Ubuntu Linux is configured to automatically suspend when the laptop lid is closed to save power. This feature has always been part of the Ubuntu Linux platform but is quite easy to disable so that when you close the laptop screen or lid, it doesn’t go to sleep. When Ubuntu Linux goes to suspend mode, it’s not turned off – just go to sleep. You can resume by opening the lid and your session will continue from where you left off....

By default, Windows can rotate your screen without additional software. If you have a display that rotates, Windows can automatically adjust the screen to the correct orientation as well. Windows 11 supports different screen orientations. You can change your screen orientation to landscape, portrait, landscape (flipped), or portrait (flipped) easily. For some tablet and mobile devices, this setting is automatic, and the screen orientation changes when the device rotates. Some hotkeys can rotate your screen, too, and if one of these hotkeys is accidentally pressed, users get confused when their display is suddenly in landscape mode when it should be in portrait....

Windows lets you stream high dynamic range (HDR) content when your PC has a display that’s optimized for HDR video and you have Play streaming HDR video turned on in HDR settings. Not all displays are optimized for HDR content. A display that doesn’t support HDR, will stream in the appropriate Standard dynamic range (SDR). In our previous post, we showed you how to turn On or Off Auto HDR in Windows....

From there, one can also change their full name or display name. Previously we showed you how to create a Microsoft account and then showed you how to reset your Microsoft account password when you don’t remember your password. This post shows you how to change your Microsoft account name to whatever you want anytime you want. Changing one’s Microsoft account name is pretty easy and can also be done from the account profile page online....

When you get a similar printer, simply connect it to Windows and it should start working with the same drivers that were previously installed. Windows comes with some pre-installed printer drivers for the most popular printers. That’s why some popular printers automatically work when connected to Windows 11. Although it’s a good approach to install a printer with currently installed printer drivers, some drivers may not work well as others, and if there’s a problem with the current printer drivers or they are corrupted, it’s better to simply delete them and install new drivers that work with a printer....

Steam does not sound strange among game enthusiasts. Developed by Valve Corporation, Steam distributes video games digitally. In addition to game distribution, this service also offers installation and updates as well as community features. If you already have a Steam account but want to quit for a reason, you need to know how to delete Steam account. Whether you have lost interest in playing games on this platform or simply need space on the computer, you may consider deleting the account....

If you do not want a file or folder anymore, you can delete it. To delete an item, simply identify and select the item, and delete it. It’s that simple. This simple task works for files, shortcuts, folders, and just about anything else in Windows 11. When you delete an item, it is moved to the Trash folder, where it is stored until you empty the trash. The trash folder is where items are kept temporarily until you empty them so that in cases where you didn’t mean to delete a filer or folder, you can always restore it to its original location....

Network Discovery is a feature in Windows that allows Windows computers to find and discover other computers and devices on a network. When you’re connected to a private network, like your home or workplace, the discovery feature is automatically turned on. On public networks like guest Wi-Fi or networks that are not trusted, it is disabled so that other machines are not automatically discovering your devices. In some instances, Network Discovery is disabled in private networks as well, and won’t automatically allow other machines to be discovered....

By default, Ubuntu Linux comes with two scaling options: 100% and 200%. Most devices, including those with 4k or HiDPI support, may work with the default scaling options. However, if your device’s display resolution makes objects and icons too small at 100% or too big at 200%, you may want to enable fractional scaling. Fractional scaling support is not automatic, and it’s disabled by default. If you want to use it, you will explicitly have to enable it....

Microsoft provides both a device-based speech recognition feature and cloud-based (online) speech recognition technologies which allow users to accurately use their voice for commands, dictation, and app interactions. Microsoft cloud-based speech recognition technologies provide more accurate recognition than device-based speech recognition. When the online speed recognition setting is disabled, Windows will still use its basic device-based recognition – like the Narrator app. However, However, Microsoft cloud-based speech recognition technologies provide more accurate recognition than device-based speech recognition....

Widgets are feeds of content such as news, weather, stocks, and traffic that are automatically updated with live information on your widgets board. In Windows, the Widget board opens automatically as you hover over the weather icon on the Taskbar. Starting with build 25211, Microsoft is a new setting to control the behavior of the Widgets, so users don’t have to accidentally open the Widget board simply by hovering over the weather icon on the Taskbar....

Windows 11 comes with a boatload of cool features and a refreshing new graphical interface with a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, and themes and colors that make any Windows device look great. Windows dark mode is one of many cool features released that could help in situations. Dark mode usually helps reduce eye strain and can also improve battery life for devices like laptops and tablets....

By default, the Network icon is included in the navigation pane in File Explorer. This makes it easier for users to browse their local network locations. Since Network helps you browse your local network, Network Discovery and File sharing must be turned on to do so. The Network icon also shows mapped network locations in File Explorer if there are any. If you prefer not to show the Network icon in the navigation pane in File Explorer, you can do it with simple clicks....

If you need a database management system with native multi-model and capabilities that makes building Realtime apps easy, you may want to look at RethinkDB. RethinkDB uses JSON to query documents using Python, Ruby, Node.js, and many other languages right out of the box. Building your apps using the database system should make your job using its intuitive web UI. This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install RethinkDB on Ubuntu 16....

Backdrop CMS is a free open-source content management system for small to mid-size businesses and non-profit organizations looking to publish their content easily and quickly with a customize-able platform. Besides building great websites and blogs, Backdrop comes with integrated security for granular access control and speed. It’s similar to Drupal but includes numerous usability improvements and new features that are not available to Drupal users. When you’re ready to get Backdrop working, continue with the steps below:...

If you are looking for a solution to build a database-less websites blogs, then CMSUno is a good place to start. No database servers are required, all data is stored in JSON files which makes it easier to install, faster to use, and very suitable for Ajax transfer. This CMS platform is designed for ease of use to allow webmasters to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

If you are looking for a CMS platform that is easy to install, simple to maintain, and flexible, then Dotclear is a good place to start. With Dotclear, you get a platform with a feature-rich editor, user-friendly administration, flexible and customizable themes and template system, and built-in support for features such as antispam, XML/RPC, and more. This CMS platform is fast and lightweight and gives webmasters modular and extensible features to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

You can now install and run Drupal CMS directly from Windows 11 via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) without installing third-party apps or using a virtual machine. Back in 2017, Microsoft released WSL and later WSL2 which lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment, including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly in Windows without setting up a virtual machine or dual-boot. WSL2 is the new and improved version that comes with a performance boost, and full system call compatibility, and is built with a new architecture that delivers features that make WSL an amazing way to run a Linux environment in Windows....

The new Ghost 2.0 introduces many new features including, a powerful new editor, multi-language support, custom homepages, dynamic routes, custom structures, and much more. Ghost is a clean and lightweight platform designed for bloggers who want to focus on blogging and nothing else. Unlike WordPress and other content management systems which are based on PHP, Ghost is simple in design and function. No additional packages and servers are needed, just JavaScript....

GlassFish allows developers to build and publish JAVA applications at scale with ease. It also includes a complete administration console, clustering support, and other developer and production-focused tools and features. The glassFish project which was developed by Sun Microsystem is now supported and owned by Oracle corporation. Oracle has licensing terms that you may want to read carefully before using GlassFish at your business or enterprise. Below we will show you how to install and configure GlassFish on Ubuntu Linux....