by Richard W | Nov 1, 2013 | How-To/Tips, Linux
For every new Ubuntu you install, you’ll also have LibreOffice, the office productivity tool that allows you to create and manage documents. Most people are aware of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook but few know about LibreOffice. LibreOffice is made...
by Richard W | Oct 28, 2013 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Ubuntu, a modern and powerful operating system also allows you to use your desktop in dozens of other languages. By default, there are few language packs installed when you first setup Ubuntu. If you want Ubuntu to support more languages, you must install additional...
by Richard W | Oct 24, 2013 | How-To/Tips, Linux, Windows
For Ubuntu and Linux users, there are many media players to choose from. In fact, it’s pretty easy to fine a decent one just by searching Google or visiting popular open-source download sites. The problem is, you can’t install them all, so you must choose the best one...
by Richard W | Oct 23, 2013 | How-To/Tips, Linux
NetBeans, an integrated development environment (IDE) written in Java programming language has just been updated to version 7.4 and this brief tutorial is going to show you how to install it in Ubuntu if you haven’t already done so. This post is not one of our average...
by Richard W | Oct 22, 2013 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Here’s another tip for new Ubuntu users. HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) driver has just been updated to version 3.13.10 with support for more HP printers and this brief tutorial is going to show you how to install it in Ubuntu. For those who do know what HPLIP...
by Richard W | Oct 21, 2013 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Another blog post that is geared towards new Ubuntu users or newbies. This post shows you how to easily change your computer name when using Ubuntu. Many users will never worry about changing their computer name or hostname in Ubuntu. In most cases, that’s the least...
