by Richard W | Aug 7, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Internet
Looking for a cool sticky notes application for Ubuntu? Look no further than Indicator Stickynotes. This app lets you create as many post-it notes on your desktop as you wish in Ubuntu. It will come in handy if you need to remind yourself of tasks that you must do...
by Richard W | Aug 6, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Looking for a simple yet powerful tool that helps you mount your Google Drive in Ubuntu 12.04? If so, then look no further than Insync. This free tool will allow you map Google Drive in Ubuntu and make your documents accessible directly from your desktop. It supports...
by Richard W | Aug 3, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
With Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) fast coming, there’s one small change I would like to point out, that which is cool. One small change I really, I mean really like is how Ubuntu now refer to the root folder. In previous editions of Ubuntu, it was referred to as...
by Richard W | Aug 2, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Internet, Web
Here’s a quick update for Opera users; version 12.01 has just been released. This quick tutorial is going to show you how to quickly install / upgrade to the newest version in Ubuntu 12.04 if you haven’t already done so. This release is being referred to as a security...
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 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...
