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This Windows.old folder contains any old Windows installation files and other system data from your previous operating system. Windows uses this folder to make it easy to roll back the upgrade and return to the previous version you upgraded from. If you feel comfortable with Windows 11 and you think you’re not going to go back, then delete the Windows.old folder should be safe to do. One reason most people would want to delete this unused folder is that it’s quite large and deleting it will free up some storage space on your computer....

Microsoft OneDrive is a feature in Windows 11 that keeps your photos and files backed up to the cloud, synced, and accessible on all your other devices connected to your OneDrive account. For some users, OneDrive is not a feature they’d want to be installed and enabled in Windows 11. For one, there’s a nagging to use OneDrive to back up your data. If you already have another online storage service like Dropbox or similar, you might not want to use OneDrive for the same purpose....

As part of its efforts to help troubleshoot the Windows 10 user experience, Microsoft logs data about the apps and features you use, your system information, your system settings, and more. If you’re worried about this data being shared, you can disable Windows 10 telemetry by following these steps. What Is Windows 10 Telemetry? Windows 10 isn’t the first Windows release to collect and share system data with itself, but Microsoft has certainly increased the amount of data it collects and shares in this release....

Leaving a comment on social media platforms such as Instagram is fun as you can share thought, show appreciation, or leave questions to a content. But for whatever reason, you might need to edit the comment before other users read it. How to edit a comment on Instagram? Instagram doesn’t allow users to edit comments that have been posted. That means deleting the comment is the only option that you have to edit typos....

However, in some versions of Windows, editing the hosts file directly isn’t allowed. In fact, you’ll get an error if you try to save the changes. Fortunately, there’s a simple tip you can use to edit the hosts file in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP. What Does The Hosts File Do? The purpose of the hosts file was originally to be what DNS servers do now – map friendly domain names to unfriendly IP addresses....

Now there are two ways to manage Cisco switches: from the web-based GUI interface or from the terminal-based command line interface. I have found that the web-based GUI is not nearly as stable as the Cisco IOS available from the CLI. On several occasions, after trying to save a configuration change on the GUI, the entire switch crashed and I had to reboot it in order to access the GUI again....

A password protected, encrypted Zip file prevents this, locking down the archive so that only specific people can access its contents (or anyone who has luck with a Zip file unlocker). Why Use a Zip File? There are several reasons to want to use a Zip archive versus just storing the files in a folder, but what they all have in common is ease of use. Zip files organize data into one single folder that acts just like a file, meaning that you can store hundreds of files and folders in one location without fear that you might accidentally delete some of the content....

The same Find my device feature can be used to locate and lock a Windows device. Whether the device is stolen or missing, it is a great feature to have in Windows. Find my device works only if you sign in to your device with a Microsoft account and if you’re an administrator on it. It also requires that Windows location services are turned on for the device, even if other users on the device have turned off location settings for their apps....

What you’ll learn in this guide are the different methods to find the MAC address of iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android-powered devices. As a plus, we’ll also show you how to change your device’s MAC address easily. Static Vs. Random MAC Addresses: All You Need to Know Your device may have multiple MAC addresses: a “Static” and “Randomized” MAC address. The “Static” address is hardwired to the device’s hardware while the “Randomized” address is generated by your device’s operating system to prevent network operators, ISPs, and websites from tracking your online activities....

Created by Windows to manage the system’s audio, this process is known to often cause problems and take up 100% of processing resources. Why do such problems occur, and how can you deal with them? Find out in this article. What is audiodg.exe? Starting from Windows Vista, audio services were moved to a separate profile like many other critical Windows services. This makes it difficult for the user to simply shut them down by mistake from the Task Manager....

If your Windows computer will not display anything on the screen after turning it on or after you sign in, it may mean there’s an issue with your Windows device display drivers or monitor. Below we’ll go through some troubleshooting steps and check your hardware and software to get your computer screen working again. There are many reasons why your computer screen might go blank and troubleshooting each of the items below might help....

There are various reasons why Outlook gets stuck on the loading profile screen. You can fix the underlying issues on your computer to get rid of this Outlook error. Run Outlook With Administrator Privileges While Outlook works just fine in normal mode, sometimes it helps to use it in administrative mode to fix many issues. Admin mode allows Outlook to run many admin-level tasks which could fix the issue you’re facing....

Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 updates in trickles—not everyone receives an update at the same time. When a Windows Update is available to the public, you may get the update immediately, or it may take days sometimes. However, if the delay is running into weeks or taking longer than usual, the troubleshooting techniques in this guide will help you force install a Windows 10 update on your device. Do You Have the Latest Windows 10 Version?...

In some situations, you might not want Windows not to remember or keep a network information store forever. The good thing is Windows allows you to forget a network so all its stored info and data are deleted. There are multiple ways one can go about deleting or forgetting Wi-Fi network details in Windows, and the steps below will show you a few of them. The new Windows 11 comes with many new features for new user desktops, including a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes, and colors that will make any Windows look and feel modern....

One of the most common reasons to format an SD card in Windows is that it’s stopped working properly in whatever device you were using it. Formatting is the usual first step to figuring out whether the card should be tossed in the trash. Let’s look at how it’s done. Danger! Your Data Will Be Gone! Before we go any further, you need to be very aware of the fact that when you format an SD card (or any drive for that matter) all of your data will be gone....

Solr uses a REST-like API that allows storing documents (indexing) via JSON, XML, CSV, or binary over HTTP. You query data via HTTP GET and receive JSON, XML, CSV, or binary results. Solr also provides advanced full-text search capabilities, and a scalable, and responsive admin interface. When looking for an enterprise search platform that enables phrases, wildcards, joins, and grouping at a large scale, you might want to take a look at Solr....

CSF is a free, open-source Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall software based on iptables that provides a high level of security for Linux servers. It also provides login and intrusion detection that can help protect Linux systems from threats and other attacks. If you’re looking for an easy way to manage iptables firewall on Linux including via an intuitive web interface, then CSF should be a great place to start....

If you are looking for a CMS framework that is easy to install, simple to maintain, and flexible, then Cotonti is a good place to start. It comes with features such as user accounts and content creation, file management, and community tools and modules that you can install to extend the capabilities of the platform. This CMS platform is fast and lightweight and gives webmasters modular and extensible features to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

CubeCart is a 100% free open-source eCommerce platform based on the LAMP / LEMP stack. It has a plethora of features ideal for small, medium, and large businesses to create and manage their online stores online. Whether you are a retailer looking for an online store or a webmaster deciding on an eCommerce solution, CubeCart should be a great place to start. To get started with installing CubeCart, follow the steps below:...

If you want a Content Management System (CMS) that has enterprise-class features, is scalable, and performs at a high level, then the eZ Platform is a good place to start. eZ Platform is built on an open-source core with support for open standards, which might be very useful in helping you run your digital content. This CMS platform is designed for ease of use to allow enterprises and business owners to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....