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glFusion lets you manage content, granularly administer users and groups, and comes with built-in Spam protection, forum files, media management, and more. If you are looking for a CMS platform that is easy to install, simple to maintain, and flexible, then glFusion is a good place to start. For more about glFusion, please check their Homepage To get started with installing glFusion, follow the steps below: Install Nginx HTTP Server glFusion requires a web server and the Nginx HTTP server is probably the second most popular open-source web server available today....

When looking for a next-generation forum platform, you might want to take a look at Vanilla Forums software. It’s simple, and efficient and makes online discussion easy and fun. To get Vanilla Forums software installed with Nginx, and PHP 7.2-FPM support, this post should be a great place to start… Individuals and webmasters can use Vanilla Forums software to set up communities in minutes to stay in touch with groups of people or ideas....

Virtual Desktops help to minimize distraction and clutter by allowing you to organize related apps or activities in a dedicated workstation. For instance, you can create a desktop dedicated to work-related applications (Google Docs, Zoom, etc.) and another for entertainment-related activities (Netflix, Games, etc.) or social media or instant messaging apps. Currently, you can create up to eight desks on your Chromebooks. If you’re new to using Virtual Desktops, navigating multiple apps, windows, and desks can get confusing or overwhelming....

Microsoft uses diagnostics and feedback to collect information about your Windows devices. When you enable sending diagnostic data, Microsoft uses that diagnostic information to keep Windows secure and up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements. Windows sends two types of diagnostic data to Microsoft as described below: Required diagnostic data – gathers a limited set of information that is critical for understanding the device and its configuration including basic device information, quality-related information, app compatibility, and Microsoft Store....

The new Task Manager has been redesigned to match the new Windows 11 design principles. It also comes with a new feature called Efficiency Mode which is helpful in that it allows you to limit apps consuming high resources so that the system can give priority to other apps and processes which will lead to faster foreground responsiveness and better energy efficiency. You can apply Efficiency mode either by clicking on the command bar on the Processes page or right-clicking on the process....

By default Microsoft Defender SmartScreen is turned on and which helps protect your device by checking for unrecognized apps and files from the web. If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen determines that a page or app is suspicious, it will show a warning page to advise caution. A typical warning message should read “Windows protected your PC“ These protections are built into Windows and it works with Microsoft Defender Endpoint on your device and in the cloud....

Once the virtual touchpad is enabled, it can be dragged to any location on the screen simply by holding down on it and moving it to the desired location. When using a Windows touch screen device, one can also follow the related posts below to enable or disable other touch screen-related tasks. For example, you can disable touchscreen usage in Windows 11, enable an on-screen keyboard, and more. Below is how to enable or disable the on-screen touchpad or virtual touchpads when using Windows 11....

New users and students will learn that the first thing after installing Ubuntu is to understand how to update software packages on Ubuntu systems. One of the most effective ways to protect your systems is by updating them regularly. These updates and patches are released to fix security vulnerabilities, enhance performance and resolve platform issues. Students and new users will also find out that the easiest place to start learning Linux is on Ubuntu Linux OS....

Windows 11 comes with Windows Updates enabled and will update your computer automatically when connected to the internet. In most cases, you don’t do anything to get updates for your computer. You can also decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. To manage your options and see available updates, select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Windows Update....

This tutorial shows you how to bundle files and folders into ZIP files on your Chromebook. You’ll also learn different ways to extract the content of ZIP files in ChromeOS. How to Zip Files on Chromebooks Using ChromeOS’ file manager, you can bundle different file types (pictures, audio files, videos, etc.) into a ZIP file. ChromeOS will create a ZIP file with the same name as the original file. Chrome OS will compress the selection into a ZIP file titled “Archive....

The key word here, however, is skill. Creating great manipulated images requires a lot of finesse and knowledge. Certainly, today’s photo editors are much easier to use and have lots of automation, but there are some things only a practiced human eye can achieve. That list is getting shorter though and Remove.bg has now automated one of the most important first steps in an editing project – background deletion and removal....

The built-in Administrator account will not receive the UAC prompts. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to enable the administrator account so you can log into it in Windows 10. Method 1 – Local Users and Groups The first way to enable the built-in administrator account is to open Local Users and Groups. You can do this by right-clicking on Computer or This PC and choosing Manage....

Power management is also a common cause of USB-connected device issues; if Windows is able to shut down your USB controller, it sometimes won’t be able to properly power it back up again, which will prevent some USB devices (especially scanners, cameras and some phones like Blackberry) from working. Prevent Windows from Turning Off USB Devices To prevent Windows from “managing” power to your USB controller or devices, follow these steps: Open Device Manager by typing device manager in the Start > Search panel....

We’ve published a number of 3D printer reviews from Anycubic—for both FDM printers like the Anycubic Vyper that print with spools of filament and SLA resin 3D printers like the Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K that use a liquid resin as its raw material—and we can say that the Kobra Max has quickly become one of our favorites. Features of the Anycubic Kobra Max 3D Printer The most obvious feature of this printer is its size....

While you can network the host and guest computer together pretty easily, most people probably just want a simple way to share folders between the host and guest OS in VirtualBox. The good news is that this is quite easy to do! Clearing Up The Terminology It’s important that we quickly clear up a few key terms that will be used in this article: A virtual machine is a simulated computer that runs on another computer....

However, if you must work with the option and you’d like it enabled, there are a few ways to do it. Basically, you can just go into the Settings app and enable an option and it’ll activate the option for you. You can enable the option for both default and custom themes but the steps are slightly different for each theme type. Fixing The Grayed Out Start, Taskbar, & Action Center Option With a Default Theme One of the quickest ways to fix the option and to make it modifiable is to enable the default theme that comes preloaded on your Windows computer....

Compared to Windows 10 File Explorer and older versions of Windows, the Windows 11 File Explorer could be lacking for some people. If you’re one of those people, why not try one of these better file managers for Windows 11? We scanned all file managers below for viruses using VirusTotal. However, it’s still your responsibility to make sure your system is protected. Unless stated otherwise, all file manager software listed offers multi-language support....

We also made a short video on our YouTube channel where we give some simple tips if you’re working from home, so be sure to check it out: The Best Work from Home Chairs Despite not strictly being a “gadget”, your office chair is one of the most important components of your work from home setup. It’s got a direct effect on your stamina, comfort and health. There’s a staggering number of choices out there, but these are the three we’d recommend at every major budget tier....

If you’ve listened closely to people talk about USB (Universal Serial Bus) or done some research online, you’ve probably heard or read the terms USB 3.1 gen 1, USB 3.1 gen 2, and USB Type-C. But did you know that USB 3.0 and USB Type-C are two very different things? In this guide, we explain the difference between them and answer which USB type you should use and why....

How does it do this, and should you ever use one? How Does a USB Kill Stick Work? From the outside, a USB kill stick can look like any other USB thumb drive. Although, you can modify any USB device to act as a USB kill stick. USB ionic air purifiers are a common disguise for USB killers since an actual purifier has internal components that look similar to a USB killer....