Easily Mount Disc Images In Ubuntu Linux With Mounty
Mounting a virtual disc image by using a virtual drive can help explore the content of the disc image, without having to burn it (e.g. ISO file) to a CD or DVD disc. This way, […]
Mounting a virtual disc image by using a virtual drive can help explore the content of the disc image, without having to burn it (e.g. ISO file) to a CD or DVD disc. This way, […]
There are a number of ways by which you can add a PPA (Private Package Repository) to Software Sources in Ubuntu Linux. In a previous post I showed you, “How To Add PPA To Software […]
Over the past few months I have covered a number of handy Ubuntu applications that many users might not be aware of. I thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of […]
Linux scripts are always a handy way of making tasks easier for the end user, by performing a number of functions via the right-click menu. I have previously covered a number of scripts, including the […]
When trying to obtain file information about media files such as videos and audio tracks, users go to the file’s properties by using the right-click menu in Ubuntu. However, to obtain advanced file information about […]
In a previous post I showed you How To Make Ubuntu Look Like Mac OS X Lion, this time I have another transformation guide, to make your Ubuntu desktop look like Android Ice Cream Sandwich […]
Sigil is a free cross-platform e-book editor for editing eBooks in ePub format. For those of you who may be unaware of the ePub format, it is an open e-book standard and files of this […]
Recently, I covered Nautilus Actions Extra, which provides a number of handy scripts for Nautilus 3 that are integrated with the Ubuntu right-click menu. While Nautilus Actions can be installed via the official PPA in […]
Cinnamon is a Gnome fork, that is meant to redefine user interactions with the GNOME desktop. It has a Gnome 2 like minimalist look and offers a new model for launching applications, accessing documents, and […]
Recording screencasts can help create video tutorials by recording the desktop activity in the form a video. Kazam Screencaster is a robust Linux tool, which makes it easy to record and share screencasts by uploading […]
Drive encryption is meant to secure your data and sensitive personal information, in case your computer is stolen or attacked to gain access by a third party source such as a hacker o malware. In […]
Scripts have always been a great way of enhancing the functionality of the Nautilus file browser. A good example is the Shred File Script, which allows securely erasing your data. Nautilus Actions Extra is a […]
After a long time association with Gnome, it appears that the default Gnome web-browser, Epiphany, is nearing it’s retirement. With the new GNOME design approach, it appears, that Epiphany will now have a new successor. […]
The development of Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin is moving ahead on a fast track basis. Perhaps one of the most discussed features for Ubuntu users in recent times has been the overlay scrollbar. The opinion […]
Sometimes it is necessary to not only delete, but shred confidential files. As shredding files makes it impossible to recover deleted files and ensures privacy protection. While there are many useful file shredding applications for […]
Turpial is a micro blogging, desktop client for Twitter. It integrates with your Linux desktop to provide notifications for new tweets by making use of NotifyOSD (bubble messages). Turpial provides easy options for using all […]
One of the biggest annoyance of Ubuntu users in recent times has been the emphasis of Canonical on imposing the Unity desktop on its users. For this reason users are switching to the Gnome 3 […]
Despite the default absence of the Gnome desktop environment in Ubuntu 11.10, many users are still using the Gnome 3 shell or the Gnome Fall Back Session to get a Gnome 2 style user interface. […]
Natural Scrolling is a Linux application, which brings the Mac OS X style reverse scrolling feature to Ubuntu Linux. Using “Natural Scrolling”(application), you can push your fingers upwards to make the page content move upwards, […]
Over a period of time, the Ubuntu login screen menu can get cluttered with a lot of unwanted sessions. For example, you might have installed Linux Mint on or the Gnome shell on your Ubuntu […]
Ubuntu 11.10 users who are using the Gnome 3 shell require installing some essential applications to enhance Oneiric functionality. These include CompizConfig Settings Manager, Gnome Tweak Tool and XScreenSaver. Recently, a third-party developer has created […]
A Live USB is more handy for installing or running an operating system than a Live CD/DVD, as it has a faster read/write rate and allows writing extra information to it. When it comes to […]
Ever since the inception of Unity, the most pressing question for users has been its customization. In a few previous posts I reviewed a few application that can tweak Unity settings. These include Confity, Unity […]
Previously I showed you the procedure for synchronizing Tomboy notes between Ubuntu, Windows and Android. Recently, I came across a Unity Lens for Tomboy notes, that allows quick access to Tomboy options from the Unity […]
Ubuntu 11.10 does not ship with a default screen saver and even Gnome 3 displays a mere black screen when your system is idle. This is why the only way one can acquire a proper […]
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