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Give User Permission to Read System Logs Only users belonging to the “adm” or “systemd-journal” groups can read systemd logs. Distributions such as Ubuntu already add you as a user to the adm group. Open a terminal emulator and type the following command: If you see “adm” or “systemd-journal” in the output, you can skip the rest of the steps in this section. Otherwise, add yourself to the “adm” group. You would have to restart your login session for this change to take effect (log out and log in)....

In its early stages a lot is missing in this app, and it probably will not lure faithful users of third-party apps to the Google Side. But, if you are interested in trying it out for size, here are some hints for how to use it. Getting Started First, download the app from the Play Store. You also need to have the most current version of Google and Google Assistant for everything to work together....

With a little bit of text file editing, we can access and edit the list of acceptable authentication methods for sudo. By adding a line of text, we’ll make Touch ID an acceptable method of authenticating sudo commands. There is one potential downside to setting up this command. If you authenticate sudo commands with Touch ID, you might not be able to authenticate sudo over secure shell, or SSH. There’s talk about this getting fixed in a forthcoming version of macOS, maybe in an upcoming beta....

Fortunately, there are a few easy methods you can use to watch restricted YouTube videos without having to move to a different country! 1. Unblock YouTube Unblock YouTube is a great choice for watching restricted YouTube videos, simply because of how simple and quick it is to use. Its main forte is that it only requires the URL of the video you want to unblock. Just tell it where to go, and it’ll load up for you – easy!...

The iClever Windows tablet is one that is very easy to get up and running. It comes with Windows 10 installed, and it also includes a detachable keyboard and stand. It may not have the best specs as far as tablets go, but it’s definitely usable and can really come in handy if you need to do minor things like edit a document, check your email, do some research, or even watching a tutorial video (for a project you may be working on)....

In this article we’ll be looking at the iHreesy Bluetooth FM transmitter. It plugs into a cigarette lighter and also doubles as a car charger, thanks to the one of the USB ports on top (output 5V/2/1A) – the other is a USB reader. Additionally, it has a built-in microphone, allowing you to receive calls while driving. If you have an MP3 you can connect it to the transmitter via a 3....

After its launch, Outlook.com was actually missing some of the most important features that its competitors had, such as IMAP access, but slowly they are being implemented, bringing Outlook.com one step further at a time. One of those gaps was the impossibility of importing email from other services through IMAP. Recently this functionality has been made available by Microsoft but has probably been unnoticed by most people, so let’s learn how to do this....

What is Cygwin Cygwin is a free and open source software with tons of optional packages which lets you run and execute the age-old Unix-like commands right in your Windows system. Do note that it can’t be used to run any Linux/Unix software though. Installing Cygwin To install Cygwin, head to the official site of Cygwin and download the executable depending on your system preference (32-bit or 64-bit). The executable itself is small as it downloads all the required packages while installing the software....

In this article we look at the ways to make perfect background graphics that match the lock screen and icons on an iPhone or iPad. Create Templates for Your Wallpaper Before you can begin creating your own custom graphics for your iPhone, you need to make templates for the lock screen and home screen. This is simplicity itself, but a little setup is required. Get yourself a solid dark wallpaper like this one from http://www....

Our Opinion Miguel says it’s not a bad idea, but as a personal preference, he wouldn’t auto-disable his phone. Much of this is because he has a Bluetooth headset that allows him to do hands-free talking. He notes a decent-quality one can be picked up for around $20 bucks. “Even someone who bought a used car should have no reason not to buy one.” Alex explains that while he has his phone set to Do Not Disturb while he’s driving, it doesn’t make him feel safer....

The Isolating Factor Articles like this one written by Rebecca Harris for The Telegraph provide a solid argument for the thesis that technology has introduced more social isolation. In her piece she cites the Church of England’s reports of increased social isolation in their local communities. The Stanford Institute for the Quantitative Study of Society agrees with this, noting in its analysis of the U.S. that people who spend a significant amount of time on the Internet interact with their families less by an average of seventy minutes....

1: Let’s Talk Big Screens Since about two months ago, the rumor mill has been throwing out various screen sizes for the new iPhone. Some say it won’t make the screen much larger, and others say that your mind will be blown by the increase in size. What’s true? Well, there was this leak… KDB Daewoo Securities Research has come up with a rumored specification sheet for both the iPhone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S5....

Established tipster Ice Universe has taken to Weibo with an image of a pumpkin allegedly taken with the Galaxy S23 Ultra camera. More interesting than any analysis of this image (which looks good) is the fact that they also took the same shot with the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Pixel 7 Pro. While different tones are to be expected, what’s notable here is how much extra detail there is in the Galaxy S23 Ultra shot compared to the other two....

Physics is an interesting subject, and arguably the most enjoyable part of any Physics class/lecture are the demonstrations. It is really nice to see physics in action, yet the experiments do not need to be restricted to the classroom. While Linux offers many great tools for scientists to support or conduct experiments, this article will concern a few that would make learning physics easier or more fun. 1. Step Step is an interactive physics simulator, part of KDEEdu, the KDE Education Project....

Sun Blast is a cross-platform, independent game from OBLONE Software that offers you exactly that experience. With it, you will feel like you are immersed in the arcade action, as space debris, enemy vessels, and menacing star ships all take aim at you. Background and Features The game begins with a story intro, where you will immediately feel like you are back at your mother’s house playing Super Nintendo for the first time....

How to use Gmail panel in Firefox Install Gmail panel from Firefox’s add-on repository. After restarting your browser, you’ll want to manually head to Gmail before using the add-on. You’ll need to enable Gmail Labs to show notifications for Gmail panel to utilize them to alert you to new e-mails. Click on the “Gear Icon” in Gmail, then click on “Settings.” Locate the “Labs” tab and search for “Unread message icon....

The bag we are reviewing today is the MIXBAG Transformer Bag. Rather than talking about a bag, it is actually two bags that can be connected as one. Each bag has different designs and they come with various-sized pockets for storing different stuff. Design The transformer bag has an interesting design. It is made up of two bags that can be connected as one via a half zip. What I mean by a “half zip” is that the zip only goes half the length of the bag....

It should come as no surprise that fonts play a major role in giving this sense of uniformity. In general, fonts can be grouped into two different types of characters: fixed width (or monospace), and variable width. What is a monospace font? At the most basic level a monospace font is one where all characters are the same width and height. This relates to the ‘mono’ part of the name and is primarily responsible for their highly consistent appearance....

This new latest scam does a really good job of mimicking an official email from Apple itself. The email header itself is: “Your Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons.” A little more additional information is provided to build up the appearance of the authentic letter. Below that, the letter includes a malicious link that users are instructed to open that redirects to an untrusted destination. The full letter is embedded below: The main sole purpose of this phishing attempt is to gain access to the user’s Apple ID account....

Once setup, users can connect to the Sparkleshare server and edit/add/create files that are shared with collaborators, who can then do the same. Sparkleshare also has the potential of being used for simple cloud file storage like Dropbox or SpiderOak. The major difference is that Sparkleshare is free and open source, and you can install it on your own server. Sparkleshare makes use of Git, a free and open source versioning control system....