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Windows 10 and 11: How to change “Active signal resolution” to match “Desktop resolution”

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Right-click on the desktop and select “Display Settings”.

Scroll down and click on “Advanced display settings”.

In the new window, click “Display adapter properties for Display X”
(where X is the number of the display you are managing).

In the pop-up window, click the “List All Modes” button.

From the new box, scroll until you find the correct resolution and refresh rate configuration, select it, and then click the “OK” button.

You will be sent back to the first pop-up window; click “Apply” or “OK” in that window, and your settings will be applied.

Mount a Windows share on a GNU/Linux server

 in GNU/Linux  tagged cifs / GNU/Linux / mount / share / ubuntu / windows by 
sudo mount -t cifs //$WINDOWS_FILE_SERVER/$SHARED_FOLDER /var/www/bytefreaks.net/shared/ -o username=remoteUser,password='123abc',domain=bytefreaks.net,file_mode=0777,dir_mode=0777;

The command sudo mount -t cifs //$WINDOWS_FILE_SERVER/$SHARED_FOLDER /var/www/bytefreaks.net/shared/ -o username=remoteUser,password='123abc',domain=bytefreaks.net,file_mode=0777,dir_mode=0777 is used to mount a shared folder from a Windows file server onto a Linux system.

To break down the command further, here is a detailed explanation of each component:

sudo – this command is used to run the following command as a superuser or root. It is required in this instance as mounting requires administrative privileges.

mount – the mount command is used to mount a file system onto a directory in the Linux file system hierarchy.

-t cifs – this option specifies the type of file system that is being mounted. In this case, it is the Common Internet File System (CIFS), which is used for file sharing between Windows and Linux systems.

//$WINDOWS_FILE_SERVER/$SHARED_FOLDER – this is the network path to the shared folder on the Windows file server. The $WINDOWS_FILE_SERVER and $SHARED_FOLDER are placeholders for the actual Windows file server name and shared folder name, respectively.

/var/www/bytefreaks.net/shared/ – this is the mount point, or the location in the Linux file system hierarchy where the shared folder will be mounted.

-o username=remoteUser,password='123abc',domain=bytefreaks.net,file_mode=0777,dir_mode=0777 – these are the mount options that are specified when mounting the shared folder.

The username option specifies the username of the remote user that has access to the shared folder. In this case, the remote user is named remoteUser.

The password option specifies the password for the remote user.

The domain option specifies the domain or workgroup that the Windows file server belongs to. In this case, the domain is bytefreaks.net.

The file_mode and dir_mode options specify the permissions that should be set on the files and directories within the mounted shared folder. In this case, both are set to 0777, which means that all users have full read, write, and execute permissions on all files and directories within the mounted shared folder.

In summary, the sudo mount -t cifs //$WINDOWS_FILE_SERVER/$SHARED_FOLDER /var/www/bytefreaks.net/shared/ -o username=remoteUser,password='123abc',domain=bytefreaks.net,file_mode=0777,dir_mode=0777 command is used to mount a shared folder from a Windows file server onto a Linux system with the specified mount options.

Enable BitLocker without TPM.

 in Windows  tagged BitLocker / data protection / encryption / security / tpm / Trusted Platform Module / windows / Windows 10 / windows 10 pro / windows 10 professional by

As technology advances, the need for security in our devices also increases. Windows 10 Pro offers a feature called BitLocker, which can help protect your files from unauthorized access. However, not all devices have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip that BitLocker requires to function. Don’t worry, though, as there is still a way to enable BitLocker on your device without a TPM.

In this post, we will guide you through the process of enabling BitLocker on your Windows 10 Pro device without a compatible TPM. We have also included a video tutorial that you can follow along with.

Step 0: Check if your device has a compatible TPM.

Before we get started, you should check if your device has a compatible TPM. To do this, press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type tpm.msc and press Enter. If your device has a TPM, you will see a window that shows its status.

Step 1:

Follow the steps in the video to change the configuration of BitLocker so that it will allow you to set it up without a compatible TPM.

Step 2: Enable BitLocker

If your device does not have a compatible TPM, we can still enable BitLocker by using a password or USB key instead. To enable BitLocker, right-click on the drive you want to encrypt and select “Turn on BitLocker.”

Step 3: Choose your preferred unlock method

When prompted to choose an unlock method, select “Enter a password” or “Insert a USB flash drive.” If you select the USB option, you will need to insert the USB drive before proceeding.

Step 4: Choose how much of your drive to encrypt

You can choose to encrypt only the used space or the entire drive. Select your preferred option and click “Next.”

Step 5: Choose where to store your recovery key

Your recovery key is a backup that you can use to access your files if you forget your password or lose your USB key. Choose whether to save the recovery key to your Microsoft account, save it to a file, or print it. Make sure to store your recovery key somewhere safe.

Step 6: Begin the encryption process

Once you have chosen your settings and saved your recovery key, click “Start encrypting.” The encryption process may take some time, depending on the size of your drive.

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled BitLocker on your Windows 10 Pro device without a compatible TPM.

Please refer to the accompanying video for a visual guide and demonstration of the steps outlined in this post.

Increase BitLocker to 256-bit

 in Windows  tagged 256bit / BitLocker / data protection / encryption / security / windows / Windows 10 / windows 10 pro / windows 10 professional by

Encryption is an essential security measure that helps protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access. One of the most popular encryption tools available for Windows 10 Pro is BitLocker, which can encrypt your entire hard drive or specific folders and files. By default, BitLocker uses 128-bit encryption, which is considered secure but not the most robust option. If you want to increase the encryption key to 256 bits, which is the highest level of encryption currently available, follow these steps:

In summary, increasing your BitLocker encryption key to 256 bits is an easy way to add more security to your data. With 256-bit encryption, you can rest assured that your sensitive data is well protected.