tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844Fri, 18 May 2012 01:27:56 +0000linuxsillyMicrosoftpersonaldistrowarnewsfor dummybooksappleprogrammingWiifree/open-sourcegamesgadgetlinux gamespollchromefirefoxmovielinux workspaceandroidlinux reviewsoftwareinternetquoteshardwaregoogleLinux, Android, Open Source Software, Gadgets, and All Things Techhttp://www.junauza.com/noreply@blogger.com (jun auza)Blogger938125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSimplyJunhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-785824913655030393Thu, 17 May 2012 02:18:00 +00002012-05-17T10:18:00.055+08:00linuxsoftware<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEH-gWQjQqg/T7ENaNK5s5I/AAAAAAAAVV0/SvsR8KRQM_c/s1600/Best-File-Compression-Tools-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 149px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEH-gWQjQqg/T7ENaNK5s5I/AAAAAAAAVV0/SvsR8KRQM_c/s200/Best-File-Compression-Tools-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742385743737238418" border="0" /></a>File compression is still the best way to send a huge bunch of photos to your dearest friend. It is one of the most important operations on almost every operating system, and is, therefore, inundated with a barrage of apps concerning it. On Windows too, file compression comes built-in, and so does on Linux. That said, the default compression method isn't always the best one, and even if it is, there are people who are looking to trying out new tools for the same operation.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />For file compression on Linux, as on Windows and Mac, there is no dearth of applications, both closed source and open source, which you can try for free. So, whether you're looking to pack hundreds of photos in a nice zipped file and send it to your friend, or you’re trying to save some valuable space on your disk, there are a lot of nice compression tools you can choose from on Linux. Here’s a list of all the best ones in that genre:<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bzip2</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Released in 1997, <a href="http://bzip.org/" rel="nofollow">bzip2</a> is one of the most common file compression tools for Linux. Though not as fast as other titles on the list, the open-source tool is known for its errorless compression and patent-free nature. Furthermore, thanks to its recovery capabilities, bzip2 can also decompress files that are slightly damaged. One great thing about bzip2 is that since it uses POSIX threads it parallelizes the compression process, a thing that makes it work well with many multi-core processors. Since it’s a command line tool, and a very old one, it’s highly unlikely that you won’t find it pre-installed on your favorite Linux distribution.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ark</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Part of the KDE suite, <a href="http://utils.kde.org/projects/ark/" rel="nofollow">Ark</a> is a popular archiving utility used for zipping up tar, gzip, bzip2, rar and zip files. Once installed, you can browse, create, extract, and modify archives. The latest stable release is 2.17 and is licensed under GPL v2. Neatly integrated with Dolphin, KDE’s default file manager, Ark proves to be a convenient and simple <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/09/5-best-free-and-open-source-file.html">file archiver</a> for Linux.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6vMLXIs_iU0/T7EM4mB6i0I/AAAAAAAAVVo/qBg_iAXgU7s/s1600/Ark-Best-File-Compression-Tools-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6vMLXIs_iU0/T7EM4mB6i0I/AAAAAAAAVVo/qBg_iAXgU7s/s320/Ark-Best-File-Compression-Tools-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742385166294879042" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7-Zip</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.7-zip.org/" rel="nofollow">7-zip</a> is an open-source file compression utility that’s quite popular on Windows. Also available for Linux, the file archiver supports formats like 7z, XZ, Bzip2, gzip, tar, zip, and more. For unpacking files, even more formats are supported including the ones like arj, cab, dmg, ntfs, rar, rpm, and more. Licensed under GPL, 7-Zip comes with support for strong AES-256 encryption in 7Z and zip formats. Their 7Z format offers the highest compression ratio, and is thus used by many users to compress big files.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PeaZip</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://peazip.sourceforge.net/peazip-linux.html" rel="nofollow">PeaZip</a> is a free, cross-platform file archiver that presents a unified GUI for other compression tools like 7-zip, FreeArc, PAQ, and more. Once installed, you can create 7Z, ARC, BZ2, GZ, ZIP, RAR and many other types of archive. Also, PeaZip supports extraction of over 130 archive types. Furthermore, the free tool can extract, create, and convert multiple archives at once, create self-extracting archives, split or join files, and do much more. For the security-conscious, it includes support for two-factor authentication, encrypted password manager, secure deletion and many other features.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rAnRQWntxws/T7EM4cSeDuI/AAAAAAAAVVc/LXK5WQ7pgUU/s1600/peazip-Best-File-Compression-Tools-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rAnRQWntxws/T7EM4cSeDuI/AAAAAAAAVVc/LXK5WQ7pgUU/s320/peazip-Best-File-Compression-Tools-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742385163679960802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">RAR </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re moving from Windows to Linux, you might, more often than not, come across files packed in <a href="http://www.rarlabs.com/" rel="nofollow">RAR</a> packages. Now, WinRAR, the tool with which you create RAR files is not available for Linux, as yet, and there’s a dearth of any promising alternatives for the proprietary tool. RAR is a software that fills in that need, and makes unzipping and zipping .rar files a breeze. Though free to try, RAR is a shareware, and you’d need to register it after 40 days of use. That fallacy apart, the tool is actually quite good because not only does it work well with RAR files, it also serves as a good archiver for zip files.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-785824913655030393?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iT7iIkCUwbWHXgBieb_vYAxsw2Q/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iT7iIkCUwbWHXgBieb_vYAxsw2Q/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iT7iIkCUwbWHXgBieb_vYAxsw2Q/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iT7iIkCUwbWHXgBieb_vYAxsw2Q/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=4NuXiooukf0:jLcMBwUEahU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=4NuXiooukf0:jLcMBwUEahU:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=4NuXiooukf0:jLcMBwUEahU:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=4NuXiooukf0:jLcMBwUEahU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=4NuXiooukf0:jLcMBwUEahU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=4NuXiooukf0:jLcMBwUEahU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=4NuXiooukf0:jLcMBwUEahU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/4NuXiooukf0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/4NuXiooukf0/top-file-compression-tools-for-linux.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/top-file-compression-tools-for-linux.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-1760341501509688988Tue, 15 May 2012 01:58:00 +00002012-05-15T09:58:00.044+08:00softwaregoogleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4_S8FeQeIeM/T6uNeYXjBKI/AAAAAAAAVSc/ttv1GOaDcK0/s1600/Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 105px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4_S8FeQeIeM/T6uNeYXjBKI/AAAAAAAAVSc/ttv1GOaDcK0/s200/Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740837703090635938" border="0" /></a>Global Positioning System or GPS, has, little by little, become an integral part of our lives. Whether it be finding our way home or checking out the best restaurants in a foreign country, the satellite-based navigation system has been making our lives better since 2007. Not only that, GPS has also made military operations and strategies much more advanced.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Despite the fact that many technologically-challenged people go through a bit of a struggle while using GPS, there are, in fact, many applications that have made that process a whole lot easier. In today’s article, we’ll be touching upon some of the best GPS-based apps that are out there for Android. These apps will not only help you use GPS, but will also let you get the most out of your phone and discover new places.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Waze</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Waze is a social GPS application that helps you navigate to your destination and also connects you to other drivers. Once installed, the free app lets you lookup real time traffic information and road reports. Furthermore, you get notifications about upcoming police traps, speed cams, and occasional road hazards. The app is well designed, and the GPS integration is good enough to be used as your main navigation tool. In fact, the app also features voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions, so that you won’t get lost in the traffic.<br /><br />One of the most important, and slightly controversial features of the app is the ability to create or join local driving groups and the ability to carpool with them. Some users might find this helpful, and some of them might find it a bit privacy-invasive. However, overall, the app is great for anyone who travels a lot and is looking to improve his or her overall transportation experience, so it's like one of those <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/5-handy-travel-apps-for-android.html">handy Android travel apps</a>.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UvkcdoSvYTE/T6uI_Mn7SUI/AAAAAAAAVSM/rptGBT1DoQ8/s1600/Waze-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UvkcdoSvYTE/T6uI_Mn7SUI/AAAAAAAAVSM/rptGBT1DoQ8/s320/Waze-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740832769315653954" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waze" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GPS Essentials</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Known as the Swiss-army knife of GPS navigation, GPS Essentials is a free tool that lets you navigate, manage waypoints, and much more. The app lets you view data like altitude, declination, climb, sunrise, moon phase and more. Moreover, you can use it as a compass to show the earth’s magnetic field and also as a marine orientation device. The app is composed of widgets, all of which you can drag and drop to your custom ‘dashboard’. GPS Essentials can also be handy in long journeys, wherein you could send waypoints to your lost friends via email or share with them using <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/6-dropbox-tips-and-tricks-for-linux.html">Dropbox</a> (KML or GPX format).<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6SMJDboRx2A/T6uI-tW8A9I/AAAAAAAAVR0/wWwCyiY0xOU/s1600/GPS-Essentials-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6SMJDboRx2A/T6uI-tW8A9I/AAAAAAAAVR0/wWwCyiY0xOU/s320/GPS-Essentials-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740832760922899410" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mictale.gpsessentials" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Google Maps</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Google Maps is perhaps the best GPS application out there for Android. Simple, feature-loaded, and stable, the Google-made app turns your phone into a full-fledged GPS device. From detailed maps with 3D buildings to real photos of streets, Google Maps is the perfect app for your every navigation needs. It also comes with a voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation system, which, complimented by the live traffic information, takes you to your destination without having to stop by and ask random strangers for directions.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QvoeSnqDt1o/T6uI-cZV_VI/AAAAAAAAVRo/Zy0mMt-1zKs/s1600/Google-Maps-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QvoeSnqDt1o/T6uI-cZV_VI/AAAAAAAAVRo/Zy0mMt-1zKs/s320/Google-Maps-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740832756369587538" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sygic</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Sygic is a voice-guided navigation app that displays 3D cities and landscape along with spoken street names. With Dynamic Lane Guidance and Signposts, the app comes with features that most of the other navigation apps don’t offer. You can search for any street, city, or suburb along with looking for maps of most of the major countries that are loaded in the app. Other features include stopwatch, Facebook and Twitter integration, pedestrian navigation, and much more.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uanXIAw2A7o/T6uI_F-A7zI/AAAAAAAAVSA/Km1OH0awEMs/s1600/Sygic-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uanXIAw2A7o/T6uI_F-A7zI/AAAAAAAAVSA/Km1OH0awEMs/s320/Sygic-Best-GPS-Apps-for-Android%2B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740832767529250610" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sygic.aura" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Though free to download from the Google Play Store, you have to pay for the app after the 7-day trial period. So, if you are looking for a simple GPS-enhancing application, we will not recommend Sygic; however, if you are in need of a full-fledged, dedicated GPS navigator, this is the perfect choice for you. Sygic has been rated 4 out of 5 stars in the marketplace and has gotten quite a lot of nice reviews.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-1760341501509688988?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Et1BYW4JSGe3T3-OcqT95SYORBI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Et1BYW4JSGe3T3-OcqT95SYORBI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Et1BYW4JSGe3T3-OcqT95SYORBI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Et1BYW4JSGe3T3-OcqT95SYORBI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ClTa61RaDBg:uo2WGfTOEBw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ClTa61RaDBg:uo2WGfTOEBw:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ClTa61RaDBg:uo2WGfTOEBw:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ClTa61RaDBg:uo2WGfTOEBw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=ClTa61RaDBg:uo2WGfTOEBw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ClTa61RaDBg:uo2WGfTOEBw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=ClTa61RaDBg:uo2WGfTOEBw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/ClTa61RaDBg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/ClTa61RaDBg/best-gps-apps-for-android.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)1http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/best-gps-apps-for-android.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-8014205566330463242Sun, 13 May 2012 02:08:00 +00002012-05-13T10:08:00.469+08:00linuxsoftwarefree/open-source<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CWW26nf-zFw/T6uD60UqFcI/AAAAAAAAVRY/IHVM6DzP9zs/s1600/Ubuntu-12.04-To-Upgrade-or-Not-to-Upgrade.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 115px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CWW26nf-zFw/T6uD60UqFcI/AAAAAAAAVRY/IHVM6DzP9zs/s200/Ubuntu-12.04-To-Upgrade-or-Not-to-Upgrade.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740827196514768322" border="0" /></a>Ubuntu’s latest release called Precise Pangolin has managed to please its many admirers and silence the naysayers. Unity, the most contentious part of Ubuntu so far has turned out to be a dark horse in Canonical’s race for desktop domination. With new features like the HUD, video lens and more, Ubuntu 12.04 has even had the BBC waxing eloquent about its charm. That said, not everyone is happy with the latest release. There are, as always, some criticisms regarding the lack of a new icon theme and the absence of any major game-changing feature. Of course, the overall outlook towards Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' is positive and there is absolutely no doubt that this is the best release by Canonical so far.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />As with every new release, many users are kind of on the fence about upgrading their operating system to the latest version. Fears, doubts, and stability affinity are some roadblocks that a new Linux user faces when he or she hears about the word upgrade. If you too are undecided whether to upgrade or not to, here’s a list of the reasons which will help you pick a side.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reasons Why You Should Upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04</span><br /><br />1. You get the latest of all apps: Yes, the latest Firefox, Nautilus, and Thunderbird are enough reasons to make you choose the Pangolin. With the latest kernel, you have faster boot times, better driver support and more. Also, Ubuntu’s Software Center has been upgraded to the latest version making it much faster than its earlier version.<br /><br />2. Improved Unity: Unity in 11.10 was, to an extent, a half-baked desktop experience. Applications were not integrated properly, nor was the launcher completely done. With Ubuntu 12.04, you’ll find most of the default applications support quick lists, thus making the desktop much more usable.<br /><br />3. The Video Lens: Whether you want to explore your huge movie collection or want to discover some cool online videos, the Video Lens on the Unity desktop makes every videophile happy. You can easily browse through or search videos from your own videos collection (files from your Videos folder) and open them up using the default media player.<br /><br />4. Improved Privacy: For many users, the Dash is more of an embarrassing history reminder than an intelligent desktop search engine. For those who worry about their privacy a lot, the settings let you delete your entire track record or history from a limited time frame.<br /><br />5. HUD: Replacing the traditional menubar comes HUD, an intelligent and adaptive tool that allows you to perform important application-related tasks without clicking the mouse. Simply press the Alt key and key in the command you want.<br /><br />6. A Great Set of Wallpapers: Admit it, who doesn't love to dress up their computer? If the aforementioned features don’t interest you much, then at least upgrade for the amazing set of community <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/05/25-fresh-and-cool-linux-wallpapers.html">wallpapers</a> that come with Precise. And yeah, change the wallpaper and you’ll see the login screen adapt it as its skin instantly.<br /><br />7. Improved Multi-Monitor Support: Work with 2 or more monitors like a boss with Ubuntu’s latest offering.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-66KvABcw6TI/T6uDoah6nEI/AAAAAAAAVRM/Tlt-EGBOyyw/s1600/Ubuntu-12.04-Precise-Pangolin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 165px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-66KvABcw6TI/T6uDoah6nEI/AAAAAAAAVRM/Tlt-EGBOyyw/s320/Ubuntu-12.04-Precise-Pangolin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740826880353410114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04</span><br /><br />1. You hate Unity: If you’re using the pre-Unity Ubuntu, then chances are that the new incarnation of the Canonical marvel doesn't appeal to you much. No matter how hard you tried, you couldn't really manage to like the whole Unity thing. In that case, it’s okay; it’s better to stay with your current version. Gnome 2 isn't that bad after all.<br /><br />2. Your upgrade experience hasn't been good so far: Admit it, the upgrade experience isn't the smoothest of all. There are some small issues here and there usually; however, there are rare cases when the upgrade messes things up real bad. If your computer has been a victim of such circumstances a lot of times, then it’s better to stay with the earlier version rather than upgrade. Also, if you’re on a computer that demands a lot of uptime then it’s better to stick with the older version.<br /><br />3. You don’t need awesome features: Okay, no matter how much you hate Unity, Ubuntu 12.04 is something that will make you change your mind. It’s stable, fast, and comes with a lot of amazing features that neither <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/06/linux-mint-11-vs-ubuntu-1104.html">Linux Mint</a> nor any other distro have at this moment. So, if you’re on the fence about upgrading, we’d say by all means go to <a href="http://www.ubuntu.com/" rel="nofollow">ubuntu.com</a> right now and upgrade!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-8014205566330463242?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gOmE_xH9G8a9G-qvUKSLtX9ezPA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gOmE_xH9G8a9G-qvUKSLtX9ezPA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gOmE_xH9G8a9G-qvUKSLtX9ezPA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gOmE_xH9G8a9G-qvUKSLtX9ezPA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=hAbd8fcy9T8:T9M2cRxZKNc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=hAbd8fcy9T8:T9M2cRxZKNc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=hAbd8fcy9T8:T9M2cRxZKNc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=hAbd8fcy9T8:T9M2cRxZKNc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=hAbd8fcy9T8:T9M2cRxZKNc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=hAbd8fcy9T8:T9M2cRxZKNc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=hAbd8fcy9T8:T9M2cRxZKNc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/hAbd8fcy9T8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/hAbd8fcy9T8/ubuntu-1204-to-upgrade-or-not-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)3http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/ubuntu-1204-to-upgrade-or-not-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-2874724474642356167Fri, 11 May 2012 01:48:00 +00002012-05-11T09:48:00.232+08:00softwaregoogle<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m6j7C2gPxuE/T6tZCckXtOI/AAAAAAAAVQ0/uKWJEPoeE64/s1600/Top-Google-Earth-Alternatives.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 101px; height: 103px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m6j7C2gPxuE/T6tZCckXtOI/AAAAAAAAVQ0/uKWJEPoeE64/s200/Top-Google-Earth-Alternatives.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740780048577180898" border="0" /></a>Google Earth is one of the most innovative software the big G has developed so far. The free tool lets you browse the whole globe without the need for any fancy equipment. Roam freely around the blue planet, explore new places, and augment your geographical knowledge by simply sitting in front of the computer. Google Earth’s magical navigation lets you ‘fly’ to any place that comes to your mind.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Whether it be the architectural marvels of Havana or the ruins of Babylon, Google Earth lets you browse almost any marvel on the planet. Furthermore, the tool also lets you see 3D buildings, imagery, and terrain. You can also find cities, places, and local businesses, thus making Google Earth a rather useful tool for frequent travelers. Other interesting features of the application include the ability to visit art museums, baseball stadiums, world skyscrapers, and soccer stadiums.<br /><br />That said, despite all its nice features and amazing capabilities, Google Earth comes with its fair share of flaws. Despite being made available on almost all popular platforms, including on our beloved Linux, it has been widely criticized by the Free Software Foundation (FSF). Written in Qt, the Linux version of Google Earth uses the controversial Digital Rights Management (DRM) thus turning the FOSS community against it. In fact, an open-source version of Google Earth has been made a high priority and is included in the list of High Priority Free Software Projects.<br /><br />Even though the FOSS version of Google Earth is not available yet, there are certainly some great alternatives you can try natively on your Linux box. Despite the fact that these tools don’t quite offer the same amount of features as Google Earth, they do, however, let you browse the earth and come with all the essential features the proprietary tool offers.