How to Change Slack’s Annoying Notification Sound
Slack’s default notification sound is way too loud. And when you’re in the middle of an important conversation, the last thing you want to hear every time someone responds to your message is an ear-piercing, high-pitched beep that reminds you of dial-up modems and screeching AOL discs. To change Slack’s annoying notification sound, all you […]
3 Steps to Use Unison to Sync Files on Linux Machines
If you have multiple Linux machines on your network, you may need to sync files across those machines so that everyone has the same information or so that everyone has access to the same files. Syncing files across machines can be an easy or hard task depending on what program you use and how you […]
Why Xero Linux is the best desktop option for independent users
For years now, Linux users have been without a desktop environment that truly reflects their values, one that marries high performance with an aesthetic that doesn’t make them look like they’re using Windows 95 on purpose. Thankfully, Xero Linux may be just what the doctor ordered to cure what ails you when it comes to […]
The Power of Professional Diagrams in Microsoft Word
Professional diagramming software can be quite expensive, and not everyone needs that functionality on a daily basis. Fortunately, Microsoft Word has powerful built-in diagramming tools that can help you create nearly any kind of diagram you need at no cost at all—and they’re easier to use than you might think! All you need to do […]
The Two Best Word Shortcuts for Quickly Deleting Text
All Word users can benefit from knowing two Word shortcuts that quickly help you remove text. One of the best things about these shortcuts is that they’re easy to remember (CTRL+Z and CTRL+SHIFT+Z). Another cool thing about them is that they both work on selected text, whether it’s one word or several sentences. Once you […]
How to install sudo on a Debian minimal server in under 5 minutes
The root user on your server has more power than you can imagine, and while sometimes it’s needed, it’s better if it’s not given out unless absolutely necessary. But when you need to install software that needs root access and you’re not logged in as root, installing sudo (superuser do) can be the perfect solution […]
How to configure a static IP address in CentOS 7
A static IP address means that when you turn on your computer, it will have the same IP address every time, no matter what network you are connected to. This can be useful in some cases, like if you always want to connect to the same Internet service and don’t want your computer to be […]
Get Your Fields in a Row: 3 Ways to Enter Data in Microsoft Word
Have you ever wished there was an easier way to enter data into your Word documents? You’re not alone; the Data Validation tool in Microsoft Word has been used to solve that problem since Word 2000, but it’s far from perfect. Here are three ways to enter data into your Word documents more easily and […]
Get Started with Microsoft Power BI Desktop – Installation Made Easy!
Want to learn how to get started with Microsoft Power BI Desktop? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing Microsoft Power BI Desktop and preparing your computer to use it correctly! We will also go over the reasons why you would want to download and install this software on your computer […]
Get PHP-FPM support for your NGINX site in 3 easy steps!
With NGINX, you can increase the speed of your website with just a few configuration lines. But if you also have PHP-FPM support enabled on your server, these configuration lines will enable it as well – automatically! In this guide, we’ll show you how to add PHP-FPM support for your NGINX site in 3 easy […]