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Repair Hardware Failure After Ubuntu Upgrade

2012-02-09T12:22:00.000+07:00

Some of you might found a hardware failure after had Ubuntu upgrade. In Matthew Helmke case, his network wireless card didn’t work after he had upgrade his Ubuntu from 11.04 to 11.10. Although this post discusses the network card, but I think to fix the other hardware is not much different.

Lets starts the lesson, kid :)
Knowing your hardware

Before we could do anything, we needed to learn a bit about our hardware; in this case the model of wireless network card we had. This is easily accomplished using a few commands in the terminal.

We start with the nm-tool command, which is a utility that provides information about NetworkManager, device, and wireless networks.Read more »

How to Add reddit Lens for Ubuntu’s Unity Dash

2012-01-30T23:33:00.000+07:00

Are you a fan of reddit and also fan of Ubuntu? If the answer is "yes" then let's discuss how to add reddit Lens in Ubuntu Oneiric Ocelot using PPA.

Follow below steps:Read more »

Fully Disable Window Restore for Mac Lion

2012-01-30T22:47:00.000+07:00

You may feel tired if you have to manually remove saved Resume state of a particular application on the Mac Lion, this paper may be suitable for you. This method aims to deactivate Restore windows when quiting and re-opening apps feature in the latest Mac OS X.

Follow the steps below:

Launch System Preferences and select General,
Switch the view to the Number of recent items. Uncheck a box beside “Restore windows when quitting and re-opening apps”.

Make Theme from Personal Pictures

2012-01-28T22:41:00.001+07:00

Hello readers, in this post I wanna share you how to make your personal picture as a theme for your Windows 7. Follow the steps bellow:

Go to Libraries folder, and create a folder to save your personal pictures which you'll make as a theme,
Browse for your favorite pictures from the Internet or from your local hard disk, and save them to the folder we have created in the previous step,
Access the images in our library folder by right-clicking our desktop and select personalize,

Extreme Protection iPhone Cases

2011-12-27T14:21:00.000+07:00

Earlier I want to tell you that I am not an iPhone owner or employee of an iPhone cases company. If this video is not fake, maybe the material used as an iPhone protector is worth mentioning as best iPhone cases. I can not ascertain the truth about the video, please check it yourself ...

Give me your comments...

Install Amarok 2.5 in Ubuntu

2011-12-26T14:34:00.000+07:00

A free cross-platform music player for KDE licensed GNU General Public License version 2, Amarok 2.5 was just released on December 20 yesterday. Amarok 2.5 has the code name "Earth Moving" is undergoing several improvements including:

GPodder.net podcast synchronization.
Re-written USB Mass Storage support.
The Windows version of Amarok is now officially declared stable.
Many bugfixes to the iPod plugin, thanks to Matěj Laitl.

Install Android on HP Touchpad

2011-12-25T21:59:00.000+07:00

Hello guys, in this post I wanna share you a video tutorial about how to install Android on HP Touchpad. This tuts uses CM7 and you need to download the files below:

gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
update-cwm_tenderloin-1012.zip
moboot_0.3.3.zip
update-cm-7.1.0-tenderloin-a1-fullofbugs.zip
ACMEInstaller.zip

Grab those files from http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10121-releasealpha35cyanogenmod-touchpad/Read more »

Run Aria2 in Linux Mint 12

2011-12-25T03:11:00.000+07:00

Aria2 is a program that is familiar to Linux users who frequently have download activity. It's an internet download manager for linux platform. It works like an IDM for Windows OS users. The different is Aria2 download manager works using command line in your Terminal.

Below are some useful Aria2’s commands for Ubuntu or Linux Mint 12 users:
Run all commands in your Terminal.

Install Aria2.
sudo apt-get install aria2
Download a file from the internet.
aria2c [link to the file]
e. g. If you want to download linux mint 12 ISO
aria2c http://linuxmint.idrepo.or.id/linuxmint/linuxmint.com/stable/12/linuxmint-12-gnome-dvd-32bit.iso

Install MangoDB in Ubuntu Server & Desktop

2011-12-24T22:27:00.000+07:00

Hello friends, on this Saturday night, I want to share how to install MangoDB in your Ubuntu Server and your Ubuntu Desktop. The way is easy, we only need three simple steps to do. The ways to install in these different Ubuntu are same.

Firts, edit your /etc/apt/sources.list. You can edit the sources.list using GEdit or any program that fits to you.

