer without authentication, access will be denied. During the BitLocker encryption process, you’ll be prompted to back up your BitLocker recovery key. There are multiple locations one can use to store their BitLocker recovery key. Your BitLocker recovery key is a unique 48-digit numerical password that can be used to unlock your system if BitLocker is otherwise unable to confirm for certain that the attempt to access the system drive is authorized....

A network is a group of devices connected to the same domain or workgroup at home or office that can share things, such as your internet connection, file, and folder resources, or a printer. When you’re home or at the office, Windows should be put in a private network. Outside of your home and business, make sure to use the public network profile in Windows 11. In a Private network, devices on the same network can see each other and can also share files and printers....

There are many reasons why this error occurs. It might be that your network adapter’s drivers are outdated or your router uses a Wi-Fi frequency that isn’t compatible with your computer. Regardless, there are some methods you can follow to potentially fix the “default gateway is not available” error on your PC. In this article, we’re going to assume the router is fine (other devices can connect to it and reach the Internet), but not your laptop or PC....

However, suppose you keep coming across a “Steam Service Error” as you attempt to open Steam. In that case, you’re likely dealing with insufficient permissions, an incorrectly configured service, or a corrupt Steam installation. Work your way through the list of fixes that follow, and you should be able to fix the “Steam Service Error” on your Windows 10 PC. Reinstall Steam Service The “Steam Service Error” message includes an Install Service option that you can use to re-install the Steam Client Service....

The WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) uncorrectable error is one of those unwelcome visitors and can be incredibly frustrating to solve, but with some systematic sleuthing you can track down the source of the problem and troubleshoot your PC sooner rather than later. What Is WHEA? As mentioned above, WHEA is short for Windows Hardware Error Architecture. It’s a software system built into Windows that lets the operating system communicate with hardware and interpret errors from that hardware when things go wrong....

However, fixing an Inaccessible Boot Device error isn’t all that difficult once you know what caused it. It’s typically, though not always, the result of changing something in your system. But what exactly does Windows mean when it says the boot device isn’t accessible? What Does the Inaccessible Boot Device Error (Code 0x0000007b) Mean? The Inaccessible Boot Device error means that Windows failed to access the system partition (i.e., your hard disk) while starting the system....

The materials you will need are: An XLR CableA clamp (to hold your XLR cable)A soldering ironSolderA pair of wire cuttersA knife (not serrated)(Optional) A cable tester In the picture above, the male end of the XLR cable is on the left and the female end is on the right. It’s important to know the placement of the individual wires within the XLR cable. The picture below will give us this information....

Considering how essential icons are in helping you distinguish between applications and file types, you must fix that as soon as possible. Work your way through the list of solutions below to fix blank icons in Windows 10. If you also have issues with blank thumbnails, check our guide to fixing thumbnail previews in Windows 10 for more fixes. Restart File Explorer If the issue with blank icons in Windows 10 showed up only recently, it’s best to kick things off by restarting File Explorer....

The system tray also holds shortcuts to some important settings like network, power, volume, and Action Center icons. If you hover over the system tray and notice that the icons you use are missing, there are several reasons why this happens. You may have installed a Windows Update, which caused a glitch, or there are corrupted Registry entries that seem to conflict with Windows 10, making the system tray or icons disappear....

This kind of error is very specific, and despite the complex-sounding name, BSOD errors like these can be easy to troubleshoot and resolve—in most cases. The Windows stop code memory management BSOD hints at a problem with your system memory, so here are a few fixes you can try to resolve the issue. What Causes the Windows Stop Stop Code Memory Management BSOD? Memory management is, as you might guess from the name, an important part of your Windows installation—it keeps your RAM usage steady while you’re using your PC....