Here is how you can do it for Linux (Ubuntu), Windows and Mac OS X. Turning your Ubuntu machine into an Internet kiosk Note: while the steps below are for a Ubuntu machine with Unity desktop, the general instructions will work for any other distro as well. Setting up a new user account Open up “User accounts” in the “System Settings.” Click the “Unlock” button on the top right, followed by the “+” button at the bottom left....
Of course, there is a special state called “hibernation” to allow for just that, but if you are an Ubuntu user you may have noticed that hibernation is no longer an option. Unfortunately, the standard hibernation that would save your computer’s state to disk before shutting down the system then reload it upon boot, was disabled in Ubuntu 12.04 and beyond for being buggy and unreliable. If you are using the recent version of Ubuntu, the old dconf trick of turning on org > gnome > gnome-session > auto-save-session will not work either....
Keep in mind that no PGP client can encrypt “To” or “From” addresses. Email servers need those in the clear to route your message. They also can’t encrypt your subject line, so keep it generic. Download and Install GPGTools Download GPG Suite from the GPG Tools website. GPG Tools is a long-running open source project based on Pretty Good Privacy or PGP. It’s a reliable source, but you can see for yourself by reviewing the code on their GitHub page....
Now, with these duplicate items, no matter which means were used to obtain them, you can become frustrated by iTunes sometimes playing the same song twice in succession or it appearing two to three times in automatically generated playlists. Here we will show you how to easily remove them directly in iTunes without any additional software. Show Duplicates in iTunes Apple includes an option in iTunes that lets you “Show Duplicates....
When Is Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Black Friday is November 25th with Cyber Monday following on November 28th. Things to Know Before You Shop Whether you’re shopping in store or online, it’s important to remember that many retailers no longer have just a single Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday day. Instead of the 24-hour rush, you often have multiple days or weeks of various deals. This gives you more chances to find those must-have items you’re looking for....
What Is the “VCRUNTIME140.dll Is Missing” Error? As always, before we check out methods that will help fix the VCRUNTIME140.DLL is missing error, let us first understand what this error actually is. VCRUNTIME140.DLL is a Microsoft C Runtime Library application extension and can be located under the System32 folder. Moreover, it is a file that is used by Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015/2017/2019 and is a part of the C++package files....
Here we’ll show you how to fix and work around the “Screen Overlay Detected” error. Why Does “Screen Overlay Detected” Appear? The best way to get rid of this notification is to really have an understanding of what it is that causes it. Most apps you install require you to give them permission to use certain features on your phone, such as camera, contacts, phone functionality and so on. One such permission is the ability to “Display over other apps....
What Does It Mean? If you try to install a package that Apt does not know how to install, it will inform you it’s unable to locate it. This can happen if you mistype the name of a package or try to install an application that is not in the default repository. There’s also another case of missing packages: Apt can’t find it in its usual location but knows it exists since another package references it....
Fortunately, many of the problems that lead to the “critical process died” error are pretty easy to fix. The solutions we cover work for Windows 11 and Windows 10, unless stated otherwise. What Is the “Critical Process Died” Stop Code? Critical_Process_Died is one of the most common blue screen of death errors occurring due to unexpected corruption in critical Windows background processes such as services.exe, winlogon.exe, or csrss.exe. As these processes are crucial to overall device health, Windows displays this error to protect the integrity of the operating system....
If you’re one of the unlucky souls who has stumbled into this issue after an Internet Explorer 8 update, then I’ve got a few different things you can try to get your system back up and running without a full system reinstall. The first thing that you’ll need to do is locate a version of “iertutil.dll” that is applicable to your version of Internet Explorer. I’m going to act on the assumption that the vast majority of you have just attempted the upgrade to Internet Explorer 8, and you may download that file from here....
However, as many have reported, the new version is buggy. The main problems are mysterious error codes such as “0x80242016” and the PC taking forever to reboot during any of its update stages. If it seems frustrating, do not worry. The following tried-and-tested procedure will help you install Windows 10 Version 1903 updates in your first attempt. You might have to spare between four to eight hours, but the update occurs in the system tray background, which means you can continue to use your laptop for light tasks....
When you leave the public computer after checking your email, the hacker may gain access to your Windows live account by retrieving the username and password recorded by the keylogger program. This goes out not only to a Windows live account but is applicable to other email services as well. This is where the concept of single sign on code comes in, which needs a little introduction. What is a Single Sign on Code and How do I get it?...
There are many applications whose data you may want to keep from others’ sight. These can include chat messengers, VoIP services, dating apps, Tor and Onion browsers, VPNs, private email services, Google Photos, betting services, and banking apps. What you really need is a method to banish your private apps at the flick of a finger and restore them just as quickly afterwards. Present Method to Hide Apps on Android Currently, the default way to protect the existence of Android apps is to “disable” them and “enable” them once again later on....
Note: this article will show you the installation instructions in Linux, but the same steps are applicable for Windows and Mac OS X, too. Also, note that the Android TV build that we are using is not stable, and some of the apps might not work properly. Things you need Obviously, you will need a Raspberry Pi 3. You will also need a micro SD card (preferably class 10) with a minimum 8 GB....
Pip stands for Python Installs Packages and lets you easily install packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI). You can use it to install from other indexes as well, but much of what you’ll generally need is available on PyPI. In order to use pip to install packages, you’ll need to install it on your system first. Which Version of Pip Do You Need? If you’re at all familiar with Python, you likely know that Python 3 has been out for a long time....
As an example, you can actually install a full Linux distro on your Android device. We’ll demonstrate how to install Ubuntu on Android using an app called Linux Deploy, which will install the Linux desktop environment, but you can use this same method to install Debian or various other Linux distros. Note: you’ll need to root your Android device before starting this process. Install and Deploy Linux on Android First, install BusyBox....
If you would prefer creating a GIF without using a third-party app, you can now do so using the most convenient thing you do on your Mac: the right-click. By installing a utility and creating a service in Automator, you can allow yourself to create as many GIFs as you want by just right-clicking on the images you wish to include in the animated GIF image. Here’s the procedure for it:...
How to Get and Use Live Wallpaper To set a live wallpaper, you’ll first need to get your hands on one. Some Android phones come pre-loaded with live wallpaper. To set one as your wallpaper, go to “Settings -> Display -> Advanced -> Wallpaper -> Live Wallpapers.” Here you’ll find pre-installed live wallpaper and the wallpaper you’ve downloaded. Just tap the one you want to open, then tap “Set wallpaper.” Alternatively, you can long-press the home screen, tap on Wallpapers, and select the downloaded live wallpaper from there....
That’s why any self-respecting WordPress SEO plugin makes a reference to the Flesch-Kincaid readability score. What is the Flesch-Kincaid Readability Score? The Flesch-Kincaid (F-K) readability score is a concept credited to Rudolf Flesch and J. Peter Kincaid. The idea is simple: use a specific formula to determine content’s readability level. There is a mathematical equation provided by the University of Canterbury that you can use to determine your content’s F-K readability score: Once you have the result, you can use this scale to determine the reading level (Kincaid) associated with the score (Flesch)....
Imagine you have 50GB of data you have to synchronize to a remote server. You can schedule rsync to run daily. Instead of having to copy the whole 50GB over and over again, the utility will only send the differences. This might mean it only has to upload a few megabytes of data every day, instead of gigabytes. In the featured picture above, you can see how the first time 104MB were transferred, while during the second use only 31KB were required....
