by Richard W | Aug 1, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
An update to Mate Desktop Environment has just been released. This version which is 1.4 fixes numerous bugs, adds caja-dropbox package, new themes and enhances other features. To read a compete list of changes, click here. This brief tutorial is going to show you how...
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 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...
by Richard W | Jul 20, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Ubuntu WebApps is a new feature that will be added and tightly integrated with Ubuntu Unity by default starting with 12.10. This technology will allow for websites to be integrated with Ubuntu Unity, and allow you to interact with them directly from your Unity...
