This post is intended to help students and new users convert from MySQL to MariaDB database server on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. As you may already know, MariaDB is rapidly gaining traction on Linux systems, including Ubuntu. Over the past years, it was MySQL which was the default database server. now MariaDB has taken over. After Oracle Corporation purchased the previous MySQL parent and made some controversial licensing changes, the open-source community gradually started drifting away from MySQL towards MariaDB....

If you see your mouse pointer shooting across the screen faster than you’re moving the mouse, it might be related to also mouse acceleration, also known as pointer precision. It is a feature that has been around for quite some time, starting with Windows XP. It was implemented to help folks feel more in control of the mouse by increasing the distance and speed at which the cursor moves across the screen in response to the speed of the physical mouse on a surface....

This is especially a problem in laptop keyboards where instead of a numeric keypad there are numbers printed on your normal keys. And the Numlock is situated somewhere at the top, where you end up pressing it while reaching for the Home button. Why the Numlock Key Is a Problem Why the Numlock Key Is a Problem The Numlock key, like the Caps Lock button, is a toggle. If you accidentally press Numlock, can’t you just tap it again to unlock it?...

A time zone is a geographic region within which the same standard time is used. Your device’s time and dates will be set based on the time zone you select. Your schedules and alarms also depend on your computer’s time zone settings; therefore, choosing the correct time zone is very important. You can let Windows manage your device’s time zone automatically. If you allow Windows to manage your device’s time zone, it will manage system date and time by choosing the correct time zone, daylight saving will automatically be changed and updated....

How to Open Clock app in Windows 11 How to Open Clock app in Windows 11 With the new update of the Clock app (Previously known as Alarms & Clock) in Windows 11, Microsoft has added features and has made UI changes so that the users will be more interested in using the app. If you have never used the app or don’t remember how to open the Clock app in Windows 11, then you can follow these steps: Step 1: Open Start and search for Clock....

Wondering what is iMovie and how to use it on your Mac? iMovie is Apple’s free video editing software that comes built-in for macOS, with companion apps available on iOS and iPadOS. The app has a simple user interface that won’t scare away beginners and has enough features to keep professionals hooked. However, the app is exclusive to Apple devices. If you’ve got videos, clips, and images from a recent wedding/birthday/tour, you can create an amazing video on-the-go using iMovie....

Use Precision Finding to Locate Lost AirPods Pro 2 Use Precision Finding to Locate Lost AirPods Pro 2 Let’s first take on some important questions upfront! Since they are fundamental, sorting them out could help you have a better understanding. What is Precision Finding and How Does It Work? First introduced with AirTag, Apple’s famed item tracker, Precision Finding is designed to let you find your misplaced item more accurately. Powered by the U1 Ultra Wideband chip, it uses Bluetooth signals from the lost AirPods to relay their location....