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Windows Administrator Account: Everything You Need to Know

Did you know Windows has a built-in Administrator account that's disabled by default? Here's what you should know about it.

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What Is the /etc/passwd File and What Is It Used For?

You might have heard of the /etc/passwd file in Linux before. But do you know what's the use of this passwd file?

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How to Use sudo Commands Without Password in Linux

Typing the root password for every system command can be irritating. Learn how to use the sudo command without passwords.

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How to Change Process Priority in Linux With nice and renice

Want to change the priority of specific processes on Linux? You can do that easily using the nice and renice command.

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How to Manage systemd Services Using the systemctl Command in Linux

Want to learn how to manage system services on your Linux machine? Here's what you need to know about the systemctl command.

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How to Modify and Manage the Hosts File on Linux

Want to block certain websites and limit internet access on Linux? Here's what you need to know about the hosts file.

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What Is the Linux /etc/shadow File and What Does It Do?

The /etc/shadow file on Linux is an important file used for system administration. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Getting Started With System Logging in Linux

System logging is the most reliable way of knowing which activities were carried out on your Linux system.

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5 Fixes for the "You Need Permission to Perform This Action" Error

You must have come across the "You Need Permission to Perform This Action" error. Why does Windows apply this restriction?

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Windows 10 Optional Features: A Quick Guide to the Best Extras You May Want

Did you know that Windows 10 has lots of optional features that you can enable? Let's look at what they do and how to enable them.

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How to Lock Down Windows User Accounts

Here's how to lock down user accounts in Windows 10, whether you want to secure your system or keep your kids safe.

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How to Use Group Policy for a Custom Windows Start Menu

The Group Policy is a handy feature. Let's learn how to use Group Policy for customizing the Start Menu in Windows 10.

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4 Ways to Run Any Program as an Administrator in Windows

Here are various ways to run a program with administrator rights in Windows, plus how to fix issues when running as admin.

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Ubuntu Linux: Add and Remove Users to Groups the Easy Way

Want to better manage users on Ubuntu Linux? The answer is to create groups, then use the Ubuntu add user feature.

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How to Get Admin Rights on Windows

Here's how to get administrator privileges on Windows 10 if your admin account isn't working for some reason.

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