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The Linux terminal has rich multitasking capabilities. You can switch between the virtual consoles already running on your system, use Bash job control to run processes in the background, and take advantage of GNU screen, a terminal “window manager.” You don’t have to stick to a single command at a time. Whether you want to run a process in the background and revisit it occasionally or run multiple time-consuming tasks at once, Linux offers several options....

If you’re using Google Chrome’s Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, an experimental flag can give you the ability to mute the video quickly. Here’s how to enable and use the mute feature for Picture-in-Picture mode. When you enable anything from chrome://flags, you’re using experimental features that haven’t been tested on all devices and could misbehave. You can potentially run into a few bugs along the way, so be careful when playing around with some of the available flags....

There are two ways to mute and unmute in Warzone on PS4. The first way is to use the D-pad. To mute, press down on the D-pad. To unmute, press up on the D-pad. The second way is to use the touchpad. To mute, swipe up on the touchpad. To unmute, swipe down on the touchpad. To mute someone on Modern Warfare for PS4, open the “Player List” in the lower-left corner of the screen and press the “Options” button on your controller....

First time checking out this series? You’ll get the most value by starting at the beginning, however you can also use the series overview if you’d like to go buffet style. Note for regular readers, the already tech savvy, and IT professionals: this series is designed as a resource you can share with those you are helping or for those looking to become tech savvy on their own. Background, Expectations, & Best Practices Last week we covered building confidence and ease with iPhone and iPad navigation by dialing in to five different features and how they work....

To skip a phone number on Instagram, first, open the app and go to your profile. Then, tap on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen and select “Settings.” Scroll down and tap on “Phone Number.” Next to the phone number you want to skip, tap on the “x” and then confirm by tapping on “Done. Nope! You don’t have to enter a phone number to create an Instagram account....

There is not really a way to open up a PS4 to clean it, you would need to take it to an authorized service center. There is no specific way to clean the PS4 Pro. You can use a dust cloth and a mild detergent. There are a few ways to clean the dust out of your PS4. You can use a vacuum cleaner, an air duster, or a can of compressed air....

To take the top cover off your PS4, you’ll need a Phillips head screwdriver. Remove the screws on the back of the console and lift the top off. There are a few ways to open an original PS4. The most common way is to use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the back of the console. Once the screws are removed, the top of the console can be lifted off....

How to View HEIC Files in Windows 10’s Photos App On modern versions of Windows 10, you can install support for HEIC image files in just a few clicks. This works on Windows 11, too. First, locate an HEIC file in File Explorer on your computer and double-click it. If you’re asked which application you want to open it in, select “Photos.” The Photos app will tell you that “the HEIF Image Extension is required to display this file....

Microsoft Teams is an excellent messaging app used in an organization to enhance communication, file sharing, meetings, and real-time collaboration. When using Microsoft Teams, you can only stick to one window at a time as the application doesn’t support opening multiple windows. Well, this isn’t very reassuring. Stick around and learn a new trick for opening multiple Microsoft Teams windows. We will begin by discussing whether it’s possible to open multiple instances of Microsoft Teams....

There are a few ways to open ODS files on your phone. You can use a file browser app to open the file, or you can email the file to yourself and open it using the email app on your phone. Yes, Apple Numbers can open ODS files. The software uses the OpenDocument Format (ODF) to save documents, making it compatible with a wide range of applications. This makes it easy to share files with others, regardless of what software they are using....

Photoshop can be opened by opening the Photoshop application launcher and choosing Photoshop from the list. To open Photoshop in Windows 10, you can use the “Open” button on the main screen of the program, or you can open it by right-clicking on it and choosing “Open with. Photoshop files can be opened by opening the file in a text editor such as Notepad or Word and then editing the file’s content....

Windows 10 finally has built-in support for RAW images, thanks to the May 2019 Update. You’ll just need to install an extension from the Store. There are other solutions for opening RAW files on older versions of Windows, too. RELATED: What is Camera Raw, and Why Would a Professional Prefer it to JPG? Windows 10: Download the RAW Images Extension To install and use the RAW Image Extension, you must be using the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903 or later)....

Open the Start menu, type “cmd” and hit enter. Type “diskmgmt.msc” and hit enter. Navigate to “Device Manager” and select the CD drive. Click on the Properties button and change the properties of the drive to “Open”. There are a few ways to find your CD drive. One way is to open the computer’s BIOS and look for the “CD-ROM Drive” entry. Another way is to use the Computer Management Console (CMC) to view the contents of the computer’s hard drive....

Much of the time, opening the Command Prompt as a regular user is all you need. Sometimes, though, you’ll need to open the Command Prompt as an administrator so that you can run commands that require administrative privileges. Windows offers a lot of different ways to open the Command Prompt, and with a lot of those methods, you can also open the Command Prompt with admin privileges. We’ve shown you previously how to do this in Windows 7 and Vista, so here we’re going to focus on three quick ways you can open the Command Prompt with admin privileges in Windows 8 and 10....

It’s true what they say about the kitchen being the heart of the home and whether you’re a keen cook, or prefer to grab something and go, having an organized refrigerator certainly makes life easier. If you feel like you simply never have enough room or you can’t ever find what you need, our handy hacks are just the solution to create a functional and tidy fridge space. Below we’ve got some step-by-step advice on how to organize the best side-by-side refrigerators (opens in new tab), and French door refrigerators (opens in new tab)....

There is no one definitive way to outline photos, but some common methods include taking a picture of the entire layout, outlining each item by using dashed lines or other shapes or simply numbering each photo in the sequence. There are a few ways to outline an image in color in Photoshop. The most common way is to use the Outline tool. To use the Outline tool, first select the image you want to outline and then click on the Outline tool icon in the Tools palette....

Your computer is fast. Unbelievably fast, at least compared to the PC you had ten or twenty years ago. But it could always be a little bit faster. If that statement stirs a bit of tech-flavored longing in your soul, you might want to look into overclocking your processor. Overclocking, the act of boosting your CPU’s core clock beyond its factory setting, has been around for almost as long as personal computers have....

There is no one answer to this question since the paint used on Hot Wheels can vary depending on the specific set. However, some common paint colors used on Hot Wheels are red, yellow, green, blue, and black. There are a few different types of paint that can be used on diecast cars. Some people use a clear coat to protect the car from scratches and other blemishes, while others use a metallic or pearl paint to give the car a more polished look....

Using a Windows 11 feature called Dynamic Lock, you can make your PC automatically lock and secure itself when you physically step away out of Bluetooth range. All it takes is a linked Android smartphone and a few changes in Settings. Here’s how to set it up. First, Connect Your Smartphone to Your PC To make Dynamic Lock work, you’ll need to link your Android smartphone to your Windows 11 PC as a Bluetooth device....

There could be several reasons why you’re unable to sign into iTunes on your iPhone. One possibility is that you may have forgotten your password. In that case, you can reset your password by following these steps:Open the Settings app and tap on iTunes & App Store.Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.Tap on View Apple ID.Enter your password and tap on OK. To log into your iTunes account, open up the iTunes app on your computer or phone....