The easiest way to get our hands on such a device is to go out and purchase one that’s pre-built. However, easiest doesn’t always mean best. A NAS-enabled router will allow us to attach an external hard drive via USB for additional storage. Then again, we could go with the DIY option using Raspberry Pi or a repurposed computer. Regardless of how we get our hands on one, we’re going to need to know how to set up a NAS....

To help resolve this issue, you can take advantage of a newer Windows feature called Windows Sonic for Headphones, which immediately improves the quality of your sound output. It doesn’t matter whether your headphones are new or old, because Windows Sonic for headphones in Windows 10 can solve the problem. What Is Windows Sonic for Headphones in Windows 10? There are a significant number of cheap, poor-quality headphones on the market today....

LibreNMS is a popular LAMP/LEMP-based network monitoring software that helps you gain insights and simplifies log data from your networking devices so you can make sense of them. It helps you, monitor, search and analyze the vast amount of data, (especially in larger environments) into a simple format that you can easily read and digest. LibreNMS automatically discover your entire network using CDP, FDP, LLDP, OSPF, BGP, SNMP, and ARP and provide you alerts via email, slack and more....

An even more secure implementation will be to enable chroot. A chroot is a way of isolating applications from the rest of your computer, by putting them in jail. When you enable chroot on a user account, that account is isolated and can only access its directory and files and nowhere else. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to set up sFTP on Ubuntu 16....

By default when you install MySQL server, it will only allow connections from the local system for users with the correct credentials regardless of the transport protocol. If you want to add another layer of security, you can enable SSL/TLS certificate settings and force all users to connect securely. For this tutorial, we’re going to be creating a self-signed certificate to configure with MySQL. To get started with configuring MySQL with SSL/TLS certificates, follow the steps below:...

Sentrifugo HRM is a free, open-source, Human Resource Management (HRM) platform for businesses and individuals. It offers HR resource modules with exceptional features and an intuitive interface that is easy to configure and set up. Many HRM platforms will allow you to host the software in your environments and on your servers, and Sentrifugo HRM is one of those platforms. With the large pool of open-source HRM platforms available today, searching for one isn’t simple....

Windows 11 allows users to share files and folders with other users at home, in the same office, or across the world securely. There are several ways one can do this in Windows 11. You can use File Explorer, OneDrive, and Email to get documents across to other users. Whether you want to share files with your mom, grandma, or someone across the globe, Windows 11 makes it easy to do that....

Snap is a feature in Windows that allows users to launch a flyout with possible layouts to reorient their windows on the screen by hovering their mouse over the top edge of your app windows, on the maximize button. The latest version of Windows 11 introduces additional Snap feature which reveals a Snap layout menu when you drag a window to the top of your screen. This new feature may help you organize your windows on the screen but may be annoying for some....

So, here’s how you transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer. Can You Transfer a Windows 10 License To a New Computer? Transferring your Windows 10 license to a new computer is a great idea. After all, it keeps the cost of your new computer down if you don’t need a new license. However, whether you can make the transfer depends on the type of Windows 10 license you’re using....

Bookmarks are saved shortcuts that store the title, favicon, and URL of a specific webpage. This way, you don’t have to remember the URL and next time you want to go to that specific web page, you can access it on the web via the saved bookmark. Whether you’re using Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge, this guide explains the steps you can take to transfer bookmarks to and from all major browsers....

Windows updates get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently while staying protected. When you update your Windows device, you’ll be prompted, in most cases, to restart for the updates to fully apply. Windows Update also has a feature that allows users to get up to date as soon as possible by turning on the “Get me up to date” settings. When enabled, Windows prompts you to restart as soon as possible (even during active hours) to finish updating....

Daylight saving time (DST) is a practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. The process is reversed during the fall months. Windows can automatically manage DST if you allow it to. Many services and applications depend on Windows operating system for daylight saving time (DST) and time zone (TZ) information. Your schedules and alarms also depend on your computer’s DST settings; therefore, choosing the correct time zone and updated DST settings is very important....

You may be thinking that casting using a Chromecast device is the single, or most preferred, solution here. But that’s not entirely true. And if you don’t own a Chromecast device, you’re not out of luck. In this article, you’ll learn about four other ways you can use a TV as a monitor without casting using a Chromecast. Use Wireless HDMI One of the easiest ways to use a TV as an extended monitor, no matter how far away the monitor is in the room, is by using a wireless transmitter and receiver kit....

It also features up-to-the-minute fantasy football updates and highlights from early games. NFL RedZone has become a popular way of watching NFL games for many fans, including me. So if you have the budget to subscribe, you can watch NFL via the authorized platform. However, if you want to watch Redzone live without purchasing a subscription, this guide explains how to watch NFL Redzone live stream for free. Free websites to watch NFL RedZone live stream Some free sports streaming sites let users watch NFL RedZone streams....

IIS is a full-featured web and FTP server with some powerful admin tools, strong security features, and can be used to host ASP.NET and PHP applications on the same server. You can even host WordPress sites on IIS. There are three ways to install and set up a website in IIS on Windows 10; using the Graphical User Interface (GUI), PowerShell, or Windows CMD. We’ll be using each method to do a basic installation of IIS....

This powerful editor was developed by GitHub and works across operating systems. Use it on OS X, Windows, or Linux. Whether you are new to programming or a seasoned programmer, you will need a great code editor to do your job. and Atom IDE is a code editor that combines simplicity and speed for any developer. For more about Atom IDE, please check its homepage. And because it’s a cross-platform app that works on Windows, and Mac Linux PC, it should work and allow you to move between different PC platforms....

1. Wait 3-5 Minutes Teams changes your status to “Away” if your computer is inactive for five minutes or more. Your Teams status should automatically change when you resume using your computer. If it doesn’t, Microsoft recommends waiting at least three minutes for Teams to update your status. Reset your status (see the next section) if nothing changes after 5 minutes. 2. Reset and Change Status A temporary glitch with the Microsoft Teams app might prevent you from changing your status....

In this article, we’ll introduce you to the browser and discuss the features of Stack, which can make you more efficient, productive, and focused. What Is the Stack Browser? Stack is a web browser designed to increase the efficiency of working on the internet. The development team aims to allow different apps simultaneously, with speed-of-thought navigation and a neat, intuitive user experience. Stack also seeks to address the disorienting and distracting state of the internet by allowing users to reorganize their experience according to their needs....

Anyone who has used Windows 10 for some time has likely encountered an issue where the taskbar refuses to hide while set to automatically do so. This sort of thing can be quite annoying when other programs, browsers, or applications are currently open on-screen. What can be done about it? If you’re having such an issue, resolving the matter can be a simple task, as long as you know what to look for....

If you’re not familiar with PowerShell, we’ve got a PowerShell beginner’s guide. It’s great for home users and IT pros alike. There’s more to PowerShell than just the scripting language. These keyboard shortcuts apply to Microsoft’s Windows PowerShell ISE and PowerShell Console. Even though PowerShell is spreading to other operating systems—like macOS version 10.12 and newer and even several Linux distributions— these shortcuts may not work on all operating systems or all versions of PowerShell....