The tool is user-friendly and allows system admins to manage the Ubuntu firewall module. You can use UFW to enable and manage firewall rules as well as disable it if it’s already enabled. This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to enable and manage Ubuntu firewalls on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 servers and create rules that will keep your server secured and protected from external threats. When you’re ready to manage the Ubuntu firewall, follow the steps below:...

The Protection history page in the Windows Security app is where you can go to view actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has taken that include, including Potentially Unwanted Apps that have been removed, or key services that are turned off. By default, Protection history only retains events for two weeks, after which they’ll disappear from this page. However, instead of waiting for event logs to clear out, you can manually clear them out before the time they’re automatically removed....

When you log in to Ubuntu Linux, you’re logged in as a normal user who can use root or administrative privileges to perform administrative tasks using the sudo command. Once you are in as a normal user, it’s not quite easy to open File Manager or nautilus with root privileges. There is a tool called nautilus-admin that used to work, but not anymore. That tool claims to open files and folders as administrator from the context menu once installed....

Although Windows updates and upgrades come with new features, improved performance, and better security, they can also worsen the user experience.For example, Windows 11 is radically different from Windows 10, so you might not be ready for an upgrade yet. If you’re using Windows 11, you may also want to block further updates if you worry they could impede your workflow.Regardless of the reason, here’s what you must do to pause or stop operating system updates and upgrades on a Windows PC....

Windows Index will automatically rebuild when you add additional locations to be included in its index and provide results for additional content. The index will rebuild and update for changes made to include the new locations. Content stored at those locations will then be included with Windows Search results. The index will also rebuild when you switch from Classic to Enhanced mode or vice versa. Once the index database is up to date, the correct results should appear when you perform searches....

Well, it’s because I optimize my Outlook by doing a few routine tasks to make sure it stays clean and slim. Instead of dealing with Outlook crashes, crazy error messages, memory hogging or wasting time waiting for Outlook to load, why not follow my advice below to make Outlook fast and responsive. One thing you want to understand about Outlook is that it’s completely run from a database. All your emails, tasks, calendar items, business contacts, etc....

You can do this using Windows’ built-in network resetting tool, found in the Windows Settings menu. This will reset your network devices, as well as other important components required for network connectivity, such as your TCP/IP stack. You can also change or reset network settings using the Windows PowerShell. Troubleshooting Windows 10 Networking Issues Troubleshooting Windows 10 Networking Issues Before you reset network settings for your WiFi or wired ethernet devices, you may find that using the built-in Windows Troubleshooter can resolve common networking issues instead....