PuTTY, a lightweight SSH client developed for Windows systems is also available to use on Linux machines, including Ubuntu. Developed by Simon Tatham, it has become probably the most popular SSH client in use today, although may not be as popular as it once was. The things most people like about PuTTY are, it’s lightweight, readily available to download, efficient, compatible with most operating systems, and gets the jobs done....

Once installed, it allows server administrators to manage Linux servers easily from a web browser which takes the complexity of managing Linux servers. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install TinyCP on Ubuntu 18.04 | 16.04 LTS servers. For new users and students who are just learning how to manage Linux systems, this tool can be very useful. Instead of using complicated commands and a console terminal to manage Linux, TinyCP lets you do it from the comfort of your web browser....

When looking for a next-generation forum platform, you might want to take a look at Vanilla Forums software. It’s simple, and efficient and makes online discussion easy and fun. To get Vanilla Forums software installed with Apache2, and PHP 7.2 support, this post should be a great place to start. Individuals and webmasters can use Vanilla Forums software to set up communities in minutes to stay in touch with groups of people or ideas....

Essential VirtualBox Lingo Before we get into the meat and potatoes of Guest Additions, there are a few core concepts you’ll need to know to make sense of it all. If you’re already well versed in the language of virtual machines, you can just skip to the next section, but if not, stick around for a minute. We’ve already mentioned the two most important concepts in the opening paragraph: host and guest system....

Staying one step ahead of online hackers and bad actors by keeping your computer secure and protected will help you avoid malware and online threats designed to hack your computer and steal your personal information. Here are some ways you can help reduce your online risk when you use your computer at home. There are multiple detailed steps we’ve written here that can help you. From ransomware protection to backing up your computer and protecting your data online....

Services are programs that run in the background. These services are responsible for how the system functions and how it communicates. If you’re using Linux, including Ubuntu, and want to know which services are running or stopped, this post should come in handy. Knowing how to list and identify services in Ubuntu can help you debug and resolve issues. For students or new users looking for a Linux system to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS....

Similarly, users can mount or map network locations in WSL environments. Any network location one can reach from within Windows can be mounted or mapped in the WSL Linux shell. In a WSL environment, users can mount network locations in two or more ways. One way is to map a network folder similar to mounting a removable drive in WSL. Once the drive is mounted with a drive letter, you can then use the mount command to map the drive to a mount point in Linux....

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 Drupal 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....

For Linux clients, SSHFS (SSH Filesystem) is another great tool to use. It is a sub-system that comes with an SSH server and is enabled by default, based on FUSE for mounting remote directories over an SSH connection. Instead of setting up an entirely new server or process for making remote directories and folders available to users, you can use your existing SSH server to do that. No need for additional configurations or FTP servers....

If this is the case for you, don’t worry. Here’s how you can reconnect your File History drive. What is File History and What Causes it to Disconnect? File History is one of Windows’ built-in backup features and was implemented to replace the original Backup and Restore feature in Windows 7 and before. It is used in Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. The tool implements a scheduled backup to create copies of your files to an external hard drive so that they are recoverable in the case of system failure....

With Windows Hello, one can use a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint to sign into their devices. When you are setting up facial recognition or fingerprint to sign into Windows, you’ll also need to set up a PIN. A PIN can also be used independently to sign into Windows 11. If you forget your Windows PIN, you can reset it from the sign-in screen or login in with your password account, then reset it from the Windows Settings app....

Over time, though, you may run into issues where Chrome fails to make your browsing data available across devices. In such instances, resetting Chrome sync is a fix that can help. A Chrome sync reset also allows you to deal with performance issues, forgotten sync passphrases, and accidentally deleted browsing data. But it’s best to get an idea of how the process works in advance. What Happens When You Reset Chrome Sync Chrome uses the Google servers to upload and sync changes to browsing data among devices....

But what can you do if you get locked out yourself? Although a little embarrassing, it can happen to anyone. Everyone has misplaced their keys at some point or another making getting back into your car or home, a real pain. What you’d normally do is call a professional to handle this sort of thing. They can get you back into whatever you’ve locked yourself out of, as long as you’re willing to pay for the service....

All you need to protect your hard drive is your personal computer or laptop. Windows and Mac have built-in encryption tools that let you set a password on your storage devices. Proceed to the sections below to learn how to set a password on an external hard drive on your computer. Encrypt an External Drive on Windows 10 Encrypting an external storage device on a Windows 10 computer requires you to manually choose an encryption method, encryption mode, backup a recovery key, and create a perfect (read: secure) password....

When you have multiple sound output devices connected to Windows 10, you may often have to switch between these different devices. While it’s easy to set the default speakers for every app across the system, some apps allow you to choose your preferred speakers which overrides the system’s default. If you’re or new user looking for a computer to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Windows 10....

When transferring files to a remote server, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is still one of the easiest ways to do it. However, when using FTP, it’s better to add some encryptions by using SSL/TLS protocols. The reasons you may want SSL/TLS enabled on FTP is that FTP communicates over an insecure channel, and someone with the right tool could intercept data between the server and the client reading it. With SSL/TLS, even if the data is intercepted, they may still be unable to read the content, and that’s because of the extra security....

RazorCMS is a flat-file CMS (Content Management System), that allows you to create websites without the need for a separate database and prioritizes simplicity and speed. It offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal. For one, it doesn’t need a database server, call it database-less. It also provides native markdown WYSIWYG support, SEO-friendly, flexible CSS framework, and easy installation and management....

UliCMS is an open-source, user-friendly, and enhanced content management platform (CMS) inspired by the MVC framework which lets you build great sites for personal or professional needs. This CMS platform is fast and lightweight and gives webmasters extensible features to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile. For more about UliCMS, please check their Homepage To get started with installing UliCMS, follow the steps below:...

Here are a few ways to sort by date in Excel, as well as a trick to try if dates aren’t sorting correctly. Sorting a Single Column of Dates in Excel The easiest way to sort dates in Excel is to use the sorting tool to display dates in the order you want. This method should work in the vast majority of use cases. Sorting an Entire Worksheet by Date in Excel If your table has more than one column of data, you’ll want to preserve the relationships between columns when you sort....

How to Start a PowerPoint Slideshow You have a few ways to start a slideshow in PowerPoint. The one you use depends on which slide you want to begin with or if you want to use Presenter View. Plus, you can use the options in PowerPoint’s ribbon or keyboard shortcuts. Ribbon Options Keyboard Shortcuts Start from the beginning: F5 Start from the current slide: Shift + F5 Start in Presenter View: Alt + F5...