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A major part of securing a Linux system is locking down unused ports to stop them from being accessed and ultimately hijacked by attackers. Linux systems are built to be servers, so attackers would attempt to use a compromised system that way, even if that system was set up to be a desktop. Through the use of tools like NMAP, you can figure out which ports are open on your Linux system, stop unwanted and unused services, and possibly close those ports altogether with iptables....

We all know that ads can get super annoying, yet at times they can prove to be effective discovery tools. It has probably happened to you – scrolling on your Facebook or Instagram feed and noticing an ad for what appeared to be an interesting product, and you ended up clicking on it. This is the power of targeted ads. Putting aside user privacy issues, this practice can benefit users by providing easier access to products and services they will most likely be interested in....

HP Envy 17t Not too expensive Good build quality Better than average sound 1080p resolution middling battery life Super heavy The HP Envy 17t gives users ample screen real estate and an attractive grouping of specs across the board for a fairly reasonable price. Design Setup Process Display Performance Audio Network Camera Battery Software Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the HP Envy 17t so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....

While social media never was intended for younger users, more platforms are integrating “kid-friendly” features, and the latest to try is Instagram. Key Takeaways Instagram reportedly is working on a new platform aimed at kids under the age of 13 that will focus on privacy. Kids already are using social media, but some of the “kid-friendly” platforms leave out the tweens looking for more “grown-up” content. Experts say kids are growing up online, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing....

Instagram will reportedly soon offer the option to go back to the days of seeing posts in chronological order rather than based on an algorithm. According to Reuters, the social media platform plans to launch a version of the app with a chronological feed early next year. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri made the announcement during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday, saying the company has been working on the option for months....

Cellphone numbers are portable—you can move them from one provider to another when you switch cellular service providers. This means that people can switch from AT&T to Verizon or another service or vice versa without losing their iPhone numbers, whether or not they buy a new iPhone or take their older compatible phone with them. The process of switching mobile carriers while maintaining the same phone number is possible as long as both carriers offer cellular service in the same geographic location....

League of Legends is a MOBA game that has risen in the genre to be one of the biggest game ever. The download size of the game has been growing ever since it was released in 2009. If you want to know about League of Legends’s download size and how to install, read until the end. What Is Download Size of League of Legends League of Legends has a pretty simple concept, you battle against other players using your heroes in a tower defense based gameplay....

Microsoft is planning to replace its Edge browser with a new version based on Google’s engine called Chromium, and now an early preview has leaked online revealing a first look of the new interface and features of the new browser. Although the new version of Microsoft Edge shares many design similarities found in Google Chrome, the company has been adding its own design touches and features for a product that looks a lot like the old browser that works just like Chrome....

Today Microsoft is announcing that is making it a lot easier for students to download and use Office 365 for free. Previous Student Advantage program launched about a year ago to let students to access Office 365 from schools that use the product. The problem with the program was that the IT department had to initiate the service and create an account for each student. Not an ideal solution for those schools with system support technicians unwilling to get the service rolling....

Both Microsoft and Google have made their premium conferencing software available for free to anyone who needs it, for a limited time. Why This Matters Coronavirus concerns have many knowledge workers staying home; having the right tools to collaborate with each other is key. Microsoft and Google would definitely like you to use their specific product while you do so. Hangouts: Google announced it would be opening up free access to advanced video conferencing features within Hangouts for both Gsuite and Gsuite for Education users....

Google’s Android rule the smartphone and tablet market these days, there’s no denying it. Since Q3 of 2013, Android rules 81% of the market while Apple’s share is only 12.9%. This means every 4 out of 5 smartphone or tablet is running android. This shows there are a lot of devices running on Android OS which offers numerous features and customization options and comes it many beautiful shapes and sizes. So it is normal if you think moving to Android is the better choice....

This article explains what to do when your Wi-Fi stops working, detailing how to troubleshoot common wireless connection problems using any device. Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Enabled on the Device On some devices, wireless capabilities can be turned on and off via a physical switch on the edge of the device. At the same time, most devices let you toggle Wi-Fi on and off through the software. Check both of these areas first, because that will save you troubleshooting time if the wireless connection is simply disabled....

Turning off the iPhone XR is one of the easiest things about using the smartphone, but there are a number of things related to it that you need to know. This article explains how to turn off an iPhone XR, how to turn it back on, how to restart it, and more. What To Know To turn off iPhone XR, hold Side and Volume Down buttons > move slider from left to right....

It’s possible to install Android on a Nook Color to turn it into a fully functioning tablet. The Nook Color may not have the same high-performance processor as the latest Samsung Galaxy device, but the LCD display and other underlying hardware make it a sufficient budget tablet. Can You Install Android on Your Nook Color? Barnes & Noble developed a custom version of Android, the operating system found on millions of smartphones and tablets, to power the Nook Color e-reader....

Nintendo is a video game platform that has its nets worldwide. It originated in Kyoto, Japan, with the professionalism in developing video games and gaming consoles. Users around the world use the Nintendo Switch devices to play their favorite games. Today, you will get to know how to unlink Nintendo Account from Switch if you wish to do so. Read this article till the end to learn how to change Nintendo account on Switch step by step....

Windows 7 is the latest incarnation of the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. It is also the latest darling of the blogosphere and is being widely regarded as the only true successor to Windows XP. While Microsoft did release Vista after Windows XP, it was a disaster and most people, including yours truly, resisted migrating to Vista completely because of various reasons. It is nice to know that Microsoft has been listening all this while and promises that Windows 7 will be much better than Vista both in terms of resource utilization and general useability....

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate brings the best deal of the year, at an unbelievable price of $1 you can signup for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and enjoy amazing benefits. The pass includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, where you get two to four games free every month, plus you can save upto 50-75% on the Xbox Store purchases. There are more 100 high-quality games available for free and you can get unlimited access to each of them....

Wanna record a short gameplay, app tutorial or app review from your android screen? In the older versions of Android OS, we had to install a expensive third party screen recorder app and most of them didn’t perform upto expectation as they were laggy or bug filled or required root. However, the latest Android 4.4 Kitkat has a built-in feature that allows you to video record your android phone or tablet screen with the default duration of 3 minutes which of course you can modify to your liking....

The iPhone Photos app is smooth to navigate and makes it a breeze to manage and sort your photos and videos into albums. The Photos app has many great features including default albums that include selfies, favorites, videos, places, and others. You can also create new albums and sync your media files with iCloud. Albums and Your Phone’s Storage Organizing photos into albums is a great way to keep similar photos and videos together....

Survival Evolved: Ark Genesis update brought tons of new items to the game and with those, there are so many more elements that you use including new creatures and items. One such item is the pressure plates and this guide will show you how to use pressure plates in Survival Evolved: Ark Genesis. How to Use Pressure Plate in Survival Evolved: ARK Genesis Pressure plates work in Survival Evolved just like they would in real life, they are used to activate or deactivate triggers to devices that they are connected to....