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Windows 11 comes with a feature to enhance the sound quality output from your computer to provide a more immersive experience, especially when watching movies or playing games. You can choose from three different spatial sound providers to enhance your computer sound quality: Windows Sonic for Headphones, Dolby Atmos for Headphones, and Dolby Atmos for home theater. Windows Sonic for Headphones can be used with any headphones, earbuds, or headsets....

Windows Security by default will send notifications with critical information about the health and security of your device. The Windows Security app will notify users whenever the Virus & threat protection feature takes action, either by blocking unwanted apps or websites. These notifications are purely informational with no actions required from users. If you are constantly receiving notifications that a threat was successfully blocked, or that a malware scan was completed successfully, and you don’t want to keep receiving these, you can turn it off....

If you’re wedded to Slack or you prefer open-source alternatives like Mattermost, you may prefer to uninstall Microsoft Teams entirely. Unfortunately, there are signs that Microsoft Teams keeps reinstalling itself if you don’t follow strict instructions on how to uninstall Microsoft Teams, as the usual uninstall methods won’t work for certain users. Why Does Microsoft Teams Keep Reinstalling? While it is an inconvenience to see Microsoft Teams pop up again after uninstalling it, there’s no reason to be alarmed....

This article will show you how to safely uninstall Ubuntu in Windows 10 dual boot without losing data or applications. The first part of this process is to remove the Linux operating system. Keep in mind that this will also remove all your Ubuntu data and system files. Be sure to save anything you don’t want to delete somewhere else. The second part of the process is to change the Windows boot loader....

Windows 11 allows you to stop Bluetooth pairing with the other device or disconnect it so that it doesn’t automatically connect to its pairing partner when both are within range. Or simply remove the device altogether from Windows so that all settings are deleted. Pairing and unpairing Bluetooth devices on Windows 11 is simple and all can be done from the System settings pane with few clicks. To get started unpairing Bluetooth devices on Windows 11, follow the steps below....

What is a “trusted device”? This can be anything that connects to the Android device via Bluetooth. This includes smart watches, earbuds, other computers, or even smart home devices. The only requirement is that the device needs to be Bluetooth capable, and it can connect to the Android device. In this article we’ll explore how you can configure Android trusted devices, as well as related security settings to unlock your device in creative, yet secure, ways....

New users and students learning how to use Linux should start on Ubuntu Linux OS. Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that runs on desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices. When you’re ready to learn how to use the gpasswd commands, follow the guide below: About gpasswd command: The gpasswd command is used to administer /etc/group and /etc/gshadow files. Like using your mouse and keyboard to manage users and groups, the gpasswd is the way to do it on the command line....

In this article we’re going to show you how to use Remote Desktop in Windows 10. Requirements: The target computer (host) must have Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise installed.Remote Desktop must be enabled on the host computer.The local device (client) must have the Remote Desktop App installed. It’s available for free from the Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store. If you have an older version of Windows or a Windows IoT Enterprise client, download and install the Remote Desktop Client for your system type....

With its intuitive web portal, you can create as many inboxes as you’d like on your server. iRedMail focuses on privacy, to make sure all your data are protected on your servers, and the best security practices are enabled by default forcing all users to use mail services through secure connections (POP3/IMAP/SMTP over TLS, webmail with HTTPS). If you’re looking for a free, open-source mail server for your environment, you may want to take a look at iRedMail....

Directus CMS is an open-source, headless content management system (CMS) built on the LAMP or LEMP stack. It comes with a flat, crisp, and clear design to help you create great content. It decouples content for use in apps, websites, or any other data-driven projects. Whether you’re creating a personal or business website, Directus can help you manage your content with an intuitive interface on every device. For more on Directus, please visit its home page...

The kernel is what sits between the computer hardware and the software(s) that want to use the hardware. The kernel is the middleman and processes requests from software apps that need the machine to perform some functions or tasks. The kernel is very important! If you are running older Linux kernels than the computer it is running on, you can use the steps below to upgrade to the latest so supported devices can function properly....

If you get a new laptop running Windows 7/8/10, it makes sense to share that printer so that any computer can print to it. Unfortunately, trying to print to a shared printer on XP from Windows 7/8/10 is not as simple as it should be! In this article I will walk you through the steps for XP to Windows 7/8/10 printer sharing. I am assuming your printer is directly attached to a Windows XP machine and you want to print from a Windows 7/8/10 machine....

Turning the clock back, browsers weren’t quite as “loud” as they are today. Toolbars were around back then, but plugins and extensions are more powerful now than ever. Today, your browser can do a lot of cool things for you—including notifying you for just about any purpose you can think of. However, functionality at this level can often create a “loud” browser. As the lifespan of your browser’s user profile extends and you visit more websites, your notifications can begin to get a bit hectic....

At the end of the day, you’re going to be a lot more productive by applying these tips in your Teams account. Save Messages For Later Reading Like web browsers, Teams offers the option to save messages in a separate location. That way you can quickly get to them when you want without having to scroll through the entire conversation. Find the message you want to save for later reading in any of your conversations....

Open-source video editing software contains source code that enables you to customize the program to your needs. So, anyone with a bit of coding knowledge and video editing experience is going to likely prefer the use of an open-source video editor. Video editing is one industry that has undergone a lot of evolution in the last few years. The ability to perform simple tasks like cropping a video or adding a background soundtrack is far easier than it used to be....

Whether it’s long battery life, sports tracking, or accurate heart rate monitoring that you’re after, Fitbit used to be everyone’s go-to option when it comes to a fitness device. Recently that has changed for a couple of different reasons. If you find yourself searching for a fitness tracking gadget that’s also not a Fitbit, have a look at our list of the best alternatives available today. Why Look For Fitbit Alternatives?...

There are various types of RAM memory, each with their own pros and cons. CPUs have a very small amount of memory built into them, known as the CPU “cache”. This memory is incredibly fast and essentially part of the CPU itself. However, it is very expensive and so can’t be used as the primary memory of the computer. That’s where RAM comes into play. RAM comes in the form of silicon computer chips, attached to a memory bus....

Some Windows processes are like that, and lsass.exe is one of them. When lsass.exe does its job, no one cares. When lssas.exe has high CPU usage or crashes, we notice and wonder why it’s even there. What Is lsass.exe and Is It Safe? All tools, in the wrong hands, are weapons. The lsass in lssas.exe is an acronym of Local Security Authorization Subsystem Service. Local Security Authorization is a system for authenticating users and logging them on....

Unlike PowerPoint, there’s not much of a learning curve to Sway. Think of Microsoft Sway as PowerPoint for people who don’t want to learn PowerPoint. In fact, Sway doesn’t even want you to call them “presentations.” You’ll be creating “Sways.” Is Microsoft Sway Free? Microsoft Sway is a web app that’s free for anyone with a Microsoft account. Go to Sway on your browser and login with your Microsoft account....

VulkanRT (or the Vulkan Runtime Libraries, to give it its full name) is a cross-platform API that allows modern 3D-rendered games to function properly with your graphics card or internal chipset. If you’re looking to find out more about the VulkanRT libraries, here’s everything you’ll need to know. What Is VulkanRT (Vulkan Runtime Libraries) and Is It Safe? While it may sound like something out of Star Trek, the VulkanRT (or Vulkan Runtime Libraries) are a low-level API that bridges the gap between games software and graphics hardware needed to run certain 3D games and intensive 3D applications effectively on your PC or Mac....