To be able to remote control Windows 7, we need to install both the mobile app and the desktop app. The desktop app will start the necessary services and listen for remote input while the mobile app allows you to enter, transmits and control your computer. Download the Windows Remote Services here (desktop app). Install the app in your Windows 7. Once installed, go to “Banamalon -> Windows Remote Services” folder in the Program Files folder and double click the WindowsRemoteService....

To remove the power button from the Windows 10 login screen you can either use the Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor. I will show both ways; follow the one you are comfortable with. Using Group Policy Editor Removing the shutdown button from the login screen using the Group Policy Editor is the easiest way. To start, press Win + R, type gpedit.msc and press the Enter button....

Windows users who wanted to test out Linux apps have the choice of dual booting Linux and Windows or install Linux via VMware. With andLinux, Windows users can now install Linux apps alongside Windows and run them like Windows apps. What andLinux does is to integrate a whole Linux system (in this case, Ubuntu without the desktop) into the Windows NT system. Not only does it share files seamlessly with the Windows host (with the aid of Samba or coLinux), it also allows you to use the apt-get command (or Synaptic) to add any Linux apps into your Windows system....

The following guide only applies to the Windows version, but setup on OSX is very similar. Note that you need a valid Usenet account to use this software. Easynews is what I use, but there are many others to choose from. Installation Guide To begin, download the appropriate version for your operating system here. Step 1. Download and run the installer, clicking next until you see the section where you can select the tickbox for “NZB file association”....

The thing is most browsers do not save credit card information/details, which are often required if you regularly make online purchases with your computer. Most websites do allow you to create an account and enter your credit card information there, but this needs to be done for every website/place that you shop, and that can become a real hassle over time. Luckily for you, if you use Safari in OS X Mavericks, you can use Apple’s Secure Credit Card storage feature in the browser to store your credit card information locally in Safari....

Note: we are using Ubuntu 14.04 for this tutorial. Install and Update Apache First, you need to update and install Apache to your system. For this, run the following command: Hide Apache Version By default, Apache displays the version of your Apache web server installed on your system with the name of the operating system of your server. In the screenshot above you can see the Apache version and the operating system installed in your server....

In this article I will explain how to install fail2ban and configure it to monitor your Apache logs for malicious authentication failure attempts. Requirements Ubuntu server 14.04 with Apache installed Apache configured with password authentication Installing Fail2Ban First, make sure the Apache server is running and password authentication is enabled. Next, you can install Fail2ban by running: Configure fail2ban for Apache The fail2ban keeps its configuration file “jail.conf” in the “/etc/fail2ban/” directory....

In Ubuntu, the easiest way to do version control is to set up a Subversion (SVN) server. sudo apt-get install subversion libapache2-svn Next, we are going to create a directory to hold your repository. sudo svnadmin create /var/lib/svn Give apache the access right to the repository sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/lib/svn sudo chmod 770 -R /var/lib/svn Configure Apache for SVN access gksu gedit /etc/apache2/mods-available/dav_svn.conf Uncomment the codes by removing the ‘#’ in front of the following lines: <Location /svn> … DAV svn … AuthType Basic AuthName “Subversion Repository” AuthUserFile /etc/apache2/dav_svn....

There is a powerful little plug-in that you can download for Windows Media Player that will show you the lyrics of the song as it plays. Now don’t get too excited, this has been done before, but not with the incredible simplicity of Lyrics Plugin. The simplicity of the name alone creates the ultimate summary for this add-on. The completely free Lyrics Plugin holds a stamp of approval with a 4....

Why would I want to try Sparrow? The answer is simple. Literally. The best part about and main selling point of Sparrow is the interface, which definitely seems to be inspired by the uber-popular Tweetie for Mac. With 4 buttons along the top for Composition, Reply, Archiving, and Deleting, and 5 along the left side for Inbox, Starred, Sent Mail, Drafts, and Trash, its basically a graphical representation of the Gmail inbox....

Note: According to Mozilla’s wiki, Firefox will only send information for executable files (.exe). Although Firefox 31 has the remote lookup feature, it will only become fully integrated from Firefox version 32, and it is a Windows only feature. Prevent Firefox from Sending Downloaded File Information There are two ways to prevent Firefox from sending downloaded file information to Google. The first way is to change a value inside Firefox configuration settings....

We also tackle various questions surrounding VLOOKUP and the common pitfalls you may encounter when trying to use the command. What Is VLOOKUP? VLOOKUP – short for “vertical lookup” – is a function that originated in Microsoft Excel that allows you to search for a particular value in a column, then uses that information to pull up a different value along the same row. For example: you could have three columns labeled “name,” “number,” and “address,” and these columns could be filled with information....

One of the most interesting features of the Kno tablet is not the hardware or software but the way in which it is being developed. Anyone can go to the project’s website and join the advisory panel to offer their input on development. They are particularly looking for educators and other thinkers who could be eventual customers. Furthermore, the operating system of the Kno is Ubuntu Linux with a Webkit-based interface....

A quick note: these are not just Flatpaks from the “Productivity” category on Flathub. Some of them are, but these are meant to show you the breadth of tools available to you in order to help you get things done in your day. 1. Apostrophe: An elegant, distraction-free markdown editor Apostrophe, however, is aimed at those who already know markdown. It’s a very simple interface, which is something I like....

Tip: if you’re going to be traveling soon, make sure you know how to use your favorite headphones for in-flight entertainment. 1. Razer Kraken X Price range: under $50 If you’re looking for a budget gaming headset with good microphone quality, Razer Kraken X is a great choice. Although wired, its comfortability isn’t affected by its lightweight build and design. It also offers latency-free audio, making it a good choice to use for competitive games....

Open iTunes and connect your mobile device to your Mac/Windows. Click on the device on the left pane and select “Summary”. Under the “Options” section, check the box “Manually manage music and video”. Click “Apply”. Now you can drag your music from the desktop (or any other folder) to the “Devices” section in the left pane. That’s it. The song/video will only be added to your mobile device, and not iTunes library....

For those using other desktop environments like XFCE, LXDE, and MATE, this is basically a “meh” ordeal. The turmoil comes for those who have been bred under the Unity banner, both with and without previous experience using the GNOME environment. What does this mean for Canonical’s long-term strategy, and how does this work for Ubuntu’s comfortable position as one of the most popular Linux distributions? Why Canonical Is Abandoning Unity I was present for the Techsylvania 2016 conference in Cluj-Napoca when Mike Shuttleworth came in to speak about exciting new concepts that would govern the direction Ubuntu would take over the next stages in its development....

What is Unchecky For starters, Unchecky is a free, lightweight and standalone software which alerts and warns the user whenever a software installer is trying to install junkware by selecting the check boxes automatically. After downloading, you can install it like any other Windows software. Once installed, Unchecky runs silently in the background and watches for any unwanted crapware installs. Unchecky is really simple in the way it works. Whenever you try to install a software, it follows through the installation process....

Often, just the words “computer network” are enough to draw up images of some complicated mess of cables and boxes with blinking lights. People see acronyms like LAN, WAN, TCP/IP and a host of others, and think this whole network thing must be the domain of pocket-protector wielding geeks. The truth is, once you get the basic idea of how it all fits together, you’ll find that it’s really not that complicated, and home networking can be done by just about anyone....

Locking Individual Android Apps A good example of an app to add additional security to would be your email or Facebook app. Both of these will potentially give someone A LOT of personal information about you. Once downloaded and installed to your Android device, you will need to start it with a simple tap of the icon. You will need to make a master PIN to unlock Hi App Lock in the future....