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NASA World Wind</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Developed by the revered NASA organization, World Wind lets you zoom from satellite altitude to any place on earth. Using Landsat satellite imagery and shuttle radar topography mission data, you can view 3D images of the Earth and increase your geographic knowledge. Written in Java, World Wind is cross-platform, open source, and is developed on open standards. You can browse the globe easily either by using your mouse or by taking advantage of the numerous keyboard shortcuts it comes with.<br /><br />NASA World Wind requires a 3D video card with the latest drivers, so NVIDIA and ATI cards are generally preferred.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BPlusj3kLBA/T6tWkxyNZmI/AAAAAAAAVQk/CrspdHq5W74/s1600/NASA-World-Wind-Top-Google-Earth-Alternatives.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BPlusj3kLBA/T6tWkxyNZmI/AAAAAAAAVQk/CrspdHq5W74/s320/NASA-World-Wind-Top-Google-Earth-Alternatives.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740777339853039202" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/java/" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Marble</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Marble is a virtual globe and a World Atlas that you can use to learn more about the planet Earth. Whether you want to increase your geography knowledge or check out new destinations for traveling, Marble lets you zoom into the remotest corners of the earth. Part of the KDE Education project, the open-source tool not only lets you look up places and roads, it also leads you to links of Wikipedia articles of that particular location.<br /><br />Marble offers classroom-style topographic maps, a satellite view, street map, earth at night, and temperature and precipitation maps. All maps come with a custom map key that makes it easier for educators to use Marble in classrooms. Marble is part of the KDE suite of application, and looks even more beautiful if you have a K desktop environment installed. In fact, KDE users can take advantage of the marble widget that they can drop onto their desktop.<br /></div><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sQ7B4xhVdQ4?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="284" width="500"></iframe></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://edu.kde.org/marble/" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">One great thing about Marble, as compared to Google Earth and NASA World Wind, is that it runs decently even without any hardware acceleration. Moreover, the ability to take advantage of third-party plugins make Marble much more interactive and fun to use. Plugin sources include OpenStreetmap, Wikipedia, KML, and GPX. Quick to startup and easy on the system, Marble is perhaps the best alternative to Google Earth you can have on any platform and not just on Linux. Surely worth a try even if you’re not a fan of KDE-based applications.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-2874724474642356167?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbmq1ZM_1zTwU9LbM46Yx4SCyXo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbmq1ZM_1zTwU9LbM46Yx4SCyXo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbmq1ZM_1zTwU9LbM46Yx4SCyXo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbmq1ZM_1zTwU9LbM46Yx4SCyXo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=kQYhM41sj5Y:_k9hTGZg1hg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=kQYhM41sj5Y:_k9hTGZg1hg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=kQYhM41sj5Y:_k9hTGZg1hg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=kQYhM41sj5Y:_k9hTGZg1hg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=kQYhM41sj5Y:_k9hTGZg1hg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=kQYhM41sj5Y:_k9hTGZg1hg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=kQYhM41sj5Y:_k9hTGZg1hg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/kQYhM41sj5Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/kQYhM41sj5Y/top-google-earth-alternatives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)1http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/top-google-earth-alternatives.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-2166627593141501660Wed, 09 May 2012 02:38:00 +00002012-05-09T10:38:00.020+08:00linuxsoftwarefree/open-source<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-06nqL6K6bPA/T6JCZYWZ6RI/AAAAAAAAVLE/HYTXiqJCGv0/s1600/How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 121px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-06nqL6K6bPA/T6JCZYWZ6RI/AAAAAAAAVLE/HYTXiqJCGv0/s200/How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5738221879024019730" border="0" /></a>Tired of Shuttleworth's bold endeavors? Find <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/03/fedora-15-vs-ubuntu-1104-battle-for.html">Fedora</a>, Mint, and other Ubuntu alternatives relatively insipid? If yes, then it’s time you put in a little time to create your own custom spin that looks and works as you want it to. Oh, but before you imagine yourself typing in cryptic commands in a dark corner of your room, stop worrying. Creating a custom Linux live CD is not as hard as it sounds. Thanks to an amazing set of tools, you can create your own custom Linux live CD or USB in about an hour.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />So, if you’re itching to showcase your Linuxian invention to the world, here’s a small how-to article on that:<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ubuntu Customization Kit</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Ubuntu users can benefit from a cool customization tool called Ubuntu Customization Kit, which, once installed, lets users create custom Ubuntu Live CDs according to their needs. The great thing about UCK is that it’s very easy to use, and anyone with little computing experience can create his or her own distribution without any major hassles. Moreover, since the application comes with a nicely designed GUI, you can swiftly move through all the complex tasks. That said, the app doesn't just cater to the needs of new users, it also allows experienced users to customize their distro with some cool scripts along with the possibility to customize root filesystem.<br /><br />To get started, simply install UCK by typing in or pasting the following command in the terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T):<br /></div><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get install uck</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Open the launcher (Super key) and type ‘uck’ without the quotes. Then once the application shows up, follow the instructions and create the distro of your dreams.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Also, if you get stuck, <a href="http://www.howtogeek.com/109736/how-to-create-a-custom-ubuntu-live-cd-or-usb/" rel="nofollow">How-To Geek</a> has a detailed guide about using UCK.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJLZI_KU75c/T6JAPRcTcdI/AAAAAAAAVKo/_xZ-nVV6KbM/s1600/How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 273px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJLZI_KU75c/T6JAPRcTcdI/AAAAAAAAVKo/_xZ-nVV6KbM/s320/How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5738219506347766226" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Remastersys</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re known among friends as an expert tweaker, then <a href="http://www.remastersys.com/" rel="nofollow">Remastersys</a> will help you share your expertise with your friends without the hassles of cryptic coding. The application, once installed, will help you backup your whole system on to a live CD or USB, which can then be installed as a distro on a separate computer. Since Remastersys blacklists NVIDIA and AMD proprietary drivers, installing your custom distro on a different computer won’t be such a big issue. The maximum size of the ISO is 4GB, which, in our opinion, is more than enough for any Linux user to showcase their distro-making talent.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fedora Revisor</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For Fedora fanboys and fangirls, Revisor is a popular tool that helps them create customs spins of their favorite distribution. Users can customize the packages and personalize the distro any way they want. Then, once you’re done customizing your respin, you can load it onto a USB stick or a DVD and share it with friends. Furthermore, if your respin appeals to a certain user group, you can submit it to <a href="http://spins.fedoraproject.org/" rel="nofollow">Fedora Spins</a> project page and watch it grow. In fact, some of the spins like Electronic-Lab were created specially for people who need all the packages related to their work.<br /><br />To install Revisor, simply enter the following commands in your terminal:<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo yum install revisor</span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vXlI2gvRZEs/T6JAPdmHjCI/AAAAAAAAVKc/SiL6OBx893A/s1600/Fedora-Revisor-How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vXlI2gvRZEs/T6JAPdmHjCI/AAAAAAAAVKc/SiL6OBx893A/s320/Fedora-Revisor-How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5738219509610155042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SUSE Studio</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://susestudio.com/" rel="nofollow">SUSE Studio</a> is quite similar to the aforementioned Fedora Spins project; however, SUSE Studio is much more easy to use as it lets users create their Live CDs/USBs online. Once you’re done customizing, you can export your custom operating system as a virtual machine, Live USB disk, CD/DVD image, hard disk image and more. Moreover, you can build and deploy directly to cloud services such as Amazon EC2. Finally, once you’re done with your masterpiece, simply upload it to the SUSE Studio gallery where new users can try out your work.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mCjILh7Gffk/T6JAO3pbpII/AAAAAAAAVKU/XIcKQUHz7X8/s1600/SUSE-Studio-How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mCjILh7Gffk/T6JAO3pbpII/AAAAAAAAVKU/XIcKQUHz7X8/s320/SUSE-Studio-How-to-Create-Custom-Linux-Live-CD-USB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5738219499423507586" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-2166627593141501660?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EWP5_sqMWmQ79qFoij5iRiFLTUQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EWP5_sqMWmQ79qFoij5iRiFLTUQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EWP5_sqMWmQ79qFoij5iRiFLTUQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EWP5_sqMWmQ79qFoij5iRiFLTUQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=mTD50BX5cPk:WS3_ec--6uY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=mTD50BX5cPk:WS3_ec--6uY:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=mTD50BX5cPk:WS3_ec--6uY:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=mTD50BX5cPk:WS3_ec--6uY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=mTD50BX5cPk:WS3_ec--6uY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=mTD50BX5cPk:WS3_ec--6uY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=mTD50BX5cPk:WS3_ec--6uY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/mTD50BX5cPk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/mTD50BX5cPk/how-to-create-custom-linux-live-cdusb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/how-to-create-custom-linux-live-cdusb.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-5603836518785013368Mon, 07 May 2012 02:18:00 +00002012-05-07T10:18:00.070+08:00softwaregoogleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GuKISCz82yg/T6FEUVJT25I/AAAAAAAAVJU/gscn17c1mzE/s1600/Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 113px; height: 117px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GuKISCz82yg/T6FEUVJT25I/AAAAAAAAVJU/gscn17c1mzE/s200/Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737942516310989714" border="0" /></a>The way we travel has evolved a lot over the years. In the early days, people used to walk around with giant folded maps, asking for directions to random strangers. Not that anything is wrong with that, it was just that those methods weren't as great as the ones we have now. For example, not only is using GPS devices more convenient than carrying maps and guides, it’s also much more time saving.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />These days, all the things you need for your journey are packed neatly into your tiny smartphone, thus fitting a whole bag full of accessories right in your pocket. Furthermore, there are a variety of applications that help us take care of the smallest of hassles we encounter in our voyage. Today, we’ll take a look at five handy apps that makes an Android smartphone or tablet a perfect companion for travelers.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TripAdvisor</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">TripAdvisor is a free app for Android that allows you to browse through over 50 million reviews and opinions by travelers about the best places to eat, sleep, and visit. The intuitive app helps you find hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more with tight map integration. Moreover, you can also find out more about places by browsing through thousands of photos uploaded by other TripAdvisor users. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, the app is freely available for download from the Play Store.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ayH_095i85U/T6FD-1ERo9I/AAAAAAAAVJM/0GJZYRxCDyU/s1600/TripAdvisor-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ayH_095i85U/T6FD-1ERo9I/AAAAAAAAVJM/0GJZYRxCDyU/s320/TripAdvisor-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737942146922685394" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hipmunk</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Co-founded by Reddit co-creator Steve Huffman in 2010, Hipmunk helps you find the best hotels and flights for your trip. Competing directly with Google’s flight search service, the free app shows you the cheapest and the most hassle-free flight. So, for example, you’re flying from New York to Seattle, not only will Hipmunk find you the cheapest deal, it will also take into consideration factors like travel time, number of stops, and more, so that your journey is as comfortable as possible.<br /><br />Furthermore when it comes to finding hotels, Hipmunk shows you a nice map of all the best ones around your area. Above each hotel’s marker, you’ll find the pricing, rating, and a small picture of it. If you’re more meticulous about the hotels you choose, you could also browse pictures of the rooms right from the app. Overall, Hipmunk is undoubtedly the best and the most useful travel app in this list.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JpWQ-yfY2qE/T6FD94AsN1I/AAAAAAAAVIk/7HJQbypQtpQ/s1600/Hipmunk-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JpWQ-yfY2qE/T6FD94AsN1I/AAAAAAAAVIk/7HJQbypQtpQ/s320/Hipmunk-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737942130533087058" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hipmunk.android" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KAYAK</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">KAYAK lets you compare hotels, rental cars, and flights right from your Android device. Once installed, the free app lets you track your flight status, look up baggage fees, manage itinerary, access airline numbers and more. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars, KAYAK is freely available for download from the <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/best-alternatives-to-google-play-store.html">Google Play Store</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E3ysFB07HZ0/T6FD-RQzx1I/AAAAAAAAVI4/q1PzKglKCUY/s1600/KAYAK-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E3ysFB07HZ0/T6FD-RQzx1I/AAAAAAAAVI4/q1PzKglKCUY/s320/KAYAK-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737942137311577938" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayak.android" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hotel Tonight</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Hotel Tonight will help you find great deals on hotels while planning your next big trip. Limited to U.S cities only, this free app can save you up to 70% on hotel bookings. Hotel Tonight is especially made for frequent travelers who are forced to book hotels at the last minute. Once installed, the app will make sure that you’re not stranded on the airport after your delayed flight.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b4QE3QHkcc0/T6FD-GpRR0I/AAAAAAAAVIw/LlVu9jN7qfs/s1600/Hotel-Tonight-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b4QE3QHkcc0/T6FD-GpRR0I/AAAAAAAAVIw/LlVu9jN7qfs/s320/Hotel-Tonight-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737942134461384514" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hoteltonight.android.prod" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Expedia Hotels</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Expedia Hotels is a free app that helps you book from over 130,000 hotel rooms without picking up the phone. Optimized for tablets, the app shows all available hotels in your vicinity on a nice map and then lets you book from any of them. You can then narrow down to the ones you need by using filters based on price, distance, hotel name, and traveler rating. If you’re on the fence about the booking, you can browse through reviews of millions of other Expedia users, thus making the process quite transparent. Finally, when you’re ready to book, you can securely reserve your room without having to worry about security issues. Rated 4 out of 5 stars, Expedia Hotels is freely available for download from the Play Store.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_H_Jo53IJlc/T6FD9fOAbjI/AAAAAAAAVIY/0X-vvu8TCYA/s1600/Expedia-Hotels-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_H_Jo53IJlc/T6FD9fOAbjI/AAAAAAAAVIY/0X-vvu8TCYA/s320/Expedia-Hotels-Handy-Travel-Apps-for-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737942123878051378" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.expedia.bookings" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-5603836518785013368?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EPyuOTuhX6P26B_je-i5v5m2A4I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EPyuOTuhX6P26B_je-i5v5m2A4I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EPyuOTuhX6P26B_je-i5v5m2A4I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EPyuOTuhX6P26B_je-i5v5m2A4I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=GMm-kW7Jmpg:z611e7rLXQg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=GMm-kW7Jmpg:z611e7rLXQg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=GMm-kW7Jmpg:z611e7rLXQg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=GMm-kW7Jmpg:z611e7rLXQg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=GMm-kW7Jmpg:z611e7rLXQg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=GMm-kW7Jmpg:z611e7rLXQg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=GMm-kW7Jmpg:z611e7rLXQg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/GMm-kW7Jmpg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/GMm-kW7Jmpg/5-handy-travel-apps-for-android.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)1http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/5-handy-travel-apps-for-android.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-8416199420497028692Sat, 05 May 2012 01:58:00 +00002012-05-05T09:58:00.722+08:00linuxsoftware<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9m_U9Pbhols/T56izyy2sHI/AAAAAAAAVGI/Yk8GwkbcbJw/s1600/Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 119px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9m_U9Pbhols/T56izyy2sHI/AAAAAAAAVGI/Yk8GwkbcbJw/s320/Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737201986008690802" border="0" /></a>It's been quite a long time since Microsoft first unveiled Windows Media Center. The entertainment tool catered to a special group of users who wanted to convert their computer into a full-fledged media center. And though Redmond's ambitious endeavor never really got the expected response, the idea of having a media center on a computer appealed to many users.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This fledgling interest in entertainment software gave birth to many Linux-based media center applications and distributions. Some of them took off, and some of them never hit the limelight; however, one thing was clear, the concept was quite fascinating, so much so that Apple TV, Google TV and even <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/01/ubuntu-tv-vs-google-tv-battle-of-linux.html">Ubuntu TV</a> are very much inspired by these media centers. For example, Boxee, which is based on XBMC -- which, we’ll cover later in the article -- has gained quite a lot of popularity as an Internet TV box. Thus, there is very little doubt that these media center software are quite important and, to an extent, indispensable for some.<br /><br />So, if you too are looking to revamp your computer into a complete media center, here are some of the best applications that will help you do that:<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Moovida</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Moovida, formerly known as Elisa media center, is one of the best cross-platform media centers out there. Moovida supports a variety of file formats, making it easy to play all media files on your disk. Not only can it play files on your hard drive, it can also detect networked computers along with connected devices like portable media players. With its simple interface and intuitive controls, you can browse your entire movie or music collection without getting out of your comfy sofa. And, if you’re bored with all the stuff on your computer, you can install some cool plugins like YouTube, Flickr, Shoutcast, Grooveshark, and more to get more stuff from the Internet. Moovida is completely free and open-source and can be downloaded directly from the Ubuntu Software Center.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For the terminal junkies, here’s the command for you to paste or type:<br /></div><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get install moovida</span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Sv4SlexlZU/T56f-yPsZ8I/AAAAAAAAVFw/ne5xuRzpffk/s1600/Moovida-Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Sv4SlexlZU/T56f-yPsZ8I/AAAAAAAAVFw/ne5xuRzpffk/s320/Moovida-Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737198876304893890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plex</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Plex is a software designed to bridge the gap between your computer and home theater. The application comes with a stunning interface that is both easy to use and intuitive. Plex media server, which runs seamlessly on Linux, Windows, and Mac, connects Plex clients with local and online media. Written in C++, the server can also run on any compatible Network-Attached Storage device (NAS). Furthermore, Plex also offers Bonjour-based discovery, a feature that depends on Avahi. Though the stuff is still in Plex Labs, that is beta, you can download one that suits your distro (the choice also includes a ppa for Ubuntu users).<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Even though you can fetch the required files from the <a href="http://www.plexapp.com/getplex/" rel="nofollow">download page</a>, you can also try out the beta builds (comes with DLNA and WP7 support) by typing in or pasting the following commands in your terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T):<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo -s</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">echo "deb http://www.plexapp.com/repo beta main" &gt; /etc/apt/sources.list.d/plex-beta.list</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">apt-get update</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">apt-get install plex-archive-keyring</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">apt-get install plexmediaserver</span><br /><br />System Requirements:<br /><br />• 1.6 GHz processor (2.4 GHz dual core for 1080p transcoding).<br />• 256 MB RAM<br />• Gigabit Ethernet recommended for HD streaming.<br />• N.B. Flash and Silverlight video playback is not supported on Linux.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N46rSuNVG5g/T56f-rb2n8I/AAAAAAAAVFk/7htgIgZtSRA/s1600/Plex-Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N46rSuNVG5g/T56f-rb2n8I/AAAAAAAAVFk/7htgIgZtSRA/s320/Plex-Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737198874476847042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">XBMC</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">XBMC is perhaps the most popular media center application for Linux. The free and open source software that inspired successful commercial applications like Boxee has made its place in the hearts of many entertainment enthusiasts. XBMC recently saw the release of Eden; successor to Dharma, which is the software’s 11th stable release.