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  • Fix Apache not starting on XAMPP

    If you run into this issue, there are several ways to get around it. You can uninstall the publishing service or change the default port on Apache. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Method 1: Uninstall World Wide Web Services2:11 Method 2: Change default Apache TCP/IP port3:42 Method 3: Stop World Wide Web Publishing Service5:04 End screen What you…

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  • How to Start Page Number on Page 2 or 3 in Google Docs

    What if you want to start page numbering from a specific page in your document? Well, this is possible but requires a slightly sophisticated approach. Let’s take a look at how to start page numbering from a specific page in Google Docs. Link:Google Docs – https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/ What you will learn: 1. How to start page…

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  • How to disable Defender Antivirus permanently on Windows 11

    Turning off the Windows 11 antivirus permanently is a tedious process, but it’s possible to complete this task, and here’s how. Warning:It’s crucial to note that modifying the Registry can cause serious problems if not used properly. It’s assumed you know what you’re doing and created a full backup of your system before proceeding. Also,…

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  • How To Fix “Startup Repair Couldn’t Repair Your PC”

    The Startup Repair tool in Windows aims to automatically resolve boot-related errors. However, users often find themselves stuck in an error loop with messages like “Startup Repair Couldn’t Repair Your PC.” This video provides detailed steps to address this common issue, offering multiple solutions ranging from file recovery to reinstalling Windows and repairing the boot…

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  • How to Change Your Default Shell on Linux with chsh

    Bash isn’t the only Linux shell. It’s easy to try out other shells, like Zsh, which is very popular. When you’ve found one you like, use the chsh command to make it your default shell. I’ll show you how. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Installing Another Shell on Ubuntu1:00 Installing Another Shell on Manjaro1:32 Install Another Shell on…

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  • How to Disable the Command Prompt on Windows 11

    Disabling the Command Prompt becomes especially relevant when dealing with users who don’t require access to command line utilities. This video shows the steps to disable the Command Prompt on Windows 10 or 11 Pro and higher versions. Note:For Pro and Enterprise editions, use group policy editor.For Home editions, use registry. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Using Group…

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  • How to Use Linux’s screen Command

    Ever wanted to run a terminal command in the background, and then pull it up later? You need the Linux screen command! Links:Official GNU screen website – https://www.gnu.org/software/screen/manual/screen.html#Default-Key-Bindings Shortcuts:Ctrl+a then d = Disconnect from the current screenCtrl+a then ” = View all of the available screen windowsCtrl+a then 1,2,3…9 = Connect to a screen with…

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  • How to Remove Home From Settings on Windows 11 (Show System Settings By Default)

    There are a couple of ways to remove the Home page from the Settings app. First is using the Registry Editor and second is using the Group Policy Editor. Do consider creating a backup first in either case so that if things go south, you can restore back to the current setup. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Method…

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  • 3 Ways to Install Ubuntu on a USB Stick From Windows

    Want to try something new? Making an Ubuntu USB live disk from Windows is easy and quick. Links:Ubuntu website – https://ubuntu.com/download/desktopDownload balenaEtcher – https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcherDownload Rufus – https://rufus.ie/en/Download Ventoy – https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.htmlFedora – https://fedoraproject.org/workstation/downloadLinux Mint – https://www.linuxmint.com/Arch Linux – https://archlinux.org/download/How to Set Your Computer to Boot from USB Flash Drive – https://www.wikihow.com/Set-Your-Computer-to-Boot-from-USB-Flash-Drive Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 Download the Ubuntu…

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  • Install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) on VirtualBox

    This video will take you through how to install Ubuntu 24.04 on VirtualBox. Ubuntu 24.04, code name Noble Numbat, has finally been released on April 25, 2024. It is the latest Long Term Support (LTS) version of Ubuntu. Noble Numbat ships with a lot of improvements/features/bug fixes/security updates. If you want to test it out…

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