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Ubuntu’s look Command Behaves Differently For a simple, but useful, command, look certainly gave me the runaround when I was researching this article. There were two problems: compatibility and documentation. This article was checked using Ubuntu, Fedora, and Manjaro. look was bundled with each of those distributions, which was great. The problem was the behavior wasn’t the same across all three. The Ubuntu version was very different. According to the Ubuntu Manpages, the behavior should be the same....

What Is Snort? Snort is one of the best known and widely used network intrusion detection systems (NIDS). It has been called one of the most important open-source projects of all time. Originally developed by Sourcefire, it has been maintained by Cisco’s Talos Security Intelligence and Research Group since Cisco acquired Sourcefire in 2013. Snort analyzes network traffic in real-time and flags up any suspicious activity. In particular, it looks for anything that might indicate unauthorized access attempts and other attacks on the network....

TikTok offers great native content creation tools, meaning that you can create new and engaging TikTok videos without leaving the app. From frame transitions to text captions, background sounds, visual filters, and so much more, TikTok really does have everything you need to become a master video creator. For some users, getting started on TikTok can be a bit of a challenge. With so many in-app video editing tools and features, it’s easy to become overwhelmed....

This time Apple has changes its camera department and some of the exclusive camera features to the latest iPhone 11 series devices. Most noticeably, the ultrawide-angle camera lens offers a pretty good portion to cover with quite detailed image quality. All three latest iPhone 11 lineup devices have a 120-degree field of view depth sensor with 5-element lens (f/2.4). If you don’t know how to use the ultra-wide-angle camera on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, check out the guide below....

Windows 10 finally added virtual desktops as a built-in feature. If you keep a lot of apps open at once—or use your PC for very different types of tasks—virtual desktops offer a convenient way to stay organized. With virtual desktops, Windows 10 lets you create multiple, separate desktops that each can display different open windows and apps. A simple use for this might be keeping work separate from personal stuff....

To put a gift card on an Xbox one, you need to first go to the Xbox One’s home screen. Then, select “Store” and “Use a code.” After that, enter the gift card’s code and select “Done. Yes, you can use gift cards to purchase items from the Xbox Store. You can either use a physical gift card or an electronic gift card. A digital Xbox gift card works just like a regular gift card, except that you can use it to purchase items from the Xbox Store online....

To pay with your iPhone Wallet, open the Wallet app and hold your phone near the contactless reader. Your phone will vibrate and a signal will sound when the payment is complete. To use Apple Wallet for the first time, you’ll need to create a pass. To create a pass, open Apple Wallet and tap the plus sign in the top right corner. Then, select “Create a Pass.” You can choose from a variety of pass types, such as loyalty cards, movie tickets, or boarding passes....

Word includes a very powerful search feature that allows you to find information based on almost every kind of condition. There are special wildcard characters that allow you to search for information based on specific patterns and character sequences. Wildcard searches are available on the standard Find and Replace dialog box, using a special setting. We’ll show you the basics of using this feature to help you learn how you can find almost anything in your Word documents....

Microsoft wants your PC and phone to work well together, even if you have an iPhone or Android phone. In the Fall Creators Update, new “Continue on PC” features allow you to quickly send links from your phone to your computer. This is just the start of Microsoft’s phone-to-PC integration plans. They showed off some fascinating Timeline features that may arrive next update, but the Timeline isn’t here yet....

There are a few ways to X-ray in Mortal Kombat X. You can either use an X-ray move, which is a powerful special move that can be used by any character, or you can use an X-ray attack, which is a special attack that can only be used by certain characters. The super meter in Mortal Kombat XL can be used to perform powerful attacks, called “X-Rays.” To use the super meter, you must first fill it up by performing special moves or combos....

Yes, the Xbox 360 guitar will work on PS3. The guitar is compatible with most major gaming consoles, including PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Nintendo DS. Yes, Xbox Guitar Hero guitars work for PlayStation. The controllers are compatible with the respective systems because they use the same controller ports. Yes, the Xbox Guitar Hero controller will work for the PS3. You just need to connect the controller to the PS3 using a USB cable....

However, there’s no mechanism for using it is a speakerphone, and if you make or receive calls with your smartphone while paired with the Echo, the calls will not be transferred over to the speaker. Likewise, text messages can’t be read to the Echo, nor will on-device notifications be passed to the Echo’s speaker. RELATED: The Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2022 How to Pair Your Device With a Voice Command To start the pairing process make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device and then issue the following command:...

Using the Siri Remote to enter text on an Apple TV is difficult, especially when it’s a long and complicated phrase. Instead, you can use the software keyboard on your iPhone or iPad to enter your password. This feature was added back in iOS 12. Apple’s tight ecosystem comes into its own here, and we benefit from it big time. The Siri Remote isn’t great, and entering a 12-character password with symbols, caps, and numerals is crazy-making....

For PS4, you will need a monitor that supports HDMI. Yes, a PS4 can be played on a monitor. To do this, you will need to use the HDMI port on the back of the PS4 to connect it to the monitor. There isn’t really a definitive answer to this question since it depends on personal preferences. Some people may find that playing PS4 games on a monitor is better because it gives them a wider view of the game, while others may prefer playing on a television screen....

While your Nest Thermostat is obviously meant for adjusting the temperature in your home, it can pull double duty and also act as a motion detector of sorts. Here’s how to set it up. RELATED: How to Install and Set Up the Nest Thermostat The Nest Thermostat has a built-in motion sensor that it uses for determining whether or not there’s someone home, allowing it to turn down the heat or the air conditioner accordingly if it detects that no one is home....

Next, make sure you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Fire TV device you want to control. The app works through Wi-Fi, so there is no need for a direct line-of-sight operation like an IR TV remote. Tap on the Fire TV device you’d like to control, and look at the TV hooked up to that device. It will display a four-digit code to type into your Fire TV app so the two can link up....

Yes, vectors can be vectorized in Photoshop. However, it is generally recommended to use a vector editor such as Inkscape or Illustrator. Vectorize means to create a vector image from a set of points. Vector images are easier to work with and can be used in a variety of ways, such as for illustrations, logos, and graphics. There are a few ways to vectorize an image in Photoshop 2022. One way is to use the Vector Mask tool....

Steam lets you set your name to anything within its terms of service. This can make it difficult to find people—even if they’re already on your friends list. Find out who’s who by checking aliases in Steam. Steam will always keep a history of the various aliases that you might have used throughout your gaming career. You can check out what your aliases have been over time, in addition to being able to see the aliases of any Steam user, whether or not they’re on your friends list....

If you’ve ever posted a photo to Instagram that you later regret, you may be wondering how to view disappearing photos on Instagram. Unfortunately, there is no way to view disappearing photos on Instagram. Once a photo is deleted, it’s gone for good. If you’ve deleted a message on Instagram and then change your mind, there may be a way to get it back. To do this, you’ll need to have access to the device that the message was sent from....

If you want to get more information about a photo you took, there’s an easy way to do it on your iPhone or iPad. A free iOS app lets you quickly and easily view your photo metadata. What Is Metadata? Every photo you take with a cell phone or digital camera contains a ton of extra metadata embedded in the image file. Viewing this information lets you see where the photo was taken (if you have GPS enabled), what camera settings were used, the date and time the photo was captured, and the image file size and format....