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For starters, XBMC is an award-winning FOSS media center application for Linux, Windows, and Mac. The software allows users to browse through their media, organize it, and play it just like you would on a home theater. Thanks to online integration, the software automatically downloads the movie descriptions, box covers, and fan art from the Internet. Furthermore, XBMC is so stable and versatile that it can play files in almost every format, even the ones inside Zip or <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/12/how-to-openextract-rar-files-in-ubuntu.html">RAR archives</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XOWTNyAKjFk/T56f-USsswI/AAAAAAAAVFY/AWXTITCPkH0/s1600/XBMC-Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XOWTNyAKjFk/T56f-USsswI/AAAAAAAAVFY/AWXTITCPkH0/s320/XBMC-Best-Media-Center-Software-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737198868264432386" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the eye-candy fanboys, XBMC comes with a fabulous selection of skins that can help you dress up your media center any way you want. Moreover, you can add various features like online video integration and more using the feature-filled plugins that the software offers. The latest stable release of XBMC comes with features like UI improvement, Apple TV compatibility, AirPlay support and more.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">To install XBMC 11 on your Ubuntu box, type in or paste the following commands in your terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T):<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get update</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get install xbmc</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re using any other distribution, follow the instructions given on <a href="http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Installing_XBMC_for_Linux" rel="nofollow">this page</a>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-8416199420497028692?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uBGrmphtVsnFHyJKam_p0sqwDDY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uBGrmphtVsnFHyJKam_p0sqwDDY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uBGrmphtVsnFHyJKam_p0sqwDDY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uBGrmphtVsnFHyJKam_p0sqwDDY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sk1YmIS4Hpk:bN7fN4Airrw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sk1YmIS4Hpk:bN7fN4Airrw:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sk1YmIS4Hpk:bN7fN4Airrw:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sk1YmIS4Hpk:bN7fN4Airrw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=sk1YmIS4Hpk:bN7fN4Airrw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sk1YmIS4Hpk:bN7fN4Airrw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=sk1YmIS4Hpk:bN7fN4Airrw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/sk1YmIS4Hpk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/sk1YmIS4Hpk/best-media-center-software-for-linux.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)2http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/best-media-center-software-for-linux.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-4106097042489633598Thu, 03 May 2012 02:35:00 +00002012-05-03T10:49:05.481+08:00for dummyinternet<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nogqHESuRoQ/T56Z64ycdwI/AAAAAAAAVFI/yt46LbdSnJ0/s1600/Essential-Tips-on-Securing-Your-Wireless-Network.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 104px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nogqHESuRoQ/T56Z64ycdwI/AAAAAAAAVFI/yt46LbdSnJ0/s320/Essential-Tips-on-Securing-Your-Wireless-Network.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737192212272019202" border="0" /></a>Wi-Fi, thanks to its easy setup and widespread use, has made itself popular in many households. The wireless technology connects multiple devices, including computers, phones, and tablets, thus making it easier for them to ‘communicate’ with each other. So, for example, you want to control your living room computer whilst sitting comfortably in your bedroom, thanks to Wi-Fi, you can do that simply by installing a few <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/android-remote-control-apps-for-popular.html">remote control apps</a> on your smartphone. Moreover, you can snap a picture of yourself, send it to your laptop, and then send it to your printer for a nice printed pic. The possibilities are endless; however, they’re not without risks.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />These days, more and more wireless networks fall prey to intrusions, <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/02/hacking-wi-fi-password-using-ubuntu.html">hacking</a>, and unauthorized usage due to the user’s failure to adopt necessary security measures.<br /><br />Here at TechSource, we've compiled a nice list of all the essential steps you must take in order to secure your wireless network.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make sure your Wi-Fi network is encrypted</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the first and the most important of tips. Never, and I repeat never keep your Wi-Fi network open. In your router’s wireless settings section, you’ll find a bunch of options that will help you encrypt your network. Here’s some information about the different protocols you’ll need to choose from in order to keep the intruders at bay:<br /><br />WEP: Wireless Equivalent Privacy, or WEP is a security algorithm that was introduced by IEEE in 1999. Recognizable by the key of 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits, WEP has, since its introduction, been criticized for its flaws. Consequently, another security algorithm known as WPA was introduced, thus making WEP obsolete. Despite its widely publicized fallacies, WEP is still widely used, thus exposing the network to unwanted attacks. If you’re setting up a new network, it’s strongly recommended that you stay away from WEP and go with WPA2 instead. Furthermore, if you’re using WEP, be it your office or home network, it’s important that you switch to WPA2 as soon as possible.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access or WPA is a security protocol designed to address the security fallacies in the aforementioned WEP protocol. Introduced in 1999, WPA wasn't completely adopted until early 2000s, since many routers faced compatibility issues whilst upgrading. WPA did, to an extent, address the many issues WEP faced; however, WPA too had a few vulnerabilities of its own. Soon, in 2004, IEEE introduced WPA2, which has, since then, become the most secure protocol of the lot. Since 2006, WPA2 has been made mandatory for all new devices, thus there’s very little chance that you won’t have the protocol in your newly purchased router. So, in short, if you’re creating a new wireless network, simply go for WPA2, as it is the strongest of the bunch.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Use a creative wireless network name</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re surrounded by basement-dwelling hackers and perpetual snoops, here’s a nifty little tip that will help keep them away from your network. Simply name your network’s SSID something like &lt;<insert city="" name="">&gt; STATE POLICE, &lt;<insert country="" name="">&gt; OFFICIAL MILITARY NETWORK, FBI Protected Access, Skynet, the list is endless. Just use your creativity and it might help you ward off those <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/12/top-10-most-infamous-black-hat-hackers.html">hackers </a>for good.</insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert></div><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Use a Firewall</span><br /><br /></insert></insert><div style="text-align: justify;"><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name="">Using a firewall is like having security guard at your door that keeps a watchful eye on everyone who goes in and out. By allowing only legitimate connections to pass through and blocking unwanted connections based on a certain set of rules, the firewall secures the network from a variety of threats that lurk around on the Internet. Nowadays, routers come with firewall built-in; however for those that don’t have any, setting up an extra firewall is not that hard.</insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name="">You can install firewall on individual Ubuntu or Linux Mint machines by typing in this simple command in the terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T):</insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert></div><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get install gufw</span><br /><br /></insert></insert><div style="text-align: justify;"><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name="">For more info on how to use firewall on Ubuntu, read the <a href="https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/keeping-safe/C/firewall.html" rel="nofollow">manual</a>.</insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name="">Windows, on the other hand, comes with a built-in firewall that’s actually quite effective in keeping away the baddies. If you find installing firewalls on individual computers a tad tedious, you can convert an old PC into a firewall by using a <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/06/5-best-linuxbsd-firewall-distributions.html">firewall distribution</a>.</insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert></div><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""><br /><br style="font-style: italic;"></insert></insert><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span></insert></insert><br /></div><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert></div><div style="text-align: center;"><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert><br /><insert city="" name=""><insert country="" name=""></insert></insert></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-4106097042489633598?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tU-l8GPG7Awbo5rpwzIM7KaevvY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tU-l8GPG7Awbo5rpwzIM7KaevvY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tU-l8GPG7Awbo5rpwzIM7KaevvY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/tU-l8GPG7Awbo5rpwzIM7KaevvY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=VX8Pl-8gYtY:swZtEToIjYA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=VX8Pl-8gYtY:swZtEToIjYA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=VX8Pl-8gYtY:swZtEToIjYA:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=VX8Pl-8gYtY:swZtEToIjYA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=VX8Pl-8gYtY:swZtEToIjYA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=VX8Pl-8gYtY:swZtEToIjYA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=VX8Pl-8gYtY:swZtEToIjYA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/VX8Pl-8gYtY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/VX8Pl-8gYtY/securing-your-wireless-network.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)1http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/securing-your-wireless-network.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-5433435056043655491Tue, 01 May 2012 02:58:00 +00002012-05-01T10:58:00.443+08:00softwaregoogleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dC42rqyEFz0/T5qNBcZOydI/AAAAAAAAVD0/PzRIY299Dx8/s1600/Google-Play-Store-Alternatives.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 103px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dC42rqyEFz0/T5qNBcZOydI/AAAAAAAAVD0/PzRIY299Dx8/s200/Google-Play-Store-Alternatives.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736052131351153106" border="0" /></a>The recently revamped Google Play Store is one of the most frequented application stores on the Internet. Competing head-on with the iTunes Store, the free marketplace lets you browse, download, and purchase variety of applications without any hassles. And though the store suffices the needs of almost every app-hungry user, it doesn't, however, provide access to apps that violate Google policies. Furthermore, modders and <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/11/android-devices-to-root-or-not-to-root.html">rooters</a> are always ready to try out variety of new apps, many of which aren't available in the Play Store.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />So, if you are looking for some great alternatives to the traditional Google Play app store, here is a list of some great replacements for the revered marketplace (previously known as Android Market):<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/b?node=2350149011" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Amazon App Store</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">While it might seem a bit weird for a big company like Amazon to invest in an alternative to the Google Play Store, it does, in fact, help the retail giant cater to the needs of its huge user base of Kindle Fire consumers. The Amazon store isn't that different from the Google Play Store; it doesn't offer any banned apps, nor does it provide any special apps of its own. The only advantage that the Amazon app store has over Play Store, and also other competing app stores, is the fact that it gives away one app for free everyday. This makes the store a perfect choice for all the users who are always on the hunt for freebies.<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.getjar.com/" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GetJar </span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">GetJar is perhaps the biggest app store on the Internet. Founded in Lithuania in 2004, the store provides more than 350,000 applications for Android, Blackberry, Symbian and other devices. GetJar, thanks to its versatility, is quite popular amongst developers as well as users. The site sees about 3 million downloads a day, which is quite an achievement for an independent app store. The store can easily be seen as a replacement for the default Play Store.<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.appbrain.com/" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AppBrain</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">AppBrain is one of the most frequented alternative stores for Android. Rather than being yet another app store, AppBrain serves more or less like a website for discovering and sharing new Android apps. Once you download an app, it gets added to your custom wish list that is then stored on your AppBrain account. Since AppBrain doesn't distribute apps, purchase of paid apps happens via the Play Store itself.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The most important feature of AppBrain is its discovery engine, which lets users stumble upon new apps. Also, each app’s page has a detailed description of the title, something that you won’t find on all apps in the Play Store.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Installing of apps can be done via two methods: you can either use the link leading to the Play store and install it from there, or you can use AppBrain’s fast installer. The Fast Web Installer is an application that lets you push applications to your smartphone just like you do in the Play Store. To get started, all you have to do is install the <a href="http://www.appbrain.com/info/fast-web-install" rel="nofollow">Fast Web Installer</a> application on your phone.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, AppBrain is one of the rare marketplaces that can be used as a viable replacement for the original Play Store. A must try even if you’re not willing to quit the Play Store.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://slideme.org/" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SlideME</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">SlideME is an app store that is more lucrative for developers than end users. While Android Market keeps 30% of your app price and gives you the remaining 70%, SlideMe offers much better payouts so that developers can benefit the most. As for the applications, users can browse through thousands of titles, or they could just search for an app they like. To install a particular application, simply click on the Download button and save the .apk file to your computer. You can then transfer this file to your Droid and install it from there. Also, you can send this .apk file to your friends so that they could also install the app on their phones. Overall, the variety of apps offered in this store is nothing compared to what we have on AppBrain; however, it’s still a great place to publish new apps and download apps from.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-5433435056043655491?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Y8byE3-LrvbLXzotf8i9f4g7kyU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Y8byE3-LrvbLXzotf8i9f4g7kyU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Y8byE3-LrvbLXzotf8i9f4g7kyU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Y8byE3-LrvbLXzotf8i9f4g7kyU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=3ZDN3SrH_80:EMcCRub-Bt8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=3ZDN3SrH_80:EMcCRub-Bt8:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=3ZDN3SrH_80:EMcCRub-Bt8:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=3ZDN3SrH_80:EMcCRub-Bt8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=3ZDN3SrH_80:EMcCRub-Bt8:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=3ZDN3SrH_80:EMcCRub-Bt8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=3ZDN3SrH_80:EMcCRub-Bt8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/3ZDN3SrH_80" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/3ZDN3SrH_80/best-alternatives-to-google-play-store.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/05/best-alternatives-to-google-play-store.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-8322796151934579011Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:08:00 +00002012-04-29T10:08:00.044+08:00for dummylinuxandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3UMqo6adKBI/T5gEnyZhscI/AAAAAAAAVB0/vMiKRvgaEgM/s1600/How-to-Manage-Android-Devices-on-Linux.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 93px; height: 128px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3UMqo6adKBI/T5gEnyZhscI/AAAAAAAAVB0/vMiKRvgaEgM/s200/How-to-Manage-Android-Devices-on-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735339207046574530" border="0" /></a>Android is one of the most popular mobile operating systems around. In just a short span of time, this Linux-based OS has soared to popularity thanks to its amazing features and ease of use. When pitted head-to-head against its archrival, that is none other than Apple’s iOS, Android usually gets the upper hand thanks to the freedom that it offers to users.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />While iOS requires <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/07/how-to-install-itunes-on-ubuntu-linux.html">iTunes</a> and a Windows or Mac operating system, an Android device can be managed from any device, be it Linux, Mac, or Windows. Moreover, managing the device, or transferring songs, videos, and documents, doesn't take much effort at all; all you have to do is simply plug in your smartphone or tablet to the computer and drag and drop. That said, not all are comfortable with that method of 'softwareless' management, especially people who switch over from other devices -- mostly Nokia-based and iOS devices -- feel that they need a dedicated software for managing their phones and tablets.<br /><br />So, if you’re a Linux user, and just purchased an Android device, here are some tips that will help you manage your brand new Droid with ease:<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Method 1: Managing Without Additional Software</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">First plug in your Android device using the cable provided in your box. Then, on your device, turn on mass storage mode, which will then pop up the device on your computer. Simply open it with your file manager (Nautilus, Dolphin, or whichever you use) and create separate folders for the files you want to put. For example, you want to transfer Excel spreadsheets, create a folder called Documents, and in there, create another folder called spreadsheets wherein the file will go. It is important that you keep everything organized into proper folders because over time the file system tends to get overly crowded as different apps create their own folders.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to transferring music, simply open Rhythmbox or <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/android-remote-control-apps-for-popular.html">Banshee</a> on your Linux desktop. The device will show up in the left pane wherein you could drag and drop all your songs. Sometimes, however, the files show up in folders other than the main Music folder, in that case, you can safely drop them to the designated folder without losing the playlists you created on your device.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Method 2: Managing Using Additional Software</span><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">AirDroid</span><br /><a href="http://airdroid.com/" rel="nofollow"><br /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://airdroid.com/" rel="nofollow">AirDroid</a> is one of the best Android-managing tools out there. Though not a complete Linux-based software per se, it works perfectly well across all platforms, as it needs nothing but your web browser. With AirDroid you can wirelessly transfer files, manage SMSes, apps, and media right from your desktop. You can also copy and organize your music, and even set a song as your ringtone. The software is incredibly easy to use, even easier than iTunes. To get started, all you have to do is pair your device with the web-based version of AirDroid.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-qirBE85H0/T5gDERrNJmI/AAAAAAAAVBo/-G48IgO-sh8/s1600/Airdroid-How-to-Manage-Android-Devices-on-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q-qirBE85H0/T5gDERrNJmI/AAAAAAAAVBo/-G48IgO-sh8/s320/Airdroid-How-to-Manage-Android-Devices-on-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735337497455306338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">QtADB</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/" rel="nofollow">QtADB</a>, as the name suggests, is a Qt-based Android manager for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. Written in C++, the application can be used for managing files, apps, and more. Furthermore, you can use it for taking screenshots, flashing bootloader, boot recovery, Nandroid backup, and more complex tasks. Though the app is more suited for rooters and advanced users, enthusiasts can use it for managing files and apps. The application requires Qt 4.7 libraries to be installed on your computer (libqtgui4, libqt4-network and libqt4-declarative).<br /></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BRstHXd63r8/T5gDEHX73dI/AAAAAAAAVBc/_-1wjcpYrmY/s1600/QtADB-How-to-Manage-Android-Devices-on-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 185px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BRstHXd63r8/T5gDEHX73dI/AAAAAAAAVBc/_-1wjcpYrmY/s320/QtADB-How-to-Manage-Android-Devices-on-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735337494690127314" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-8322796151934579011?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Q7OOcsc10E5dGjNdxsIZQDpfnMg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Q7OOcsc10E5dGjNdxsIZQDpfnMg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Q7OOcsc10E5dGjNdxsIZQDpfnMg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Q7OOcsc10E5dGjNdxsIZQDpfnMg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ITuEi3U_xDs:bkigBadLnXY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ITuEi3U_xDs:bkigBadLnXY:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ITuEi3U_xDs:bkigBadLnXY:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ITuEi3U_xDs:bkigBadLnXY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=ITuEi3U_xDs:bkigBadLnXY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ITuEi3U_xDs:bkigBadLnXY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=ITuEi3U_xDs:bkigBadLnXY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/ITuEi3U_xDs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/ITuEi3U_xDs/how-to-manage-android-devices-on-linux.