Windows 10 dark mode
How to enable or disable Windows 10 dark mode
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Windows 10 dark mode improves readability considerably in dark lighting conditions. The alternative mode protects the eyes and promotes concentration, while reducing the energy consumption of the display significantly. We show you three ways to enable the Windows 10 dark theme – in the system settings, via the registry, and using free software.

How to enable or disable Windows 10 dark mode
Windows 10: creating a backup
How to backup Windows 10
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In Windows 10, making a backup is the most secure way to protect your data in the event of a system crash or hardware issue. The Windows 10 backup allows you to save all your programs, private data, and system settings as an exact system image. If your computer or laptop gets damaged, the Windows 10 backup can easily be transferred to another device.

How to backup Windows 10
Virtualization
What is Virtualization? An Explanation
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In this article we will give a definition of virtualization, and look at in which cases virtualization technology can be used. Furthermore, we will also look at the forms of virtualization which everyone should be familiar with, with a specific focus on corporate environments.

What is Virtualization? An Explanation
Turn on Windows Defender
How to turn on Windows Defender
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Windows Defender is Microsoft’s free antivirus software that allows users to protect their PC from harmful programs and cyberattacks. Defender now comes preinstalled on most Windows machines. In the past, it has attracted criticism, but with the roll-out of Windows 10, it provides good baseline protection. Turning on Windows Defender enables you to use a range of modern antivirus features to...

How to turn on Windows Defender
Solr
Solr - The Apache search platform
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What exactly is Solr? The answer to this question lies in our article. In combination with the Java library, Lucene, Solr can be used to build powerful web search engines. Do you need to index your documents? Solr will take care of this. First, we explain the basic terms of practical open source software and its functions. In our Solr tutorial, we’ll explain how to set up the search platform. In...

Solr - The Apache search platform
Set up your own Debian FTP server with ProFTPD
How to install an Debian FTP Server
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FTP servers are suitable solutions if you want to make files available for download or offer multiple users a platform for storing and accessing data. The practical server-client technology also plays an important role in the maintenance of web presences. This tutorial explains how to install and set up your own Debian FTP server.

How to install an Debian FTP Server
Set up dual monitors
How to set up dual monitors in Windows 10 and 11
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For those who find one desktop not enough, Windows offers the option to set up a second screen. This makes it easier for you to work both on the desktop and on the laptop. A second screen is supported by default in Windows 10 and 11. How to set up dual monitors is revealed in our step-by-step guide. Read on to find out more.

How to set up dual monitors in Windows 10 and 11
Screen brightness settings in Windows
How do you change screen brightness in Windows 10 and 11
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While you’re working on your computer, the background lighting in your environment will vary. To protect your eyes and prevent headaches, you should adapt the screen brightness to these changing conditions. Windows gives you different options for this. Our article shows you the various ways to set the brightness settings.

How do you change screen brightness in Windows 10 and 11
Rocky Linux
How good is Rocky Linux?
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Rocky Linux is due to become the successor to CentOS, along with AlmaLinux. The operating system has been available since 2021 and has received good reviews thus far. Keep reading to find out exactly what Rocky Linux is, which advantages and disadvantages this Linux distribution offers, and which fields the system is best suited to.

How good is Rocky Linux?
Microsoft Windows 11 upgrade
How to install the Windows 11 upgrade
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If you have a valid license or product key, you can install a Windows 11 update free of charge and benefit from new features, such as the redesigned taskbar or the optimized voice, touch, and pen operation. But what exactly are the hardware requirements for a Microsoft update and what are the options for installing a Windows 11 update?

How to install the Windows 11 upgrade