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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