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/how-to-manage-android-devices-on-linux.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-5149096434706820784Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:38:00 +00002012-04-27T11:38:00.199+08:00linuxsoftware<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bAoAwe75i0o/T5dpL6qPPCI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/UlUfJQlxuJE/s1600/Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 107px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bAoAwe75i0o/T5dpL6qPPCI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/UlUfJQlxuJE/s200/Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735168303925509154" border="0" /></a>Back in the olden days when installing Linux was painfully tedious, disk management and partitioning was an area even the tech experts refused to venture into. The reason for this reticence was the fact that partitioning, as opposed to most of the other administrative tasks, was the riskiest of them all. If you make one mistake in typing a command, you’d risk losing all your data, thus leaving you in the lurch.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Thankfully though, as time progressed, Linux became more GUI-friendly, and more and more tools started popping up, thus giving new users a chance to tweak disks to their liking. Also, with the advent of tools like Palimpsest, users started feeling more confident while making major changes to their hard drive, all thanks to the user-friendly GUIs these tools offered. Now, Linux has more than half a dozen of such tools that help users partition and manage their disk, and also, help them with multi-booting, bootloader management, and other tasks.<br /><br />So, if you’re looking to tweak or manage your disks, here’s a collection of the best disk management tools out there for Linux:<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GNU Parted </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.gnu.org/software/parted/" rel="nofollow">GNU Parted</a> is a free tool used to create, destroy, check, and copy partitions. It has a command-line front-end called parted and forms the base for the undermentioned programs like GParted and KDE Partition Manager.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fjkjUopiNEg/T5dng3cgSVI/AAAAAAAAVAg/wpZ3NLjB8w0/s1600/GNU-Parted-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fjkjUopiNEg/T5dng3cgSVI/AAAAAAAAVAg/wpZ3NLjB8w0/s320/GNU-Parted-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735166464816597330" border="0" /></a><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Palimpsest Disk Utility</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://library.gnome.org/users/palimpsest/" rel="nofollow">Palimpsest</a> is a disk utility used for S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, benchmarking, partitioning, and software RAID. It is the default partition manager for Fedora and Ubuntu along with many other distributions. The application comes with a very simple user interface, along with some important data about the hard drive. For example, Palimpsest shows warnings if a partition is misaligned or if the disk is unhealthy, thus prompting users and admins to make important fixes to their system. Apart from formatting, ejecting, and deleting a partition, Palimpsest can also help users benchmark their disks and run various self-tests to analyze disk health. On Ubuntu, Palimpsest can be accessed by opening the launcher and typing in ‘disk utility’ without the quotes.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2pfzgb84vQ/T5dnhcz1FOI/AAAAAAAAVA0/LZoU2SBiQN0/s1600/Palimpsest-Disk-Utility-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2pfzgb84vQ/T5dnhcz1FOI/AAAAAAAAVA0/LZoU2SBiQN0/s320/Palimpsest-Disk-Utility-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735166474846541026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KDE Partition Manager</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Based on the aforementioned parted tool, <a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/partitionman/" rel="nofollow">KDE Partition Manager</a> is KDE-based tool for creating, deleting, resizing, moving, checking, and copying partitions and file systems. Written in C++ and designed using the Qt GUI toolkit, KDE Partition Manager was first seen when KDE 4.1 was released. Though not much different from GParted underneath, the UI blends in perfectly with the K desktop and differs quite a lot from other partitioning tools. In fact, it looks more like the disk management tool on Windows system, except that there’s a space for viewing the application and the live progress log.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1HUPNHGfdKE/T5dnhByu2uI/AAAAAAAAVAo/dJFtv_QWotk/s1600/KDE-Partition-Manager-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1HUPNHGfdKE/T5dnhByu2uI/AAAAAAAAVAo/dJFtv_QWotk/s320/KDE-Partition-Manager-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735166467594181346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GParted</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://gparted.sourceforge.net/" rel="nofollow">GParted</a> is the GUI version of the aforesaid parted tool. It helps users create, delete, resize, move, check, and copy partitions and filesystems. The application is more useful for creating dual boot systems (for example creating space for a Windows 7 installation), reorganizing disk usage, and mirroring a hard disk.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ilrgzdKkpV0/T5dnhsWC6RI/AAAAAAAAVBA/m0jcVUJTcCc/s1600/GParted-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ilrgzdKkpV0/T5dnhsWC6RI/AAAAAAAAVBA/m0jcVUJTcCc/s320/GParted-Best-Disk-Partition-Managers-for-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735166479016585490" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">GParted's user interface is quite simple and easy to use. The top bar shows the disk space of the partition and the bottom part of the page lists all the partitions that are available on that disk. Written in C++, GParted, in my opinion, has the simplest UI on the list, and, even when compared to the mighty Palimpsest, it still comes out as the strongest. Apart from plain partitioning, the free tool can also be used for manipulating a lot of different file systems from Btrfs to FAT16. Though GParted comes with a really simple user interface, it loses out to Palimpsest as the latter comes with a lot more features (like S.M.A.R.T. tools and more) and is also a more powerful tool for benchmarking.<br /><br /><br />You may also check out: <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/07/hard-drive-data-recovery-tools.html">Linux-based Hard Drive Data Recovery Tools</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-5149096434706820784?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i7A3BIlcG-B_psvHGTvWYAzl-A8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i7A3BIlcG-B_psvHGTvWYAzl-A8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i7A3BIlcG-B_psvHGTvWYAzl-A8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/i7A3BIlcG-B_psvHGTvWYAzl-A8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=9u7IYgjqCXY:45tA5pPQsBQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=9u7IYgjqCXY:45tA5pPQsBQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=9u7IYgjqCXY:45tA5pPQsBQ:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=9u7IYgjqCXY:45tA5pPQsBQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=9u7IYgjqCXY:45tA5pPQsBQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=9u7IYgjqCXY:45tA5pPQsBQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=9u7IYgjqCXY:45tA5pPQsBQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/9u7IYgjqCXY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/9u7IYgjqCXY/best-disk-partition-managers-for-linux.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/best-disk-partition-managers-for-linux.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-6509140028088698304Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:58:00 +00002012-04-25T10:58:00.444+08:00newsgadgetandroid<div style="text-align: justify;">Despite Android’s soaring success, the Droidian rumor scene hasn't really gotten as big as the one on iOS. Mac and Apple fanboys in general are perpetually clamoring to get the slightest of glimpse of what goes on inside their walled garden. Apple, which meticulously guards its every little move, leaves no stone unturned in making sure that no one except its employees knows about its next product. And though some might see this as borderline compulsive behavior, it’s actually a great marketing move that helps Apple wow crowds with the magical element of surprise.<br /><br />However, Apple’s not the only one diligently protecting its upcoming secrets, its arch rival Samsung too has been keeping things under the wraps just to surprise the Droid-loving fanboys and fangirls. As the successor of the <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/10/galaxy-s2-better-than-iphone-4s.html">Samsung Galaxy S II / S2</a> is due to be launched in front of impatient Android users, many rumors about the yet-to-be-named smartphone have started to emerge. Given the fact that it’s most likely that the successor will be called Samsung Galaxy S III / S3, Samsung is yet to confirm any of these rumors.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--97oVC4i0fs/T5a6diEBgGI/AAAAAAAAVAQ/_9YSoqMuvt4/s1600/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-S3-Rumors-And-Expectations.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--97oVC4i0fs/T5a6diEBgGI/AAAAAAAAVAQ/_9YSoqMuvt4/s320/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-S3-Rumors-And-Expectations.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734976192025559138" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">So, if like us, you too are excited about Samsung's upcoming offering, here’s a roundup of all the Samsung Galaxy S3 rumors and expectations:<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">It will be called Samsung Galaxy S III GT I9300</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Following Samsung's usual naming conventions, the next phone will most likely be called Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9300. Multiple sources have confirmed this, and it’s quite improbable that the phone will follow any other nomenclature.<br /><br />It will run Ice Cream Sandwich: Since a bit of time has passed since the launch of Android 4.0, there’s very little doubt that ICS will be the preferred OS for the highly-anticipated smartphone.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Samsung Galaxy S III GT I9300 will sport a Quad-Core processor</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Multiple reports have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will come with a Quad-core Exynos 4412 processor. Furthermore, rumors have hinted at an ample 2GB worth of RAM, and a 2250mAh battery. The processor is clocked at 1.5 GHz thus making Galaxy S3 one of the fastest devices in the market.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Samsung Galaxy S3 will have a 12 MP camera</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, if most of the rumors are to be believed, S3 will, in fact, come with a spectacular 12 MP camera. Cool huh?<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Samsung Galaxy S III will feature wireless charging</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Whoa! This just keeps getting better and better doesn't it? I mean wireless charging, that would permanently end my frantic searches for the elusive charger! If reports of a <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ko&amp;tl=en&amp;js=n&amp;prev=_t&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;layout=2&amp;eotf=1&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ddaily.co.kr%2Fnews%2Fnews_view.php%3Fuid%3D88846" rel="nofollow">Korean site</a> are to be believed, wireless charging might be the killer feature that the S3 will wow the crowd with.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Launch Date is May 3rd</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Samsung has confirmed that the launch event will take place on May 3rd in London. As for what will happen at the event, Samsung had the following things to say:<br /><br />"Samsung is looking forward to introducing and demonstrating exciting new mobile products at Mobile World Congress 2012. The successor to the Galaxy S2 smartphone will be unveiled at a separate Samsung-hosted event in the first half of the year, closer to commercial availability of the product."<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Leaked Photos of the Samsung Galaxy S3</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A Reddit user has leaked <a href="http://imgur.com/DPPYw" rel="nofollow">a photo</a> of what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy S3. Though we’re not sure of its credibility, it does, nonetheless, provide some more information about the upcoming product. Engadget has also shared a <a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/04/sgs3.jpg" rel="nofollow">leaked photo</a> of an unreleased Samsung smartphone that could also be the Galaxy S III.<br /></div><br style="font-weight: bold;"><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What to expect? Will it be a success? </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">So, what can we expect from the Galaxy S2 successor? Well, there is very little doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will get huge amount of pre-orders and sales, unless, of course, they screw things up real bad. Besides <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/10/why-google-galaxy-nexus-is-game-changer.html">Google/Samsung Galaxy Nexus</a>, the S3 may become the second most popular high-end smartphone that can compete directly with Apple’s iPhone 4S. Also, as days go by, rumors about the upcoming iPhone 5 have started popping up thus making the smartphone market hotter than ever. We don’t know yet whether the Samsung Galaxy S III will beat the next generation iPhone, but one thing’s for sure, it will make every Android fan drool.<br /><br /><br style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-6509140028088698304?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q8KksrnSiUmNZalNYvpmiVDPbL4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q8KksrnSiUmNZalNYvpmiVDPbL4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q8KksrnSiUmNZalNYvpmiVDPbL4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/q8KksrnSiUmNZalNYvpmiVDPbL4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=dFs458RwpRE:gUECbDgTQJ4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=dFs458RwpRE:gUECbDgTQJ4:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=dFs458RwpRE:gUECbDgTQJ4:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=dFs458RwpRE:gUECbDgTQJ4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=dFs458RwpRE:gUECbDgTQJ4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=dFs458RwpRE:gUECbDgTQJ4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=dFs458RwpRE:gUECbDgTQJ4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/dFs458RwpRE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/dFs458RwpRE/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-rumors-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-rumors-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-3901181539902836200Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:40:00 +00002012-04-23T12:40:57.577+08:00for dummylinuxsoftware<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9X4wdCJVXg/T4vMUUKigDI/AAAAAAAAU6Q/aymWRokpZ-U/s1600/Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731899600141451314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9X4wdCJVXg/T4vMUUKigDI/AAAAAAAAU6Q/aymWRokpZ-U/s320/Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 108px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 98px;" /></a>From making piano-playing cats popular to giving skilled musicians a platform, YouTube has become one of the most pivotal entertainment hubs of our generation. Not only has it successfully revolutionized entertainment; it has also made knowledge and education more accessible to the bleakest corners of the world. Founded in 2005 by three former PayPal employees, no one had thought that YouTube would go on to become the third most popular site on the Internet.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /> While most people use YouTube for entertainment, there a growing number of people who are incorporating this video sharing site into their studies. Thanks to revolutionary uploaders like Khan Academy, education has become simpler, more accessible, and easy to understand. That said, not everyone has access to the Internet, and sometimes, it’s a great idea to download those videos on a thumb drive and share it with others. However, as easy as it sounds, it’s not always possible to download videos off YouTube. Thanks to the dreaded copyright laws and a host of other reasons, <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2009/03/easy-way-to-save-flashyoutube-videos-on.html">downloading videos from YouTube</a> is not allowed.<br /> <br /> That said, it’s not as if you can’t download videos from YouTube. There are interesting sites like KeepVid and others that offer the functionality for free. And yeah, if you’re on Ubuntu too, there are a few options that will let you bring the best of the video-sharing site to your hard drive. So, without further ado, here are some of the best ways you can download YouTube videos from your Ubuntu desktop.</div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Youtube-dl</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Youtube-dl is a tiny command-line program designed to help users download videos from YouTube by simply typing a command along with the URL of the video. Written in Python, this free and open-source program can run on any platform so long as the Python Interpreter is installed. Youtube-dl, apart from letting you download videos, also lets you choose which format they’ll be downloaded in. Before you start using it, it’s not a bad idea to go through the <a href="http://rg3.github.com/youtube-dl/documentation.html" rel="nofollow">documentation</a> once. You may also check out our quick and easy guide on <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/01/download-youtube-videos-from-linux.html">downloading YouTube videos from the Linux terminal</a>.</div> <br /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-48jo8Ldeq2g/T4vKSis89yI/AAAAAAAAU50/9g-DUl8GWhE/s1600/Youtube-dl-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731897370660894498" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-48jo8Ldeq2g/T4vKSis89yI/AAAAAAAAU50/9g-DUl8GWhE/s320/Youtube-dl-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 198px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">DamnVid</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> DamnVid is a free video downloader and converter for Linux that lets you grab videos from popular video sites like YouTube, Dailymotion, and CollegeHumor without making you go through hoops. This simple, straightforward application, once installed, can download as well as convert videos to your favorite format, all at the same time.<br /> <br /> To install this fabulous application on your Ubuntu box, open your terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and paste or type in the following commands:</div> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">sudo add-apt-repository ppa:damnvid/ppa</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get update &amp;&amp; sudo apt-get install damnvid python-gdata</span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3dsFBvq6Blw/T4vKSzjjtzI/AAAAAAAAU6A/1jSVKeFzt_8/s1600/DamnVid-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731897375184893746" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3dsFBvq6Blw/T4vKSzjjtzI/AAAAAAAAU6A/1jSVKeFzt_8/s320/DamnVid-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 218px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">ClipGrab</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Similar to the aforementioned DamnVid, ClipGrab, as the name suggests, lets you grab clips from the Internet in an easy, quick, and hassle-free way. Once installed, not only can you download your favorite videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion, you can also convert them to your preferred format (including simple audio).</div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To install this application, open your terminal and punch in the following commands:</div> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">sudo add-apt-repository ppa:clipgrab-team/ppa</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get update &amp;&amp; sudo apt-get install clipgrab</span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ugQ4gtyTQnY/T4vKSGn5JFI/AAAAAAAAU5o/RKaipgoL2nc/s1600/ClipGrab-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731897363123479634" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ugQ4gtyTQnY/T4vKSGn5JFI/AAAAAAAAU5o/RKaipgoL2nc/s320/ClipGrab-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 209px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Downverter</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.downverter.com/" rel="nofollow">Downverter</a> is a completely free video-downloading tool for Ubuntu, Windows, and Mac. The application, once installed, lets you download YouTube videos in a variety of formats. Supported formats include popular ones like MP4, MOV, AVI, 3GP, and others. Furthermore, you can also grab videos specially converted for your iPod, PSP, Pocket PC, or Mobile Phone. With an easy to use interface and a bunch of interesting features, Downverter is one of the best choices if you’re looking for a decent video grabber.</div> <br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsjpQUtgmiE/T4vKRxzoOGI/AAAAAAAAU5c/0XhWXRhtb8Q/s1600/Downverter-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731897357535557730" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsjpQUtgmiE/T4vKRxzoOGI/AAAAAAAAU5c/0XhWXRhtb8Q/s320/Downverter-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Minitube</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/04/minitube-youtube-desktop-client-for.html">Minitube</a> is a YouTube application for your desktop. The free and open-source tool lets you watch, search, and discover YouTube videos from your desktop without the need for any external plug-ins (not even the dreaded Flash player). Written in Qt, this application has recently added the functionality to download YouTube videos by a simple click of a button.<br /> <br /> To download the software to your Ubuntu box, simply type in or paste the following commands in your Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T).</div> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get update</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get install minitube</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FWjNhP19XWo/T4vKRnaLPPI/AAAAAAAAU5U/AZon9RvUvPo/s1600/Minitube-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731897354744446194" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FWjNhP19XWo/T4vKRnaLPPI/AAAAAAAAU5U/AZon9RvUvPo/s320/Minitube-Simple-Ways-to-Download-YouTube-Videos-Ubuntu.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 206px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-3901181539902836200?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vmZMz22JoUKNFJPORgfV7elSuf4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vmZMz22JoUKNFJPORgfV7elSuf4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vmZMz22JoUKNFJPORgfV7elSuf4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vmZMz22JoUKNFJPORgfV7elSuf4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=Fc19A6tEc3w:d13Z1EjR-yc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=Fc19A6tEc3w:d13Z1EjR-yc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=Fc19A6tEc3w:d13Z1EjR-yc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=Fc19A6tEc3w:d13Z1EjR-yc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=Fc19A6tEc3w:d13Z1EjR-yc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=Fc19A6tEc3w:d13Z1EjR-yc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=Fc19A6tEc3w:d13Z1EjR-yc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/Fc19A6tEc3w" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/Fc19A6tEc3w/download-youtube-videos-on-ubuntu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)1http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/download-youtube-videos-on-ubuntu.