Access all of your most important programs right after Windows 7 starts: The Startup folder loads selected software immediately after the operating system starts. However, you might not be happy with the programs that are in the folder by default. That is why it makes sense to change your Startup programs in Windows 7. How do you do that?
Windows handles a number of processes in the background that users hardly notice. The system often relies on hidden files that are protected against unauthorized access. One of these files is pagefile.sys, which serves to lighten the load on the working memory. Can this file be deleted? And what would the consequences be for a computer’s system stability?
File systems like NTFS or FAT don’t just play a key role in computers. Portable storage media like USB sticks also depend on these technologies for organizing data, in order to store and process files. If a system is missing or damaged, it can be added or repaired at any time by formatting the USB drive. But how exactly does this work?
Who wouldn’t want to build their own search engine that’s adapted precisely to their requirements? Apache Lucene makes this possible. The open source project can be precisely adjusted and also works extremely quickly, which is why even large companies such as Twitter rely on Lucene. In our Lucene tutorial, we show you how to use the full-featured text search. But first the question: What is...
Although there are now better and more effective alternatives, the master boot record (MBR) continues to be an important piece of code for start-up especially in the world of Windows. At a size of just 512 bytes, it still reliably launches countless PCs to this day. However, if the BIOS is unable to find it or if it’s unreadable due to defective hardware, administrators and users face a real...
Many companies have complex server infrastructures that are often managed by several administrators. Not only do the operating systems, but also software packages have to be installed, configured and maintained on a continuous basis. SaltStack allows all resources to be managed from a central computer. We show you what SaltStack can do and what makes it so special.
“Error 651: The modem (or other connecting device) has reported an error.” You’ll run into this message in Windows when the LAN connection between your computer and modem (or other network device) is interrupted. In this article, we advise you on the various possible causes for the problem and how you can troubleshoot Error 651 in Windows 10, 8, and 7.
Microsoft Windows offers many power-saving options. For example, in Hibernate mode, your operating system shuts down almost all components that consume power. Windows uses the data from hiberfil.sys file when you restart your system. However, this file is created even if you never use Hibernate mode.
Under Linux, all actions that you can carry out with the mouse and window system via the graphical user interface can also be performed using program calls in the terminal – provided you know the appropriate command and how to use it according to the correct syntax. To make working in the terminal easier, we provide you with an overview of basic Linux commands with detailed descriptions and...
When you use two or more programs at the same time, the back and forth between them can be tiresome and ineffective. Luckily, there’s a practical solution to this in Windows 10: split screen mode. With split screen, two windows can be presented in one half of the monitor (or four programs for a quarter of the monitor). We’ll show you how to split your screen in Windows 10 using your mouse or...
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