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Add serious web content control with WebContentControl in Linux
There are many reasons why you might want or need to control what is seen via a web browser.
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Fix the animated titles issue on Ubuntu for OpenShot Video Editor
If you have been following my latest series on the OpenShot Video Editor (Read "Create videos with OpenShot Video Editor", "Add transitions with OpenShot Video
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Add titles to OpenShot Video Editor projects
Recently I began covering one of the best open source video editors available (see my articles "Create videos with OpenShot Video Editor" and "Add transitions w
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Sending a job to the background and back to the foreground in Linux
From the Linux command line you can send a running job into the background which will return your bash prompt to you.
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Add transitions with OpenShot Video Editor
In my last article I introduced you to the open source OpenShot Video Editor (see my article "Create videos with OpenShot video editor.
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Create videos with OpenShot Video Editor
Recently I tasked myself to begin creating promotional videos for the ebooks I have written for my publishing company Autumnal Press.
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Manage an application's priority in Linux
In the land of Linux applications have what is called their "nice" value.
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Create and join VPN networks on your Linux machine with Hamachi
If you are looking for a VPN solution for your Linux machine or network you have more than likely examined such solutions as OpenVPN.
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Baobab: Disk Usage Analyzer for GNOME
If you are looking for a tool that can give you a graphical, interactive representation of what is taking up all of that hard disk space
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Finally a solid Pandora app for Linux
If you are a fan of Pandora Music and a user of Linux you know that Linux is a bit behind in the app space for this service.
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Allow Samba through your Linux firewall with ufw
As most of you know, Samba allows your Linux machine to work with Windows machines (and vice versa).
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Lesser known features in the latest Ubuntu Software Center
For many, the introduction to the Ubuntu Software Center was a breath of fresh air for the installation of applications on the Linux desktop.
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Five tips for keeping your Ubuntu desktop safe
So you finally made the plunge and have a brand spanking new Ubuntu Linux desktop.
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Create an ssh key with Seahorse
Seahorse is a very powerful tool for the creation and managing of various keys.
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Use gkDebconf to reconfigure debconf-using programs
There are certain applications, such as MySQL and Apache that are configured upon installation.
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Add spell check to Nano
If you've been reading Ghacks long enough, you know my favorite console-based text editor is Nano.
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Linux Games: Gridwars
As far as killing time with games is concerned, you will be hard pressed to find a better game than Gridwars.
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Add a user-configurable menu to your Linux desktop with 9menu
I love menus.
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Easily connect Linux to a Windows Domain
The task of joining Linux to a Windows domain can be a challenge.
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Add a quick-access shortcuts to the GNOME right-click menu
I use the terminal A LOT.
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Configure Linux to boot without a monitor
Many administrators/users prefer to set up their servers as headless machines.
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Use Gloobus Preview to preview your files
There are many ways to preview your files in Linux.
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Add parental controls to your GNOME desktop
I will preface this by saying I am not a champion for any type of censorship.
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Reporting bugs in Fedora 14
Let's face it, when you opt to use certain Linux distributions, you do so knowing that there are going to be bugs.
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Lock down GNOME with Pessulus
There are many reasons why you might want to lock down a desktop.
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Some helpful, but obscure, Linux admin tools
Linux is resplendent with administration tools.
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Byobu: Text-based window manager and terminal multiplexer
Byobu is an open-source text-based terminal multiplexer and window manager that enhances GNU Screen terminal multiplexer.
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Quick and easy printer sharing in GNOME
Printer sharing was once a big challenge for Linux.
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Linux 101: kill and killall
If you've come across an application or a process that just won't die, and you're thinking that you might want to reboot your machine - STOP! There is no need f
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Create GNOME desktop entries for all users
Linux, being a multi-user system, begs for you to configure it such that all users initially experience exactly what you want them to experience.
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Absolutely beautiful desktop with PClinuxOS E17 edition
I have been a fan of Enlightenment for a long, long time.
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Dealing with bash history
If you are a Linux user who frequents the command line, you will most likely have heard of the bash history.
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Cool Linux command tricks
The Linux command line is one of the most versatile tools you will ever use.
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Install and use Ubuntu Unity before it's released
Mark Shuttleworth has announced that Ubuntu is dropping the GNOME desktop as the default and switching to it's own, in-house desktop.
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Linux dictionary tools
The dictionary is a tool that any writer or student should have on their computer.
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Multi-view terminal with Terminator
I do enjoy the terminal.
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Change your Grub and Grub2 splash screen in Ubuntu
Your first question might be "Why bother changing your grub splash screen?" The answer? Why not! Well, actually there are plenty of reasons you might want to ch
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Create a slide-show screen saver with the help of F-spot
The desktop screensaver is one of those gray areas that does nothing for productivity but people always seem to want to tweak, change, and otherwise toil over.
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Ubuntu 10.10: Get it while it's hot
That's right ladies and gentlemen, Ubuntu 10.
