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Whenever a process is created in a Linux system, it is given a new number that identifies it to other applications. This is the process ID, or PID, and it is used throughout the system to manage running processes. How Processes Work In Linux The first process Linux runs is called systemd, which is given PID 0. All other processes are spawn as children of systemd. The first few will usually be low-level Linux stuff that you won’t need to worry about, but further down the tree the system will start launching user-level processes like MySQL and Nginx....

There are a few boxing games that you can play on PS4. One is “EA Sports UFC 3.” Another is “Knockout League. There’s no official word yet, but it seems likely that Fight Night Champion will be ported over to PS4. The game was a big hit on Xbox 360 and PS3, so there’s a good chance that EA will want to bring it to the latest console from Sony....

There is no right or wrong answer to this question, as jailbreaking a PS4 is a personal decision. Jailbreaking a PS4 can allow for more customization and features, but it also comes with risks, such as the potential for your console to be banned from online play. Ultimately, the decision whether or not to jailbreak a PS4 is up to the individual. Yes, you can go online with a jailbroken PS4....

Where to Find the AirPods Status Light? Depending on your AirPods model, the status light can be inside or outside your case. If you are using the first- or second-generation AirPods, you’ll find the status light inside the case, in-between the two earbuds. Just flick open the case to view the status. If you’re using AirPods Pro, or AirPods with a wireless charging case, the status light is on the front of the case, right below the lid....

To play Just Dance on PS4, you need the game itself, a PlayStation 4 console, and a compatible dance pad. No, you don’t need a camera to play Just Dance 2020 on PS4. The game uses the PlayStation’s motion sensors to track your movements. No, you don’t need anything extra to play Just Dance on PS4. The game comes with a motion sensor that you use to track your movements....

Ask Me Anything AMA is an abbreviation for “ask me anything.” It’s used by people who are opening themselves up to any kind of question—especially personal questions. And while AMA can be used anywhere on the internet, it’s usually used on the Reddit AMA forum (which is more open to strangers than a Facebook or Twitter thread). Of course, the biggest AMA threads are started by celebrities. Who wouldn’t want to ask their favorite celebrity a question?...

Millions of people around the world use Microsoft Excel every year to create and manage spreadsheets as part of Microsoft Office. But have you ever stopped to think what “Excel” actually means? We’ll explain its origins. It’s a Marketing Pun Merriam-Webster defines the word “excel” as a verb that means “to be superior to; to surpass in accomplishment or achievement.” So when Microsoft decided to pick a name for a product that would suggest excellence in performance and achievement, they hit a home run with “Microsoft Excel,” which enjoys an active user base of over 750 million people today....

ITT: In This Thread ITT is an initialism that stands for “in this thread.” It’s typically used on online forums, social networking sites, and message boards to describe or suggest a topic to be discussed in a particular thread. If you’re unfamiliar with message boards, this might be the first time you’ve heard of an internet “thread.” It’s a string of messages from various people on the same topic. Each message is viewable by a community, and they’re often replying or referring to each other....

Pending Pick Up PPU stands for “pending pick up.” Online sellers use this acronym to say that a product is not currently available for purchase because someone’s about to pick it up. You might see this on the listing itself, with the availability switching from “available” to PPU. Alternatively, sellers will use it in direct messages or comment responses to inform prospective buyers that the item is no longer for sale....

To show work or products Many people use Instagram to show their work or products. For example, if you have a blog, you can use Instagram to share photos of your content. If you are a musician, you can use Instagram to share photos of your music. If you are a designer, you can use Instagram to share photos of your designs. There are endless possibilities for what you can do with Instagram....

Ochin chin is a dish made of chopped and spiced chicken or beef, served with a dipping sauce. It’s a popular dish in Nepal and Tibet. Daisuki is a Japanese word that means “I love you. Daisuki desu is a Japanese phrase that means “I love you.” It is often used as a term of endearment between romantic partners. The phrase can also be translated as “I like you very much....

The red light on a PS4 console usually means that the system is overheating. If the light is flashing, it means that the system is in safe mode. The colors on the PS4 controller represent different functions. The blue light means that the controller is turned on, the green light means that the controller is connected to a PS4, and the orange light means that the controller is charging....

The symbols that people use on their Facebook posts can mean different things to different people. Some of the most common symbols are an outline of a heart, which typically means that the person posting it loves someone; a smiley face, which typically means that the person is happy; and a thumbs-up, which typically means that the person approves of something. Other symbols can include things like a rabbit’s foot for good luck, or a four-leaf clover for good luck....

Script plugins are a feature in the GIMP image editor that allows users to add custom code to their image files. This code can then be used to automate tasks or perform specific actions on an image, making it easier and faster to work with. Script plugins can be found in the Edit > Plugins menu option, and they can be installed from within GIMP by clicking the Add New button and entering the relevant information....

The Google Play Store is home to thousands of apps, games, movies, e-books, and more. You might find yourself making a lot of purchases there, so why not get rewarded for it? That’s where Google Play Points come in. What Are Google Play Points? Google Play Points are simply rewards for purchasing content through the Google Play Store. These points can be used to get discounts, purchase in-app items, or for Google Play Credit....

At the top of the television market, you have two big players: Samsung and LG. Sure, there are other brands making high-end sets, and competition among budget TVs is fierce and varied. But it’s safe to say that the two South Korean giants have the high end of the market locked down, at least in terms of technical prowess for picture quality. RELATED: What’s the Difference Between OLED and Samsung’s QLED TVs?...

What Is A Subnet? Say you have a multi-floor office building, with lots of devices on each floor. Having them all on one network can clog up the pipes, especially with constant ARP traffic to make the physical connection between devices. Instead, a smarter solution would be to divide up each floor onto its own network. The easiest way to do this is by splitting the IP address into two chunks, the first used to identify the subnet (i....

Windows 10 automatically creates the $GetCurrent and $SysReset folders in your C:\ drive in certain situations. These folders can use gigabytes of space, but what do they do, and can you delete them? These are hidden files, so you’ll have to show hidden files in File Explorer to see them. What Is $GetCurrent? RELATED: How to Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows The $GetCurrent directory is created during the upgrade process....

Documents can contain text, images, tables, and charts. Text can be in any format including HTML, which is a markup language used to create websites. Images can be jpg, gif, or png files. Tables can be in any format including Excel or Word files. Charts can be in either Excel or Word files and can include data from multiple columns and rows. You can insert three types of illustrations in a Word document by using the Insert Illustration command on the Home tab, and then selecting the type of illustration you want to use....

It’s not like the processes take a lot of memory… I just get irritated when there’s a process that restarts for no good reason. You disable it, and then somehow it’s back. Annoying! RELATED: What Is This Process and Why Is It Running on My PC? This article is part of our ongoing series explaining various processes found in Task Manager, like svchost.exe, dwm.exe, ctfmon.exe, mDNSResponder.exe, conhost.exe, rundll32.exe, Adobe_Updater.exe, and many others....