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Cryptography is a system of secure communication that uses mathematical algorithms to protect data. Encryption is the process of transforming readable data into an unreadable format. All encryption is vulnerable to brute-force attacks, which are attacks that can be performed without any specific knowledge about the encryption algorithm or the data being encrypted. In fact, all encryption is vulnerable to brute-force attacks because it relies on a certain number of guesses to decrypt the data....

Windows 8.1 and 10 come with a lot of great features, but some people may miss the old-fashioned gadgets that used to be available in earlier versions of Windows. If you’re one of those people, here’s how to add gadgets back to your Windows 8.1 or 10 computer. To add a gadget back to your computer, first open the Settings app on your device and click on the Devices icon. From here, you’ll see all of your connected devices, including your computer....

If you have a Windows 8 computer, you can add items to the Windows 8 Send To Context Menu. This is a great way to add items to the context menu of programs that you use frequently. To add an item to the context menu of a program, open the program and click on its icon in the taskbar. Then, click on the Add Item button. The Add Item dialog box will appear....

Adding useful apps directly to Word 2013 is a great way to get more out of your word processing software. Here are some tips on how to do it: Start by opening the Office app and clicking on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. This will open a list of all the installed apps. Scroll down and click on the one you want to add. This will take you to a page where you can enter the name of the app, its description, and how to install it....

If you’re like most people, you probably burn your audio discs in Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. But if you want to burn an audio disc in Windows 8, there are a few things you need to know. First, the disc drive needs to be connected to your computer. Second, the media player needs to be installed on your computer. Third, the software needed for burning discs needs to be installed on your computer....

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that is popular in the world of software development. It has a wide range of applications and tools that can be used to create and manage software projects. This guide will show you how to compile and install Ubuntu software on your computer. The hardest part of compiling software on Linux is locating its dependencies and installing them. Ubuntu has apt commands that automatically detect, locate and install dependencies, doing the hard work for you....

GRUB2 is a bootloader used to load your operating system from a floppy disk or hard drive. You can use GRUB2 to configure your computer so that it starts up with the correct kernel and initrd files, and you can also use GRUB2 to customize your computer’s behavior. To use GRUB2, you first need to install it on your computer. You can findGRUB2 installation instructions on the GRUB website. Once you have installedGRUB2, you can start it by typing grub in the command prompt....

Apple’s Mac OS X Lion operating system offers a variety of password management features, including two-factor authentication. One way to protect your Mac against unauthorized access is to create strong passwords. To create a strong password, you’ll need to understand the basics of password security. In Mac OS X Lion, passwords are composed of three parts: the user name, the passcode, and the date/time. The user name is your name as entered into the computer....

Windows 8 Pro is a great operating system, but it’s not as good as Windows 7. If you want to downgrade your computer to Windows 7, you can do it in a few easy steps. First, open the Control Panel and select the “System” tab. Then click on the “Advanced System Settings” button. On the “System” tab, click on the “Downgrade” button. Now, you’ll be asked to choose which version of Windows you want to downgrade to....

If you’re using virtualization software like VirtualBox, you can enable 3D acceleration and use Windows Aero. This article will show you how to do this. First, open VirtualBox and click on the “Options” button in the top left corner of the window. In the “General” section, select “3D Acceleration.” In the “Settings” section, set the following values: Window Scale: 100% (this sets the size of all windows to be at 100% scale)....

If you’re like most people, you probably have a smartphone battery that’s starting to wear thin. But don’t worry, there are a few things you can do to extend the life of your smartphone battery. Keep your phone screen on all the time One of the best ways to extend the life of your smartphone battery is to keep your phone screen on all the time. This will help reduce how much power your phone needs to use and will also help prevent any potential problems with your battery....

Linux is a popular operating system that can be used on a wide range of devices. It has many different distributions that are designed to fit different needs and preferences. Here are ten of the most popular Linux distributions: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Fedora 24 CentOS 7 Debian 8 Ubuntu MATE 16.10 Fedora 25 CentOS 8 8.0 beta1 Debian 9 (Stretch) Ubuntu 1804 LTS Linux isn’t a complete operating system — it’s just a kernel....

If your computer is broken, lost, or just not working the way it used to, you may be tempted to just throw it out and buy a new one. But before you do, consider trying to fix it yourself. There are a lot of resources available online for fixing computers, and many of them are free. Here are some tips for fixing your computer: Check for viruses and malware. Many viruses and malware can damage your computer, even if you don’t see any symptoms....

There are a lot of questions that people ask about Wi-Fi availability, and one of the most common is whether or not there are specific channels that are restricted. Some people believe that limited Wi-Fi channels restrict network availability, while others believe that it’s just a coincidence. We decided to take a look at the evidence to see if there is any truth to either of these beliefs. First, we looked at how many Wi-Fi channels are available on each network....

Outlook 2013 offers a variety of ways to assign a default signature. You can use the Signature button in the Tools menu, or you can type the signature into the Signature field in the Address Book. If you use the Signature button, Outlook will automatically generate a default signature for you. If you type the signature into the Signature field, Outlook will ask you to choose a signer for your signature....

If you’re like most people, you probably have a Raspberry Pi in your home or office. But if you’re like me, you also have a few other devices that need to be configured for remote shell access and file transfer. Here’s how to configure your Raspberry Pi for remote shell access and file transfer: Choose the right type of Raspberry Pi There are three types of Raspberry Pis: the AVR (Atmel), RPi3 (Realtek), and RPi4 (Intel)....

If you’re like most people, you use a calendar to keep track of appointments, events, and other important dates. But if you’re new to Outlook 2013, it can be a little confusing to create and manage your calendars. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a calendar in Outlook 2013, how to manage your calendars, and how to share your calendars with other people. To start off, open Outlook 2013 and click on the File tab....

QR Codes are becoming increasingly popular as a way to promote products and services. They can be used to promote events, offer discounts, or even create a loyalty program. There are many ways to customize and decorate your QR Codes with pictures. You can use pictures of people, places, or things that you know will make them stand out. You can also use pictures of your own products or services to promote them....

Windows 7 and Vista users may be familiar with the Aero interface, which provides a variety of visual effects to make the operating system look more polished. However, if you don’t need Aero, you can disable it easily. To disable Aero on Windows 7 or Vista: Open the Start menu and click Control Panel. Under “Appearance and Personalization,” click Personalization. Under “Aero,” click Change settings for Aero mode (if it’s not already selected)....