Have you heard of Power Query in Microsoft Excel but always thought that it’s only intended for Excel experts? Let me stop you there because, actually, Power Query is designed to be user-friendly and, most importantly, save you a lot of hassle when organizing your data.
[mai mult...]4 Ways to split data into multiple columns in Microsoft Excel
Splitting the contents of a cell into more than one column manually in Microsoft Excel would take too much time and likely result in errors.
[mai mult...]5 Great Linux utilities to monitor your System resources in the Terminal
Virtual Machine beginners should try these operating Systems first
Here are several operating systems to install in a VM if you’re just starting out.
These operating systems range from the basics, like Ubuntu and Windows 10, and stretch into the unique and fun with FreeDOS, Pop!_OS, and more. Each operating system should be relatively easy to get running in the virtual machine manager of your choice, and most (besides Windows) can run on lower-spec hardware, making them ideal for virtualizing.
[mai mult...]How to install RSS News Feed on a Raspberry Pi
FreshRSS is an RSS and Atom feed aggregator that you can self-host, meaning you run the software that keeps it in operation. You create a FreshRSS server and then connect to it using either the web interface or a client app.
[mai mult...]3 things to do on Linux to make it more secure
Linux is a reasonably secure operating system, but it’s not virus-free. This is especially true for someone like me who installs and reviews different apps and software.
[mai mult...]6 Ways to View or Open a File in the Linux Terminal
Gaining control over the Linux operating system requires mastering the terminal—and one of the foundational skills is learning how to open files from the command line. This not only builds confidence in using the Linux OS, but also opens the door to faster workflows and automation.
[mai mult...]How I Self-Host a Synced Password Manager
If you have a password manager, chances are you rely on an online account that tracks and stores all of your passwords. It’s convenient, but you can actually keep your passwords stored off the internet while still syncing across devices.
The trick here is that I’m using a network to sync my passwords—my private network, only. It’s not open to anyone outside my home, even myself whenever I leave. This works for me because I work from home and rarely travel, and therefore I rarely need to add or edit credentials when I’m away from my home network.
[mai mult...]7 Linux Text-Processing tips to get the most out of your Plain Text
While Linux isn’t strictly a text-only system, it has a reputation for making better use of plain text than any other operating system. While many tools cater to programmers, writers, and authors can also take advantage of these powerful tools.
[mai mult...]Arch Linux is now in the Windows subsystem for Linux
The Windows Subsystem for Linux, or WSL for short, makes it easy to use Linux software inside a Windows PC. You can now officially use Arch Linux in WSL, alongside existing distribution options like Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.
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