Many Linux users prefers using the command line to schedule shutdown the computer, while, other users would prefer using a graphical user interface to do so, and here’s an extension for Gnome shell user interface will help you to easily set a time for auto-shutdown the computer. Continue reading
The latest stable version of Nautilus file manager 3.6.2 which is available on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, it does not support the “Backspace” key as a “Back” button function. So, check down below the alternative keys or how to retrieve the “Backspace” shortcut key. Continue reading
uGet is free and open-source download manager for Linux. It supports download queue, resume download, Mozilla Firefox web browser integration, clipboard monitor, batch downloads, ability to download using CLI, ….etc. Recently uGet official repository has been updated with the latest stable version of uGet 1.10.3 for Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin. Continue reading
Mouse and Touchpad settings window for Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail no longer display an option to enable or disable horizontal scrolling. So, here’s how to enable horizontal scrolling and natural scrolling on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail. Continue reading
A quick guide for removing Amazon integration in Unity launcher and Unity Dash lens for Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail and Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal. Continue reading
Terra is a GTK+3.0 based terminal emulator, it supports running multiple terminals using split feature which allows you to split Terra’s terminal window vertically or horizontally like Terminator or Yakuake terminal emulators.
Screen capturing and sharing has never been easier using ScreenCloud application. ScreenCloud supports uploading screenshots to many cloud services such as Ubuntu One and Dropbox. Check the rest of ScreenCloud features and installation instructions down below. Continue reading
Indicator Stickynotes is a simple note application written in python and GTK3. It originally developed to work on Unity user interface and it has been tested on GNOME Shell, GNOME classic “fallback”, XFCE/Xubuntu, KDE/Kubuntu, MATE/Mint, and Cinnamon/Mint interfaces. Check installation instruction on Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin using PPA. Continue reading
Zim is a great text editor for taking quick notes, creating multiple wiki pages “wiki style”, adding and managing to do lists, including attachments along with plain text format, and many more features. Check the installation instructions and a list of the main features for Zim text editor down below.
Terminator is an advanced terminal emulator supports multiple terminals layouts, arranging terminals and change its sizes in a single window layout. In this tutorial, I will show you how to configure Terminator layout and customize it fit along with your desktop environment. Continue reading
aTunes is a free and open-source audio player and organizer for cross-platforms “Linux, MAC OS X and Microsoft Windows”. aTunes supports many features such as multiple playlists, editing tags, advanced audio file organizer, OSD support, supported audio formats “mp3, ogg, wma, wav, flac, mp4″, ripping audio files from CDs, and many more features. Continue reading
Amarok 2.7 audio player is now available to install using PPA on Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal and its different flavors such as “Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu studio, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, and any other release based on Quantal Quetzal”. Continue reading