VRAM (or video random access memory) plays a major role in the performance of high-end video games and graphics-heavy programs. Generally, the more VRAM your computer has, the faster these applications tend to run. You need to know the amount of video VRAM if you’re planning to upgrade your video card or determine whether it…
In bash scripting, environment variables are used to save and manage the data to modify the processes in the system. Using the bash scripts, you can use the environment variables to configure the system process. Environment variables also offer security and transmit the information from one script to another. Hence, there are multiple uses of…
Operating systems use packets for transferring the data on a network. These are small chunks of information that carry data and travel among devices. Moreover, when any network problem arises, packets aid in identifying the root cause of the underlying problem. How? By tracing the route of those packets. The traceroute command in Linux helps…
The Pixel Buds Web Companion App, previously limited to Chromebook, is now available for Windows and Mac computers. Computers running macOS Sonoma 14 or Windows 11 (or newer version) can access the app in any web browser. Accessible via mypixelbuds.google.com, the web app requires a Google account and an internet connection. The Pixel Buds web…
Checking the bash version helps Linux users in many cases, including troubleshooting and finding the currently available version in the system. If you are a regular bash user, it is good to check the bash version and keep it up to date as per the latest updates available. However, if you are a newbie in…
You found this great podcast on YouTube to put in the background while you wash your dishes, but you run into a hurdle – YouTube doesn’t let you play a video with the screen off. Let’s look at some ways to bypass this restriction. Of course, you can let the video play on a phone…
It’s almost time to begin the holiday travels to visit family and friends, near and far. Even though internet service is more available than ever, some spots are still almost off the grid. You need a portable Wi-Fi router for your travels. Why Would I Want a Portable Wi-Fi Router? There are many reasons you’d…
As the name suggests, grep or global regular expression print lets you search for specific text patterns within a file’s contents. Its functionalities include pattern recognition, defining case sensitivity, searching multiple files, recursive search, and many more. So whether you’re a beginner or a system administrator, knowing about the grep command to locate the files…
YouTube Shorts is a feature designed to compete with the rise of short-form video content. It lets you create and watch quick, engaging videos directly on the platform. While popular for its bite-sized entertainment, YouTube Shorts has also sparked mixed reactions, with some people finding the endless stream of short videos disruptive to their usual…