Windows reserves this portion of the disk to keep the space usage on your computer more predictable and stable, ensuring critical OS functions always have access to disk space. Windows 11 will automatically clear the reserve storage when the main disk is running out of free space so that it can be used for Windows updates and other processes. The default size of Reserved Storage is around 7 GB. However, the size may vary based on the size of the disk space, processes, number of apps installed, etc....

These startup programs usually contain services that run in the background. By starting at the initial stage the program ensures that it performs best throughout the session and always running. A good example is your antivirus program. Since startup programs initiate asynchronously with the boot-up process it increases the total boot time of your windows. So it makes sense to disable startup programs to allow your PC to boot fast....

The OneDrive app lets you sync files and folders on your computer with Microsoft cloud, allowing you to access them anywhere on your mobile devices and other computers using the service. If you connect a phone, camera, or other devices to a PC with Microsoft OneDrive, you might be asked if you want to add your photos and videos from that device to OneDrive. You can also have your photos and videos automatically uploaded to your OneDrive account without always asking if you want to....

Similar to previous versions, Windows 11 includes visual effects that make its taskbar, menu, and other activity areas transparent and translucent. Transparency effects also change some window backgrounds and surfaces to appear slightly transparent including context menus, File Explorer, Quick Settings, Settings, sign-in screen, Start menu, and more. For some users, these added features are unnecessary, and they waste resources. For others, this is a great way to improve the look and feel of Windows 11....

In some cases, icons on the user’s desktop are completely hidden. There are many reasons this can happen, including installing new drivers, adding a new program, or mistakenly hiding desktop icons. It is very easy to bring back the desktop icons. If your desktop shows no icons at all, simply right-click (or press and hold) a blank area on the desktop and select View ==> Show desktop icons. To get started with showing desktop icons and finding the recycle bin, follow the steps below: Again as referenced above, if your desktop shows no icon and you can’t find the recycle bin, simply right-click or press and hold if you’re using Windows in tablet mode, and select View ==> Show desktop icons....

YouTube is a video-sharing site that is already used by many people around the world. Many people access this site because it is not only for entertaining but also can increase knowledge. However, sometimes they get into trouble when accessing this site, one of the problems is that YouTube keeps freezing. The problem is of course very disturbing because it can come suddenly. Then, you have to play the video from the beginning again....

If you don’t see a search box on your taskbar, it’s hidden and you can make it visible again. Windows Search is a built-in feature that allows you to search for documents and app settings from a particular folder or the entire PC. Windows Search service indexes content for faster results when searching for files and other content from defined locations. Window Search is important if you want to quickly find missing files, folders documents, and settings....

AMPPS stack is lightweight and comes with just one PHP, Apache, MySQL, MongoDB, Softaculous, and phpMyAdmin without any bloat. Additional web apps can be installed with a single click using Softaculous Auto Installer. One can install over 400 apps. When you want to run WordPress, AMPPS will let you do that with a feature-rich WordPress Manager which allows you to manage themes and plugins, upgrade, clone sites, and more. There are other methods one can use to install a full web stack in Windows 11....

This is the third post in this series which can be used as a beginner’s guide to learn how to create a website domain, set up a Google Cloud server with Ubuntu Linux, and install software and packages to build and run a website online. In this series: How to create a website domain How to set up a Google Cloud server with Ubuntu Linux How to install Nginx on a Google Cloud server (alternative to Apache)...

You can use Camaleon CMS to create your personal or business websites in minutes by creating markup pages and content. Camaleon CMS offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal. For one, you don’t have to worry about comments management and frequent updates. All you do is write your content and it’s instantly published. Other features like permalinks, categories, pages, posts, and custom layouts are all top content and SEO friendly… For more about Camaleon CMS, check its homepage....

Some of its features include, course management, user and authentication, and enrollment allowing students to easily post to the site, use hashtags, view and edit posts from any device, and many more. It also supports WYSIWYG with strong privacy settings to create space for individuals to share personal thoughts with groups or other users. For more about Chamilo LMS, please check its Homepage This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install Chamilo LMP on Ubuntu 16....

Foswiki is a free, open-source, wiki platform that provides enterprise-grade collaboration features that your team can use to share and collaborate directly in their web browser. It helps you create personal or business websites in minutes and comes with a world-class text editor built-in, dynamic to-do lists, inventory systems, a status board, and more. Foswiki software offers features that may not be available to other CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal....

If your Ubuntu computer has an NVIDIA GPU, you can choose between the open-source driver Nouveau and NVIDIA’s proprietary drivers. By default, Ubuntu will use the Nouveau drivers. However, if you want serious performance with your Nvidia GPU card, then you may want to get fresh drivers from upstream, currently shipping with Nvidia cards. You can use the Nvidia official PPA repository to always get the latest drivers for your Nvidia graphics cards....

We’re now ready to install phpMyAdmin to help us connect and manage our MySQL or MariaDB databases from our browsers. phpMyAdmin is a free and open-source administration tool for MySQL and MariaDB. Written in PHP, it comes with all the features you need to create, manage and perform all database functions, and can be paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database. This is the seventh post in this series which can be used as a beginner’s guide to learn how to create a website domain, set up a Google Cloud server with Ubuntu Linux, and install software and packages to build and run a website online....

If you want a project management platform that has enterprise-class features, is scalable and performs at a high level, then Redmine is a good place to start. Redmine is built on an open-source core with support for open standards, which might be very useful in helping you run your projects. Redmine 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....

RustDesk is a free, open-source, and secure remote desktop software that works out of the box, with no configuration required. RustDesk client provides end-to-end encryption, tracks logs, and manages permissions from its UI, and can be installed on Windows with no administrative privileges. This open-source remote desktop support tool allows you to easily access and control Desktop PC and Android devices from anywhere at any time. How to install RustDesk remote desktop support tool on Ubuntu Linux As described above, RustDesk is a free, open-source, and secure remote desktop software that works out of the box, with no configuration required....

WildFly (formally JBoss) is a lightweight, fast, and highly optimized Java-based application runtime that allows you to develop great applications from a single IDE. WildFly is cross-platform with a robust dashboard which makes changing a setting in the application server, and configuration very simple and quick. No need to browse unnecessary pages to customize your environment to fit your needs. For more about WildFly and other related documentation, please visit its homepage....

The Command Prompt is a useful command-line interface app that executes commands in Windows. It is not an app that new users use regularly. Is a very handy tool mostly used by advanced users and those that know how it works. Windows 11 also has a command-line interface app called Windows Terminal. Now Windows Terminal is the default console to open installed shells like the Command Prompt and PowerShell. Below are some steps that one can use to open and use the Command Prompt in Windows 11....

The just released preview of Windows 11 comes many new features and enhancements that may confuse some students and new users. These changes include, a redesigned user desktop, centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes and colors and many more. If you’re used to using multiple speakers of headphones in Windows, you may often have to switch between these different output devices for sounds. While it’s easy to set the default speakers for every apps across the system, some apps allow you to choose your preferred speakers which overrides the systems’ default....

Anchor is a super simple, open-source, content management system (CMS) with a slick admin interface. its lightweight codebase is designed with performance in mind. This platform is for bloggers who just want to write and offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal. It also provides native markdown WYSIWYG support, Drag-n-drop, SEO-friendly, flexible CSS framework, and easy installation and management. For more about Anchor CMS, check out its homepage....