Creating a new virtual PC is easy, assuming your PC satisfies the requirements. You must be running a 64-bit business edition of Windows Pro or Enterprise edition; the Home edition does not include Hyper-V support. In addition, your CPU and associated hardware must meet specific requirements. (For this walkthrough, I assume you are running Windows on a PC with a supported Intel or AMD CPU; the rules for Arm-based CPUs are different....
Also: Optimize Mac Storage can make your files go poof. Ask me how I know And yet it’s super easy to do a data backup of your files in case disaster strikes – all you need is a USB drive and the software built into macOS. Yes, I know, you could back up to the cloud. If you want to do this, I recommend Backblaze – nothing beats having a backup you can hold in your hand (and maybe keep safe in a fireproof safe or offsite)....
Consider this: If your Chromebook can be used in tablet mode, you flip that screen over and all of a sudden that physical keyboard isn’t exactly handy. What do you do? You use the virtual keyboard. However, the virtual keyboard isn’t enabled by default. So, before you can use it, you have to enable it. Let me show you how to not only enable the physical keyboard but also make it flat so it doesn’t take up as much screen space and you can move it to wherever you need....
And though you certainly can do everything from within the well-designed GUI tools, there might come a time when you need to (or just want to) make use of the terminal. One such occasion might be if you’ve deployed Linux as a server without a desktop environment. You might want to have a Linux server on your home LAN to deploy things to, including web servers, file servers, media streaming platforms, and more....
Also: 8 things you can do with Linux that you can’t do with MacOS or Windows Back in those days, installing Linux on a laptop was something only the most skilled users could pull off. The problem was (at the time) Linux didn’t have a great deal of support for things like Wi-Fi cards, sound, and video. Because of that, it was pretty hit-and-miss. You might try to install your favorite Linux distribution, only to find out it didn’t support your video card....
Now, I’ve been telling you this for years, just like I’ve been telling you not to use “password” for your passwords and to use virtual private networks. In all cases, it’s just common sense. Also: Your Windows 11 upgrade is ready. Should you do it? For years there have been lame excuses about why you couldn’t switch to Linux. They were bogus, to begin with, and they’re nonsense now. The only one that still holds water is that not all Windows applications will run on Linux....
IE’s days have been numbered for a while now, so most people have likely already been using Edge, Chrome, or Firefox as their default browser. But at last count, Internet Explorer still had a small slice of the market, which means some individuals and organizations still have to switch to a different browser. If you’re eyeing the move from IE to Edge, you’ll need to import bookmarks and other data....
This guide will help you protect your personal information, know if thieves are using your information, and learn how to recover from identity theft. [This article was first published on The Simple Dollar in 2020. It was updated in March 2022.] We’ve chosen to focus on how to safeguard yourself against corporate and individual breaches, as well as common scams that are still in circulation. You can always take steps to make sure your personal information is more secure....
Also: The best podcast app doesn’t come from Apple or Google You might have the perfect idea for a podcast that will blow people’s minds, but if you cannot produce quality-sounding episodes, you’ll lose listeners. Within the realm of podcasts, there’s nothing more off-putting than poor audio. The right microphone Before I get into background noise and how to remove it in Audacity, I want to first address your microphone....
To that end, there are certain websites I prefer to open as web apps. What does that mean? Simply put, the site will run in its own window (minus all of the web browser accoutrements, such as tabs, menus, and the like) and can be launched directly from your desktop menu. That might sound familiar to anyone who’s used the Chrome browser, as you can create a Shortcut to a site and have it open as its own window (Menu > More Tools > Create shortcut)....
Also: The best iPads: How to choose the right Pro, Air, or Mini for you Don’t be alarmed, though. Stage Manager is an optional feature and something you never even have to turn on if you like your iPad just the way it is. In other words, Stage Manager is a feature you have to look for and then turn on specifically. When it is enabled, however, you can have up to four apps running on your iPad’s screen at a given time – each of which can be moved around the screen and resized, just like you can on a Mac....
HP has launched the new 2018 edition of the Pavilion x360 convertible laptops, introducing thinner bezels and 8th generation Intel Core i processors. The new x360 laptops are available 14-inch and 15-inch screen variants, but last year’s $399 11.6-inch x360, has been dropped. The Pavilion family offers a more budget-friendly option than HP’s Spectre brand. This year’s Pavilion x360 models will be available with 8th generation Intel Core i5 or i7 dual- and quad-core processors with discrete graphics....
Compact and elegant might be the best way to sum up the design of the Huawei MateBook 14s, although those who opt for the Spruce Green colour scheme will get a distinctive-looking device. I was sent the rather less exciting Space Grey option, with a deep slate-grey chassis which, in the right light, has rich purple overtones. Clean lines and rounded corners rule, and if minimalism is your thing, it should be a winner....
I tested out the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 for a few weeks for my gaming – and music experience. On Spotify, K. Flay and Grandson songs felt very tinny to my ears. However, this headset was designed for gaming purposes, and once I fired up Halo and Far Cry: Primal, the quality difference astounded me. In the Far Cry franchise, spatial audio is essential for me to better listen to my surroundings and perform stealthy, tactical takedowns....
Here’s why. Students go to college to develop the skills that will serve them in the longer term and eventually help them land their dream role. And although having the opportunity to even attend college in the first place is great, there is no denying that it is a massive time commitment. Full-time college students usually take around 15 credit hours per semester, meaning students spend 15 hours attending class every week, usually distributed among five, three-credit classes....
IBM made its Cloud for Financial Services generally available just this past April. It’s designed to support various financial services requirements ranging from regulatory to privacy, while accounting for varied workloads different architectures. The cloud already has a partner ecosystem of more than 100 ISVs, SaaS providers and FinTechs, including SAP, Adobe, Infosys, Avaya, VMware and Lumina. With SAP on the IBM Cloud for Financial Serivces, financial institutions and their partners will specifically be able to access SAP’s intelligent suite, including SAP S/4HANA tools, as well as data management tools like SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise and SAP IQ software....
The news, announced at IBM Quantum Summit, highlights IBM’s hardware progress. Last year, IBM outlined its hardware and software roadmaps. By 2025, IBM is projecting that there will be frictionless quantum computing to enable a broad array of applications that will surpass classical computing. Quantum computing is a hot market as IonQ shares have been surging amid pacts with Accenture and Softbank. Honeywell Quantum and Cambridge Quantum will combine forces and likely go public....
“IBM is one of the largest technology companies in the world— and it exploited BMC’s justifiable reliance for its own gain, cementing its abdication of good faith and fair dealing in the service of its own self-interest,” US District Judge Gray Miller wrote in his decision. From 2008 to 2017, AT&T was one of BMC’s biggest mainframe software clients; the telco giant used BMC’s software on its IBM mainframe servers....
When you hear that inflation is on the rise and you see headlines with record-breaking increases, such as in Sri Lanka where inflation has peaked at 39%, it sounds dire. But percentages don’t translate well into what this actually means for you. There are many contributing factors that are used to determine the rate of inflation and different organizations, depending on the country, come up with the figure. At the time of writing, many countries around the world are experiencing their highest rates of inflation in decades....
For my engineering work, a Surface Pro 6 is my computer of choice. It’s tough to work on the road from just a 12.3-inch display, however, after spending years working with two external monitors connected to the Surface. I also enjoy an occasional break from work with the Nintendo Switch. The Z Fold 3, Surface Pro 6, and Nintendo Switch user experiences can all be made better with an external monitor, and for the past few weeks, I’ve been traveling with the INNOCN PU15-Pre 4K OLED portable monitor....
