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How to Use Docker Restart Policies to Keep Containers Running

Docker gives you several options to manage your container’s lifecycle. Containers do not normally restart automatically after they terminate. With restart policies, you can take control over individual container lifecycles. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Access the Camera from the iPhone Lock Screen

If you need to quickly take a photo or video on your iPhone, you can swipe into the Camera app in a jiffy without unlocking your phone. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Get Apple TV’s 4K Cinematic Screen Savers on Mac

Apple’s professionally shot 4K cinematic screen savers are one of the best things about the Apple TV. If you’d like to use them on your Mac, you can get them for free using an open-source app. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Debugging with GDB: Getting Started

That application crash need not be the end of the journey! Learn the basics of using GDB, the powerful GNU Debugger and know how to debug core dumps on Linux. Ideal for end users and debugging newcomers alike. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How RAT Malware Is Using Telegram to Avoid Detection

Telegram is a convenient chat app. Even malware creators think so! ToxicEye is a RAT malware program that piggybacks on Telegram’s network, communicating with its creators through the popular chat service. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Disable Randomized MAC Addresses on Android

For better privacy, devices running Android 10 or later use a randomized Wi-Fi MAC address by default. In some cases, you might want to disable this feature. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

5 Signs a VPN Isn’t Trustworthy

VPNs are a big business worth billions of dollars a year. With so much money up for grabs, it’s no surprise that many VPN providers just aren’t trustworthy. So how do you choose a good, trustworthy VPN? Here are some telltale signs to watch out for before opening your wallet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to be an in-demand cloud geek

CRN published one of those slideshow articles revealing “The Most In-Demand Cloud Computing Jobs For 2021.” Spoiler alert: Cloud engineers are in the most demand, earning an average annual salary of $118,000. Of course, “cloud engineer” could mean many different things in many different organizations. Let’s just say it’s someone who knows a lot about cloud computing and is also a hands-on problem solver. [ Also on InfoWorld: Cloud tech certifications count more than degrees now ] The great thing about cloud computing is it has been in demand for the last 8 to 10 years, depending on what aspect of cloud computing you wanted to specialize in. As the demand rose, so did the number of those in and outside of IT who sought a cloud computing career path. I’ve seen teachers, cops, social workers, stay-at-home-parents, and those on very different career paths pivot to cloud computing, and most have done well. To read this article in full, please click here

JetBrains takes TeamCity CI/CD to the cloud

JetBrains is taking its TeamCity CI/CD ( continuous integration/continuous delivery ) platform to the cloud, with the introduction of the TeamCity Cloud service. Introduced April 27, after having been beta tested by nearly 5,000 users, TeamCity Cloud is intended for software development teams who want to escape the burden of maintaining their own infrastructure. Based on the original TeamCity CI/CD server, the cloud service integrates with version control systems, issue trackers, IDEs, and cloud providers, with JetBrains taking care of updating build tools and installing security patches. To read this article in full, please click here

How to Drag Windows on Your Mac Trackpad without Clicking

Dragging windows using your Mac’s trackpad can be tedious: You need to click, hold, then drag. But thanks to a little-known accessibility feature, you can quickly drag windows using a three-finger gesture instead. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Make File Explorer Open to “This PC” Instead of “Quick Access”

By default, when you click on the File Explorer shortcut on your Windows 10 taskbar, it opens to Quick Access. If you’d prefer it to open to “This PC” instead, it’s easy to change in File Explorer settings. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Opt out of Google FLoC in Chrome

In March 2021, Google began testing its new ad-targeting initiative called Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) with a subset of Chrome users. The plan is to implement FLoC as an alternative to cookies—which are being phased out—to track online behavior. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

10 tips for tuning React UI performance

React remains the most popular JavaScript framework. This article covers the latest tips on wringing the most performance from the React framework, including functional components and the Suspense feature. React works by maintaining an in-memory model of the view (often called a virtual DOM) that is used to determine if and when the actual DOM should be updated. Manipulating the actual DOM is expensive, so many performance improvements revolve around ensuring that changes to the DOM occur only when absolutely necessary. To read this article in full, please click here

How to Read a REG File and Check If It’s Safe

On Windows, a .reg file contains a list of changes to the Windows Registry. These files are a quick way to make simple changes—but they can also be dangerous. Here’s how to see what a REG file does before you run it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Codecov Hacked! What To Do Now if You Use Codecov

Codecov was hacked in a way that impacts all of its customers. Thousands of commercial enterprises and open-source projects are affected. Here’s what you need to do if you’re one of them. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone without a Thumbnail Preview

Every time you take a screenshot on your iPhone, you see a little thumbnail preview in the bottom-left corner. While this is useful, it can also be annoying. Thankfully, there’s a workaround to bypass the thumbnail preview. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

When to use String vs. StringBuilder in .NET Core

Two popular classes that you will use frequently when working with strings in .NET Core are the String and StringBuilder classes. You should be aware of the best practices when using both these classes to build applications that minimize allocations and are highly performant. This article discusses the best practices we can follow when working with strings in C#. To work with the code examples provided in this article, you should have Visual Studio 2019 installed in your system. If you don’t already have a copy, you can download Visual Studio 2019 here . Note we’ll also use BenchmarkDotNet to track performance of the methods. If you’re not familiar with BenchmarkDotNet, I suggest reading this article first. To read this article in full, please click here

The 5 Best Bluetooth Trackers

Nobody likes losing their items, which is why there’s a large market for Bluetooth trackers. These handy little gadgets can help you keep track of almost anything. Which one is the best for you? We have a few recommendations. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Make a Shortcut (Alias) to a File or Folder on a Mac

If you’re tired of digging through Finder to find a frequently opened file or folder, consider making an alias, which is a shortcut to the original item. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What Does “GTG” Mean, and How Do You Use It?

Has anyone ever told you “GTG!” instead of goodbye? Here’s what that means and how you can use it to make a quick getaway from a conversation. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›