Portable or not, there are still times you want to access your Mac remotely. There are many different ways to do this, but we’re going to look at a few of the easier ways. Set Up Your Mac for Remote Access To log in and control your Mac remotely, first you’ll need to set it up so that this can be done. For security reasons, this is disabled by default....

However, there will be times when taking ownership of a system file, folder or even a registry key can cause some problems and make your system unstable. In those cases it is better to restore the ownership to TrustedInstaller, the default owner of system files and folders. Here’s how to do it. Restore Ownership to TrustedInstaller Changing ownership back to “TrustedInstaller” is pretty simple and straightforward. In my case, I want to restore the file permissions and ownership for the WindowsApps folder....

If you are just starting to learn Java, this basic guide will help you start running the Java application from the Command Prompt in Windows 10/11. Installing the Java Development Kit (JDK) in Windows Before you can run a Java program on your computer, you’ll need to have a dedicated compiler installed. This comes within the Java Standard Edition Development Kit (JDK). It’s an essential tool for developing in Java on any platform....

Sometimes you might find yourself running the same few commands every time you launch PowerShell or the command prompt. Instead, why not save some time and run them automatically on launch? What Can You Do with Automatic Commands? You may have a workflow that sees you creating a bunch of files in a directory each time you use Command Prompt or PowerShell. With automatic commands you can clean that directory each time you open a prompt....

Create a New Firefox Nightly Profile Close all instances of the Firefox browser. Open the Firefox profile manager: In macOS and Linux enter the command firefox -P in the Terminal. In Windows, enter the command firefox.exe -P in the “Run” field. This will launch the Firefox Profile Manager. It allows you to select, create, and modify Firefox profiles. Profiles are used to keep track of user information. By creating a new profile, you create a “blank slate,” returning all user settings to their defaults when running Firefox under that profile....

What You Need Of course, you can vary these products slightly, but don’t substitute the isopropyl alcohol, the biggest piece of the puzzle. Stay away from products like Windex or Lysol wipes. While they are popular cleaning products, they are best-used on recommended surfaces and not sensitive electronics like a laptop. Quick Reminder Before Getting Started Before you start cleaning, it is important to consider what kind of cleaning you want to do....

These statuses can sometimes be funny clips or memes, and if you want to get your hands on them, there’s a way to do it without asking your friends. Here’s how. What is a WhatsApp status? On WhatsApp’s main interface for Android, you get three chief headings for each section of the app: Chats, Status and Calls. Statuses are similar to Snapchat, Instagram or Facebook stories. A user uploads a picture, video or text that WhatsApp keeps up for 24 hours or until the user decides to delete it....

How to Export Files to WebP in GIMP Exporting files to WebP in GIMP is very easy. If you don’t have it already, go ahead and download GIMP for free. Despite its non-existent price tag, GIMP is a powerful tool that’s a good pick if you don’t feel like paying for Photoshop. To save an image as a WebP in GIMP, open up the image inside GIMP, then select “File -> Export As....

Use the Built-in Screen Recorder The “Screen capture” toolbar will now appear at the bottom middle of your screen. Alternatively, you can get to the same screen by clicking on Ctrl + Shift + . Note that if you want or need to record with the microphone, tap on the Settings icon toward the right side of this toolbar to reveal a “Record microphone” toggle switch. As soon as the recording ends, a notification appears indicating that the recording is available in your “Downloads” folder or wherever you have preset screenshots to automatically save....

Only Install What You Absolutely Need One of the easiest ways to keep your home server secure is to keep security in mind from the very beginning. This starts with installation. Are you unsure if you need an application or service? Don’t install it. You can always install it later. If you’ve installed Linux a few times, this is even easier. Instead of sticking with the defaults, use the modes that give you the most control over installation....

Given the relative simplicity of the app, it’s kind of surprising to learn that Google has been quietly working on a Dialer app for a number of years now. So just what does Google think they can improve? As it turns out, Google has been trying to do eliminate a modern annoyance that virtually everyone with a phone has had to learn to live with: automated telemarketing. Whether you call them robocalls, autodialers or spam calls, automated telemarketing calls have increased sharply in the past few years....

1. Install Your Favorite Programs Getting used to a new PC can have a teething period. You often get used to the programs you have installed on your old PC, to the point where you take them for granted. It’s only when you go to put on your music and see the default Windows Media Player app start up when you realize your PC doesn’t have any of your favorite software....

If you fancy running a web server right from your Android device, you should definitely take a look at the KSWEB web server for Android. It includes: lighttpd server v1.4.35 (SSL) nginx v1.7.3 (SSL) PHP v5.6.2 (SSL) MySQL v5.6.19 msmtp v1.4.32 Web Interface v1.2 Installation Head over to Google Play Store and KSWEB. It offers a six-day trial so you can test its features after which you will be prompted to purchase the application for $2....

The First Steps Once you have taken your Macbook Pro out from its box, you’ll have to power it on by pressing the power button section at the top right area of the keyboard. The first bootup will take a bit longer than normal, as the OS (OS X Mountain Lion) is setting itself up and gathering information about its user (and that is you). Here are a couple of things to consider during this process:...

What does it do? There are two aspects to OneSwarm – the private, secure, friend-based OneSwarm network, and the standard P2P. The developers took an existing Bittorrent client (Azureus) and heavily modified it to include support for their private network. They added a web client (you can control your file transfers through a web browser, even remotely) and included software for finding and inviting friends into your swarm. Even if you have no interest in the secure swarm aspect, OneSwarm makes a great torrent client....

Steam Family Sharing: The Rules Steam Family Sharing allows you to share your Steam games with friends and family, but doing so isn’t always easy. A series of conditions need to be met first: You must be online to play shared games. Only one person can use the shared library at a time. If you are currently playing any of your games, your library will not be available to family and friends you have shared your games with....

Luckily, Ubuntu comes with both Wayland and Xorg installed, and you can easily switch between both. Here we’ll look at how you can switch to Xorg from Wayland in Ubuntu 17.10. Switch from Wayland to Xorg in Ubuntu By default, when you log in to your Ubuntu desktop, it will run Wayland. To switch to Xorg you will have to log out of your current session. At the login screen click on the cog icon beside the “Sign In” button....

How to Turn Off the Keyboard Sound on Android 1. Disable Keyboard Sound on Gboard Open the Gboard keyboard settings by following the above method or launching any app where you can use the Gboard keyboard to access the settings quickly. Tap on the Settings icon at the top of the keyboard. Alternatively, open the App drawer on your phone and tap on “Gboard.” Tap on “Preferences” in Gboard settings. Scroll down and turn off the toggle next to “Sound on keypress....

It may sound difficult to enable this encryption method, but it’s actually surprisingly simple. First and foremost, you’ll want to ensure that you have the most current version of Messenger so you can utilize this security function. There are technically two ways to enable the security function: one is for individual conversations and the other is to encrypt all your conversations from that point on. The choice you make entirely depends on what you are trying to secure....

If you’re using multiple Macs connected to a server, you can simply run a script or remotely install an update without going through the struggle of accessing each device individually. For users running macOS Mojave or later, software updates have been moved to System Preferences, but the Terminal method is still available. Updating Your Mac Using the Terminal This method uses a bunch of commands to allow Terminal to search for any available updates for your particular system and install them....