How to Make Ubuntu Play MP3 Files
Because of licensing issues, Ubuntu is unable to play MP3s out of the box. We’ll show you how to play MP3s and other restricted file formats in about four mouse clicks.
Run Windows in Ubuntu with VMware Player
Are you an enthusiast who loves their Ubuntu Linux experience but still needs to use Windows programs? Here’s how you can get the full Windows experience on Ubuntu with the free VMware Player.
How to Browse Without a Trace with an Ubuntu Live CD
No matter how diligently you clear your cache and erase your history, web browsing leaves traces on your computer. If you need keep your browsing private, then an Ubuntu Live CD is the answer.
Remove Ubuntu or XP from the Windows 7 Boot Menu
If you’ve ever used a dual-boot system and then removed one of the operating systems, it can still show up in Windows 7’s boot menu. We’ll show you how to get rid of old entries and speed up the boot process....
How to Add Proprietary Drivers to Ubuntu 10.04
Does the hardware on your Ubuntu system need proprietary drivers work at peak performance? Today we take a look how easy version 10.04 makes it to install them.
Change the User Interface Language in Ubuntu
Would you like to use your Ubuntu computer in another language? Here’s how you can easily change your interface language in Ubuntu.
Use Any Folder For Your Ubuntu Desktop (Even a Dropbox Folder)
By default, Ubuntu creates a folder called Desktop in your home directory that gets displayed on your desktop. What if you want to use something else, like your Dropbox folder? Here we look at how to use any folder for your d...
Add Keyboard Input Language to Ubuntu
Want to type in multiple languages in Ubuntu? Here we’ll show you how you can easily add and switch between multiple keyboard layouts in Ubuntu.
Install Ubuntu Netbook Edition with Wubi Installer
Ubuntu is one of the most popular versions of Linux, and their Netbook Remix edition is especially attractive for netbook owners. Here we’ll look at how you can easily try out Ubuntu on your netbook without a CD/DVD drive...
How to Get Windows 7 Theme Wallpapers Without Installing Them
Are you using an older version of Windows but like the Windows 7 theme wallpapers? What if you have Windows 7 but you don’t want to install the themes just to get the wallpapers? Here is how to get them without having t...
Move Files from a Failing PC with an Ubuntu Live CD
You’ve loaded the Ubuntu Live CD to salvage files from a failing system, but where do you store the recovered files? We’ll show you how to store them on external drives, drives on the same PC, a Windows home network, and ...
How to Find Your IP Address in Ubuntu Linux
In Windows, we use the command-line program ipconfig to find out our IP address. How do you find it in Ubuntu?
How to Format a USB Drive in Ubuntu Using GParted
If a USB hard drive or flash drive is not properly formatted, then it will not show up in the Ubuntu Places menu, making it hard to interact with. We’ll show you how to format a USB drive using the tool GParted....
How to Increase the VMWare Boot Screen Delay
If you’ve wanted to try out a bootable CD or USB flash drive in a virtual machine environment, you’ve probably noticed that VMWare’s offerings make it difficult to change the boot device. We’ll show you how to change ...
Diagnose PC Hardware Problems with an Ubuntu Live CD
So your PC randomly shuts down or gives you the blue screen of death, but you can’t figure out what’s wrong. The problem could be bad memory or hardware related, and thankfully the Ubuntu Live CD has some tools to...
Beginner’s Guide to Flock, the Social Media Browser
Are you wanting a browser that can work as a social hub from the first moment that you start it up? If you love the idea of a browser that is ready to go out of the box then join us as we look at Flock....
Open a File Browser From Your Current Command Prompt/Terminal Directory
Ever been doing some work at the command line when you realized… it would be a lot easier if I could just use the mouse for this task? One command later, you’ll have a window open to the same place that you’...
How To Quickly Reboot Directly from Windows 7 to XP, Vista, or Ubuntu
One of the biggest annoyances with a dual-boot system is having to wait for your PC to reboot to select the operating system you want to switch to, but there’s a simple piece of software that can make this process easie...
How To Figure Out Your PC’s Host Name From the Command Prompt
If you’re doing any work with networking, you probably need to know the name of your computer. Rather than diving into Control Panel, there’s a really simple way to do this from the command prompt....
Recover Data Like a Forensics Expert Using an Ubuntu Live CD
There are lots of utilities to recover deleted files, but what if you can’t boot up your computer, or the whole drive has been formatted? We’ll show you some tools that will dig deep and recover the most elusive deleted f...
Add Microsoft Core Fonts to Ubuntu
Have you ever needed the standard Microsoft fonts such as Times New Roman on your Ubuntu computer? Here’s how you can easily add the core Microsoft fonts to Ubuntu.
Use an Ubuntu Live CD to Securely Wipe Your PC’s Hard Drive
Have you ever given or sold a PC to somebody else, but really wanted to completely wipe the hard drive first? Today we’ll show you how to use an Ubuntu Live CD to get your personal information off your PC....
Sync Your Pidgin Profile Across Multiple PCs with Dropbox
Pidgin is definitely our favorite universal chat client, but adding all of your chat accounts to multiple computers can be frustrating. Here’s how you can easily transfer your Pidgin settings to other computers and keep t...
Jolicloud is a Nifty New OS for Your Netbook
Want to breathe new life into your netbook? Here’s a quick look at Jolicloud, a unique new Linux based OS that lets you use your netbook in a whole new way.
