by Richard W | Jul 30, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Until recently, the only way one could get the latest version of Skype in Ubuntu was to add its repository. Now you don’t have to. Now all you have to do is go to Software Center and enable Ubuntu Partner Repository and Skype 4.0.0.8 will be made available to you. So,...
by Richard W | Jul 26, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
The upcoming Ubuntu 12.10 which is referred to as Quantal Quetzal has just released Alpha 3. This Alpha release is not recommended to be installed on production systems. A production machine is a machine that you use to do work on and can’t afford to have it...
by Richard W | Jul 26, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
If you ever wanted to install TrueCrypt via PPA, now you can. This brief tutorial is going to show you how easily install TrueCrypt via PPA in Ubuntu 12.04. To read our previous posts on this topic, click here and here. And if you don’t know what TrueCrypt is, read...
by Richard W | Jul 26, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Web
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but just typing 5+5 in the search box on Google.com shows you a scientific calculator that you can use freely online. If you haven’t tried it, just go online at Google.com and try it. If you already know about it, then just ignore this...
by Richard W | Jul 20, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
A new version of HandBrake has just been released. This is small bug fix release and don’t expect a major change. For a detailed release note, click here. Now, if you’re looking for a power yet simple media converter, then HandBrake is it. This fantastic program will...