Second, add the line below:

# MongoDB
deb http://downloads-distro.mongodb.org/repo/ubuntu-upstart dist 10gen

Linux Mint With Ubuntu’ Unity

2011-12-22T16:30:00.000+07:00

Linux Mint pretty much talked about lately. The latest version, Linux Mint "Lisa" has even shifted the position of Ubuntu on DistroWatch. The “defeat” of the Ubuntu was considered because Unity Desktop introduced since Ubuntu 11.04.

Linux Mint itself offers two options desktop environment. GNOME 3 with GNOME Mint Shell Extension (MGSE) and MATE, a GNOME 2' fork. However, not everyone hates Unity owned by Ubuntu. Even some Linux users attempt to install the Unity Desktop on their Linux Mint. I belong to one of them.Read more »

Growl Fork for Mac OS X Lion (Free)

2011-12-20T17:39:00.000+07:00

Notification system that displays fading pop-up notification, Growl must be very familiar to users of Mac OS X. There are many applications that use Growl as their notification system on Mac OS X.

Unfortunately, the application of this notification is not compatible with Mac OS X Lion. You have to pay $2 to make the application runs smoothly in the latest version of Mac OS.Read more »

Install Mac OS X' Color Calibration On Ubuntu

2011-12-19T22:20:00.000+07:00

The color screen on Mac OS X does seem more colorful than the other operating system. Mac OS X itself using different staining systems. It uses a CMYK staining systems (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key), whereas in Ubuntu we found a different staining, RGB (Red Green Blue).

The different coloring systems are often making a mess on the pattern of the coloring designs, especially the frequent use of image processing applications such as me, often encounter problems related to color. If I design an image on Mac OS X then open it in Ubuntu, the color produced on my screen tend to be different. It gives me a little of trouble when need recalibration.
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Ubuntu Pay Now Supports PayPal

2011-12-18T14:26:00.000+07:00

Yesterday, Ubuntu Pay adding a new support. This support will be good news for those of you who intensively make some transactions using PayPal. Support for PayPal will handle electronic payments for commercial applications in the Ubuntu Software Center.

Mac OS X Lion Tips: Hide The Spotlight Icon

2011-12-17T17:19:00.000+07:00

Hello readers, this time thecybergal will share tips to hide the Spotlight icon in Mac OS X Lion. These tips just hide, do not disable Spotlight so you can still use your regular search capabilities found in the Finder or other applications that depend on the Spotlight metadata.

To hide the Spotlight menu in Mac OS X Lion, follow the steps below:

Open the Terminal (Application -> Utilities) and run the command below:

sudo chmod 600 /System/Library/CoreServices/Search.bundle/Contents/MacOS/Search
You have to refresh the menubar. Do it by kill SystemUIServer process:

killall SystemUIServer

Download Linux Mint 12 Lisa

2011-12-16T20:10:00.000+07:00

Linux Operating System that has been waited by the fans, Linux Mint 12 was recently launched. For additional info, Linux Mint derived from Debian and adopt on Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) supported by Linux 3.0 kernel, X. Org 7.6 and GNOME 3.2

The release of Linux Mint 12 is very special. It contains new user interaface built on GNOME 3 Desktop Environtment. This GNOME gives 2 classical panes to the user so this make the migration process to the GNOME 3 more fun.

It also provides MATE desktop interface for all of you who love GNOME 2. Below is the screenshoot of this distro.

Install Emerald Theme Manager in Linux Mint 12

2011-12-16T10:41:00.001+07:00

Hello there, in this post I will share how to install Emerald Theme Manager in Linux Mint. This post also speaks a bit of compiz 1.0.9 in order to install ETM in Linux Mint. Everything runs well, but does it at your own risk and don’t forget to backup your data.

Install Linux Mint 12 in your computer or in VirtualBox. (to stop from getting update during installation process, I recommend you to turn off your network).
Log in to Gnome3, run MintUpdate and do not install all updates except the update number 1.
After the update #1 done, log out from Gnome3 and then log into MATE desktop environment.

Sony Nex-5n Compact Camera

2011-12-14T23:00:00.000+07:00

Sony adds to its compact camera line, NEX-5N with a camera lens that can be exchanged. The lens placed in a lightweight magnesium alloy body with 23.3mm as a thickness point. NEX-5N is equipped with a 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor Exmor APS HD and Sony BIONZ image processing engine.

Sony NEX-5N also provides Picture Effects that simplify the creation of advanced artistic effects through your camera, which is offered in 1 mode and 15 effects. Including the new HDR Painting, Soft Focus, Miniature, Rich-Tone Monochrome and High Soft-Key. You also can find a 3D Sweep panorama mode, soft leather, auto HDR, handheld twilight and anti-blur modes.

