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Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.9.5/3.9.6 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-06-14T00:51:00.002+02:00

In this tutorial, we will see how to install Linux Kernel 3.9.5 and 3.9.6 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint systems. You can check the changelogs for both kernels here and here.

Linux Kernel 3.9.4 Released For Ubuntu/Linux Mint Systems

2013-05-27T01:46:00.001+02:00

Linux Kernel 3.9.4 is the fourth maintenance release of the kernel 3.9 series. If you successfully installed one of kernel 3.9 series in your system before, then you may upgrade to this new one.

How To Log Off Current User Account From The Unity Launcher Under Ubuntu 13.04/12.10

2013-05-22T19:22:00.000+02:00

In this tip, we will see how to easily and quickly log off the current user session from the Unity Launcher under Ubuntu 13.04/12.10 using a simple bash script and Unity launcher file having a '.desktop' extension.

How to Record Your Android Device's Screen From Ubuntu 13.04/12.10 and Linux Mint 15/14

2013-05-21T22:14:00.000+02:00

In this tutorial, we will see how to record your Android device's screen using a simple Java application called androidscreencast, you can get more information about it here.

Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.9.3 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-05-19T22:54:00.000+02:00

Linux Kernel 3.9.3 has been released recently bringing more updates and bug fixes. As usual, we will see how to install it under Ubuntu/Linux Mint using a simple a bash script, but if you want to install it manually, go here.

Install MediterraneanNight Series (12 GTK 3.6 Themes) From PPA On Ubuntu 13.04/12.10

2013-05-18T23:49:00.000+02:00

In this tutorial we will see how to install 12 nice MediterraneanNight themes for Gnome 3.6.x from PPA. The themes are packed in one package that can be easily installed from our PPA, then use Gnome Tweak Tool to enable any one of them.

Add GetDeb & PlayDeb Repositories to Ubuntu 13.04/12.10

2013-05-17T23:29:00.001+02:00

In this tutorial, we will see how to install GetDeb and PlayDeb in Ubuntu 13.04/12.10 or older and Linux Mint 15/14 or older. GetDeb and PlayDeb are two websites where users can find free applications and games that are not available in the official Ubuntu repositories.

How to Record your Voice from the Microphone on Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-05-17T15:48:00.000+02:00

In this tutorial, we will see two ways for recording audio coming from the microphone under Ubuntu/Linux Mint. If you have more suggestions, please use the comment form below.

Getting Started

First of all, make sure your microphone is connected to your computer and well configured. Also, make sure the mic is not muted by running this command:

alsamixer

Now check your microphone level and if it is muted, use the keyboard up arrow key to unmute it:

Tor Browser Bundle 2.3.25-8 Released, PPA Installation Available For Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-05-16T11:23:00.000+02:00

Tor Browser Bundle, a software for a secure and anonymous browsing experience, has been updated to version 2.3.25-8 bringing more changes and bug fixes. Users who were experiencing Firefox crashes will no longer see this behavior with this new release. Here are the new updates in Tor Browser Bundle:

Update Firefox to 17.0.6esr
Update HTTPS Everywhere to 3.2
Update Torbutton to 1.5.2
Update libpng to 1.5.15
Update NoScript to 2.6.6.1

Install VMware Player 5.0.2 in Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/Linux Mint 15/14

2013-05-15T14:40:00.000+02:00

In this brief guide, we will see how to use the terminal to install VMware Player 5.0.2 in the following Ubuntu/Linux Mint distributions:

Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/12.04 or older
Linux Mint 15/14/13 or older
Any other Ubuntu-based distro..

Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.9.2 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-05-15T12:57:00.000+02:00

Linux Kernel 3.9.2 is the second maintenance release for the Kernel 3.9 series that has been made available recently. Here are some changes in this latest release taken from the changelog of Linux 3.9.2:

How To Install The Stable Version Of Google Chrome Under Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail

2013-05-15T02:48:00.000+02:00

If you find difficulties installing Google Chrome in Ubuntu 13.04, you can find here how to install it using the terminal. The problem lies in the libudev0 package dependency which is required by Google Chrome to run in Ubuntu 13.04.

How To Fix Broken Packages Using The Terminal/Software Center Under Ubuntu 13.04/12.10

2013-05-15T02:23:00.000+02:00

If you cannot install new packages using the terminal under Ubuntu 13.04/12.10 or older and you receive this type of error:

(...) You might want to run 'apt-get -f install' to correct these:

The following packages have unmet dependencies: (...)

Change MAC Address Using The Terminal/Network Manager Under Ubuntu 13.04/12.10

2013-05-15T00:25:00.001+02:00

In this tip, we will see two ways for changing the MAC address either using a few terminal commands or simply from the network manager under Ubuntu 13.04/12.10 or older. For Linux Mint users, you can use the terminal way to change the MAC address.

