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How to create a secure password policy
Passwords have been on their way out for years – and it’s no surprise. Alone, passwords are a flawed means of security, partly because people often choose weak credentials and repeat them across services. In an enterprise scenario, this is especially problematic when coupled with IT policies that mandate changing passwords regularly. It is with this in mind that attitudes…
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How to use Tiny11 Builder to create custom Windows 11 ISO without junk apps
UPDATED 11/18/2024: You can use the “Tiny11 Builder” script to create a custom debloated ISO file of Windows 11, and in this guide, I will show you how to complete this process. In a never-ending quest, Microsoft keeps adding features to its operating system to the point that a clean installation seems to have lost its meaning since the setup…
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5 Ways to Create a Local User Account on Windows 11
Key Takeaways To create a local user account, head into Settings > Accounts > Other Users, click “Add Account,” choose “I Don’t Have This Person’s Sign-In Information,” select “Add a User Without a Microsoft Account,” and enter the account details. Make an account from Command Prompt by running the “net user NewUser NewPassword /add” command. You can turn the account…
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How to create AI objects with Paint generative fill on Windows 11
To use Microsoft Paint’s generative fill feature, open an image with Paint, select the area with the “Rectangle” or “Free-form” option, click on “Generative fill,” compose a prompt with the object to create, and click on “Keep.” On Windows 11, the Microsoft Paint app includes a generative fill feature that uses AI to create new objects or edit existing elements…
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How to Create and Use Symbolic Links (aka Symlinks) on Linux
Key Takeaways Use the ln command with the -s flag in the terminal to create symbolic links, such as “ln -s /home/name/Downloads /home/name/Desktop”. In Ubuntu’s Files app, copy a file or folder and then hit Ctrl+M in the directory you want the symlink to create it without use of the terminal. Symbolic links are advanced shortcuts in Linux, allowing files…
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How to Create and Use an Email Template in the New Microsoft Outlook
Quick Links How to Create Your Template How to Edit or Delete Your Template Email templates are great for ensuring consistency, saving time, and avoiding typos. However, as Microsoft transitioned from the classic Outlook to the new Outlook, the process for creating, using, and editing templates changed significantly. Here’s the method that works the best for me. How to Create…
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The Open Cloud Coalition wants to create a more open European cloud market – but is there more to the group than meets the eye?
There’s a new cloud lobby group on the scene in Europe, but it’s not gone down well with one major industry player. Launched this week, the Open Cloud Coalition is a “new alliance of leading cloud providers and users,” as the organization describes itself. Alongside Google, the OCC has ten other members, including Centerprise, Civo, Clairo AI, ControlPlane, DTP Group,…
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How to create and save Chrome tab groups
I usually have at least half a dozen or more projects going at once: I can be writing or updating several short pieces, editing one or two others, getting ready for Apple or Google or some other company to announce their latest and greatest tech, or dealing with some other project. Each of these projects usually involves several tabs on…
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How to create Windows 11 bootable USB to bypass requirements with Rufus
UPDATED 10/29/2024: On Rufus, you can create a Windows 11 bootable USB that bypasses the TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and memory requirements on unsupported hardware. In addition, you can use the tool to create a custom installation media that bypasses the internet and the Microsoft account requirements. You can even prevent the system from enabling BitLocker or Device Encryption automatically,…
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How to Create Dark Mode App Icons for iPhone
One of my favorite new things in iOS 18 is the customizable home screen. I love the subtlety of the new tinted icons option, but there’s a pop to the dark mode icons that’s unmatched. Especially since I switched to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, seeing the dark mode icons on the home screen has been pure joy. But that…
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