Building Linux kernels does not require programming. Some of the best programmers in the world have already written all of the code. You just have to pick the features that you want and put it all together. Here we will show you how to build and install a custom kernel on Ubuntu. Getting the Dependencies Before you even touch a kernel, you need the right tools to build it. Use the command below to download them from Ubuntu’s repositories....

Case in point: Adding or changing a WordPress header image when the theme’s customizer does not allow for it. Most likely the theme that you are already using has a default header image. Your job is to locate that built-in header image and replace with your own. Here’s a quick and dirty workaround on how to make that happen. Log in to your WordPress admin account. Mouse over the home icon and website name in the upper-left portion of your WordPress admin window....

But what if you want to change the default keyboard shortcuts that Windows 10 has foisted on you, such as a much more convenient shortcut instead of Ctrl + Shift + Esc to access the task manager or for Ctrl + S to use an alternative search tool? For this, we need a tool called AutoHotKey. Here we show you how to change the keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 using this great tool....

Themes in Chrome Web Store The most straightforward option is to install a preexisting theme from the Chrome Web Store. You can also access the themes area of the Web Store by opening the Chrome menu and selecting Settings. Scroll down to the Appearance section and click the arrow beside “Theme Open Chrome Web Store.” Browse through the store to check out the wide variety of themes available. Select any theme to view more details, such as what’s included, how often it’s updated, and to see reviews from other users....

To change the default font, you’ll be dealing with the registry, and if you make a mistake, you can cause damage to your computer. To be on the safe side it’s best that you create a backup of your registry. Creating one always comes in handy anyway. Try a New Font on Your Windows 10 Computer To change the default font on your Windows 10 computer, open “Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization” and select the “Fonts” option....

How to Change Your Spotify Username You are unable to change your username in Spotify due to its ability to properly identify you on the network. Instead, you are able to change your display name, which shows on your profile, apps and playlists. To change your display name, follow the below instructions: Mobile/Tablets Desktop/Web How to Change Your Twitch Username Twitch allows you to change your username once every 60 days....

What Counts Toward Your Google Storage Limit? To keep your storage limit in check, you’ll first need to be aware of what counts toward your Google storage quota. The 15GB of storage is split across Google’s three main products: Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos. Basically, anything in these accounts count toward your Google storage limit. This includes: Gmail messages and attachments, including those in the Spam or Trash folders.Meet call recordings, which are saved in the organizer’s Google Drive....

This scenario has since led to the development of various programs for viewing system temperatures. Depending on who you ask, they can vary in accuracy, though at the same time can be a worthwhile download in order to better understand the limitations that the computer will have before it shuts down. If you’re planning to use any of these system temperature monitors for troubleshooting, be aware that a full-screen application (such as a game) may not display them, so be prepared to use “Alt + Tab” or “Alt + Enter” in order to refer to the statistics....

Cleaning Cache in Safari on a Mac Launch Safari on your Mac by clicking on the Safari icon in the Launchpad. When Safari launches, click on the “Safari” menu in the top-left corner and select “Preferences…” to be taken to the Settings panel of the browser. When the Preferences panel launches, click on the “Advanced” tab. Once you are inside the “Advanced” tab, you should see the “Show Develop menu in menu bar” option....

Why You Should Clear the Quick Look Cache on macOS The Quick Look cache can end up storing previews of encrypted files in an unencrypted cache. As a result, a sufficiently informed snoop could view previews of your encrypted files without decrypting the files themselves. Frequently clearing the cache may be recommended to the security-concerned user. Quick Look’s primary service is “com.apple.quicklook.ThumbnailsAgent.” This crawls the system and generates previews. These thumbnails are stored in an SQLite database that any user can access....

Installation SoundConverter’s popularity almost guarantees you’ll meet it in your distribution’s software center. Seek it with its name and install it from there, or jump to a terminal and enter: After the installation, launch it and let it idle on your desktop while you proceed to the next step. Converting your audio files Run your favorite file manager. It’s easier to use drag-and-drop with SoundConverter for batch conversions. Point it to the directory with your “source” files – the ones you want to convert to MP3s (or some other format supported by SoundConverter)....

Open the application. Click the “+” to add a dfont, or simply drag the dfont from the Finder. For your info, the system fonts are located at the directory “System/Library/Fonts“. Alternatively, you can search for the font in the Font Book application and right-click the font and select “Reveal in Finder”. Next, select the destination folder and click “Convert“. You will now see a bunch of font files in your destination folder....

Windows is no different. By default, it comes with a decent built-in firewall which is capable of controlling all the incoming and outgoing traffic. This built-in Windows firewall is a bit clunky with a not-so-friendly user interface and complex rules, though it does gives you plenty of control on overall rules like blocking, restricting, whitelisting, etc. In this article, we are going to show you how to create advanced firewall rules in Windows firewall to block an application from accessing the Internet....

But optical media fails more often than one would hope. One way around this issue is to make multiple copies of the backup media. However, making multiple copies of backup disks seems like an inefficient use of resources. A much better option is to use the DVDisaster utility. The tool creates an Error Correction Code (ECC) file from a healthy disk, which can be used later to recover data when the medium is damaged....

In this article we detail how to customize which notifications you receive from individual apps, step by step. We also go over how to disable notifications from specific apps altogether. Getting to Notification Settings To access the notification settings, launch the Watch app from your iPhone’s home screen. Tap “Notifications.” Here you can adjust settings pertaining to a notification indicator and notification privacy. Furthermore, you’ll be able to access “mirroring settings” for various apps on your device....

How to Remove/Edit Your Own Comments on Facebook There are plenty of reasons someone may want to delete their own Facebook comments. Perhaps you’ve realized your remark has been misinterpreted and wish to keep it from snowballing. Or perhaps you’ve received many negative responses to something you said and would like to remove the entire thread. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to get rid of one (or more) of your comments, we show you below how to do it....

Deleting Site-Specific Cookies from Chrome Settings In Chrome go to the Settings page by clicking the hamburger button and select “Settings.” In the Settings page scroll all the way down and click “Show advanced settings…” Under the “Privacy” section click the “Content settings…” button. In the popup window click the “All cookies and site data…” button. Now, scroll through the list to find the URL of the site where you want to remove the cookies....

How to Delete Your Google Account Google is arguably one of the most visited places on the Web. It stores a huge amount of data for delivering personalized content. It saves personal information, web searches, watched videos, location data, etc. You can view a summary of the data saved by different Google services by visiting your Google Dashboard. To delete personal data from Google, go to myactivity.google.com. Select the “Delete activity by” from the left menu to start deleting activities....

In fact, security engineers from around the world have proven time and time again that you can easily turn off the LED light either by modifying a few related files or by modifying actual drivers itself. This is applicable for external webcams that are connected via the USB interface as well. To avoid all the hassle of being compromised, there have been several DIY solutions like masking the webcam with a piece of tape, unplugging the webcam, using win32 API functions or third party software, etc....

A good way to keep the kids busy is by handing them your phone or tablet so they can watch their favorite YouTube videos. The only problem with this is your kids can easily press the wrong buttons and erase some valuable information. Lock Touchscreen Capabilities with Touch Lock The first thing you’ll need to do is install the Touch Lock toddler app on your Android device. When you launch the app for the first time, it will guide you through everything you need to do to get the app up and running....