Getting Started

1. Method 1 (CLI)

Turn off your network manager using this command from the terminal:

sudo ifconfig eth0 down

Replace eth0 with your own network adapter name (eth1, wlan0, etc.). Now change your MAC address with this command:

sudo ifconfig eth0 hw ether <NEW MAC ADDRESS>

Here is an example:

sudo ifconfig eth0 hw ether 08:00:25:de:40:df

Turn on the network manager:

sudo ifconfig eth0 up

2. Method 2 (GUI)

Under Ubuntu Unity, open the NetworkManager indicator menu and select "Edit Connections":

New Kernel Release: Linux 3.9.1 For Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-05-10T05:17:00.001+02:00

Linux Kernel 3.9.1 is the first maintenance release of the kernel 3.9 series that has been released recently. This update brings various bug fixes and improvements. Here are some of them as shown in the changelog:

Install New Versions of NITRUX and INX Icons Themes From PPA in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-05-08T12:50:00.001+02:00

NITRUX and INX icons themes have been updated to version 3.0.3 and 0.6 respectively. In this tutorial we will see how to install them from PPA in the following Ubuntu/Linux Mint distributions:

Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/12.04
Linux Mint 14/13

A. Changes in Inx Icons:

Revised Icons.
New Icons: GIMP, Categories [System], Dropbox, Minitube.

Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.9 (Stable) in Ubuntu 13.04/12.10 and Mint 14/13

2013-04-30T12:22:00.000+02:00

A stable version of Linux Kernel 3.9 has been released recently which brings more new features such as SSD caching, full support for Chrome OS, better support for ARM SoCand, faster LZO compression, and more drivers for better support for modern computers. Linux 3.9 has also brought improvements to networking, storage, virtualization, power management, etc.

Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.8.8 in Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/Linux Mint 13

2013-04-18T23:16:00.001+02:00

Linux Kernel 3.8.8 is the eighth maintenance release for Kernel 3.8 series which is now available for download for all Linux users. This new release brings some ARM fixes and sound enhancements. In this page, we will see as usual how to upgrade to this new kernel using a bash script dedicated for users of Ubuntu, Linux Mint and any other Ubuntu-based system.

[FIX] Brightness Keys Not Working on a Notebook/Laptop - Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-04-18T22:48:00.000+02:00

In this tutorial, we will see a solution that may render your brightness keys workable again in a laptop/notebook running Ubuntu/Linux Mint.

Before starting, you should bear in mind that this solution is not meant to fix all laptop or notebook models and is dedicated for users of intel cards for adjusting brightness levels. Also, this tip is only workable on Ubuntu/Linux Mint with GRUB 2.

Install Linux Kernel 3.8.7 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-04-13T12:31:00.000+02:00

Linux Kernel 3.8.7 is the seventh maintenance release for the kernel 3.8 series bringing more updates and various bugfixes. In this guide, we will help you install this kernel in Ubuntu/Linux Mint using a bash script. The kernel files can be obtained from here.

Install/Upgrade to Linux Kernel 3.8.6 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-04-06T12:21:00.000+02:00

Linux Kernel 3.8.6 is the sixth maintenance release for kernel 3.8 series that has been made available recently. In this tutorial, we will help you install it in a system running Ubuntu/Linux Mint and any other Ubuntu-based distro.

Install Tor Browser Bundle 2.3.25-6 From PPA in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-04-06T12:13:00.000+02:00

Tor Browser Bundle 2.3.25-6 has been released recently bringing updates for the following features:

Update Firefox to 17.0.5esr
Update NoScript to 2.6.59

Install Linux Kernel 3.8.5 in Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/12.04 and Linux Mint 14/13/12

2013-03-29T09:53:00.000+01:00

Linux Kernel 3.8.5 is the fifth maintenance release for kernel 3.8 series. We will see how to install this new kernel in Ubuntu/Linux Mint using a bash script, you can download the deb packages from here for manual installation.

Install Linux Kernel 3.8.4 in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-03-21T08:50:00.000+01:00

Another release for the kernel 3.8 series has shown up for Ubuntu/Linux Mint systems. Linux Kernel 3.8.4 brings various changes and bug fixes, you can have a look at them here. As usual, we will upgrade to this new kernel using a simple bash script, but the kernel files can be downloaded from here.

Install Matrilineare Icon Theme (v0.2) From PPA in Ubuntu/Linux Mint

2013-03-21T08:27:00.000+01:00

In this tutorial, we will see another amazing Gnome icon theme for Ubuntu/Linux Mint systems called Matrilineare. I have added it to our PPA to make its installation easier, but you can download it manually from here.