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Ubuntu
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Taking Screen Captures on the Linux Desktop with Shutter
13 Sep 2011 by Scott Nesbitt / 1 Comment
Once upon a time, just about the only people who took screen captures were technical communicators and technology writers. Nowadays, it seems that everyone needs to grab a window or screen on their desktop. Which is why, I guess, the number of screen capture tools available for various operating systems has blossomed over the years. If you use Linux, then you suffer an embarrassment of riches when...
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3 Great Alternatives to Dropbox
26 Aug 2011 by Scott Nesbitt / 7 Comments
When it comes to sharing and syncing files, the most popular tool out there is arguably Dropbox. It’s a favorite among the folks here at Techerator and for good reason. Dropbox is easy to use and gives you a lot of flexibility. But Dropbox isn’t the only file sharing/syncing program available on the web. There are other tools that are definitely worth a look. Let’s take peek at ...
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How to Learn the Linux Command Line with CLI Companion
03 Aug 2011 by Scott Nesbitt
Contrary to an enduring myth, you don’t need to constantly jump to the command line in order to effectively use Linux. There are people who spend all their time ensconced in their favorite window manager who’ve never, and never will, type a string of esoteric commands. Having said that, there are times when knowledge of the command line can be useful. More than that, it can be benefici...
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An Introduction to Ubuntu’s Personal Package Archives
25 Jul 2011 by Scott Nesbitt / 2 Comments
Do you use Ubuntu? Then you probably know that there really only are a few ways in which you can install software on your computer. Most people use either the Ubuntu Software Center or Synaptic Package Manager. Of course, you can compile the software’s source code or install it with a .deb package, but both those routes have their own issues. While comprehensive, Ubuntu’s official soft...
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Using the Linux Command Line with Nautilus Terminal
13 Jun 2011 by Scott Nesbitt
One myth about Linux that just won’t die is that you absolutely need to understand and use the command line to get the most out of it. I know a number of Linux users who’ve never cracked open a terminal window, and they’re quite happy. That said, I find the command line to be an essential part of my toolkit. And, like much in the Linux world, there are a number of options for get...
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Add Amazing Visual Effects to Ubuntu with Compiz
27 May 2011 by Daniel Chambers
Compiz is a compositing window manager, a program that beautifies the desktop with unique animations and special effects. It can make windows wobble when they are moved, and either explode into pieces or burst into flame and disappear when they are closed. Compiz uses your computer’s video card to manage the behavior of windows and other desktop elements.
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Clean up your Linux computer with Bleach Bit
30 Mar 2011 by Scott Nesbitt
No matter how careful you are, things like cached files, cookies, temporary files, packages, and log files build up over time. Bleach Bit helps remove this junk from your Linux PC.
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How to Partition Your Hard Drive for Ubuntu and Windows
23 Feb 2011 by Kevin Ivanca / 1 Comment
Let’s say that, hypothetically, someone read a Techerator article on the new features of Ubuntu 10.1 and decided that they wanted to try it out. After messing around with the Live CD, they opted to do the Ubuntu install inside Windows (Wubi) so that they could still play around with both operating systems without messing up their hard drive. Now let us assume, hypothetically, that this perso...
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Ubuntu Updated to 10.10; Can Now Solve the Ultimate Question to Life, The Universe, and Everything
20 Oct 2010 by Kevin Ivanca / 4 Comments
As an exclusive Windows user (with two computers running Windows 7, one running XP, and a Vista boot disk just in case), I find myself in a comfort zone. Windows has been the bread of my computing life; starting all the way back to good ol’ Windows 95. But just because I feel safe in the arms of Microsoft, that doesn’t mean I am naïve. To be frank, the Windows XP installation on m...
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How to Automatically Install the Newest Version of Firefox in Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope
09 Sep 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 4 Comments
It can take quite a while for updated versions of software to make it to Ubuntu’s illustrious software repository (the software must be customized and approved before it can be listed) – which has left Firefox users hanging for months waiting for it to be updated to version 3.5+. Mozilla doesn’t offer the easy-to-use .deb installer for Firefox, so in this guide I’ll show ...
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