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How to Install Kali Linux on Oracle virtualbox – Best Linux OS for Penetration Testing

Post last modified:September 13, 2020
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution from Offensive Security aimed at Penetration Testing, Security research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering. It is a rewrite of old BackTrack Linux. And contain more than 610 penetration testing tools as pre-installed. In this tutorial i am using the below softwares to test it.

Kali linux 2020.2 (32-bit), Download Kali linux 2020.2 from here
Virtualbox 6.1.14. Download VirtualBox from here
Windows 10 (64bit) with RAM 4GB

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How to install Elementary OS 0.4 Loki on Oracle virtualbox

Post last modified:December 10, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Elementary OS is free and open source Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with in build Pantheon desktop environment. Elementary OS 0.4 Loki is based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and it comes with Linux Kernel 4.4. This is one of the best replacement for Windows and MacOS. Here we used below software to test this.

Elementary OS 0.4 Loki (64-bit), Download Elementary OS 0.4 Loki from here
Virtualbox 5.1.10. Download VirtualBox from here
Windows 10 (64bit) with RAM 4GB

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How to Install Microsoft PowerShell on Ubuntu

Post last modified:August 29, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Microsoft PowerShell is a task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft. PowerShell consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language built on the .NET Framework.Now Microsoft open sources the PowerShell and available for Linux and Mac users. Install…

How to install Convenience Rollup update in windows 7 / Server 2008 R2

Post last modified:May 20, 2016
Post category:Windows
Post author:Manikandan

Microsoft has released Convenience Rollup update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1. This Convenience Rollup update contains all updates and hotfixes which have been released after the release of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.

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UltraDefrag – Free open source defragmentation tool for Windows

Post last modified:March 28, 2016
Post category:Software
Post author:Manikandan

UltraDefrag is a free open source defragmentation tool for Windows operation system. It will run on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 and Windows 8. It supports 32-bit,64-bit and available as portable version.It supports more than 60 languages – multilingual graphical interface.

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Plumbago – handwriting and note-taking app [Windows]

Post last modified:February 20, 2016
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Plumbago is a new handwriting and note-taking app from Microsoft Garage. This app is currently available for Windows 8.1 and 10 tablets on the Windows 10 Store. This app is fully focused on tablets that support stylus and touch-based input.Plumbago…

How to setup Mail account in Windows 10 mail app

Post last modified:February 10, 2016
Post category:Windows
Post author:Manikandan

Windows 10 comes with the pre installed default Mail app.This mail app is first introduced in windows 8.A very good advantage of using the Mail client instead is that new messages will appear in the Windows 10 Action Center’s notifications pane. To setup the mail account in Windows 10 mail app, first go to the Windows Start button and select All apps and then click the mail app or type mail in the windows search box on the taskbar and select the mail app.
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How to install Elementary OS 0.3 Freya on Oracle virtualbox

Post last modified:December 10, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with its own desktop environment, called Pantheon. Elementary OS 0.3 Freya is based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. What’s new in this release? If you want to install Elementary OS 0.4 Loki on Oracle…

How to Configure TightVNC on Windows – Monitor Remote Machine Without Knowing Them

Post last modified:March 12, 2024
Post category:Useful Tips
Post author:Manikandan

TightVNC is a free remote control software for Windows and Linux to watch and control the desktop of a remote computer with your local mouse and keyboard. Using this you can see and control the desktop of a remote machine. …

Windows 8.1 Update 1 released

Post last modified:April 9, 2014
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Windows 8.1 Update 1 is now available for download. Windows 8.1 Update 1 is available free for Windows 8.1 users via Windows Update.What’s new in this release?

Adds Power and Search buttons to Start Screen.
Direct boot into Desktop will be enabled by default.
Pin Metro Apps to Taskbar.
Titlebar with Minimize and Close Buttons in Metro Apps.
Right-Click Context Menu on Start Screen Tiles.
Internet Explorer 11 Improvements.
Added WiFi Connection Context Menu.

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