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-7595685509685660996Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:28:00 +00002012-04-20T10:28:00.366+08:00softwaregoogleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_RdIPB8HtM/T4u0ATPocdI/AAAAAAAAU5A/7oYONUFec74/s1600/Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 109px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_RdIPB8HtM/T4u0ATPocdI/AAAAAAAAU5A/7oYONUFec74/s200/Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731872868017926610" border="0" /></a>Nomophobia is the buzzword these days. For those living under a cave, nomophobia is the fear of being out of mobile contact. It’s one of those modern-day addictions that our ancestors were never able to predict. And though the addiction hasn't killed anyone (yet), it’s a testament to our increasing dependence on our mobile devices. We constantly want to be notified of SMSes, BBMs, emails, and whatnot.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />That said, if you’re an Android user and a nomophobe, you won’t have to be fervently clutching at your phone throughout the day. Instead of swiping your finger downwards in a compulsive anxiety to check for any new SMSes and emails, you can, instead, get notified of any new happenings right on your desktop. So, if you’re impatiently awaiting an SMS, here are some of the best apps that will help you get all your Android notifications on your desktop.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SMS2PC</span><br /><a href="http://www.geekyscott.com/sms2pc/" rel="nofollow"><br /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.geekyscott.com/sms2pc/" rel="nofollow">SMS2PC</a> is a cute little app that routes SMSes from your Android smartphone to your computer so that you can send and reply to your messages without getting off from your chair. The app, which works on Linux, Windows, and Mac, connects to your phone using Wi-Fi thus letting you seamlessly access your messages without any lags. Unlike other remote access applications, SMS2PC doesn't require you to enter cryptic commands or IP addresses; everything is done automatically. Furthermore, the app syncs your address book to and from your phone, thus making it easier to compose messages. Overall, the app is quite good when compared to other remote access applications, and does work perfectly if you’re looking for a desktop SMS app.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FRu0ey_5TEg/T4uxe_pv_7I/AAAAAAAAU4w/jzND0U1igI4/s1600/SMS2PC-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FRu0ey_5TEg/T4uxe_pv_7I/AAAAAAAAU4w/jzND0U1igI4/s320/SMS2PC-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731870096799825842" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.scottishgeek.sms2pcpaid.androidclient" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LazyDroid Web Desktop</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">LazyDroid is an app that lets you control your Android device from your web browser. Making use of Chrome’s or Firefox’s built-in notification system, this free app alerts you of any new messages and lets you interact with them. Apart from notifications, LazyDroid also allows you to manage contacts, handle calls (whether to hang up or silence them), manage files, view clipboard, and much more. Furthermore, since the application relies on the web-browser, you don’t have to worry about switching to another operating system.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AoRLsxbI2vw/T4uxelCqzFI/AAAAAAAAU4o/gURLgoX4LBo/s1600/LazyDroid-Web-Desktop-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AoRLsxbI2vw/T4uxelCqzFI/AAAAAAAAU4o/gURLgoX4LBo/s320/LazyDroid-Web-Desktop-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731870089656585298" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MarcelloAlbano.LazyDroidServer" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Smshare</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Another SMS-to-desktop app on this list is Smshare. This free download lets you send and receive SMSes to your browser. Once installed, the app will alert you of any new messages or missed calls by email or by using desktop notifications. The app works perfectly with Chrome and thus, it can be used across all platforms, including our very own Linux. To get started, all you have to do is install the app’s official <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/oanolbdopcajacagbgfplmaodgebcaen?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon" rel="nofollow">Chrome extension</a> and then grab the app. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, Smshare is freely available for download in the Google Play Store.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0LAvCN6ODoY/T4uxea5bmvI/AAAAAAAAU4c/YK4545ra20w/s1600/Smshare-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0LAvCN6ODoY/T4uxea5bmvI/AAAAAAAAU4c/YK4545ra20w/s320/Smshare-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731870086933486322" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.smshare" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">AirDroid</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to remote access applications, AirDroid is definitely the hottest and the most talked-about in the marketplace. Though not a desktop notification app per se, it does, however, let you browse through your recent SMS notifications, making it easier to check your messages without handling the phone. The free application, once installed, lets you almost completely control your Android device right from your browser. You can kill tasks, set ringtones, check call logs and much more. To see the app in action, here’s a short walkthrough video that the developer has made:<br /></div><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BfXRhSIm-m0?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="284" width="500"></iframe></center><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars, AirDroid is freely available for download from the marketplace, and, it works seamlessly across all platforms.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Remote Notifier</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Remote Notifier, as the name suggests, notifies you of any incoming phone notifications on your desktop. The app, which works perfectly on Linux, Windows, and Mac, notifies you of calls, SMSes, battery status, and more using the desktop’s built-in notification system. To get started, all you have to do is download the notifier app from the Play Store and then grab the companion desktop application from the project’s web page <a href="http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/downloads/list" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. Remote Notifier is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars in the Play Store and is freely available for download.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFgEfmUV3WY/T4uxd-08LjI/AAAAAAAAU4Q/MExxv1_0XUc/s1600/Remote-Notifier-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFgEfmUV3WY/T4uxd-08LjI/AAAAAAAAU4Q/MExxv1_0XUc/s320/Remote-Notifier-Best-Desktop-Notification-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731870079398456882" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.damazio.notifier" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-7595685509685660996?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xuif8ucrwyRIqAZq95xzWFbORJk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xuif8ucrwyRIqAZq95xzWFbORJk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xuif8ucrwyRIqAZq95xzWFbORJk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xuif8ucrwyRIqAZq95xzWFbORJk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=AOHpFb2RXHU:rAWSzbg1P4Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=AOHpFb2RXHU:rAWSzbg1P4Y:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=AOHpFb2RXHU:rAWSzbg1P4Y:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=AOHpFb2RXHU:rAWSzbg1P4Y:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=AOHpFb2RXHU:rAWSzbg1P4Y:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=AOHpFb2RXHU:rAWSzbg1P4Y:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=AOHpFb2RXHU:rAWSzbg1P4Y:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/AOHpFb2RXHU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/AOHpFb2RXHU/best-desktop-notification-tools-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)1http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/best-desktop-notification-tools-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-2304479668410398453Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:17:00 +00002012-04-18T08:17:00.238+08:00newsgadgetgoogle<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CbLu60Wqt7Y/T4wfC4X4hEI/AAAAAAAAU6g/-4wuRsaZX3g/s1600/Google-Glasses-Hot-or-Not.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 140px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CbLu60Wqt7Y/T4wfC4X4hEI/AAAAAAAAU6g/-4wuRsaZX3g/s320/Google-Glasses-Hot-or-Not.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731990560088556610" border="0" /></a>When it comes to wowing the crowd with technological innovations, there’s no company as successful as Apple. No one can forget those breathtaking moments when the great <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/09/steven-paul-jobs-lifes-highlights-and.html">Steve Jobs</a> unveiled yet another revolutionary product captivating the crowd like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. No company, so far, have managed to achieve that ‘magician’ status until very recently. -And that company, if you’re wondering, is none other than the search giant Google.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />It has been more than a week since Google unveiled the amazing new Google Glasses, and the world is already going crazy over it. The demo video was uploaded on 4th April, and so far, it has got more than 13 million views. Moreover, almost every major newspaper and news channel covered the story, thus making Google Glasses one of the most coveted innovations of the decade.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So, what's Google Glasses? </span><br /><br />Google Glasses, or Project Glass, is an under-development project by Google that brings augmented reality to a head-mounted display (HMD). As compared to other HMDs, this one looks more like goggles and less like some Robocop accessory, which is one of the biggest USPs of the project. Despite all the awesomeness that comes packed with Google’s ‘pet project’, there have been growing concerns about privacy along with some hilarious parodies openly suggesting a dystopian Google-owned future.<br /></div><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9c6W4CCU9M4?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="284" width="500"></iframe></center><br />Here’s a quick rundown of points that make Google Glasses hot, and ones that don’t.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />3 Reasons Why Google Glasses is Hot: </span><br /><br />1. Augmented reality done right... finally<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Voice commands have existed for a long time now, but it wasn't until <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/12/6-siri-like-apps-for-android.html">Siri</a> came along and showed the world the right way of doing things. Same is the case with Google Glasses, a project which, if works as demoed, will revolutionize the concept of augmented reality. You see, augmented reality, like voice commands, has existed for a long time now; however, no project has managed to really impress us so much so that we’d make it a part of our daily lives. Google Glasses promises to change that paradigm and make augmented reality an integral part of our life.<br /></div><br />2. Welcome to the future<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you've ever envied that Terminator eyesight, Google Glasses is like a dream come true for you. To be fairly honest, it is the most innovative thing we've seen in a very long time.<br /></div><br />3. Google services integration<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Google already has an amazing lineup of products. From the classic text search to news updates, Google’s got it all. So, it won’t be hard to imagine you walking down a street, seeing a rare flower, then just looking at it for a few seconds and knowing its name. Moreover, you could lookup where you could buy those flowers using Google Maps, navigate to the shop, and buy them using your Google Wallet-integrated phone. Finally once you've fitted them neatly in that beautiful vase, you can snap its picture and share it with your friends on Google+ or any other social network. Cool huh?<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3 Reasons Why Google Glasses is Not Hot:</span><br /><br />1. Privacy concerns<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Google hasn't got a good track record when it comes to dealing with users’ privacy. In this department, the search giant has messed up many times before and it has been a concern amongst many of its users. Privacy advocates have prophesied a much more dystopian future wherein everything you see is recorded and sold to advertisers. Moreover, it’s really hard to put up with ads or ‘sponsored content’ popping up in front of your eyes the moment you wake up. Even if Google assures us otherwise, there will always be concerns about the project’s privacy handling.<br /></div><br />2. Distraction<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Imagine riding a bicycle on the streets of New York wearing one of those Google Glasses? Yes, it’s crazy!! As awesome as it looks, there’s a huge chance you’ll bump into something -- or someone? -- unexpected and make them wonder if you’re drunk. Also, walking around with notifications popping up in front of your eyes isn't something you’ll put your money into.<br /></div><br />3. It’s not the actual product<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The demo video shows all the great features of the product; however, it would be really hard to say anything overwhelmingly positive about it unless the we get to see the actual product hands-on. For now, let’s just hope Project Glass lives up to its expectations.<br /></div><br /><br />“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” -- Arthur C. Clarke<br /><br /><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-2304479668410398453?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/djt7W_Jwv3JcwvIzs16kqeAsIo0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/djt7W_Jwv3JcwvIzs16kqeAsIo0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/djt7W_Jwv3JcwvIzs16kqeAsIo0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/djt7W_Jwv3JcwvIzs16kqeAsIo0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=JuG-W5KyFpY:E8BSOgBKkzI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=JuG-W5KyFpY:E8BSOgBKkzI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=JuG-W5KyFpY:E8BSOgBKkzI:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=JuG-W5KyFpY:E8BSOgBKkzI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=JuG-W5KyFpY:E8BSOgBKkzI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=JuG-W5KyFpY:E8BSOgBKkzI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=JuG-W5KyFpY:E8BSOgBKkzI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/JuG-W5KyFpY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/JuG-W5KyFpY/google-glasses-hot-or-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)1http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/google-glasses-hot-or-not.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-8253086537751021164Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:08:00 +00002012-04-16T07:08:00.292+08:00for dummylinuxMicrosoft<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGMcGrpiPeo/T4kmyjI8GwI/AAAAAAAAU3M/Nb7lfXNrZIg/s1600/How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 105px; height: 117px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGMcGrpiPeo/T4kmyjI8GwI/AAAAAAAAU3M/Nb7lfXNrZIg/s320/How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731154650673715970" border="0" /></a>Since Windows is the most popular operating system around, most of the games and software that are out there are available only for the Microsoft-made platform. While Mac has some great offerings to its users in this department, Linux users often miss out on the amazing games and applications its competitors can run.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The Windows monopoly has successfully managed to keep all the best applications to its continually thriving platform, thus thwarting many Linux-curious users from making the switch. That said, it doesn't mean that it’s impossible for switchers to enjoy the same features that their Windows-loving friends enjoy. Thanks to relentless efforts of thousands of developers, Linux has managed to bolster itself using the hundreds of alternative software like <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/01/20-more-awesome-gimp-brush-sets.html">GIMP</a> and <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/05/7-nifty-tricks-to-get-most-out-of.html">LibreOffice</a>, thus making it a viable choice for anyone looking for something apart from Windows.<br /><br />Having said that, not every alternative software suffices the need of users. LibreOffice and GIMP, though good, are not quite up to the mark when compared to MS Office or Photoshop. Moreover, many games that Windows fanboys often boast of aren't available on Linux, thus holding back many gamers who want to make the switch. Thankfully, though, there are some great ways to access those software; that too without dual-booting or punching in cryptic code for hours. So, if you’re looking to make Linux as your one and only operating system, here are some tips that will help you run Windows-based games and software applications without hassles:<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wine </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Wine is perhaps one of the most popular software on the Linux platform. It’s the good old tool that lets you run all your favorite Windows applications and games on your breezy little Linux box. According to statistics found on Wine’s website, the free software has over 1.5 million users worldwide.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmM16EPYdt4/T4klXDWLhEI/AAAAAAAAU2o/nWppSJsoDvA/s1600/Wine-How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmM16EPYdt4/T4klXDWLhEI/AAAAAAAAU2o/nWppSJsoDvA/s320/Wine-How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731153078771221570" border="0" /></a><br />Wine is known for its ability to run famous games like StarCraft, Left4Dead, Guild Wars, and Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. Also, the open-source tool can run Adobe Flash CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, MediaMonkey and many other Windows-based software. A good place to know whether your app is compatible or not is to look up the <a href="http://appdb.winehq.org/" rel="nofollow">AppDB</a>. To download Wine, simply go to the downloads page <a href="http://www.winehq.org/download/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> and grab the one that works with your Linux distribution.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PlayOnLinux</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">PlayOnLinux is a Python-based software that helps users run Windows-based games and applications on your Linux computer. The application, apart from letting you play the latest games on your Linux desktop, also lets you install and run many software that are actually designed for Windows. PlayOnLinux uses the aforementioned Wine to run all the needed applications thus providing outstanding compatibility with most Windows-based software.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r5QeRb_6Fww/T4klXUp8SzI/AAAAAAAAU2w/UUI-SQg-KNk/s1600/PlayOnLinux-How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r5QeRb_6Fww/T4klXUp8SzI/AAAAAAAAU2w/UUI-SQg-KNk/s320/PlayOnLinux-How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731153083417512754" border="0" /></a><br />The biggest advantage that PlayOnLinux has over Wine is the fact that it makes it easy for new users to install their favorite games and applications in a neat, guided manner. In fact, if you are a new user just embarking on your journey to Linuxland, I’d recommend you to go with PlayOnLinux instead of Wine. Though this amazing piece of software can run many of the popular applications, don’t expect it to work well with every software that comes to your mind. Also, as compared to Wine, PlayOnLinux is relatively new, and, even though it is based on Wine, you might encounter some glitches here and there. To install PlayOnLinux on Ubuntu, type in or paste the following commands in your terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T).<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">wget -q "http://deb.playonlinux.com/public.gpg" -O- | sudo apt-key add -</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo wget http://deb.playonlinux.com/playonlinux_oneiric.list -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/playonlinux.list</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get update</span><br style="font-style: italic;"><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">sudo apt-get install playonlinux</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re on any other distribution, feel free to head over to the <a href="http://www.playonlinux.com/en/download.html" rel="nofollow">downloads page</a>.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crossover</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Developed by CodeWeavers, Crossover is a polished version of Wine that is designed for users who are looking for something more solid and professional. The proprietary software lets you run all your favorite Windows-based games and applications on Linux, and it also provides technical support in case you hit any brick walls.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T--ADfd814g/T4klXpvgepI/AAAAAAAAU28/jHCqNGhuw5M/s1600/Crossover-How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T--ADfd814g/T4klXpvgepI/AAAAAAAAU28/jHCqNGhuw5M/s320/Crossover-How-to-Install-Windows-Games-and-Software-on-Linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731153089078000274" border="0" /></a><br />The license for Crossover costs about $60 with which you get 12 months of phone and email support along with upgrades. To download/buy Crossover, simply head over to their main website <a href="http://www.codeweavers.com/products/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-8253086537751021164?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRactdu2o72x3JVHsqpII2YcQEI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRactdu2o72x3JVHsqpII2YcQEI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRactdu2o72x3JVHsqpII2YcQEI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRactdu2o72x3JVHsqpII2YcQEI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nxwwc4dO5Sk:Cvk1JyCQ2eI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nxwwc4dO5Sk:Cvk1JyCQ2eI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nxwwc4dO5Sk:Cvk1JyCQ2eI:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nxwwc4dO5Sk:Cvk1JyCQ2eI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=nxwwc4dO5Sk:Cvk1JyCQ2eI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nxwwc4dO5Sk:Cvk1JyCQ2eI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=nxwwc4dO5Sk:Cvk1JyCQ2eI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/nxwwc4dO5Sk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/nxwwc4dO5Sk/how-to-install-windows-games-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)2http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/how-to-install-windows-games-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-4731453606446344768Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:20:00 +00002012-04-13T18:36:29.319+08:00softwaregoogleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nqLeOgBPfL0/T4gA4PCfSuI/AAAAAAAAU1k/RqWIaSsWAoQ/s1600/Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 110px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nqLeOgBPfL0/T4gA4PCfSuI/AAAAAAAAU1k/RqWIaSsWAoQ/s320/Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730831491938601698" border="0" /></a>If you have a penchant for painting, drawing, and sketching, then the normal canvas and paper might usually suffice your needs. However, with the advent of technology and the ever-growing need for mobility, the canvas has gone touch-friendly and the painting brush digital. Thanks to iPad, iPhone, and a bunch of impressive Android devices, painting on a mobile device is no longer a thing of the future. You can now draw, sketch, and paint on your <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/09/10-latest-android-powered-tablet-pcs.html">tablet computer</a>, smartphone, and other mobile devices without getting your hands messy with the paint and all. Though, of course, it’s not the same experience as painting with a real brush or a pencil, it still has some advantages over the old-school method.