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In this article, we’ll give you a few interesting command prompt ideas that’ll change the way you look at the Command Prompt for good. There are other standard commands that all Windows users should know. How to Launch the Command Prompt? Before you can use any Command Prompt tricks, you’ll need to launch it. Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter. 1. Change the Command Prompt Window Color The Command Prompt’s black-only look can feel bland....

Dust, dirt, and other contaminants in the air can have an impact on your fan’s performance, but there are other problems that can crop up, which is why regular maintenance is essential. If your computer fans are getting loud, here are six troubleshooting tips you can try to fix the problem. Give Your PC Fans A Clean As your fans draw in air, they bring other contaminants into your PC or laptop case....

There may be some keyboards, like laptop keyboards, that do not have a Right Ctrl key. If you are in this situation, or you would just rather use a different key as your Host key, this post describes how to change which key on the keyboard is used as the Host key. Change Host Key in VirtualBox To change the Host key, open VirtualBox. Select Preferences from the File menu....

Pressing the Alt key can sometimes completely block all key inputs thereafter. If you’re accidentally hitting these keys without knowing, it can cause major inconveniences and confusion. Many of the usual solutions that allow you to disable key inputs on Windows are now outdated. For example, Simple Disable Key is no longer freeware. Both SharpKeys and KeyTweak aren’t officially supported by the latest versions of Windows. So, what do you do when you’re out of options?...

We already know that SSDs are generally superior to HDDs, so let’s focus on comparing eMMC vs SSDs and the strengths and weaknesses of both. What Is SSD? In case you’re not aware, a solid-state drive is an all-electronic long-term data storage component. The simplest explanation of solid-state is that there are no moving parts. More technically speaking, solid-state means electronics that use semiconductors. No moving parts mean no friction so less wear and tear....

If you are using this switch in a highly sensitive network that needs to be very secure, then you might want to consider enabling public key authentication for your SSH connection. Actually, for maximum security, you can enable a username/password and public key authentication for access to your switch. In this article, I’ll show you how to enable public key authentication on an SG300 Cisco switch and how to generate the public and private key pairs using puTTYGen....

There are several sections in the Event Viewer, such as Application and Security under Windows Logs and Applications and Services Logs. The lists of events in each section in the Event Viewer cumulate over time and the lists can get very long and bog down the loading time of the Event Viewer. It can also make it difficult to find problems. You might even encounter a message telling you the event log is full....

This is why now is a good time to answer the question “How does 3D printing work?”. There’s a very good chance you’ll have to use one eventually! Additive vs Subtractive 3D Printing There are two broad categories of 3D printing. The 3D printers that you can buy yourself are almost all “additive” machines. In other words, they build 3D objects by adding material (usually in layers) until the object is complete....

Insert a Heading in Word There are two default sizes of Word’s built-in heading styles; one is 16 points while the other is 13 points. This allows you to use different heading levels for subsections if you like. Additionally, each heading uses the Calibri Light font style and is colored blue, but you can change these settings as we’ll explain in the next section. Enter and select the text you want to convert to a heading....

The good news is that you can add a web browser to Roku and use it to surf the web straight from your computer. The better news is that there are more ways than ever before to do this, with the caveat that the feature is still somewhat limited. How to Add and Use a Roku Web Browser There are several ways to add and activate web browsers through Roku, whether you’re on a Mac or PC....

But as awesome as it is, having internet can hold you back. Visiting some websites can eat up your focus, time, and attention. As a result, it can decrease productivity and cause distractions! The solution? Learn to block the websites that you tend to visit for purely entertainment. Or maybe sites you don’t want your kids to be able to visit! In this post, we’ll walk through the process on how to block websites on Chrome using your computer....

For some users, changing their username is a privacy concern, especially if they’re using their devices in public areas. For others, a username may help them differentiate between multiple users on the same PC. While it’s possible to change your username on Windows 10, it’s not as straightforward a process as you may think. How To Change a Username On Windows 10 You can change your username on Windows 10 whether you’re using a local or Microsoft account....

There are several ways to uninstall VirtualBox in Windows 10 and 11, and this post will walk you through them. Skip to the section that discusses removing VirtualBox using a software removal utility if you want to remove all associated registry entries. Method 1: Uninstall VirtualBox via Apps and Features Pane The most straightforward way to uninstall Oracle VM VirtualBox is to use the Apps & Features console in Windows Settings....

In this tutorial, we’ll discuss six methods you can use to create a Windows 11 local account and how to give them admin permissions. What Is a Local User Account? Local user accounts allow Windows 11 (and Windows 10) users to create separate accounts on the same device. Their primary purpose is to enable different users to use the same machine with their own settings and without having access to other users’ files....

For example, you can prepare a single letter for all your friends asking how they’re doing but with the ability to change the names and cities dynamically in the letter. This way, your generic letter to John will mention his name and his city, and the same letter to Mike will have Mike’s name and his city on his letter. Create Your Recipients List In An Excel Spreadsheet You’ll need to gather a list of recipients and their data into a single data source....

Especially if you’re trying to install a Windows theme, you may want to customize your desktop icons in order to fit a certain look. There are lots of icons available on the internet you can use for free, or to purchase. Changing your Windows 10 icons is incredibly easy, and you can always change them again if you ever wish to. Here’s how to customize icons in Windows 10....

Maybe you want to download a video you found on a news site, or save a YouTube video to your computer? If you’re watching a free movie online and you want to save it to watch later on an airplane, you’ll want to download the video. Regardless of your reason in doing so, downloading videos from the internet is usually possible, just not always easy. There are video downloaders you can try (these are your best bet) but also browser tricks to reveal hidden download links....

You need not worry about enabling Secure Boot if you plan to clean install Windows 11 from a USB drive. But it’s something you must do to upgrade to Windows 11 without losing any data. This tutorial covers steps to verify your computer’s Secure Boot status. Additionally, we’ll show you how to enable Secure Boot for Windows 11 installation. What Is Secure Boot in Windows? Secure Boot is a security standard designed by a group of computer manufacturers....

You don’t have to change anything during your editing process. It all has to do with how you export your video. Certain formats are better suited to social media, such as Instagram or Facebook, than they might be for viewing your project on a widescreen. Each social platform has different specifications you’ll want to keep in mind for exporting. So if you know you want to export a video to a social media platform, follow the steps below to achieve a high quality video you can post without worry....

However, if you use these devices long enough, things can start to go wrong. For example if you move to a new home and set up a new WiFi network, the old settings in your Google Home or Google Home Mini won’t be able to connect. The easiest way to resolve this is by resetting these devices. In this article you’ll learn how to factory reset the Google Home (both the hub and the display) and the Google Home Mini....