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How to install Bash on Windows 11

Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 was released nearly 3 years ago. This brought the ability to run the Bash shell and run Linux binary executables that you’d be able to run on Ubuntu Linux. Microsoft has since only continued to improve its Windows Subsystem for Linux, and an update in a Windows 10 preview build back in mid-2020 made it easier to install Bash. That method carried over to Windows 11. To install Bash, open Windows Terminal as an admin. You can do this by right-clicking the Windows icon and selecting “Windows Terminal (Admin)” from the power user menu. (If you’re on Windows 10, you may see it listed as “Windows Powershell (Admin)” in the menu.) Run Windows Terminal as an admin In Windows Terminal, run this command: wsl --install The command to install WSL Windows will then begin downloading and installing Virtual Machine Platform, Windows Subsystem for Linux, WSL Kernel, and GUI App Support. It will also download Ubuntu, but will install it after a reboot. This pro
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Microsoft is testing a new design for Windows 11’s Shut down dialog

W indows 11 launched last year and if you’ve already downloaded and installed it, you’re probably aware of the fact that the operating system is far from finished. Unlike Windows 7 and older versions, Windows 11 still feels like a work in progress. The company is continuing to add new features and design consistency is still missing. Microsoft recently redesigned the ‘Open with’ dialog from the Windows 8-era and the tech giant is now exploring new design ideas for the Shut down dialog. For those unaware, we’re talking about the Shut down dialog that appears on the desktop when you press Alt + F4. As you can see in the below screenshot, the new design removes the Windows logo and ‘This PC’ icon from the Shut down dialog. The redesigned Shut down dialog promises a simplified look and makes use of the system colour accent. Additionally, there is another experimental design that applies Mica to the title bar of the dialog. New shut dialog in Windows 11 Build 25174 This redesigned Shut down
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Some Google Chrome tips

Know your keyboard shortcuts Like any good browser, Google Chrome has several dozen keyboard shortcuts that help improve your productivity. Below are a few of our top favorites.   Ctrl+1 - 8 = Pressing Ctrl and any number key 1 through 8 moves to the corresponding tab in your tab bar. Ctrl+9 = Switch to the last tab. Ctrl+K = Move the cursor to the omnibox (address bar). Ctrl+T = Open a new tab. Ctrl+Shift+T = Undo any closed tab.  The following shortcuts require you to use your mouse: Action Shortcut Open a link in a current tab (mouse only) Drag a link to a tab Open a link in new background tab Ctrl +  Click a link Open a link, and jump to it Ctrl + Shift +  Click a link Open a link, and jump to it (mouse only) Drag a link to a blank area of the tab strip Open a link in a new window Shift +  Click a link Open a tab in a new window (mouse only) Drag the tab out of the tab strip Move a tab to a current window (mouse only) Drag the tab into an existing window Return a tab
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How to uninstall a program using Command Prompt

If programs are no longer used or additional space is required, you may need to delete one or more of them from your computer. The most traditional method for uninstalling software is through the Windows Control Panel. However, users may also remove programs via Command Prompt, the command-line interpreter included with every version of Windows since XP.   To learn how to use the Windows Command Prompt to manually uninstall programs from your computer, follow the steps below. How to uninstall a program using Command Prompt Press the Windows key and type Command Prompt. In the search results on the left, use the arrow keys to highlight the Command Prompt program. On the right side of the window, click Run as administrator.   Click the Yes button on the prompt that appears. Tip You can also right-click the Command Prompt program in the search results and select Run as administrator in the pop-up menu.   In an elevated Command Prompt, type wmic and press Enter. You'll see a line t
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Best Computer Tricks Everyone Should Know About

This list is about the Best Computer Tricks Everyone Should Know About. We will try our best so that you understand this list Best Computer Tricks Everyone Should Know About. I hope you like this list  Best Computer Tricks Everyone Should Know About . So lets begin: Navigate everything with your keyboard There are some basic keyboard shortcuts that everyone should know, but if you really want to use your computer more efficiently, you can go much further. Learn the most common shortcuts for your favorite programs, like Gmail, Microsoft Word, basic text boxes, and even Facebook. After a while, you’ll be able to navigate through menus and text boxes with incredible speed. Check out our guide to becoming a keyboard ninja, along with a bunch of cheat sheets to help you escape. take a screenshot On a Mac, CMD Shift 3 takes a full screen photo, or you can tap the Print Screen button on the Windows PC keyboard, and the screenshot can be pasted into any photo editing software, such as Paint or
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The best free automation tools for Windows

When your job involves working on a computer, repetitive actions can be the bane of your existence. They're not only tedious, but also (even worse) time consuming. Fortunately, in case you're forced to execute the exact same actions over and over again, you can create macros (scripts) that will automatically do them for you. Let's say, for example, that every day you have to open your downloads folder; to do this, you would normally have to click on 'Start', then on 'Documents' and from there finally click on 'Downloads'. Using a macro, you could simply run a certain file from your desktop or (even better) use a key combination, and the download folder will be automatically opened. (Of course, this was very simplistic, but you can use macro scripts to perform much more complicated tasks.) Here you will find a list with some of the best automation tools on the market. These applications won't only help you improve your productivity with macr
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The Best Free Tools for Encrypting your Data

The Internet world revolves around two important terms:  security  and  privacy . Data encryption is probably the best solution to get both of these necessities, as you can not only password protect your files, but you also have the option of masking and denying the fact that you've got something to conceal. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to spend money on premium software, so I've decided to offer you a list with the best free encryption tools that you can find on the market. Each of the applications included in this collection is focused on a specific task, so no matter what your encryption needs are, you will most likely find something suitable for your purposes. In case you are completely new to this field, I will start by telling you that encryption is considered to be the most efficient method of keeping your data private. When a file is encrypted, the data inside it is scrambled and only someone with the right password (and the same encryption application)
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