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Free PC Help Forum, a community-driven platform that offers free computer and technology support. The forum covers a wide range of topics, including software, hardware, and operating systems. Key Points The forum hosts various resources, such as forums, blogs, articles, and downloads, to help users with their computer and tech-related issues. The forum covers a variety of topics, including Microsoft products, Linux, Unix, MacOS, and ChromeOS, as well as general tech discussions. The forum has a welcoming community, where new members can introduce themselves, and members can discuss various topics in the "Water Cooler" section. …
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Ubuntu is the secure, modern, and open-source operating system that powers millions of PCs and laptops around the world. It offers a rich developer experience, seamless integration with enterprise environments, and comprehensive security and management features through Ubuntu Pro. Key Points Ubuntu is a free and open-source operating system that prioritizes user privacy and system integrity. Ubuntu integrates with enterprise tools and is certified on a wide range of hardware, including Raspberry Pi, to deliver optimized performance. Ubuntu Desktop empowers developers across various industries and can be used on Windows through W…
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Microsoft.com is the official website of Microsoft Corporation, a leading technology company. The site serves as a hub for information about Microsoft's products and services, including Windows operating systems, Office productivity software, Azure cloud services, and hardware such as Surface devices and Xbox gaming consoles. Key features of the site include: Product Information: Detailed descriptions of software and hardware products, including features, pricing, and support. Services: Information on cloud solutions, enterprise services, and developer tools. Support: Access to customer support, troubleshooting guides, and community forums. …
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Xtreme .NET Talk community covers various topics related to .NET development. The forum is divided into different sections, including: Key Points General .NET programming discussions. Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and other .NET technologies. Directory/File IO, Database/XML/Reporting, and other specialized topics. Community resources like the Knowledge Base, Code Library, and Quick Tips. Member discussion areas like the Water Cooler and Leader's Board. View full link
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Centmin Mod is a popular LEMP stack installer for CentOS, designed to set up a high-performance web server. Here’s how to install Centmin Mod on a CentOS server: Prerequisites Server: A fresh installation of CentOS 7 or 8 (recommended). SSH Access: Access to your server via SSH. Root Privileges: You should have root access or a user with sudo privileges. Step 1: Update Your System First, log into your server and update the system packages: sudo yum update -y Step 2: Install Required Packages Install the necessary packages: sudo yum install -y git wget gcc make Step 3: Install Centmin Mod Clone the Centmin Mod R…
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Windows 10 may be “free,” but there’s a price to pay for claiming your no-cost upgrade from Windows 7 or 8: The operating system’s brimming with ads designed to coax you into buying this app or using that Microsoft service. Some of the ads are pretty unobtrusive, to be fair. Several get right up in your face, however—an unfortunate experience in any case, but one that hurts even more if you’ve already dropped $100-plus on a Windows 10 license rather than snagging a free upgrade. Fortunately, most of Windows 10’s ad pushing can be disabled with a few simple menu tweaks, and it’s worth making the effort to do so, since Windows 10 is the best Windows yet…
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To install an operating system from a USB thumb drive, follow these general steps. The process may vary slightly depending on the operating system you are installing (e.g., Windows, Linux). Here’s a general guide: Step 1: Prepare the USB Drive Backup Data: Ensure that any important data on the USB drive is backed up, as this process will erase all data on it. Download the OS ISO: For Windows, download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website or the ISO directly. For Linux, download the ISO from the distribution's official website (e.g., Ubuntu, Fedora). Create a Bootable USB Drive: …
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Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Components Needed Central Processing Unit (CPU): The brain of the computer. Motherboard: The main circuit board that connects all components. RAM (Memory): Temporary storage for data the CPU uses. Storage: SSD or HDD for data storage. Power Supply Unit (PSU): Provides power to the components. Graphics Card (GPU) (if not using integrated graphics): Handles rendering images and video. Computer Case: Enclosure for all components. Cooling System: Fans or liquid cooling to keep components cool. Cables: For connecting components. Tools Needed Screwdriver (usuall…
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To install MySQL and PHP on Windows, you can follow these steps: Step 1: Install MySQL Download MySQL Installer: Go to the MySQL Community Downloads page. Download the MySQL Installer for Windows. Run the Installer: Launch the downloaded installer. Choose the "Developer Default" setup type to install MySQL Server and other tools. Follow the Installation Steps: Accept the license agreement. Choose the MySQL Server version you want to install. Configure the server (set the root password and other options). Complete the…
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Setting up a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) with SMTP on Ubuntu involves several steps. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process: Step 1: Update Your System First, ensure your system is up to date: sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade Step 2: Install Apache Install the Apache web server: sudo apt install apache2 Start and enable Apache to run on boot: sudo systemctl start apache2 sudo systemctl enable apache2 Step 3: Install MySQL Install MySQL server: sudo apt install mysql-server Secure the MySQL installation: sudo mysql_secure_installation Follow the prompts t…
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To install PHP Manager on Windows, follow these steps: Install IIS (Internet Information Services): Open the Control Panel. Go to "Programs" > "Turn Windows features on or off." Check the box for "Internet Information Services" and click OK. Download PHP: Go to the PHP for Windows website. Download the latest Non-Thread Safe version of PHP (usually a zip file). Extract PHP: Extract the downloaded PHP zip file to a folder, e.g., C:\php. Configure PHP: Rename php.ini-development to php.ini. Open php…
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Welcome to Pages! Pages extends your site with custom content management designed especially for communities. Create brand new sections of your community using features like blocks, databases and articles, pulling in data from other areas of your community. Create custom pages in your community using our drag'n'drop, WYSIWYG editor. Build blocks that pull in all kinds of data from throughout your community to create dynamic pages, or use one of the ready-made widgets we include with the Invision Community. View our Pages documentation View full article
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License keys for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 can be used to activate a fresh copy of the Windows 10 Creators Update, even if Microsoft has "officially" stopped offering free upgrades to Windows 10 back in the summer of 2016. This means that users who want to update from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 to the latest Windows 10 version don't need to buy new license keys to activate their new Windows OS. All they have to do is install a fresh copy of the Windows 10 Creators Update, enter their old license key, and enjoy their new OS. Upgrade mechanism continued to work past June 2016 When Microsoft launched Windows 10, it allowed users of older Windows versions a one-year grace …
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