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Windows comes with a built-in tool called Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool which helps you identify and diagnose problems with system memory (RAM). Users can use this tool to check for, diagnose and resolve system memory problems. The tool may also automatically detect system memory issues and prompts you to schedule a memory test the next time the computer is restarted. Below is how to run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool in Windows 11....

For those of you using a Mac, you will find many features on macOS. If you know the many features available on macOS, you will get more useful experience and make your work easier. For example, when you know how to select multiple files on Mac. If you know how to select several files on Mac, surely your work will be efficient. Besides, you can also save time because you can do it at one time....

There are a few approaches you can take to backup your Windows system. You can use a tool like SyncToy to schedule the backup of the most important folders on your system. Or you can choose from a list of free system cloning apps to take a full backup of your entire Windows system. In this article, you’ll learn how to use one of those tools – EaseUS – to set up an automatic backup system for Windows with a smart backup schedule that won’t interfere with your computer use....

Google Reminders is intuitive to use. With sophisticated predictive autofill, setting reminders has never been so easy. In this article, we’ll explain how you can set up and manage Google Reminders. How to Create Reminders on the Web App Google Reminders can be set on the web version of Google Calendar. These sync between the web and mobile apps (if you’re using the same account), so any changes you make on either will be reflected on the other....

When you enable or turn on File History in Windows, it will automatically back up your Personal Folders (Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop) within your Window profile (C:\Users<Username>). Your OneDrive offline folders will also be included with File History backups. File History uses journaling which is an NTFS feature that keeps track of file changes on the system’s drives. Whenever a change is made on the system’s drives, the file journal is updated, determining which files and folders need to be backed up....

In some environments, before one can access the internet or external services, one must use a proxy server. Some businesses set up proxy servers to control what leaves and enters the network. A proxy server is a network device that sits between your PC and the internet or external resources. The proxy server makes requests for websites and services on behalf of the user’s computer. Some reasons companies set up proxy servers are to help save bandwidth, since frequently used resources are cached, and to protect computers from ads, malware, and other harmful threats on the Internet....

Arastta, a powerful and free open-source eCommerce platform can easily be installed with Apache2 support. However, for those wanting to run it with Nginx, the steps below should be a great place to start. Arastta is an open-source, fast online eCommerce platform that brings the best and most advanced shopping cart features all together for your business. For more on Arastta CMS, please visit its home page How to install the Arastta eCommerce platform on Ubuntu Linux with Nginx As described above, Arastta, a powerful and free open-source eCommerce platform can easily be installed with Apache2 support....

Running Drupal on Nginx with Varnish support can improve your site performance. When looking for a fast and easy way to speed up your Drupal websites the steps below are a good place to start. When dealing with high-traffic Drupal websites or blogs you may want to implement some kind of caching mechanism to speed up the sites. One of the popular proxy servers that are also caching servers is Varnish....

phpwcms is free to download and use and comes with features that you’ll find in other PHP-based CMSs, including user and groups administration, and responsive design that supports all modern devices. It is a perfect CMS platform to showcase your brand. For more about phpwcms, please check their Homepage This brief tutorial will show students and new users how to install phpwcms on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 LTS. To get started with installing phpwcms, follow the steps below:...

Fortunately, if you use Gmail, you have dozens of features and ways to sort, customize, and arrange your inbox and other folders to make it more manageable and give you more control over finding messages. You can sort Gmail by sender, size, recipient, subject, label, attachments, chats, body of messages, and date. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to organize, search, and automate your Gmail app by sorting your messages using the Sender, Label or Subject filters....

We’ll step you through why and how you must turn off Avast on your computer and how to locate and disable specific Avast shields so you don’t end up putting your computer at risk. Reasons to Turn Off Avast Temporarily Deactivating Avast puts your PC or Mac at risk from various forms of malware such as trojans, worms, and keyloggers. Only do that if you run into one or more of the following scenarios....

With Windows Search, one can search their local device for files, settings, and apps. If one signs in with a personal Microsoft account or work and school accounts, they can also use Windows Search to search their OneDrive, Outlook, and SharePoint, including other Microsoft services. Because Windows Search can return results from the web, you can also enable or disable SafeSearch to help keep adult content out of your web previews....

Core Isolation works with Memory Integrity (aka Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI)) in Windows to make it difficult for malicious software and scripts to use low-level drivers to hijack one’s computer. Windows Memory Integrity feature works by creating an isolated environment using hardware virtualization. Without memory integrity running, the “security guard” stands right out in the open where it’s much easier for an attacker to interfere with or sabotage the guard, making it easier for malicious code to sneak past and cause problems....

If you are charging your Windows 11 device using a USB charger, you may get a notification alerting you if the PC is charging slowly over USB. This by itself is nothing to worry about, since the device battery will eventually charge over time. However, if want to reduce Windows notifications, this is one that you can do without. If this setting is disabled and you want to be notified, then simply turn it on, and the steps below will show you how to do that....

By default, Windows Update helps get the latest fixes and security improvements, keeping your device running smoothly and staying protected. In some cases, Windows will install device drivers along with other updates. If a driver is released for your video device via Windows Update, it will install or update unless you decide not to via a policy setting not to include device drivers with Windows updates. For users who are having issues with their device’s video system, updating the driver to the latest version may fix or even improve the sound quality....

If you’re a new user or student planning on learning how to use and manage Linux systems, the easiest place to start might be on Ubuntu Linux OS. Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that runs on desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices. When you’re ready to learn how to use the du commands, follow the guide below: About du command: The du command displays estimates of disk space used by files or directories on the Linux file system....

There might be times when you’ll want to find out the Wi-Fi password saved in Windows 11. If you have forgotten the password of your Wi-Fi, you can use the steps below to get it and use it on another device or share it with others. Many of the Wi-Fi devices being issued by service providers have the password of the Wi-Fi written on the back of the device. If you haven’t changed the default password given to you, simply look at the back of the modem to get the password....

The Instagram feature that is widely used to increase engagement between users is Instagram Story. There are interactive features on Instagram Story that make it more interesting to use than Instagram Post, even though it can only display photos or videos for 24 hours. Unfortunately, users often complain about the issue of Instagram Story not posting. This is very annoying because users have crafted interesting videos but cannot upload them to Instagram Story....

However, managing all your social media accounts effectively to get your message in front of your audience can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are many automated social media tools available to help you maintain and grow your online presence. Dlvr.it Dlvr.it is an easy-to-use tool that automates social media tasks. It works by connecting RSS feeds to social media profiles and then auto-posting articles, photos, and videos to your social networks based on the schedule you define....

If you use an external mouse, the left-click might malfunction if foreign particles (dust, debris, dirt, etc.) are stuck in the mouse. Contact the mouse’s manufacturer, visit their website, or refer to the product’s instruction manual for cleaning instructions. But if left-click is not working on your PC’s touchpad and/or external mouse, try some of the fixes below. You’ll need an input method/device to implement some of these troubleshooting solutions....