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Docker lets you package up software as self-sufficient containers that share their host’s kernel but look and feel like independent VMs. The software within runs with near-native performance. This makes Docker containers a great way to safely try out new packages without installing them “bare metal” on your machine. Here’s some of the techniques you can use. Why Use Docker to Try Software? Installing directly from a package manager isn’t always desirable when you’re trying software for the first time....

However, it also has a list of sensors and functions that make it an excellent smartwatch for tracking your health. The sleep tracking sensors and software are a large part of that. Setting Up Garmin Instinct Sleep Tracking The Garmin Instinct uses the heart rate and movement sensors to detect when you’ve gone to sleep. It’s also possible to manually set your normal sleep hours in your Garmin Connect account settings....

git can be configured to push and pull from many locations at once, enabling you to store your code on two different platforms while only maintaining one local copy. Here’s how to set it up. Remotes, Explained The “remote” for a branch is a URL from where your local git repo fetches changes. Your local git repo is entirely yours—it isn’t affected by other people’s code until they push their commits to the remote....

You’re sitting on your couch, browsing the web on your laptop. Some music would be nice, but you don’t really want to put down your laptop, pick up the remote, and browse your music collection with your TV remote. Happily, there’s a better way. One of Kodi’s built-in features lets you explore your entire media collection, even your add-ons, using the browser on your laptop. With it, you can start playing a TV show on your Kodi box without putting down your laptop and picking up the remote....

To find the color of a piece of fabric, use the color Match tool. The tool looks for similar colors in your fabric and returns a list of matches. You can then choose one of the matches to use as your starting point. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However, some tips on how to match colors in pictures can include using a color wheel, measuring the colors of objects in the scene, or using a set of color coordinates....

Yes, you can. The PlayStation 4 has a mono speaker that will play game audio and chat audio from other players. Yes, you can use the microphone on PS4 without headphones. The microphone is located on the front of the console, near the left side. To talk through your PS4 controller, you’ll need to go into the Settings menu and select “Accessory Settings.” From there, you’ll be able to choose which controller you want to use for chat....

Yes, you can use a mouse on Xbox 360. You just need to purchase a Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Mouse and connect it to one of the USB ports on the console. Yes, the Xbox 360 can play with mouse and keyboard. You just need to purchase a USB adapter that allows you to use those devices with the console. Yes, you can use keyboard and mouse on Xbox. The Xbox Adaptive Controller was designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to play games, but it also works with a keyboard and mouse....

There are a few ways that you can use paddles in Fortnite on Xbox. You can use them as an input device to control your character, or you can use them as an output device to control your in-game cursor. To use them as an input device, you’ll need to connect them to your Xbox controller using the appropriate cable. To use them as an output device, you’ll need to install the Fortnite Game Bar on your PC....

Ever wish you could run macOS and Windows software, side by side, arranging windows from each operating system however you like? Thanks to a feature in Parallels called Coherence Mode, which you can use if you’ve set up Parallels to run Windows inside macOS, it’s only a click away. In Coherence Mode, your virtual Windows desktop will merge with your Mac one, allowing you to arrange windows from the two operating systems side-by-side....

It is a truly great tool that can make you a much better player if you can correctly identify your mistakes – or just have fun watching all the whacky moments with your friends. If you’re having trouble understanding how the Replay controls work in PUBG, then here’s a quick guide to help you out. Replay Controls in PUBG Replay controls in PUBG allow you to change the camera angle, speed up or slow down the playback, and even activate an X-ray mode....

There are a few ways to get your Android to read your SD card. One way is to use a file manager app like File Manager Pro or ES File Explorer and navigate to the SD card. You can then copy files or folders onto the SD card. Another way is to use an app like Card Reader for Android which will allow you to read files from the SD card....

That small inconvenience aside, you can still do all the great things with Alexa on the Fire TV that you can do with the Echo. You can ask about the weather, call up Prime streaming music, add items to your shopping list, check the news, see how your favorite team is doing, and more. One might easily argue, even, that despite the hassle of pressing the button and needing to have the television attached to the Fire TV on during operation, that the on-screen displays more than make up for the inconvenience....

RELATED: How to Add an App to the Dock on an iPad Where Is the Apple Watch Dock? You can access the dock with a single click of the side button on your Apple Watch. This isn’t the digital crown (which is used to access the main Apple Watch app menu) but the long flat button alongside it. When you do so you’ll see a list of apps that you can scroll through using your finger or by rotating the digital crown....

Belkin has a diverse lineup of WeMo products, but its latest addition is the WeMo Insight Switch. It not only allows you to turn appliances on and off from your smartphone, but it also monitors power usage and provides estimates on how much you’re spending by having that space heater plugged in. Here’s how to make the most of that information. RELATED: How to Set Up the Belkin WeMo Switch...

You can make research less time-consuming and tedious when working in Google Docs. The Explore feature helps you find content, images, and other material for your research paper, report, or essay. Similar to the Researcher tool in Microsoft Word, Google Docs gives you the Explore tool. This lets you quickly look up topics related to your document without leaving Google Docs. Then, you can add pertinent content or images and include citations for those sources....

Should you need to find the middle value in a set of data in your spreadsheet without having to do it manually, Google Sheets has a function that does it instantly for you. Here’s how to use the MEDIAN function. Fire up Google Sheets and open a spreadsheet with datasets for which you want to find the median. Click on an empty cell and type =MEDIAN(, [, …]) into the cell or the formula entry field, replacing and with the values or ranges to consider for calculating....

The Value of Backups All hardware has a finite life. Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) don’t last forever. Accidents happen, too. Laptops can be lost, stolen, or dropped down the stairs. It used to be said that the value of an effective backup system only becomes clear once you’ve lost data. When failures or losses occur, you need to have a fast and easy way to get your files and information back....

Samsung KNOX is the proprietary security software bundled with the Galaxy Note 7. Named after Fort Knox, it is supposed to be just as secure when it comes to storing your information. Setting up KNOX for the Secure Folder for the Note 7 is a very simple process. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 comes with a chip that is designed to prevent rooting and in the event a root is successful, it is designed to purge the data found in the Secure Folder....

The Windows Device Manager is an important troubleshooting tool. It displays all your installed hardware devices and allows you to view which ones have problems, manage their drivers, and even disable specific pieces of hardware. You should only need to use the Device Manager when troubleshooting your computer’s hardware and managing its drivers, but it’s an important system tool that you should know how to use. Opening the Device Manager The easiest way to open the Device Manager on any version of Windows is by pressing Windows Key + R, typing devmgmt....

The yes Command The yes command is one of the simplest commands in Linux and other Unix-like operating systems like macOS. And by simple, we mean simple in its use and its initial implementation. The source code for the original version—released in System 7 Unix and authored by Ken Thompson—amounts to a mere six lines of code. But don’t write it off for being a simple little command. It can be used in some interesting and useful ways....