July 30, 2011
Back up information you're currently trusting the cloud with to your own hard drive. With support for most Google products and a few others, including Twitter and IMAP mail, Cloud Export is a piece of software every cloud computing enthusiast should probably look into.
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July 7, 2011
There's been quite a few problems that have risen about Dropbox in recent months that is making some people feel uncomfortable about using it and are seeking refuge by means of an alternative. There are plenty of other online storage services, such as Box.net, but it seems that there is no alternative that can compete with the benefits that Dropbox provides, namely file synchronization.
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July 4, 2011
Kdenlive is a free and cross-platform video editor that will probably mean more to your average Linux user than Windows or Mac types. If you're searching for a decent, all-in-one solution for editing video on your Linux system then Kdenlive might just be the program you're looking for.
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June 23, 2011
At some point in your computer-using life, you may want to convert an audio file or extract audio from a video file. But it's difficult to find the right program to do the job in Linux. However, Gnac does the job extremely well in a very simple uncluttered format. There aren't many options to get confused by, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do, in an easy-to-understand way.
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June 4, 2011
Add new functionality to your Ubuntu panel. Whether you want to see the weather at a glance, disable your touchpad or manage your clipboard, indicator applets are what you're looking for. As of Ubuntu 11.04, they have replaced the old system tray completely, so it's worth knowing how to find more. Among the many changes in Ubuntu's new Unity interface is the replacement of the system tray with indicator applets.
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June 1, 2011
Customize Ubuntu's new Unity desktop, all from an easy-to-use interface. Confity allows you to re-enable the Ubuntu system tray, resize or hide Ubuntu's dock and remove the Fisher-Price color scheme. Unity is brand new, and reaction to it has been mixed. Love it or hate it, however, most people agree that it could be a lot easier to customize. Confity makes it possible for the average user to quickly change settings.
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May 28, 2011
Quickly browse the latest news from Reddit, that particular book you're looking for or answers to your Ubuntu problems. Ubuntu's new Unity interface features Lenses, which can put a variety of different searches just a quick click or a keyboard shortcut away. The "Lens" concept is new to Ubuntu's Unity interface. By default Ubuntu includes two lenses, found in the launcher: one for applications and another for programs.
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May 21, 2011
Put the current weather where it belongs: in Ubuntu's panel. If Unity's left you without your favorite weather panel applet, worry not: you can install a weather indicator applet that's just as good, and in some ways better, to the antiquated Gnome weather applet of old. Being able to see the current temperature, along with an icon representing conditions, at a glance is awesome.
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May 19, 2011
There are a lot of advantages and disadvantages that each operating system has. One has the most compatibility with current software, one has the most polish, and one has both but isn't as supported. This is especially true for systems like Ubuntu. Let's say that you are a Windows user because all of your programs work with it, but you like how the new release of Ubuntu looks. What can you do about that?
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May 18, 2011
Manage your downloads on Linux, outside of your browser. SteadyFlow is a lightweight, simple piece of software that makes managing downloads on Linux a snap. If you're downloading a large file, your browser may not be the right tool for the job. This is when download managers come in handy and SteadyFlow is a download manager for Linux that tries to stay out of your way.
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May 16, 2011
Ever since YouTube became a big hit, finding great videos on the topics that you are most interested about was easier than ever. If you are a Linux enthusiast who wants to find good channels for information and news discussions take these picks of which channels to follow.
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May 12, 2011
Ubuntu's latest release, version 11.04, brings with it a completely new desktop interface called Unity. Its release has received mixed reviews, though honestly it comes down to taste. There is never a piece of software that literally everyone likes, and Unity is a good example of that. But if you do like it, congratulations! Aside from a functional desktop, you'll have a number of configuration tools at your fingertips.
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May 11, 2011
Love Ubuntu, but feel skeptical about 11.04's new Unity interface? Try Lubuntu 11.04, an extremely lightweight alternative to the main branch of Ubuntu. You'll find the menu-driven interface familiar and the resources hit remarkably low. Lubuntu is based on a desktop environment that strives to use next to no resources while still being easy to use.
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April 30, 2011
It's here. The newest version of Ubuntu sports an entirely new user interface: Unity. It also includes a much-improved Software Center, alongside the usual updates for the thousands of free programs Ubuntu offers. Canonical decided to develop the Unity shell to replace Gnome 3's shell. I've been using it for a couple of months now and I've felt nothing but impressed.
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April 7, 2011
When you finally decide to take the plunge and have a stroll through Linux Avenue, you'll need to be able to decide which distro is right for you. Making the right choice is an important step, because it can help make your experience much more enjoyable. Make sure you know exactly what you want, as it'll make the selection process a whole lot easier.
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