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VirtualBox is easy-to-use software that allows you to use multiple operating systems simultaneously. As different operating systems have their pros and cons, using virtual machine software allows computer users the ability to have all the benefits! Many video games are written to work with Windows only, and Linux is well-known for its ease of use and is extremely popular among programmers. Because of this, many Windows users choose to install a Linux distribution on VirtualBox. VirtualBox is also great for users who just want to try out a different operating system before committing to a day-long format! In fact, many VirtualBox users have a number of virtual machines installed for a variety of purposes, whether it is just to try a new operating system, keep things organized/separated, or to hide files from others using their computer (as each virtual machine can be password-protected.) This tutorial will show you how to install Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions, o...

  There are many reasons why you might consider installing Linux. With regular updates (including kernel updates), Linux is very secure. It also comes at zero cost to the user. It is completely free and open source. There are a number of distributions for users to choose from, so there is an option for everyone. This guide will show you how to install Linux Mint. Before beginning, you'll need a few things. If you have important files saved on your computer, make sure to back them up, so you don't lose them. You'll also need a copy of Linux Mint saved as an ISO. If you're going to run Mint on a virtual machine, you can just save the iso on your computer. If you're going to do a complete format, you'll want to burn an image of Mint. Let's get started! Booting into Linux for the First Time To get your installation started, insert the Mint disc into your CD/DVD drive and restart your computer. When your computer starts, it'll automatically boot into Mint...

The other day, I wrote a blog post on how to find where your articles, photos, and other online media have been shared across social media. When I tried sharing my post on Facebook, the Facebook API refused to pull up the image from my blog post. Nobody wants to click a link without a picture or anything describing the link. No description = no traffic. However, I did find a fix for this. Facebook has a handy tool called the Open Graph Object Debugger .  Head on over to this handy little tool and paste your problematic URL in the box. While it doesn't solve the Facebook image not showing issue immediately, it does tell you what kind of issue you're dealing with. Step-by-Step Video Guide on How to Fix the Facebook Image Not Showing Problem The debugger gave me the following information: More Than One OG URL Specified: Object at URL ‘http://writealoud.com/social-media-how-to-find-where-your-content-was-shared/’ of type ‘article’ is invalid because it specifies multiple ‘og:url’ ...

  What is an IP Address? IP stands for Internet Protocol. Each computer network, like your home network, will have a unique external or public IP address. Understanding how to find the IP address of each device within your network, such as your tablet or laptop, can be incredibly useful. Each device within a network (such as your tablet or laptop) will have a unique internal or private IP address. An external IP address is linked to the World Wide Web. For example, if you visit a website, the website server will receive your IP address. Think of your IP address as your online mailing address. Note that your internet provider may change your external IP address from time to time. Within your network, your devices' internal IP addresses may change frequently as they connect and disconnect from your home network. Knowing your IP address can be very useful for a number of reasons. As a webmaster, I like to exclude my IP address from my Google Analytics reports so it doesn't show ...

Why Add to PATH? PATH is an environment variable and by adding something to PATH, you are telling your system where to look when it's looking for a particular file. In this tutorial, I will be adding Python to my path. In essence, by adding Python to my PATH, I'm telling Windows, "hey, look here for Python." By doing this, I don't have to write a book in my command line every time I want to run a Python file, like this:   C:/Python3/Python my_python_code.py Instead, I simply type this into my command line: python my_python_code.py It seems like a minor difference, but remember that you'll otherwise have to remember the path to your Python installation! In this tutorial, I will be using Windows 10 to get the job done. Let's get started! Note : In this guide, we will be modifying system variables.This can affect how your system operates. Before making changes, it's always a good practice to back up your current PATH. You can do this by copying what'...