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While trying sudo on a person in real life probably won’t be as effective, it’s the magic command that gets past every roadblock in the world of Linux. What is sudo? Why does it even exist? The answer lies in how Linux handles permissions. Understanding Linux User Permissions Linux is considered a secure operating system due to how it handles permissions. While operating systems such as macOS (which shared an ancestor with Linux) and Windows are now more like Linux in this regard, the Open Source operating system is still somewhat unique....

The main reason this is so hard is thanks to AMD’s commitment to a single CPU socket. Specifically, the AM4 CPU socket, which hosts all three generations of Ryzen CPU. This does not include the professional-grade Threadripper CPUs. Despite being Zen-based, just like Ryzen, Threadripper CPUs have their separate socket. Before we can look at which motherboards are the best option for your Ryzen CPU, there are some crucial aspects of AM4 socket compatibility you need to know....

If you’re having issues with your monitor not turning off or your computer not going to sleep at the time intervals you set, it could be caused by a number of different issues. In this article, I’ll try to walk you through all the different methods I tried and hopefully one of them will work for you. Also, be sure to check out my other posts, the Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Sleep Issues in Windows and Windows 7 Will Not Sleep for other possible fixes....

Identify Your Xbox Controller There have been many Xbox console generations and even more Xbox controllers. Not all of them work with Windows natively and some need additional hardware to work with Windows. In general, you can use the Xbox 360 controller with Windows either via USB or wirelessly using the dedicated adapter from Microsoft. When it comes to Xbox One controllers, it depends on which version of the controller you have....

The tips below let you remotely access the device from your desktop PC, navigate Chrome more quickly with gestures, use voice-to-text to dictate, and even run Android apps. See All Open Apps At Once In Windows 10, you can use Windows + Tab to see all open apps. On Mac, you can use Command + Tab. But how can you see all open apps on a Chromebook? Doing this on a Chromebook is just as simple, and there are a couple of options....

You definitely can get good pictures of the moon through some trial and error, and the right photography techniques. But to get the best moon shots, take these camera settings for moon shots into account and remove the matter of chance. Here are the best camera settings to use when photographing the moon. ISO Set your camera ISO to 100. This will allow your camera to clearly pick up the bright light and details of the moon, as well as darkening the night sky....

Rarely, however, the Avast Antivirus UI can fail to load in Windows 10. You may instead see an error message labeled “UI failed to load.” Or, you may also see other errors such as “Sorry, our screen didn’t load” and “Well, this is embarrassing.” The error might feature a Restart Services option, but selecting that often does nothing. The Avast UI generally experiences loading issues due to conflicts with Windows 10’s Remote Desktop Services....

This is because the camera needs to adjust to the level of light from the sunset. It also needs to register the depth of the colors in the sky. You will likely need to manually set your camera up to do this. Different cameras have differing abilities to capture sunsets. If you want to keep the richness of the sunset’s colors, you can make a few changes to your camera’s settings to produce the most true-to-life photos....

Adobe Flash is something which used to be absolutely essential for things like watching online videos (such as YouTube) and playing online games. But Steve Jobs famously hated Flash and when he removed support for it from all Apple products, Adobe Flash’s days were numbered. Android then dropped support. Then HTML5 was born, sticking the boot into Flash’s dying body, dooming it to irrelevance. The rise of HTML5 has now made Flash totally pointless and those who are still running it are opening themselves up to all kinds of malware attacks by nefarious individuals....

No one wants to go through the headache of troubleshooting your food delivery service app, but sometimes even the most well-made ones go down. If you encounter app issues, try these steps to straighten out the problem. How to Tell if Doordash Is Down It’s not always easy to tell if Doordash is down. Many users have reported glitches that only arise at checkout or—if you’re a Doordash driver—problems that only appear when you try to accept delivery....

First, though, what exactly is tagging? ID3 tags are little bits of text stored inside the MP3 file itself. These tags are what make it possible for a music player or portable device to show you the artist, album, song title, and even cover art. All that information is stored inside the MP3. Without tags, you’ll see this: With tags, you’ll see something else entirely. Install EasyTAG Download the Windows installer to install EasyTAG in Windows....

There are many reasons why your machine is failing to detect the file as it should and letting you delete it. Once you fix these underlying issues, you can get rid of the file from your computer. Use Command Prompt To Fix “Could Not Find This Item” If you’re having trouble using File Explorer to delete your file, one option is to use the Command Prompt. It has several commands to work with your file system and one of these lets you delete files from your storage....

In this article, I want to point out the major differences to help you decide which option is best for you. Functionality – Microsoft Word Wins With Microsoft Word being around for longer than Google Docs, Microsoft has had more time to bundle in features and build a stronger piece of software. It’s safe to say that Microsoft Word is easily the most advanced option when it comes to functionality....

“I can’t log into the server.” “The servers are at capacity.” These are the sorts of phrases we hear on a daily basis when using the internet, but what exactly is a “server”. It’s one of those terms that everyone uses, but few people really know any details about. There’s a good chance you found this article by typing “What is a server?” into a search engine. It’s nothing to be ashamed of!...

How Do I Cancel My Walmart Plus Subscription? There are several different ways to cut a Walmart Plus subscription short. How to Cancel a Free Trial If you’re in the trial period for Walmart Plus, all you have to do is cancel your free trial. If you’re still in your trial period, an easy hack is to wait till almost the last day to do this. The site will ask if you really want to cancel, or if you want to extend your membership for an additional 15 days....

In those types of cases, you have to change the drive letter for the device and it will normally pop right up. In this article, I’ll show you how to change the drive letter for these devices using the GUI and also via the command prompt. Change Drive Letter via Disk Management You can open disk management on a Windows PC by either right-clicking on the Computer or This PC icon on the desktop and choosing Manage or by clicking on Start and typing in diskmgmt....

One of the benefits of Outlook is its customization, allowing the user to change the look and feel of their emails. You can customize font settings such as size and color or other settings such as notifications and sounds. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to change the default font in Outlook. How to Change Fonts and Font Size in Microsoft Outlook for Windows To change font and font size in Outlook using a Windows device:...

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to close or delete your Outlook email account permanently. What Happens When You Close Your Outlook Account Closing accounts can be overwhelming, and deleting your Outlook or Hotmail email account is no different. It’s a big step that can have serious repercussions. In order to completely delete your Outlook.com email account, you’ll need to delete your entire Microsoft account. This will effectively remove your access to every service linked to your Microsoft account, including Windows, Office 365, Skype, MSN, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Azure, and other Microsoft services....

In this article, we’ll cover how you can create a box plot in Microsoft Excel, covering both Excel 365 and older versions for those yet to upgrade. Box Plots: What Are They? A box plot is a method of displaying data that helps visualize statistical qualities like the spread and variability of the data. It shows a single bar (the box) split in two, with lines (the whiskers) extending to either side of the box....

This tutorial will discuss how to create a group calendar in Microsoft Office 365 apps, including Microsoft Outlook, Outlook web access (OWA), and Microsoft Teams. We’ll review how to share a calendar so the people you choose can view and edit events in the calendar app. We’ll also discuss how to create calendar groups. In general, there are two main steps to creating a group calendar: We’ll go over how to do each step in Outlook on the web and desktop versions of Outlook....