For developers looking for a great platform to manage their Java or PHP codes, Netbeans might be a great place to start. NetBeans is much more than a text editor. Netbeans provides a great set of tools for PHP and C/C++ developers and enables anyone to develop applications for desktop, mobile, and web in Java, PHP, C/C++, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and many other platforms. Also, for students and new users learning Linux, the easiest place to start learning is Ubuntu Linux....

OctoberCMS is a free, open-source, self-hosted, simple, and modular content management platform based on the Laravel PHP framework. It is built from the ground up to allow webmasters and editors to create powerful and dynamic content websites. If you’re looking for a robust, secure, and easy-to-use content management platform to manage your websites or blogs, you’ll find OctoberCMS to be useful. This post covers installing the latest version of OctoberCMS....

It comes with features such as a menu module, HTML blocks, and a slider module that can load at any given position. PanoplyCMS offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal. If you’re looking for a Meteor-based CMS that’s SEO-friendly design, flexible CSS framework, and is free, you might want to take a look at PanoplyCMS. For more about PanoplyCMS, please check its homepage....

pH7 Dating CMS enables you to build robust social networking websites for your school, company, or for any group looking to collaborate around the same ideas or issues. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install pH7 CMS with Apache2, MariaDB, and PHP 7.2 support on Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 LTS. For more on pH7 CMS social platform, please visit its home page...

When the sound coming out of your computer is too loud, Ubuntu Linux allows you to quickly mute the volume from the system menu on the top bar as well as in the Ubuntu Linux settings app. Although one can adjust the sound volume in Ubuntu Linux, sometime, one may just want to completely mute or turn off the sound coming out of their computer. Toggling the sound device mute option is the quickest way to do it, and the steps below will show you how to do that....

Although one can adjust the sound volume on Windows 11, sometime, one may just want to completely mute or turn off the sound coming out of their computer. Toggling the sound device mute option is the quickest way to do it, and the steps below will show you how to do that. In Windows 11, you can adjust or mute the sound volume right from the Quick settings menu on the Taskbar....

A Microsoft account is what you use to access many Microsoft devices and services, including signing into Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and more. You can manage and control your account from a single dashboard online as well. Once a device is added to a Microsoft account profile, the device is automatically included with Windows features such as share experiences, app sharing across devices, find my device, and many more. If you don’t use a device but it still appears in your devices list, below is how to remove it....

By default, Windows 11 will display a pop-up and ask you to select what actions to take when you insert media or attach a new device. This works if you haven’t changed anything. However, if you have chosen certain actions for particular media, and you wish to change it or choose a different action, you can configure that particular setting or reset the entire AutoPlay, and the steps below will show you how to do that....

If you can’t do a restart at the time when prompted, you can schedule a more convenient time when to install and apply the updates. Sometimes, you won’t get a notification if the updates were installed in the background while using your computer. Windows will attempt to restart your computer automatically when you’re not actively using it or when the computer is idled. However, there might be cases when you don’t want your computer rebooted....

Windows Update helps get the latest fixes and security improvements, keeping your device running smoothly and staying protected. In most cases, you don’t do anything to get updates for your computer. Once updates are installed, you will have to restart your computer to complete the update process. If you can’t restart your PC immediately after updating, you can schedule a restart or set active hours. Active hours let Windows know when you’re typically at your PC....

Windows 11 comes with a feature that automatically sets the printer you used most recently to be your default printer. While this might work when a single printer is installed, in situations where multiple printers are used, sometimes the wrong printer can be set as your default printer. For some users who are used to working with Windows 10, there are some changes with Windows 11 that might take some time to learn....

Before you can set up parental controls, you and your child or children will all need to have Microsoft accounts. Microsoft account is required for setting up parental control. Your account will be a parent account, and the child or children’s account tied to yours. As a parent, you can control, and view reports related to your child or children’s online activities. The parent account should also be an administrator on the device you want to restrict....

If you want to remotely connect to an SSH server using key authentication or use GitHub to manage your code, you will need an SSH key pair. In Ubuntu Linux and other Unix-like systems, generating and managing SSH keys and using key-based authentication is pretty easy. Below is a post that shows you how to create an SSH key pair in Ubuntu Linux and use the public key to authenticate to an SSH server....

Directus CMS is an open-source, headless content management system (CMS) built on the LAMP or LEMP stack. It comes with a flat, crisp, and clear design to help you create great content. It decouples content for use in apps, websites, or any other data-driven projects. Directus CMS works great with an Apache2 HTTP server. however, if you prefer Nginx with your setup, the steps below should be a great place to start....

Opigno LMS is an open-source e-learning platform based on Drupal that allows individuals and trainers to administer online courses efficiently. It is designed for companies and universities looking for an e-learning solution that is flexible and easily scalable. If you’re looking for an open-source learning management platform to administer online classes for your students at school or your employees at your business, then you may want to look at Opigno....

Sitemagic is an open-source, flat-file content management system (CMS) with a slick design that allows you to create beautiful and captivating websites. It is fully extensible, and it’s super-fast even on small servers. It offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal. For one, it doesn’t need a database server to function. it’s a flat-file CMS. It also provides native markdown WYSIWYG support, SEO-friendly, flexible CSS framework, and easy installation and management....

For one, it doesn’t need a database server, call it database-less CMS. Its browser-based dashboard offers an intuitive way of managing your sites. Configure system settings, upload images or write a blog post by using a clean and responsive user interface. Statamic is designed to rapidly scaffold sites, eliminate repetitive tasks (like clicking around in a control panel for hours), and structure your data on the fly. For more about Statamic, please check its homepage....

By default, File Explorer will hide extensions for known file types, however, there are multiple ways one can show them or hide them if they don’t want to see extensions for files. A file extension is typically three or four letters in a file name after the period, indicating the file type. File name extension is how Windows identify files and recommend the correct program to use to open and view the files....

Meanwhile, we tend to get frustrated if we face any technical issues. One problem you might encounter is that your Windows did not detect any networking hardware. In this article, we aim to ease your anxiety by finding a solution to this. Device drivers are responsible for the smooth communication of your operating system with your PC’s hardware components. Windows is so designed that it installs the default drivers to all your hardware automatically, which could result in the unexpected occurrence of this issue....

You can configure Ubuntu Linux to automatically suspend when idle. When Ubuntu Linux goes to suspend mode, it’s not turned off – just go to sleep. You can resume by pressing a key or moving the mouse and your session will continue from where you left off. You can also manually suspend your computer in Ubuntu Linux if your computer hardware supports it. Different intervals can be specified for running on battery or plugged in....