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How Do You Make the Bash Prompt Change Colors When Logged Into a Server?
If you access multiple servers throughout the work day, then being able to tell which one you are working with at a glance based on a color scheme can be very useful.
What Does the Percent Sign in Linux Shell Strings Do?
When you are in the process of learning how to fully use the Linux shell, you may find yourself curious about how much you can manipulate strings in order to get the best results.
Are GPT Partitions Less Likely to Corrupt Compared to MBR-Based Ones?
There are few things as frustrating as experiencing trouble with your computer's hard drive, but is there a partitioning scheme that works better than an MBR-based one? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader's question.
How Do You Emulate Drag and Drop Without Holding the Mouse Button Down?
Performing a standard drag and drop motion with a mouse or track pad is not hard to do normally, but if you are recovering from an injury, then some activities or motions may be problematic and painful.
Is There a Way to Force-Enable Reader View in Mozilla Firefox?
The Reader View feature in Mozilla Firefox can vastly improve the readability of a webpage, but is there anything that you can do if a particular webpage does not appear to support the feature? Today's SuperUser Q&A has some helpful suggestions for a frustrated reader.
How Do You Create Subfolders in the Windows “Send To” Menu?
Being able to send files quickly and easily to their proper locations via the context menu can help streamline your work flow, but what do you do if you want to add custom subfolders to the mix? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to help a reader send his files on their way.
Can EXE File Extensions Always Be Replaced with COM?
If you have ever heard of changing a file's extension from EXE to COM, you may have wondered if it was only capable of working on a few rare files or if it would work on nearly any EXE file you have.
How Does the Run Dialog Know Where Applications Are?
The Run Dialog can serve as an easy and very useful way to open programs on your computer, but just how does it know where those applications are located at on your system? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a curious reader's question.
Why Do SSD Sectors Have a Limited Number of Writes?
Many of us have all heard the same thing, that SSDs have a limited number of writes before they go bad.
Are M-Discs More Reliable Than Other Forms of Storage?
Data storage technology continues to advance with every passing year, but some of the latest offerings may not be as good of a choice as they first seem.
Is It Safe to Clean Computer Cables in a Dishwasher?
Having spare computer cables on hand is always a good idea, but what do you do when you have suddenly inherited a very large collection of cables that need cleaning? Can you safely clean them using a dishwasher? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a curious, cable-rich reader's questions.
What Is the About:Blank Page in Web Browsers For?
While most people prefer to use a specific webpage as the home page in their web browser, others have chosen to use about:blank instead.
How Do You Safely Store a Defective (Bulging) Lithium-Ion Battery?
Dealing with a lithium-ion battery that has gone bad and is swelling up is not a fun prospect, but what do you do if you are unable to properly dispose of it quickly? What is the best way to store it until you can get rid of it? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has some helpful advice for a concerned reader.
How Do You Get Firefox to Utilize Secure HTTPS Connections by Default?
Unless you have a particular website bookmarked as such or manually type in https with URLs, far too many websites still automatically default to http instead.
Why Does My Windows 10 Home Edition Have Remote Desktop and BitLocker?
It is no secret that the Home Editions of Windows systems have had certain features trimmed out or made inaccessible without an upgrade, so why would a person see features that are supposedly not included? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answer to a confused reader's question.
Why Is Windows Hibernating Instead of Fully Shutting Down?
Windows' hibernation setting can be a very useful "feature" when you need to quickly start your computer, but there are times when you want or need to completely shut down your operating system every time instead of just occasionally.
Is Static Electricity Damage Still a Huge Problem with Electronics?
All of us have heard the warnings to make sure we are properly grounded when working on our electronic devices, but have advances in technology lessened the problem of static electricity damage or is it still as prevalent as before? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has a comprehensive answer to a curious reader's question.
What Is the Best Way to Give Feedback to the Windows Product Team?
Sometimes we have useful feedback or an awesome suggestion that we would love to share with the Windows product team, but what is the best way to go about it? Today's SuperUser Q&A post provides some nice options for a helpful reader.
Why Does Antivirus Software Quarantine Viruses Instead of Deleting Them?
Finding viruses or malware on your computer is never a pleasant experience, but why does antivirus software quarantine them instead of completely removing them from your computer? Today's SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a curious reader's question.