by Richard W | Apr 19, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
When you install or upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04, you’ll notice that screensaver has been removed. Now a blank (dark) screen will kick in when your computer is idled. In previous versions of Ubuntu, when your computer becomes idled, a screensaver will start and begin...
by Richard W | Apr 19, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Few weeks back we showed you how to upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04 from 10.04. That tutorial showed you how to do it from Ubuntu Desktop. Doing it from the desktop is easy and is the best option for new users. To read that post, click here. However, Ubuntu can also be...
by Richard W | Apr 19, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux, Security
Looking for an easy way to encrypt and protect your sensitive data stored on your external thumb drive in Ubuntu? Well, this brief tutorial is going to show you how to easily do it in Ubuntu, including 12.04. When your data is encrypted, no one will be able to access...
by Richard W | Apr 18, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Internet, Linux
This brief tutorial is going to show you how to install Adobe Flash Player, Acrobat Reader and Adobe Air in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin). Having these three programs installed in Ubuntu makes your experience with Ubuntu better. You can watch flash videos, interact...
by Richard W | Apr 18, 2012 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Since Unity Desktop was introduced in Ubuntu, all applications have used one global menu by default. Instead of each application having its own menu bar, it’s now setup that they all share the global menu bar. Maybe this is cool for some, but for others, it’s a real...
