Operating systems tend to collect various information on user surfing behavior on the World Wide Web in a so-called DNS cache. First and foremost, this cache gives a good overview of your web history. However, the stored entries can also cause connection problems. We will show you how to clear the DNS cache (as a user of Windows, Mac, or Linux).
Has your desktop run out of space for additional shortcuts? Got too many different applications and windows launched that you are on the verge of losing track? The Windows 11 “Virtual Desktop” is the perfect solution. In just a few steps, you can create theme-specific interfaces for different tasks and use cases. Read on to find out how.
While screenshots can be made quite easily on Windows or macOS, things are a bit more complicated when it comes to Linux. We will explain what options you have to take quick and professional screenshots in Linux, what tools are available to you for this purpose, and what additional features they offer you. Read on to find out.
Similar to most other operating systems, it is also possible to take screenshots in Ubuntu. In addition to the native options, there are various tools that offer an editing function and other features in addition to the photo option. With our guide, you can learn step by step how to take the perfect screenshot in Ubuntu.
Both the various Linux distributions and Microsoft operating systems have their advantages. If you don’t want to do without either system, simply use both in parallel. With Dual Boot, you can install Windows 10 and Ubuntu side by side. Each time you restart, you then select which operating system you want to fall back on.
What is the best virtualization software? The answer is not that simple. On the one hand, what’s best depends on the operating system used. On the other hand, there has been a shift in virtualization: away from virtual machines and toward container virtualization. Read on to find out why VM software is still relevant and which VM software is best.
The on-screen keyboard in Windows is a handy tool to input text if you don’t have a physical keyboard. What’s more is that you don’t need a touchscreen to use a keyboard on your desktop. The visual keyboard can be operated in tablet mode as well as via mouse or touchpad. Our tutorial explains how to activate the on-screen keyboard in Windows 10, 8, and 7.
Windows users are able to adjust individual interface settings to create a desktop environment that suits their needs. Changing the desktop background theme is an indispensable feature to modify individual images or solid colors. We will show you how to change the background theme or set a monochrome desktop in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
If you spend a lot of time on the command line, you might be familiar with the problem: You want to get a glimpse into a file without having to open an editor. With the Linux head command, there’s a simple solution. Additionally, the Linux head command allows you to limit the output of commands that have been combined using pipes. Keep reading to find out more about this useful Linux command.
Storing files on different hard disks can be useful for many reasons – for example, to install multiple operating systems or to optimize backup and recovery mechanisms. In the following sections, you will learn how to partition a hard drive in Windows 11 and how to delete or merge existing partitions. Read on to find out more.
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