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Firstly, painting on a mobile device can be used to teach kids the creative art of painting without exposing them to toxic crayons or messy paints. Secondly, you can share your work to all the major social networks by simply clicking a button and get the exposure you always needed. So, if you’re looking for some good painting, drawing, or sketching apps for your Android device, you've come to the right place. Here’s a list of all the best ones in the genre.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Draw Something</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Draw Something, apart from being a painting or sketching app, is a fun social game that you can play with your friends and family. Topping the charts currently as the number 1 free app, the game involves players taking turns to draw pictures that their opponents have to guess correctly. The better you are at guessing, the more coins you earn. The app has soared to unimagined heights since its launch; the hype of this little wonder is so much that the popular Zynga has recently acquired OMGPOP, the creator of Draw Something.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_0_fuaLrBl8/T4f_cR291tI/AAAAAAAAU1Y/9TV5SXluklQ/s1600/Draw-Something-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_0_fuaLrBl8/T4f_cR291tI/AAAAAAAAU1Y/9TV5SXluklQ/s320/Draw-Something-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730829912147613394" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omgpop.dstpaid" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kids Paint</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A painting app specially designed for kids, Kids Paint lets you unleash your creativity without getting your fingers messy. Once installed, you or your kid can use it to draw anything from a grizzly bear to a scenic vista. If you mess up, just shake the screen and start over. Rated 4 out of 5 stars, Kids Paint is freely available for download from the Play Store.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iMmjZrNxF9I/T4f_Vh9pSOI/AAAAAAAAU1M/WtEKOKNq_ww/s1600/Kids-Paint-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iMmjZrNxF9I/T4f_Vh9pSOI/AAAAAAAAU1M/WtEKOKNq_ww/s320/Kids-Paint-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730829796211509474" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=virtualgs.kidspaint" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paint Easy</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This free app lets you do finger painting, brush painting, spray painting and even layer painting. The app can be used by kids as well as adults to unleash their creativity.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OpTH8EkBMoQ/T4f_UyTAZDI/AAAAAAAAU1A/t82Zvg3zVcw/s1600/Paint-Lightning-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OpTH8EkBMoQ/T4f_UyTAZDI/AAAAAAAAU1A/t82Zvg3zVcw/s320/Paint-Lightning-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730829783416202290" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visva.paintshop" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kids Doodle - Movie Kids Paint</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Kids Doodle is an app specially designed for young children who love to paint. Apart from letting kids paint with various brushes, the app also features a special movie mode. So, once you paint your picture, you can play it back as a movie.<br /><br />Another unique feature of this app is that it comes with various brushes including neon, rainbow, emboss, and crayon. Once you’re done painting, you can share your masterpiece via Facebook, SMS, Gmail, or else, you can store it safely into your SD card. With over 3 million downloads worldwide, this free app is a must-have for the budding doodler in you.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P7NYXV4WCv4/T4f_UCMrolI/AAAAAAAAU0o/6WJ5gDAPKxg/s1600/Kids-Doodle-Movie-Kids-Paint-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P7NYXV4WCv4/T4f_UCMrolI/AAAAAAAAU0o/6WJ5gDAPKxg/s320/Kids-Doodle-Movie-Kids-Paint-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730829770504774226" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bejoymobile.dookid" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paint Pro</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Paint Pro is a simple application that lets you paint with various effects and backgrounds. Though the app doesn't have much to offer, especially when pitted with most of the aforementioned titles, it’s still a great download if you’re looking for something simple and straightforward. Paint Pro is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars and has been downloaded more than a million times so far.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBbOd0zqfcM/T4f_T-GYqSI/AAAAAAAAU0c/22mw46MKeYM/s1600/Paint-Pro-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBbOd0zqfcM/T4f_T-GYqSI/AAAAAAAAU0c/22mw46MKeYM/s320/Paint-Pro-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730829769404623138" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electricsheep.paintpro" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paint Lightning</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This app is not a sketching app per se; however, it does let you doodle for hours. The free download lets you draw on pictures and add a little funk to them. So, for example, you have your 21st birthday pictures with you. With this app, you can add a lightsaber or a lightning to your image with a touch of a button. Of course, you can doodle anything, but it’s much more fun to draw over your favorite images.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xoIklF1WIpg/T4f_UmY6-8I/AAAAAAAAU00/uOG3pgPPn_s/s1600/Paint-Easy-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xoIklF1WIpg/T4f_UmY6-8I/AAAAAAAAU00/uOG3pgPPn_s/s320/Paint-Easy-Sketching-Painting-Apps-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730829780219788226" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caramelizedapple.apps.PaintLightning" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span> </a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br style="font-style: italic;"><br style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-4731453606446344768?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x6uwZQW2AQRaF_WY4Ggsfb-I7P4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x6uwZQW2AQRaF_WY4Ggsfb-I7P4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x6uwZQW2AQRaF_WY4Ggsfb-I7P4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x6uwZQW2AQRaF_WY4Ggsfb-I7P4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=yqPOhJTb88w:CIoEVSqcyCk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=yqPOhJTb88w:CIoEVSqcyCk:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=yqPOhJTb88w:CIoEVSqcyCk:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=yqPOhJTb88w:CIoEVSqcyCk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=yqPOhJTb88w:CIoEVSqcyCk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=yqPOhJTb88w:CIoEVSqcyCk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=yqPOhJTb88w:CIoEVSqcyCk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/yqPOhJTb88w" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/yqPOhJTb88w/best-sketchingpainting-apps-for-android.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/best-sketchingpainting-apps-for-android.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-3780751908903518732Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:12:00 +00002012-04-11T19:29:19.704+08:00linux gameslinux<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_D0L23NEC_o/T4VpmHZSxSI/AAAAAAAAUyA/CFoyFzZs1SY/s1600/Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 98px; height: 114px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_D0L23NEC_o/T4VpmHZSxSI/AAAAAAAAUyA/CFoyFzZs1SY/s200/Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730102204439905570" border="0" /></a>When it comes to the number of quality paid applications available for download, Ubuntu has always lagged behind Windows and Mac. Despite some great choices in the Software Center, the Canonical-made distro has a long way to go in order to go head-to-head with other operating systems.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">That said, not everything is so sullen and gloomy in the Canonical world. Slowly and steadily, Ubuntu is catching up with its competitors by offering some great paid applications that many users have started appreciating. And though you won’t find <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/02/how-to-install-adobe-photoshop-on.html">Adobe Photoshop</a> or MS Office here, you’ll find an assortment of some fantastic games and software that put Ubuntu way ahead of any other Linux-based distribution.<br /><br />From side-scrolling adventures to addictive <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/05/8-best-mmorpg-games-for-linux.html">MMORPGs</a>, the paid app arena in Ubuntu is just warming up, and it seems that it’s getting hotter and hotter with every passing day. So, if you’re looking to spend your hard-earned cash on some applications tailor-made for Ubuntu, here’s a list that will help you choose the best from the lot.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/worldofgoo" rel="nofollow">World of Goo</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the most popular cross-platform physics-based games around, World of Goo is a title you simply cannot afford to miss. The game challenges the player to build giant structures using interactive globs of goo. Be careful though, one wrong move and your whole structure could collapse right to the ground. This fun adventure-filled puzzle challenges your mind and shapes up your creativity. -Definitely worth your every penny.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-KeJaN1dII/T4Vn8NFx4HI/AAAAAAAAUxQ/gybYcdACKH8/s1600/World-Of-Goo-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-KeJaN1dII/T4Vn8NFx4HI/AAAAAAAAUxQ/gybYcdACKH8/s320/World-Of-Goo-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730100384902537330" border="0" /></a><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/crossover-pro" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crossover Pro</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you've just switched from Windows to Ubuntu, you might be missing some of the best apps that Redmond has to offer. From <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/04/how-to-install-microsoft-office-on.html">MS Office</a> and Photoshop to high-intensity action games, there are a few things that you leave behind when you switch to Linux. Well, not anymore. Crossover Pro lets you seamlessly run all your favorite Windows applications without any hassles. Be it Outlook 2007 or your favorite <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2008/06/10-best-windows-games-that-can-be.html">Windows games</a>, Crossover Pro makes sure that you’ll never have to boot to Windows again. To get started, you can download the trial version from the Software Center. Then, if you like it, you can pay and upgrade to the full version.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7U-374aOMzE/T4VnFq6fx5I/AAAAAAAAUwg/UkBzF7npxsw/s1600/Crossover-Pro-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7U-374aOMzE/T4VnFq6fx5I/AAAAAAAAUwg/UkBzF7npxsw/s320/Crossover-Pro-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730099448015472530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/steelstorm-episode2" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Steel Storm: Burning Retribution</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This top-down shooter is set in an alternative universe wherein you control a weapon-laden advanced hovercraft. And, all you have to do is eliminate all extra-terrestrial invaders just to survive. The fast-paced game features single player mode as well as online multiplayer mode where you can battle against 16 random players at once. The old-school title has been well received by Ubuntu users, and is completely worth the surprisingly low $5 price tag.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LjLpyALEoAM/T4Vn8eWpohI/AAAAAAAAUxc/jUu0Uy9psGM/s1600/Steel-Storm-Burning-Retribution-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LjLpyALEoAM/T4Vn8eWpohI/AAAAAAAAUxc/jUu0Uy9psGM/s320/Steel-Storm-Burning-Retribution-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730100389536702994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/oilrush" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oil Rush</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the most well designed games to ever hit the Linux platform is Oil Rush. Based on the powerful UNIGINE graphics engine, Oil Rush is a naval strategy game based on group control. A sort of a cross between <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/12/real-time-strategy-games-for-android.html">real-time strategy</a> and tower defense games, this $20 stunner comes with hours of DRM-free single player and multiplayer fun.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L2tY2E8GOAk/T4VnGLCUg4I/AAAAAAAAUw4/da3iKTVrUNw/s1600/Oil-Rush-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L2tY2E8GOAk/T4VnGLCUg4I/AAAAAAAAUw4/da3iKTVrUNw/s320/Oil-Rush-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730099456638223234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/musictube" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musictube</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">YouTube, though a video-sharing site, has become one of the best mediums to listen to music. The sheer variety of songs offered by that platform can’t be matched by any other site. Taking advantage of this offering comes Musictube, a YouTube-based music player. The $12 app lets you listen to thousands of songs from YouTube without having to open the site. Musictube works and feels just like any other music player, except for the fact that all music comes from YouTube rather than your hard drive.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iFjTtY-9WeI/T4VnFxo2alI/AAAAAAAAUws/XTR77HnJSnI/s1600/Musictube-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iFjTtY-9WeI/T4VnFxo2alI/AAAAAAAAUws/XTR77HnJSnI/s320/Musictube-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730099449820506706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/braid" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Braid</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Braid is a game set in a painting-like world where you manipulate the flow of time to solve puzzles. Everything about the game is about timing and attention, thus putting you on the edge of the seat throughout the gameplay. Apart from a challenging puzzle, Braid is also a sweet adventure with some beautiful graphics and sounds.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g7wKpVfJNJM/T4VnFGHSB_I/AAAAAAAAUwU/yoI0FraSOKA/s1600/Braid-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g7wKpVfJNJM/T4VnFGHSB_I/AAAAAAAAUwU/yoI0FraSOKA/s320/Braid-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730099438136985586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://apt.ubuntu.com/p/theclockworkman2" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Clockwork Man: The Hidden World</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">With some stunning graphics and engaging gameplay, this next title puts you in the Victorian era with wondrous contraptions and fascinating machinery. The game follows the adventures of Miranda and Sprocket through the Hidden World as they set off on a new adventure filled with innovative puzzles and gorgeous hand-painted scenery.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2YgyB-xpeX4/T4VnGW1diDI/AAAAAAAAUxE/tXwkYyKc0ws/s1600/The-Clockwork-Man-The-Hidden-World-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2YgyB-xpeX4/T4VnGW1diDI/AAAAAAAAUxE/tXwkYyKc0ws/s320/The-Clockwork-Man-The-Hidden-World-Top-Paid-Apps-For-Ubuntu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730099459805513778" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-3780751908903518732?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7641EEFh8Y7dDGMeNK5t4fxvxQk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7641EEFh8Y7dDGMeNK5t4fxvxQk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7641EEFh8Y7dDGMeNK5t4fxvxQk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7641EEFh8Y7dDGMeNK5t4fxvxQk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ncrgKhSf42Y:v9L0pK57PPQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ncrgKhSf42Y:v9L0pK57PPQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ncrgKhSf42Y:v9L0pK57PPQ:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ncrgKhSf42Y:v9L0pK57PPQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=ncrgKhSf42Y:v9L0pK57PPQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=ncrgKhSf42Y:v9L0pK57PPQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=ncrgKhSf42Y:v9L0pK57PPQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/ncrgKhSf42Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/ncrgKhSf42Y/top-paid-apps-for-ubuntu-that-are-worth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)6http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/top-paid-apps-for-ubuntu-that-are-worth.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-6991488705183253755Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:26:00 +00002012-04-09T22:00:38.332+08:00for dummyinternet<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uh-0424VC54/T4LrQnZWzTI/AAAAAAAAUu0/LgoOWP-GKzQ/s1600/How-To-Use-Procrastination-To-Enhance-Online-Productivity.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 97px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uh-0424VC54/T4LrQnZWzTI/AAAAAAAAUu0/LgoOWP-GKzQ/s320/How-To-Use-Procrastination-To-Enhance-Online-Productivity.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729400346654461234" border="0" /></a>If you’re a productivity freak like me, you might've tried every possible method to solve your procrastination woes. No matter how hard you try, if your work involves researching stuff on the Internet, you tend to put off important things. “Oh, I have that report to submit. I’m kinda bored right now, maybe I’ll check Reddit for 5 minutes and then start.” You visited reddit.com and after four hours you realized, “Oh sh*t! Where did the time go?”<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Been there. Done that.<br /><br />Procrastination is a problem everyone suffers from; maybe its severity differs from person to person, but there’s no denying the fact that everyone procrastinates.<br /><br />So, if procrastination isn't that bad, why do I end up in such a mess? -Because it is important that you learn some self-control so that you won’t be putting things off every so often.<br /><br />That said, not every kind of procrastination is bad. It’s time you learn to use it to your advantage. Today, we've compiled a list of some great techniques that will help you use procrastination to enhance your overall online productivity. Sounds crazy right? Read on.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Step 1: Aggregate</span><br /><br />You should stop visiting or browsing your favorite news sites or blogs one by one. I suggest <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/05/how-to-use-rss-feed-reader.html">using an RSS feed reader</a> like Google Reader or Feedly to aggregate the contents of your most-visited sites. Personally, I prefer Feedly as it has more features and is much more easy to use. It doesn't matter what you use; it’s totally up to you. To get started, add feeds of your favorite news sites or blogs to your RSS reader. Then, set a specific time of the day when you want to get your daily dose of news or blog madness and then bask in the glory of a fully productive day by saving some quality time.<br /><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Step 2: Procrastinate</span><br /><br />Now that you've aggregated all your stuff, it’s time to put procrastination into action. Whenever you come across an article, especially a long one, just pause for a moment and think whether you actually want to spend your time reading it. If the answer is no, skip to the next one. If the answer is yes, then decide whether you can actually spend your time reading it.<br /><br />If, in case, the article is really long, use a service like Read It Later or Instapaper to read the article for a nice lazy Sunday read. Alternatively, you can use Feedly’s built-in ‘save for later’ feature, which lets you keep a list of all the articles you want to read later. To start using it, simply press the ‘s’ key while on an article.<br /><br />When it comes to browsing articles on the web, i.e. the links you come across while browsing Reddit, Stumbleupon, and Digg, use the <a href="http://readitlaterlist.com/bookmarklets" rel="nofollow">Read It Later bookmarklets</a> to keep a list of everything important. Alternatively, you can use <a href="http://www.instapaper.com/" rel="nofollow">Instapaper</a>, which too provides similar features.<br /><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Time-based Procrastination</span><br /><br />Whilst procrastinating, you might come across an article that you really want to read but don’t currently have the time to. In that case, the best thing to do is use Remember The Milk. For Chrome users, simply go to <a href="http://www.rememberthemilk.com/help/answers/quickadd/chrome.rtm" rel="nofollow">this page</a> and add the Quickadd bookmarklet to your bookmarks bar. Now, whenever you come across something interesting, simply hit the bookmarklet. This will create a new task with the page’s URL. The best thing about this method is that you can set RTM to remind you about the article any time you want.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">For Kindle Users</span><br /><br />Finally, if you’re a <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/11/why-kindle-fire-might-burn-ipad.html">Kindle</a> user, there’s a service called <a href="http://www.klip.me/" rel="nofollow">Klip.me</a>, which, once activated, lets you send web articles to your Kindle or your Android phone with a click of a button. Simply install the service’s Chrome extension or bookmarklet and you’re good to go. The service also comes with a feature that lets you read your Google Reader feeds on your Kindle even when offline. Cool huh?<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-6991488705183253755?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Sh8AmBLevo3c-cyA8yOBA9sYU4U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Sh8AmBLevo3c-cyA8yOBA9sYU4U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Sh8AmBLevo3c-cyA8yOBA9sYU4U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Sh8AmBLevo3c-cyA8yOBA9sYU4U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=UTx4Oh-kpXI:5fX1dDUdzxY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=UTx4Oh-kpXI:5fX1dDUdzxY:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=UTx4Oh-kpXI:5fX1dDUdzxY:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=UTx4Oh-kpXI:5fX1dDUdzxY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=UTx4Oh-kpXI:5fX1dDUdzxY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=UTx4Oh-kpXI:5fX1dDUdzxY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=UTx4Oh-kpXI:5fX1dDUdzxY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/UTx4Oh-kpXI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/UTx4Oh-kpXI/how-to-use-procrastination-to-enhance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/how-to-use-procrastination-to-enhance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-4865132391957304729Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:05:00 +00002012-04-07T16:36:19.009+08:00softwaregoogleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rvNLy6UE2qU/T3_8Lmlm7aI/AAAAAAAAUtw/ofOcER4TylY/s1600/Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 90px; height: 108px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rvNLy6UE2qU/T3_8Lmlm7aI/AAAAAAAAUtw/ofOcER4TylY/s320/Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728574527305608610" border="0" /></a>Of all the learning methods in the world, mind mapping has been regarded as one of the best and the most efficient ones around. A mind map is basically a diagram that represents various ideas, words, or tasks, and links them together branching out from one single idea. The reason these spider-like diagrams work well is the fact that they facilitate learning in a more visual manner as opposed to the tedious process of going through long texts. Invented and popularized by Tony Buzan, mind mapping can be used for brainstorming ideas, preparing for exams, or breaking down a big project.