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Slightly Rude Preview: Lucid Lynx Bible Starts Monday
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Sorry, I've been tut'ing up a forthcoming how-to series about this new OS and I have to say, it's very hard not to sound like some kind of pervert.» preview » Lucid Lynx Bible
Lucid Lynx Review: Sweet! Get Ready for LTS
Monday, April 19th, 2010
In advance of the Lucid Lynx Bible here are my initial thoughts about installing Ubuntu's latest Long Term Support edition and a new features summary.» review » Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 10.04
Set Up Previous VirtualBox Machines in Minutes
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Problem solved: After a new VirtualBox install, here is how to restore seamlessly previous virtual operating system backups, working as before ..» tutorial » EASY! Reapply Old VirtualBox Operating Systems
Manage Ubuntu's System Power State
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
The problem: On battery power, a warning message says the battery is critically low. Plugging into mains electricity fails and the PC shuts down.» tutorial » Tweak Your System's Power Settings
INTRODUCTION: The 25-Part Ubuntu KARMIC KOALA BIBLE
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Detailing every aspect over 25 parts, this reference guide helps you set up and use the ultimate installation of Ubuntu's superb new operating system.» intro » Welcome to the Ultimate Karmic Setup
Add Windows & Other Systems with VirtualBox
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
HOW-TO install & emulate virtual operating systems, Windows for example, to run just like any other application in Linux, with no need to reboot.» tutorial » Boot Windows Faster *Within* Ubuntu
Superb Software for Work & Play
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
This package resource lists the best Karmic-compliant software, by category, for work or play. Fonts, multimedia codecs, system tools, you name it.» guide » the_guv's Top Ubuntu Package Picks
Kill the System Beep
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Here's how to stop the beep every time the PC boots up. There are several solutions here, so one should work for your computer.» tip » Disable Annoying System Beep
Shield Your Linux Box: iptables & Much Much More
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Here's the ideal start to find out about the options available to safeguard your Ubuntu PC & data, using antivirus & firewall softwares, plus iptables.» guide » Hack-Proof Ubuntu & Secure Your Data
Create Bespoke Keyboard Actions
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Here are some fast access tips, showing how to make time with keystroke shortcut combinations to open quickly anything you need on a regular basis.» tutorial » Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts