The proxy server takes and directs client requests to the appropriate backend servers. A proxy server can also perform additional tasks such as SSL encryption, caching, compression, and load balancing to take the load off the backend servers. A reverse proxy server is typically used in front of Node.js, Python, Java and other popular applications that do not have web server features enabled. In this case, Apache is usually the proxy server used to handle requests for clients....

Our previous tutorial showed you how to install ChurchCRM on Ubuntu with Apache2 (LAMP ). You can find that tutorial here. For the uninitiated, ChurchCRM is an open-source CRM software built for churches that can serve as a strong alternative to the popular CRM systems in use today. This free CRM is built on the LAMP / LEMP stack and offers features that will help you run your business and collaborate with your customers, employees, and church members....

clearFusion is a content management system (CMS) that is easy is both developer and user-friendly and gives you powerful sets of tools to help you easily build and manage high-quality websites. This cm is robust and mobile-friendly and responsive out-of-the-box so your users can enjoy reading and interact with your website from any device. This CMS platform is designed for ease of use to allow webmasters to collaborate and automate engaging experiences with users across multiple devices, including mobile....

Our previous tutorial showed you how to install CuteNews CMS on Ubuntu with Apache2. This one shows you how to run it with Nginx instead. CuteNews is a flat-file content management system (CMS) based on PHP that is easy to install and set up. No database, just PHP — plain and simple! It also comes with a search function, file upload management, backup & restore, IP banning, permission levels support, flood protection, and many more....

LimeSurvey is an open-source, lightweight, online survey platform based on PHP. It uses the LAMP or LEMP stack to operate and allows anyone to create great online surveys for one’s audience. Whether you are conducting simple questionnaires with few questions or advanced assessments with conditionals for any groups, LimeSurvey is the tool you want to use and can be self-hosted in your environment. LimeSurvey lets you focus on building great surveys by leveraging its easy management portal designs and technical quality without the bloats....

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

The new Microsoft Edge browser has adopted the Chromium open-source project code base and offers better web compatibility and performance over the legacy edge. Microsoft Edge browser is cross-platform and supports all Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. If you’re currently using Edge and want to learn how to configure Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, and help protect your computer, the steps below should show you how to do it. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen provides warning messages to help protect you from potentially untrusted and phishing websites and malicious software....

Moodle, a free and open-source course management system (CMS) works great out of the box after installation. However, to give your students and users the best experience, you may want to consider using Cloudflare CDN, SSL, and protection. Cloudflare provides free and paid features that help speed up websites, offers free CDN and SSL services that protect millions of websites and domains online, and many more. This setup might take a while to complete, and the process below should work on other websites as well....

When using VirtualBox you can share folders from the host computer with guest machines. Guest machines can be Windows, Linux, or macOS. This is made possible by the VirtualBox host folder-sharing feature. Folder sharing exposes the host computer files and folders to virtual machines. For this to work, you must be running the latest version of VirtualBox virtualization software with the current version of guest addition tools. You’ll have to enable bidirectional sharing from the host software, and the steps below show you how to do that....

The lock screen is the screen or curtain you see when you turn on your computer before the sign-in screen. It is also displayed once your computer is locked after you stepped away or press the Windows key + L. The lock screen comes with a background picture that one can change and customize. The sign-in screen is hidden just behind the lock screen. To view the sign-n screen, you must dismiss the lock screen by either pressing a key on your keyboard, clicking the mouse or swiping up on the lock screen (curtain)....

Widgets are feeds of content such as news, weather, stocks, and traffic that are automatically updated with live information on your widgets board. The widgets board in Windows helps you personalize content from your favorite apps and services across the web and on your device, which you can add, remove, arrange, resize and customize. Widgets are activated when you click on the widget’s icon on the taskbar, swipe from the left using touch, or press the Windows + W keys on your keyboard....

With Windows Hello, one can use a PIN, facial recognition, picture, or fingerprint to sign into their Windows devices. Windows Hello feature offers several ways one can ditch their passwords in favor of a more secure and personal method of authentication. When you set up Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in option, you can also choose to enable or disable the “Automatically dismiss lock screen if Windows recognizes your face” option....

Windows 11 comes with a built-in app called Alarms and Clock. You can use this app to set an alarm, use timers, and more. With Windows alarms, you configure, set, and forget them and it should help you sleep better and wake up rested similar to your devices. Windows alarms are good on some occasions. Alarms and timers work even if the app is closed or your device is locked....

Recently we showed you how to use a night light in Windows to help with sleeplessness and eye strain after dark. You can read that post here. If you’re still having problems seeing what’s on your screen, you can use Windows 11 built-in color filters to help distinguish between things that differ only by color. This changes the color palette of objects on the screen which brings out the contrast and could help you see clearly....

NFS or Network File System is a distributed file system that can be enabled in a client/server environment. NFS is very easy to configure for those wishing to allow NFS client machines to access NFS mount points on a server using NFS protocol. This brief tutorial shows users how to set up NFS mount points on a server for client access. It should be quick and easy to understand, even for new users....

Windows logo key+spacebar Switch input language and keyboard layout Windows logo key+O Locks device orientation Windows logo key+Y Temporarily peeks at the desktop Windows logo key+V Cycles through toasts Windows logo key+Shift+V Cycles through toasts in reverse order Windows logo key+Enter Launches Narrator Windows logo key+PgUp Moves Metro style apps to the monitor on the left Windows logo key+PgDown Moves Metro style apps to the monitor on the right Windows logo key+Shift Moves the gutter to the left (snaps an application) Windows logo key+C Opens Charms bar Windows logo key+I Opens Settings charm Windows logo key+K Opens Connect charm Windows logo key+H Opens Share charm Windows logo key+Q Opens Search pane Windows logo key+W Opens Settings Search app Windows logo key+F Opens File Search app Windows logo key+Tab Cycles through Metro style apps Windows logo key+Shift+Tab Cycles through Metro style apps in reverse order Windows logo key+Ctrl+Tab Cycles through Metro style apps and snaps them as they are cycled Windows logo key+Z Opens App Bar

pfSense is a free and open-source security application that serves as a firewall and router. There are over ten pfSense alternatives for various platforms, and here are some of them. What is pfSense? pfSense is a free and open source customizable version of FreeBSD that is intended for use as a firewall and router. It is a strong, versatile firewalling and routing platform that also contains a large list of related functions and a package structure....

Since launched a few years ago, Stories has been one of the most engaging features on Instagram. With it, you can post a series of short videos or photos that appear for 24 hours. Because of such high enthusiasm, the best apps for Instagram Stories are currently available to make Stories more fun. These third-party apps offer plenty of features like animations, effects, and advanced video editing. These applications can further improve your Stories if you are never enough with built-in effects or animations provided by Instagram....

Having a problem with snoring? Whether it is you or your partner who makes the noise, snoring can reduce your sleep quality. But surprisingly this bad sleeping habit inspires some developers to create the best snoring apps that offer different functions. While some apps help you stop snoring, others enable you to track the snore. You will also find useful applications to record the noise so you can use it for any purposes, including finding effective ways to get rid of this sleeping problem....

Looking for LeetCode alternatives? LeetCode is a robust platform that may help you improve your abilities, broaden your understanding, and be ready for technical interviews. It is the quickest, well-optimized platform that supports structure to assist your progression to the next level of your programming profession. On this platform, you may simply and rapidly learn nearly all of the high-level programming languages. The site includes over 1800 training questions and helps you develop fast....