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Though the easiest way to start mind mapping is using a pen and paper, many people actually prefer taking the help of software. We've already talked about the <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2009/08/5-best-freeopen-source-mind-mapping.html">best mind mapping tools available for Linux</a>, it’s time to touch upon the ones that are available for Android. So, without much ado, here are the best mind mapping tools for Android:<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Connected Mind</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Connected Mind is one of the most feature-laden mind-mapping apps for Android. This cloud connected tool lets you draw detailed mind maps and sync them with your Google cloud account (via Google App engine). Rather than relying on a plain drag-and-drop interface, Connected Mind brings a more intuitive approach to mind mapping. You can draw mind maps with your fingers like you are drawing on a piece of paper. Furthermore, the app comes with support for all versions of Android, including the recently released Ice Cream Sandwich. Once you’re done mind mapping, you can share your maps as images on Twitter, Facebook, etc. without leaving the app.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hPnutnW2FaY/T3_3ZGpu18I/AAAAAAAAUsw/NM_2nl1iw38/s1600/Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android-Connected%2BMind.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hPnutnW2FaY/T3_3ZGpu18I/AAAAAAAAUsw/NM_2nl1iw38/s320/Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android-Connected%2BMind.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728569261692999618" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.connectedmind" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mind Map Memo</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This free app lets you draw mind maps in a neat, intuitive way. You can choose between different node icons, change background color, and even select your favorite node color. Another important feature that this app offers is that it allows users to import and export their maps to and from Freemind. Rated 4 out of 5 stars, Smart Diagram Pro is freely available for download from the Google Play store.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EcJPvnu-UzQ/T3_3YwGahOI/AAAAAAAAUso/0BQ24BavBB4/s1600/Mind-Map-Memo-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EcJPvnu-UzQ/T3_3YwGahOI/AAAAAAAAUso/0BQ24BavBB4/s320/Mind-Map-Memo-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728569255639287010" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.takahicorp.MindMap" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Smart Diagram Pro</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Actually a diagramming tool, Smart Diagram Pro can also be used as a great mind mapping application. Not only can you draw mind maps with it, you can also design flow charts, tree diagrams and more. To get started, the app features a nicely detailed tutorial guiding you through the basics of the application. Then, once you get the hang of it, you can draw as many diagrams as you like. Though the app doesn't provide any cloud-based backup, it does, however, let users export their files in XML and SVG format.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Solokd4T6N4/T3_3aARyvwI/AAAAAAAAUtU/RrbuFdyBDx0/s1600/Smart-Diagram-Pro-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Solokd4T6N4/T3_3aARyvwI/AAAAAAAAUtU/RrbuFdyBDx0/s320/Smart-Diagram-Pro-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728569277161848578" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sillycube.android.DiagramMaker.corepro" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mindjet</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Mindjet, earlier known as Thinking Space Pro, is an app for capturing and organizing information. The tool lets you take notes, brainstorm ideas, and track tasks right from your beloved Android device. Not only can you create detailed mind maps with this application, you can also organize and tag them later on, so that finding them wouldn't be a drag.<br /><br />Drawing maps is easy; the app supports a variety of keyboard shortcuts and gestures that make the process quite intuitive. You can drag and drop various topics and also add icons and images for context and detail. Furthermore, if you like to work with a little focus, the app also provides a nice full screen mode.<br /><br />Finally, once you’re done with your mind maps, you can sync them with your PC using the Dropbox support that comes with the application. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars, Mindjet is freely available for download from the marketplace.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5uHsvU1qBlk/T3_3ZUzJT-I/AAAAAAAAUtA/IPOOeCJ5b3Q/s1600/Mindjet-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5uHsvU1qBlk/T3_3ZUzJT-I/AAAAAAAAUtA/IPOOeCJ5b3Q/s320/Mindjet-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728569265490579426" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thinkingspace" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MindMeister</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">MindMeister brings one of the most popular mind mapping applications to your Android device. The free app lets you create mind maps and sync them with your free online account. Also, you can share your maps with your friends or colleagues without leaving the app. Though the app hasn't been received that well by Android users, it still is worthy enough to belong to this list.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vwFn4UnFlFk/T3_3Z7CNnoI/AAAAAAAAUtM/SDlyGvJXk1w/s1600/MindMeister-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vwFn4UnFlFk/T3_3Z7CNnoI/AAAAAAAAUtM/SDlyGvJXk1w/s320/MindMeister-Mind-Mapping-Tools-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728569275754323586" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meisterlabs.mindmeister" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-4865132391957304729?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rj4VECHbOxNVj1B-pdwORPLqi8s/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rj4VECHbOxNVj1B-pdwORPLqi8s/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rj4VECHbOxNVj1B-pdwORPLqi8s/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rj4VECHbOxNVj1B-pdwORPLqi8s/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=IaS2yhtDbfs:ow6UkMUUEu4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=IaS2yhtDbfs:ow6UkMUUEu4:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=IaS2yhtDbfs:ow6UkMUUEu4:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=IaS2yhtDbfs:ow6UkMUUEu4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=IaS2yhtDbfs:ow6UkMUUEu4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=IaS2yhtDbfs:ow6UkMUUEu4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=IaS2yhtDbfs:ow6UkMUUEu4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/IaS2yhtDbfs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/IaS2yhtDbfs/top-5-mind-mapping-tools-for-android.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/top-5-mind-mapping-tools-for-android.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-2312926628480105730Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:36:00 +00002012-04-05T10:18:46.740+08:00for dummylinuxinternet<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S17bIDO12q0/T3z8u3yq6aI/AAAAAAAAUrE/y1I73utp8Ik/s1600/Dropbox-Tips-and-Tricks-for-Linux-Users.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 97px; height: 97px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S17bIDO12q0/T3z8u3yq6aI/AAAAAAAAUrE/y1I73utp8Ik/s320/Dropbox-Tips-and-Tricks-for-Linux-Users.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727730708289087906" border="0" /></a>Dropbox, a startup even the mighty <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/09/steven-paul-jobs-lifes-highlights-and.html">Steve Jobs</a> had his eyes on, has risen to fame and popularity in no time. The file-syncing and backup service has over 50 million users, and the number has been rising quite rapidly. The reason Dropbox has been so successful is because it has managed to make syncing dead simple, and that too across all platforms. While most startups in its genre ignore Linux, Dropbox has been catering to the needs of Linux users for a long time.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />On Linux, <a href="http://db.tt/o1T0JDtp" rel="nofollow">Dropbox</a> works as stable as a native app, and for many -- for me at least -- there has rarely been a time when the application has crashed or misbehaved. If you too are an avid Dropbox user, it’s time to make the most of it. So, here at TechSource, we've compiled a list of all the essential tips and tricks you need to know if you’re a Linuxian Dropbox user.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sync Unity Quicklists</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Unity, love it or hate it, has become one of the most talked-about interfaces on the Linux platform. And though Canonical’s bravest attempt at reaching for the modern desktop has gotten a mixed response, we at TechSource have been using it ever since it came out. One of the best features of Unity is the launcher, which, like the Windows taskbar, supports jumplists or quicklists. This nifty feature allows users to quickly hop to different menus or folders without having to open the program first.<br /><br />We have already shown you how to <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/04/how-to-enable-unity-quicklists-in.html">add quicklists</a> for Chrome and Firefox. Moreover, there are a lot of articles on the Internet that explain the same process for other applications. The only caveat of this process is that once you format your computer, or if you switch to a new one, you have to do the whole thing -- which is a tad tedious -- all over again. To remedy that problem, it’s best if you saved the config files to your Dropbox folders and then synced it across all computers. That way, you won’t have to scan through many blogs for instructions after a quick format or a computer upgrade.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sync Firefox on Dropbox</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Though Firefox comes with syncing capabilities built-in, they are a tad tedious to configure and aren't as convenient as moving your profile from one computer to another. One way to deal with this problem is by syncing your Firefox profile using Dropbox. This will save you from a lot of hassles, especially the troubles you get when you lose all your history and bookmarks. A neat guide that will help you sync Firefox with Dropbox can be found <a href="http://archive.robwilkerson.org/2008/09/24/synchronizing-firefox-through-dropbox/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The perfect tool for distro hoppers </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you frequently switch between different distros, then Dropbox is an indispensable tool for you. The free application can help you backup your important documents, photos, and other files without any problems. Simply ‘drop’ all your important stuff in the default Dropbox folder and then stop worrying about all your backup woes.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Playlists Sync</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you listen to a lot of music, then it’s quite annoying when you have to lose all your playlists simply because of a format. Thankfully, Dropbox rescues you from that predicament by allowing you to backup all your playlists safely. Simply create a folder called Playlists in your Dropbox account and save all your important playlists there.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wallpaper Collection</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Though the default Ubuntu collection of wallpapers is enough to make your Windows-loving friends jealous, we all love to dress up our desktop with something new all the time. Also, there are people who use a fixed set of wallpapers across all their devices. No matter what kind of wallpaper-lover you are, Dropbox helps you backup and sync your wallpaper collection with ease. Simply create a folder titled Wallpapers in your Dropbox account and relax.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Config files </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If there are applications you tweak a lot, then it’s important that you back up their config files. Config files are the ones that start with dot (.) and can be found in your home directory (usually the ‘.config’ directory to be exact). So, for example you use <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/02/best-text-editors-for-ubuntu.html">Gedit text editor</a> a lot, and want to backup all the important settings, simply back the file up on to your Dropbox account and format your computer without any worries.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify; font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-2312926628480105730?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4BU909CpQ022XsntuMz68krpDvs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4BU909CpQ022XsntuMz68krpDvs/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4BU909CpQ022XsntuMz68krpDvs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4BU909CpQ022XsntuMz68krpDvs/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=rLafBmEG0XY:M7o8_jpGSpM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=rLafBmEG0XY:M7o8_jpGSpM:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=rLafBmEG0XY:M7o8_jpGSpM:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=rLafBmEG0XY:M7o8_jpGSpM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=rLafBmEG0XY:M7o8_jpGSpM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=rLafBmEG0XY:M7o8_jpGSpM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=rLafBmEG0XY:M7o8_jpGSpM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/rLafBmEG0XY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/rLafBmEG0XY/6-dropbox-tips-and-tricks-for-linux.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/6-dropbox-tips-and-tricks-for-linux.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-8264000401308150131Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:50:00 +00002012-04-02T23:37:26.354+08:00softwareprogramminggoogleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51i_1hqDRsw/T3nHYipf5HI/AAAAAAAAUpU/bodf32vS9BM/s1600/Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 105px; height: 97px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51i_1hqDRsw/T3nHYipf5HI/AAAAAAAAUpU/bodf32vS9BM/s320/Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726827625609946226" border="0" /></a>If you’re a programmer, then we all know that the laptop or the desktop PC is your only workplace. However, as we enter the world of <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/awesome-android-smartphones-unleashed.html">smartphones</a>, tablet computers, and smart TVs, everything is going portable, and so is the process of programming. Programming is something that requires a lot of practice, and missing out on it even for a couple of weeks can set you back a bit. The best way to avoid this problem is to make sure you get your daily dose of coding, no matter what.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Here at TechSource we've already discussed a lot about <a href="http://www.junauza.com/search/label/programming">programming</a> and today, we’re here to let you know of a bunch of great apps that would make your coding process a little more mobile. Whether you’re traveling or too tired to slouch over your huge laptop, you can take your coding experience anywhere you want.<br /><br />Thanks to some great Android applications, your programming skills won’t suffer just because you can’t spend enough time on your computer. So, without further ado, here are some of the best Android apps for programmers:<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">C Programming Quiz</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re learning C programming or just been looking to hone your coding skills, this little app lets you test your knowledge of C concepts in a fun, interesting way. C Programming Quiz, as the name suggests, presents users with a neat quiz based on C programming concepts, thus letting you master what is important for your programming skills.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kV17pJndHVw/T3nAWEQuPyI/AAAAAAAAUoA/7QSBUXdQBug/s1600/C-Programming-Quiz-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kV17pJndHVw/T3nAWEQuPyI/AAAAAAAAUoA/7QSBUXdQBug/s320/C-Programming-Quiz-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726819886511832866" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codedownloads.cprogrammingquiz" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HC-16C Programmer’s Calculator</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A high-end emulation of the famous HP-16C RPN Programmer’s Calculator, this next app lets you do math, display numbers in decimal, hexadecimal, and do much more without hiring a mathematician monkey. Though not a programming tool per se, HC-16C is a great companion for alleviating most of your coding woes.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WxMDy6SZrsc/T3nCXx5vBSI/AAAAAAAAUpE/f8yVClG1Xa0/s1600/HC-16C-Programmers-Calculator-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WxMDy6SZrsc/T3nCXx5vBSI/AAAAAAAAUpE/f8yVClG1Xa0/s320/HC-16C-Programmers-Calculator-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726822114966570274" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.handheldcompetence.hc16c" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a><br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Programmer Keyboard</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If programming on your Droid is your latest hobby, then the default keyboard, which is more suited for relaying LOLs and snarky smileys, might not be the most comfortable coding tool. Enter Programmer Keyboard, a free app that brings a full-fledged QWERTY keyboard along with code completion. The app, besides from offering a full QWERTY layout, also includes the Ctrl, Alt, and Arrow keys that proficient coders miss out on these mobile devices. Though in beta, the app is quite stable and doesn't suffer from any major bugs.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0sh5xTLwAU/T3nAaElqQhI/AAAAAAAAUow/FmLosO-7NCo/s1600/Programmer-Keyboard-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0sh5xTLwAU/T3nAaElqQhI/AAAAAAAAUow/FmLosO-7NCo/s320/Programmer-Keyboard-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726819955319128594" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SkySoftware.android.programmerkeyboard" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DroidEdit</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Though a good coder will make do with a relatively stale slice of pizza, he or she would never settle on just an ‘average’ text editor. Catering to that ideology comes DroidEdit, a free code editor for Android that lets you write your code along with complete syntax highlighting. Apart from highlighting codes for Ruby, Java, C, C++, and almost all major programming languages, DroidEdit also comes with several color themes and character encoding support. Though the free version suffices the needs of most programmers, the pro version does offer some interesting features like <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2010/09/how-to-synchronize-dropbox-and-ubuntu.html">Dropbox</a> support and the ability to run external commands via SSH.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YCZE8ZaqWP0/T3nAX19KRNI/AAAAAAAAUoY/c7LDfaVLB0U/s1600/DroidEdit-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YCZE8ZaqWP0/T3nAX19KRNI/AAAAAAAAUoY/c7LDfaVLB0U/s320/DroidEdit-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726819917031425234" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aor.droidedit" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">C4droid</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">C4droid is a C Compiler for Android. If you write a lot of C or C++ apps on your Droid, this app will save you from the trouble of loading those source files onto your computer and then compiling them. Though not free, this app is pretty useful for practicing coding on the go.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HKfR6OntZbw/T3nAWZ6iR2I/AAAAAAAAUoM/pOichbCh9Qc/s1600/C4droid-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HKfR6OntZbw/T3nAWZ6iR2I/AAAAAAAAUoM/pOichbCh9Qc/s320/C4droid-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726819892324353890" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.n0n3m4.droidc" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a><br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hacker’s Keyboard</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Much like the aforementioned programmer’s keyboard, this app brings a full-fledged computer-like typing experience to your Android. More useful for tablets, Hacker’s Keyboard comes with a complete QWERTY keyboard along with Alt, Ctrl, and even function keys.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FrJ9P4WosSE/T3nAaF-ZTzI/AAAAAAAAUog/MaVxtgbUNAs/s1600/Hackers-Keyboard-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FrJ9P4WosSE/T3nAaF-ZTzI/AAAAAAAAUog/MaVxtgbUNAs/s320/Hackers-Keyboard-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726819955691310898" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruby Programming Language</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Whether you’re an experienced Ruby coder or simply a beginner, this DRM-free book will help you learn more about the amazing programming language in great detail. Written by David Flanagan and Yukihiro Matsumoto (creator of Ruby), this top-rated title will walk you through Ruby from the rudimentary basics to the essential details.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUb7Z48tyMc/T3nCXkc3h6I/AAAAAAAAUo8/KcSWvhwqz6g/s1600/Ruby-Programming-Language-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUb7Z48tyMc/T3nCXkc3h6I/AAAAAAAAUo8/KcSWvhwqz6g/s320/Ruby-Programming-Language-Best-Android-Apps-for-Programmers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726822111355832226" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aldiko.android.oreilly.rubyprogramminglanguage" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-8264000401308150131?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Bn8Ztl0Hv-L20M00zEts0oFNeDo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Bn8Ztl0Hv-L20M00zEts0oFNeDo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Bn8Ztl0Hv-L20M00zEts0oFNeDo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Bn8Ztl0Hv-L20M00zEts0oFNeDo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sy7K7w69rs0:FVokKTJ2NUA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sy7K7w69rs0:FVokKTJ2NUA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sy7K7w69rs0:FVokKTJ2NUA:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sy7K7w69rs0:FVokKTJ2NUA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=sy7K7w69rs0:FVokKTJ2NUA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=sy7K7w69rs0:FVokKTJ2NUA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=sy7K7w69rs0:FVokKTJ2NUA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/sy7K7w69rs0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/sy7K7w69rs0/best-android-apps-for-programmers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/04/best-android-apps-for-programmers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-2192382693571621666Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:13:00 +00002012-03-30T20:33:38.742+08:00linuxMicrosoft<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ivKxdLRb6cc/T3Wk8_WW41I/AAAAAAAAUms/rCp6pfEtews/s1600/Ubuntu-12.04-vs.-Windows-8.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 80px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ivKxdLRb6cc/T3Wk8_WW41I/AAAAAAAAUms/rCp6pfEtews/s320/Ubuntu-12.04-vs.-Windows-8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725663868975768402" border="0" /></a>Expected to be unleashed in autumn of 2012, Windows 8, Microsoft’s latest gamble in the desktop market is making millions of eyes turn even before its release. Loaded with a brand new yet somewhat contentious Metro interface, the touch-friendly desktop will not only be seen on laptops and PCs, but will also find its place in the swanky upcoming tablet computers.