How to Find ASCII Codes On Your Mac
This tip will show you how to look up ASCII codes on your Mac, superfast! Note: this will also work in Linux. …
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How to Open .RAR Files in Windows 10
This short guide will explain step by step how to open RAR Files in Windows so that you can access the contents of the file.
NOTE: the steps in this tutorial are identical if you’re trying to open a .DMG or .tar.gz file in Windows as well – so this guide could just as easily be called “How to Open .RAR, .DMG and .tar.gz Files in Windows” :) Those formats are typically found on Mac and Linux/Unix systems – so being able to open them on a Windows device can be very handy.
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How to Extract Just the Audio From an MP4 Video File
This detailed and step by step tutorial will show you how to extract the audio from an MP4 video file, using Open Source (free) software. That way you can listen to it on your computer, smartphone, iPod etc, or burn it to an audio CD. …
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How to Add “Edit as Administrator” to the Ubuntu Right-Click Menu
This tip will show you how to add an “Edit as Administrator” item to the “right-click” menu in Ubuntu’s file manager.
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How to Fix the “Failed to Open a Session” Error in VirtualBox
This very short tutorial will explain how to fix the error message “Failed to open a session for the Virtual Machine
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How to Set Up a VPN in Ubuntu 14.04.2 (and previous versions)
This step by step guide will walk you through adding and configuring a PPTP VPN in Ubuntu. It uses the steps and screenshots for Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS (Trusty Tahr – which is the current LTS) but are very, very similar to previous versions of Ubuntu. If you’re running something prior to 14.04.2, such as 12.04.5 LTS (Precise Pangolin) – you’ll have no trouble following along. …
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How to Play DVDs in Ubuntu Linux
This very brief guide will take you through every step required to play DVDs in Ubuntu Linux, right up to and including version 20.04.1 LTS (Focal Fossa). …
How to Install Ubuntu on Your Mac Using VirtualBox
This in depth guide will take you every step of the way through installing Ubuntu Linux on your Mac, by way of VirtualBox – a free and outstanding program. Using this method you’ll be able to run Ubuntu and macOS at the same time! …
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The Complete Guide: How to Dual Boot Ubuntu and Windows 8
This comprehensive guide will take you step by step through the process of installing Ubuntu Linux on your Windows 8 PC – so that you can use both Operating Systems on the same computer. …
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How to Fix the “can’t find command drivemap” Error After Installing Ubuntu
If you’re recently installed Ubuntu alongside Windows 8 (dual-boot) and now get the errors: “can’t find command ‘drivemap'” and “invalid EFI file path” when you try to start Windows, this tutorial will explain how to fix it.
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How to Make a Bootable Linux USB Drive in Windows 8
This tutorial will guide you through the steps to create a bootable USB thumb drive of your favorite Linux distribution using Windows 8. …
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How to Access Your Linux Partition from Windows
If you have a PC that dual-boots with Windows and Linux, this tutorial will show you how to easily access the files on your Linux partition/drive while Windows is running. …
How to Dual Boot Windows and Ubuntu on Your PC: The Complete Walkthrough
This in-depth tutorial will take you step-by-step though the process of installing Ubuntu 12.02 (aka “Precise Pangolin”) alongside Windows, so you can use both Operating Systems on the same PC. …
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Installing Software in Ubuntu
If you’ve been using Ubuntu Linux for a while now it’s quite likely that you have installed packages on your system. There are several ways to install packages on Ubuntu – some simple, others a little more complicated. Let’s look at some of the options you have at hand. …
How to Run Android on Your Windows PC
This step-by-step guide will show you how to install and run the Android operating system (and Android apps) on your Windows PC – using nothing but free software. …