The world of software packages on Linux and other Unix-based systems is quite a savannah: each system has its own singular package management approach, making a hell the life of who has to deal with multiple platforms. There are Pacman for Arch Linux and derivatives, Alpine Package Keeper (a.k.a. APK), Advanced Package Tool (a.k.a. APT) for Debian GNU/Linux and derivatives, … [Read more...] about UPT: Universal Package Management Tool for Linux
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Unlocking the Power of Storage: A Beginner’s Guide to LVM in Linux
The LVM (Logical Volume Manager) is a storage management system used by Linux operating systems. It allows for the creation of logical volumes, which can be viewed as containers that hold data. The single biggest advantage of LVM is the ease of changing the size of logical volumes (consider it to as disk partitions). In this tutorial, you'll learn what LVM is, how it … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Power of Storage: A Beginner’s Guide to LVM in Linux
You can now zoom images easier in Microsoft Edge thanks to new Magnify feature
Microsoft added a new feature to its Edge browser recently that improves how you zoom images in the browser. Most websites restrict the width of content and this impacts images as well. Some images may look tiny as a consequence. It happens that high resolution images show up in a tiny frame on a webpage so that it becomes difficult to appreciate the image or check out its … [Read more...] about You can now zoom images easier in Microsoft Edge thanks to new Magnify feature
Use Calibre to Remove DRM from Kindle Books and Convert to PDF
So you purchased ebooks from Amazon Kindle and now you want to read it on your personal computer or some other device that doesn't have Amazon Kindle app? You are in a difficult situation. When you purchase a book from Amazon Kindle, it is DRM-protected. Which means you cannot use it outside the Amazon ecosystem. It can only be read using Amazon Kindle app or Kindle Cloud … [Read more...] about Use Calibre to Remove DRM from Kindle Books and Convert to PDF
Change Default Web Browser in Ubuntu [Beginner’s Tip]
So you found yourself a perfect browser that you always wanted and now, you want to make it your default browser? But the question is: how do you change your default web browser on Ubuntu? Let us find out how to do that! Changing the default web browser on Ubuntu and other Linux Here, I will be sharing two ways to change your default browser to make it more … [Read more...] about Change Default Web Browser in Ubuntu [Beginner’s Tip]
The latest Windows 11 Security Update fails to install for some users
Microsoft has just confirmed a Windows Update issue that affects the company's Windows 11 operating system. Some users may experience issues installing the most recent security update for the operating system. Microsoft released the security update on February 13, 2024 as part of its February 2024 Patch Day. The update, which has the ID KB5034765, is the most recent … [Read more...] about The latest Windows 11 Security Update fails to install for some users
Apple releases iOS 17.4 to add support for third-party app stores in the EU
Apple has released iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. The latest update adds support for third-party app marketplaces in order to comply with the European Union's Digital Market Act, which comes into effect today. iOS 17.4 adds support for third-party app marketplaces The biggest change in iOS 17.4 is that it finally allows alternative app marketplaces, aka sideloading, so iPhone and … [Read more...] about Apple releases iOS 17.4 to add support for third-party app stores in the EU
How to restore the Photos Legacy app on Windows
Microsoft launched a new Photos application for Windows some time ago. It replaced the previous version of the Photos app, which Microsoft now calls Photos Legacy. Some features of the legacy app were dropped in the new Photos app. These include video editing features, slideshow maker, and the album feature. The new Windows Photos app does not support these features. Video … [Read more...] about How to restore the Photos Legacy app on Windows
Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.4 update with over 50 security fixes
Apple has released the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update. The software update includes a couple of new features, and over 50 fixes for security vulnerabilities. What's new in the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update Apple Podcasts now supports Episode text, aka transcript. These are automatically generated. Click on an episode and scroll down to the transcript section, and you will be able to … [Read more...] about Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.4 update with over 50 security fixes
Windows 11 gets March 2024 drivers from Intel, AMD and Nvidia
March 2024 driver updates are now available for Windows 11 or 10 from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. These updates are designed to fix bugs and help some games run better on your devices. Important driver updates will be offered via Windows Update, so you don’t need to rush for drivers when you don’t need these fixes. Let’s first take a closer look at Intel’s updated GPU drivers. … [Read more...] about Windows 11 gets March 2024 drivers from Intel, AMD and Nvidia