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />That said, the main target group for Redmond would be the desktop, a field that they've been dominating for decades. Windows 8 will aim to obliterate all the competition by giving users an interface that will look and behave the same way across all devices. Sadly for them, and quite obviously too, Metro isn't the first to try out this unified concept. Our very own Ubuntu has been busy for a couple of years trying to polish Unity, its unified interface for computers, <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/08/ubuntu-powered-tablet-computers-will.html">tablets</a>, smartphones (see: <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/02/ubuntu-for-android-do-we-really-need-it.html">Ubuntu For Android: Do We Really Need it?</a>), and even TVs (see: <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2012/01/ubuntu-tv-vs-google-tv-battle-of-linux.html">Ubuntu TV vs. Google TV: Battle of the Linux-based Smart TV</a>). Some even go as far as to say that Microsoft might have actually ‘borrowed’ that idea from its old penguinian buddy.<br /><br />Rumors apart, we at TechSource believe that <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/11/ubuntu-1204-precise-pangolin-features.html">Ubuntu 12.04 'Precise Pangolin'</a>, despite its meager market share, is cool enough to give Windows 8 a tough time. And so, here we are pitting the mighty pangolin against Redmond’s latest desktop gamble.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Unity vs. Metro</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Metro kind of leveled the playing field for Unity. Earlier, critics made some biting remarks about Ubuntu's new interface; however, Shuttleworth, by making some much-needed changes in it, managed to silence most of the detractors.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-okAGVUvYUoU/T3Wj6GyyNjI/AAAAAAAAUmc/Rw-CIfvhLBg/s1600/Ubuntu_12.04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-okAGVUvYUoU/T3Wj6GyyNjI/AAAAAAAAUmc/Rw-CIfvhLBg/s320/Ubuntu_12.04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725662719922812466" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ubuntu Unity</span><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Windows 8 on the other hand, can’t manage to play such big a gamble. People pay to buy their products, and for them, another Vista could end their relationship with Microsoft.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCw6oxsahzo/T3Wj52QfPII/AAAAAAAAUmU/NDSvC-Xn2Xg/s1600/Windows_8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCw6oxsahzo/T3Wj52QfPII/AAAAAAAAUmU/NDSvC-Xn2Xg/s320/Windows_8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725662715483995266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Windows 8 Metro</span><br style="font-style: italic;"></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Interface</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Metro, when compared head-on with Unity, feels a lot like a touchscreen interface. Unity, however, retains many features of a traditional desktop thus blending the best features of both interfaces. The apps, or rather tiles, show up readily on the main desktop and are quite interactive. Ubuntu, on the other hand, features a rather simple desktop with a big fat launcher at the left. It’s hard to be objective for a regular Linux user while comparing these two interfaces, but I think that Metro is perhaps the most ugly user interface around. No matter how much you hate Unity, Metro kind of makes Ubuntu look 100 times better. Though you can easily switch back to the default Windows interface, it still makes you wonder why Microsoft would want to do such a disastrous thing.<br /></div><br />* Winner: Ubuntu 12.04!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">App switching, ease of use, and more</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to app switching, Windows 8, be it Metro or the classic interface, steals the show. Though the Metro is a usability catastrophe on the desktop, it still has some great features to keep Windows lovers hooked to the Redmond kingdom. Switching between apps on Unity is not only difficult but also a bit tedious. Even more so if you've opened multiple instances of the same application and you click on its icon in the launcher, you get this expose mode that is completely unnecessary. Windows 8 however, makes switching easier by sticking to the traditional app switching. Even in Metro, you can switch app much like you do on the iPhone; that is, hit a single button (Windows key here) and go back to the main screen. So, summing up, when it comes to overall ease of use, we've got to hand it to Windows 8 (sans Metro).<br /></div><br />* Winner: Windows 8!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Online integration</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Ubuntu has featured online integration for a long time now. Ubuntu One is blended perfectly into the Ubuntu desktop and it serves as a great backup tool for many users and as one of the best <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/12/dropbox-alternatives-for-ubuntu.html">Dropbox Alternatives for Ubuntu</a>. Windows 8 has stepped up the game by integrating their SkyDrive online service within the upcoming operating system. Since both of them come with almost the same amount of features, it’s hard to pick a winner here.<br /></div><br />* Winner: Tie!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Problems with Metro and Unity</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">To sum it all up, both operating systems have their own share of flaws. While Metro struggles to please a regular desktop user, Unity still sports that unbaked, clumsy look that many traditional Linuxians despise. That said, Metro is quite ahead of Unity when it comes to the interface. Unity, though ready for the desktop, is still quite unfinished to make itself popular in the tablet and phone arena. Windows 8 however is already showing itself up on various tablets across the market. So that is quite an advantage Metro has when compared to Unity.<br /><br />Only time will tell whether Windows 8 will be a hit or another Vista moment for Microsoft. Ubuntu 12.04 on the other hand is cruising swiftly towards perfection.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-2192382693571621666?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iGpu5qlzjqzhcW0jZTyG_reHf5I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iGpu5qlzjqzhcW0jZTyG_reHf5I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iGpu5qlzjqzhcW0jZTyG_reHf5I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/iGpu5qlzjqzhcW0jZTyG_reHf5I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=zYsCRzh1SC0:FsGtKD6IcUg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=zYsCRzh1SC0:FsGtKD6IcUg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=zYsCRzh1SC0:FsGtKD6IcUg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=zYsCRzh1SC0:FsGtKD6IcUg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=zYsCRzh1SC0:FsGtKD6IcUg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=zYsCRzh1SC0:FsGtKD6IcUg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=zYsCRzh1SC0:FsGtKD6IcUg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/zYsCRzh1SC0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/zYsCRzh1SC0/ubuntu-1204-vs-windows-8-battle-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)5http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/ubuntu-1204-vs-windows-8-battle-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-419590921712670455Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:21:00 +00002012-03-28T12:21:58.457+08:00googleandroid<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DkerzcFIMuo/T3KQ-vXTENI/AAAAAAAAUkI/aK_p08EItwI/s1600/Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 97px; height: 97px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DkerzcFIMuo/T3KQ-vXTENI/AAAAAAAAUkI/aK_p08EItwI/s320/Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724797483881795794" border="0" /></a>One of the biggest advantages that <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/03/android-vs-ios-developers-perspective.html">Android</a> has over its universally worshipped archrival is the fact that one can customize a Droid to any extent. iOS however, though customizable via jailbreaking, is still alien to even the slightest of changes that don’t originate from its Cupertino-based HQ. The customizability and the openness of Android, though a tad bewildering at first to the cellular neophytes, have managed to give the Linux-based OS its unexpected popularity.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />That said, the customizations, and sometimes, the unnecessary additions to the vanilla Android OS, has made the platform not only fragmented but also a bit bloated. The manufacturers who make these changes to bring a dash of their own ‘uniqueness’ to the open-source operating system fail to give users any freedom in the UI department.<br /><br />Thankfully, though, there’s an ongoing trend of custom launchers for Android that completely change the look and functionality of your phone. A launcher is responsible for presenting the main view of the phone and for starting other apps and hosting live widgets. So, if you are looking for some great launchers to revamp your plain vanilla Droid, here’s a list of some of the best in that genre.<br /></div><br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LauncherPro</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Allowing you to use up to 7 homescreens, LauncherPro brings some smooth, powerful yet fast animations to your Android device. With animated previews similar to the ones found in HTC Sense UI, LauncherPro also includes a slick scrollable shortcut dock. LauncherPro is freely available for download from the Google Play Store.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C76ROt0xp8Q/T3KFpPCebxI/AAAAAAAAUi0/a2-40bcZmEo/s1600/LauncherPro-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 193px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C76ROt0xp8Q/T3KFpPCebxI/AAAAAAAAUi0/a2-40bcZmEo/s320/LauncherPro-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724785019799367442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fede.launcher" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SPB Shell 3D</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If your phone-savvy mind yearns for some serious eye-candy then SPB Shell 3D is the app you shouldn't ignore. Loaded with some stunning animations and 3D effects, the app comes with an impressive collection of 3D widgets and smart folders. Though the app offers a lot of stunning effects, its performance has been reported to be buttery smooth.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHUZ-MK-9r0/T3KFpnC6KgI/AAAAAAAAUjM/aGF6lf9Dy80/s1600/SPB-Shell-3D-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SHUZ-MK-9r0/T3KFpnC6KgI/AAAAAAAAUjM/aGF6lf9Dy80/s320/SPB-Shell-3D-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724785026243635714" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spb.shell3d" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GO Launcher EX</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">GO Launcher is one of the most popular launchers in the Android Play Store. Equipped with impressive features like screen-lock widgets, animated transitions, and the ability to group apps into folders (one of the most missed feature by pre-ICS Android users), GO Launcher EX gives your phone a complete revamp without compromising on the performance. What makes GO Launcher so popular is the fact that there are thousands of personalized themes that are available for download right from the marketplace.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uOqP7eKrR5g/T3KFp69WqCI/AAAAAAAAUjU/pmMg6mpv_ME/s1600/GO-Launcher-EX-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uOqP7eKrR5g/T3KFp69WqCI/AAAAAAAAUjU/pmMg6mpv_ME/s320/GO-Launcher-EX-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724785031589046306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ADW Launcher</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you prefer sticking to open-source software even for your customization needs, then ADW Launcher is just the app for you. This completely free app comes with a neatly designed application drawer and a bunch of customizable drag-and-drop action buttons. Though the features in this app are nothing compared to other aforementioned launchers, it is still a great customization option for FOSS enthusiasts. If, however, you prefer more features, ADW Launcher EX, its non-free counterpart, will never disappoint you.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C82OvkBSmgU/T3KF4B5qFBI/AAAAAAAAUj8/EK3HSCN9HvQ/s1600/ADW-Launcher-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C82OvkBSmgU/T3KF4B5qFBI/AAAAAAAAUj8/EK3HSCN9HvQ/s320/ADW-Launcher-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724785273970758674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adw.launcher" rel="nofollow">DOWNLOAD HERE</a></span></span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Launcher 7</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If the stylishly designed Windows Phone 7 UI leaves you with a tinge of jealousy, then Launcher 7 is a perfect app for you. The free download lets you perfectly emulate the elegant-looking Windows Phone 7 UI without saying goodbye to your good old Android.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2hPb4O2YCQ/T3KFpf5rJfI/AAAAAAAAUjA/zYoGX0YG9e8/s1600/Launcher-7-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2hPb4O2YCQ/T3KFpf5rJfI/AAAAAAAAUjA/zYoGX0YG9e8/s320/Launcher-7-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724785024325854706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.tikuwarez.launcher3" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Apex Launcher</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Though most of the aforementioned apps cater to the needs of Android 2.x users, there are barely any apps that are designed for ICS. Belonging to that rare minority is Apex Launcher, a free app specially designed to customize Ice Cream Sandwich. Apex offers features like customizable home screen, infinite scrolling, scrollable dock, and app hiding making ICS look even more awesome. The app is smooth, functional and yes, it has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in the Play Store making it one of the most highly rated apps in our list.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ORdkZXGwABw/T3KF3_1vUYI/AAAAAAAAUjw/aCr1ivFswYw/s1600/Apex-Launcher-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ORdkZXGwABw/T3KF3_1vUYI/AAAAAAAAUjw/aCr1ivFswYw/s320/Apex-Launcher-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724785273417453954" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BIG Launcher</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">BIG Launchers addresses the needs of the elderly who can’t manage to operate phones that are bundled with small text and confusing menus. BIG Launcher simplifies the menus, and yes, it makes all text and icons big so that your grandma too can proudly flaunt a droid.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jNj7VPdYWMw/T3KFqKskc8I/AAAAAAAAUjk/tGDzVkeLaRU/s1600/BIG-Launcher-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jNj7VPdYWMw/T3KFqKskc8I/AAAAAAAAUjk/tGDzVkeLaRU/s320/BIG-Launcher-Best-Launchers-For-Android.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724785035813614530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=name.kunes.android.launcher.activity" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DOWNLOAD HERE</span></a></span><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-419590921712670455?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_kyRDpgNcD5IJxYHaJy-jNGZ2UI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_kyRDpgNcD5IJxYHaJy-jNGZ2UI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_kyRDpgNcD5IJxYHaJy-jNGZ2UI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_kyRDpgNcD5IJxYHaJy-jNGZ2UI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=PCqKzYH-SVI:LSkYIX3RW9I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=PCqKzYH-SVI:LSkYIX3RW9I:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=PCqKzYH-SVI:LSkYIX3RW9I:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=PCqKzYH-SVI:LSkYIX3RW9I:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=PCqKzYH-SVI:LSkYIX3RW9I:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=PCqKzYH-SVI:LSkYIX3RW9I:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=PCqKzYH-SVI:LSkYIX3RW9I:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/PCqKzYH-SVI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/PCqKzYH-SVI/best-launchers-for-android.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)0http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/best-launchers-for-android.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023590240909870844.post-7304579002298444369Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:42:00 +00002012-03-26T23:16:04.813+08:00linuxsoftwarefree/open-source<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0GU9rot2zw/T3CHgwXWtWI/AAAAAAAAUhM/7zbK2f9E-_s/s1600/best_ftp_clients_for_linux.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 118px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0GU9rot2zw/T3CHgwXWtWI/AAAAAAAAUhM/7zbK2f9E-_s/s320/best_ftp_clients_for_linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724224123196323170" border="0" /></a>Though <a href="http://www.junauza.com/2011/12/dropbox-alternatives-for-ubuntu.html">Dropbox</a>, YouSendIt and other innovative cloud services that make it easy to relay files across the World Wide Web, they’re a bit inconvenient when it comes to sharing huge amounts of data. Also, if you’re hosting a university website, it’s much easier to set up a local FTP server and share some files within your network. Thus, there’s no doubt that FTP is still relevant despite the numerous other advances in the file-transfer technologies.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Before we go deeper into FTP clients, here are some of the basic concepts that you need to know about:<br /></div><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is FTP?</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">FTP, which stands for File Transfer Protocol is a standard for exchanging program and data files across a network. The network could be the World Wide Web or simply a local area network (LAN).<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Basic Terms: </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">FTP Sites: An FTP site is a website that hosts files that you could download. You can access them like regular websites except for the fact that you have to use 'ftp://' instead of 'http://'.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Anonymous FTP: Anonymous FTP means that you can access the files on an FTP site even if you don’t have an account on the server.<br /><br />Archive: An archive is the files that are made available by the server for download.<br /><br />Okay, now that you know what the basic terms are, here’s a list of some of the best FTP clients out there for Linux:<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FileZilla</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client" rel="nofollow">FileZilla</a> is an open-source, cross-platform FTP client for Linux. With an easy-to-use GUI and powerful features, it is undoubtedly the best FTP software available for this platform. FileZilla comes with a tabbed user interface that lets you view all the details of the files that are being transferred. Not only does the application support plain FTP, it can also handle FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS), and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re planning to transfer large files over the network, don’t worry; FileZilla handles those things perfectly well by allowing you to resume files larger than 4GB. On the UI front, it does look a bit cluttered; however, once you get used to it, you won’t be thinking of any other FTP clients. Moreover, the drag and drop support comes in really handy for new users.<br /></div><br />Get Started video:<br /><br /><center><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yr_u2iKfAt0?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="369" width="500"></iframe></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LFTP</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For all those command-line junkies out there, <a href="http://lftp.yar.ru/" rel="nofollow">LFTP</a> is a sophisticated file transfer client. The open-source application comes with support for FTP as well as HTTP. Other interesting features include bit torrent support, SOCKS support, background jobs, bookmarks, aliases, and transfer-rate throttling. Before you start using it make sure you read the manual first.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />gFTP</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Licensed under GPL, <a href="http://www.gftp.org/" rel="nofollow">gFTP</a> is a free multi-threaded file transfer client for Linux and other UNIX-based computers. Written in C, the free application supports FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and FSP protocols. Translated in many languages, you can use gFTP as a command-line client, as well as a full-fledged GUI program.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wMu5-u3ctEo/T3CE6hN33xI/AAAAAAAAUg0/RqT4qBI9UlE/s1600/gftp_best_ftp_clients_for_linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 244px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wMu5-u3ctEo/T3CE6hN33xI/AAAAAAAAUg0/RqT4qBI9UlE/s320/gftp_best_ftp_clients_for_linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724221267271737106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NcFTP</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Developed in 1990, <a href="http://www.ncftp.com/download/" rel="nofollow">NcFTP</a> first started as an alternative to the default ftp program in UNIX. Despite being a command-line software, it is used by many people around the world, and is, in fact, one of the most mature and stable software of this list.<br /><br />NcFTP runs on a large number of platforms including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Available in two variations, NcFTP client and NcFTP server, the free tool is licensed under clarified Artistic License. Before you get started with it, make sure you peruse first the FAQ and manuals found on their website.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kasablanca</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re a KDE user, <a href="http://kasablanca.berlios.de/download.html" rel="nofollow">Kasablanca</a> is the perfect tool for you. The open-source KDE client comes with features like ftps encryption, advanced bookmarking system, fxp, and drag-and-drop support. Apart from being multi-threaded, Kasablanca also features an interactive transfer queue and an advanced bookmarking system. Although not as popular as FileZilla, Kasablanca is frequently used by many KDE users from around the world.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S-2EjRc_hv4/T3CE67keA0I/AAAAAAAAUhA/uShbu3n4vSs/s1600/kasablanca_best_ftp_clients_for_linux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S-2EjRc_hv4/T3CE67keA0I/AAAAAAAAUhA/uShbu3n4vSs/s320/kasablanca_best_ftp_clients_for_linux.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724221274345833282" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5023590240909870844-7304579002298444369?l=www.junauza.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n10rPi6nIIUAMFZy4Eig1thqMTY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n10rPi6nIIUAMFZy4Eig1thqMTY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n10rPi6nIIUAMFZy4Eig1thqMTY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n10rPi6nIIUAMFZy4Eig1thqMTY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nRlvN68uYuI:4iWopk9YhfA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nRlvN68uYuI:4iWopk9YhfA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nRlvN68uYuI:4iWopk9YhfA:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nRlvN68uYuI:4iWopk9YhfA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=nRlvN68uYuI:4iWopk9YhfA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?a=nRlvN68uYuI:4iWopk9YhfA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimplyJun?i=nRlvN68uYuI:4iWopk9YhfA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimplyJun/~4/nRlvN68uYuI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimplyJun/~3/nRlvN68uYuI/5-best-ftp-clients-for-linux.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jun auza)3http://www.junauza.com/2012/03/5-best-ftp-clients-for-linux.html