Can I Run a Collaborative Blog on GitHub Pages?
I know enough coding to build a basic static blog, and GitHub Pages seems like an inexpensive way to host it. However, a few friends want to contribute,…
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Can I Run a User-Generated Blog on Static Hosting?
I know enough coding to build a basic static blog, and hosting it on GitHub Pages would be inexpensive and straightforward. The complication is that a few friends…
How can I unlink a Microsoft account from my Windows 11 local profile?
My son signed into Minecraft on my Windows 11 computer while I was using a local account named User. It now appears that his Microsoft account is connected…
Should Old Email Addresses Stay as Aliases After an Employee Changes Their Name?
At my company, when an employee changes their name, we update their account details and email address, but only keep the previous email as an alias for 30…
How Can I Build a Small Movie Streaming Platform for Friends?
I'm a beginner who wants to build a private movie-streaming platform to share with a small group of friends. I'm not trying to recreate a full commercial service,…
How can I build a simple movie streaming platform for friends?
I'm fascinated by the idea of building my own private movie-streaming platform to share with a small group of friends. I'm still a beginner, so I'd like to…
If I uninstall a program from my Windows account, will it be removed for everyone?
I share a Windows laptop with my siblings, and I have the administrator account. The C: drive has only about 900 MB of free space left. My sister…
Should I Add User Accounts to a Public 3D Emissions Data Visualization Site?
I recently launched a website that uses a 3D globe to visualize heavy-industry emissions and information from public registries. The core experience is meant to be open and…
Should my everyday Linux account have sudo privileges?
I'm relatively new to Arch after using Mint, and I'm trying to understand the security trade-offs of account permissions. I currently have one everyday account that can use…
Should my everyday Linux account have sudo privileges?
I'm using Arch Linux with KDE Plasma and am still getting familiar with how user permissions are normally handled. I currently have two accounts: one intended for administrative…
What’s the Difference Between a Username and a Hostname?
I'm new to Linux and want to understand the difference between a username and a hostname. What does each one identify, and can a hostname be changed or…
How can I test new desktop environments without cluttering my home directory?
I manage my dotfiles with Stow and mainly use KDE Plasma, with Konsave for backing up Plasma settings. Whenever I install applications or experiment with another desktop environment,…
Which Tools Should I Learn for Practical Web Development?
I'm an experienced programmer, mainly working with C#, Java, and Lua, and I also have a solid working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript/TypeScript, and PHP. I've built a few…
How to Manage Shared Logins on Shared PCs?
Hi everyone! We have some shared PCs on our shop floor and in meeting rooms where employees are using the same login. We're looking to improve our system…
Is a Messy Active Directory Normal in Companies?
Hey everyone! I recently switched jobs and have noticed that the Active Directory (AD) at my new place is a total disaster compared to my previous jobs where…
Can I Use Steam on Someone Else's PC Without Sharing Files?
I'm currently using a second PC that belongs to someone else (let's call them user 1) while I wait to get my own. I want to play games…
Will My Laptop Automatically Log Back Into My Account After I Log Out?
I'm curious about what happens when I log out of my account on a laptop that doesn't have a password. Will it just log back into that account…
Is it safe for my neighbor to use a simple password on Linux after setting a strong LUKS password?
My 75-year-old neighbor recently transitioned from Windows 11 to Linux and is enjoying the experience, but he finds the frequent requirement to enter his password frustrating. He memorized…
How Do I Tackle Identity Consolidation After Multiple Acquisitions?
We've just gone through a massive growth spurt, acquiring three companies in just 18 months, and now our identity infrastructure is a complete mess. We shot up from…
How Can I Log Into a Used Dell Desktop for My Dad?
I just bought a used Dell desktop for my 96-year-old father from Marketplace. He tends to wreck every computer I give him with viruses, so I'm done buying…