Sony will release this ultra compact camera in early October with 18-55mm zoom lens kit (SEL1855 model) priced at about $700 and the package body only priced at about $600. The camera is available in black and silver and can already pre-order at Amazon.com.

For more info, you can refer to http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/NEX5N/NEX5NA.HTM

Mac OS X Lion' Video Tips

2011-12-10T09:24:00.001+07:00

Hello there, in this post I show you a YouTube video about some Mac OS X Lion' tips. This video tips can ease your tasks... The narrator doesn't speak in English but I think this will give you some clues...

Happy watching...:)

Lightscribe Disc Easily in Ubuntu

2011-12-09T09:18:00.000+07:00

Hello there, so long I didn’t write anything. For a few days ago, I was sick. Well, on this Friday thecybergal will share how to LighScribe your disc easily in Ubuntu. This post require Ubuntu 11.04 (I don’t know for older version, hope this post can be applied too), DiscWrapper, and LaCie.

First, we will install DiscWrapper to design our disc’s cover. This software has been available in the repositories. To install it, run the command below in your Terminal.Read more »

Download Online Flash Game

2011-12-03T20:36:00.000+07:00

When you feel boring to find something useful in your browsing activities, maybe some of you decide to relax for some moments by playing online games. Most of online games that we often find are an online flash game.

In this post, I will share you how to download your favorite online flash games so you can play it offline. To do that, you need Online Game Downloader which is free software. It offers you an easy way to download flash game.

Remote Windows 7 Using Ubuntu

2011-12-02T22:09:00.000+07:00

If you work as a network administrator may already be familiar with the remote desktop connection. With a remote desktop connection, you can perform some maintenance tasks without having to come to the site. In this post, I will discuss the remote desktop connection in Windows 7 from Ubuntu Natty, Maverick, or Lucid.

Follow the steps below:

First, you have to set up the System Properties on the Windows 7 computer (target computer).
Press Windows key+R on your keyboard and type “sysdm.cpl” or go to Control Panel => System Properties.
Enable Remote Desktop Connection by give some checkmark. See the picture below.

Install FreeMind in Ubuntu Linux

2011-12-02T17:29:00.000+07:00

Have you ever had an idea to be realized that it took steps and the stages are quite complicated? Or you have difficulty in memorizing the division or classification of a problem at school? Try FreeMind, this application is a mind mapping application that allows us to map out ideas and can also be used to understand the school or college lessons.

Share Ubuntu Network to Mac Lion Using Netatalk

2011-12-01T19:52:00.000+07:00

In some forums there are some hot topics that some people can no longer share their network to Mac OS X Lion after they update their servers to Ubuntu 11.10 due to Netatalk can not run properly. For additional information, Netatalk is a daemon which provides POSIX-compliant *NIX/*BSD systems with the ability to share files and printers with Apple Macintosh computers.

So through this post I want to share how to fix Netatalk on Ubuntu server 11.10 so you can share your network with a Mac Lion. Follow the steps below:

Remove Netatalk completely:

sudo apt-get remove netatalk --purge
sudo rm /etc/netatalk -R -f
Edit the sources.list file to add a new repository with Netatalk 2.2.1. Add two lines below:

deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/jstrunk-math/ppa/ubuntu oneiric main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/jstrunk-math/ppa/ubuntu oneiric main

VMWare 8.0.1 Unlocker for Mac Lion in Windows 7

2011-11-30T23:21:00.000+07:00

If you have a computer running Windows 7 and install VMWare 8.0.1 on it, then this post is perfect for you. Through this post, I will also tell you that Mac OS X Lion can not be used as a guest OS in VMWare 8.0.1 before you add the patch. So this post discusses the pacth/unlocker for VMWare 8.0.1.

See the screenshoots below to get the overview.

PPA to Install Epiphany in Ubuntu

2011-11-30T17:29:00.000+07:00

Hello there, in this post I will share you a GNOME web browser, Epiphany and how to install it using PPA. Epiphany is a simple and easy to use web browser. To help you stay focused with the web content, it “embraces” a lot of GNOME components. As you might guess, this is a free web browser because it is still part of the GNOME project.

It brings you experience in speed and accuracy like you felt when you used other web browser as Firefox or Safari. More than 60 languages have been supported by this GNOME browser. It offers you uncomplicated and simple UI and fits properly with GNOME.
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