Ubuntu Archives - JaypeeOnline

HowTo: Install Computer Fonts
By JP Habaradas on September 16, 2015
Recently, I had someone ask me how to install new fonts on a Mac because he needed it for a PowerPoint presentation. After I was...
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Belated Happy 20th Birthday, Linux!
By JP Habaradas on August 26, 2011
Do you use Linux or other Linux-based operating systems and distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Red Hat, Gentoo, openSUSE, etc.? I’ve been using Ubuntu the...
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HowTo: Disable Ubuntu Unity Interface
By JP Habaradas on May 18, 2011
I just recently upgraded my Ubuntu partition to the latest version – Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal. The upgrade process went smooth although it did take...
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Now Using Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal
By JP Habaradas on May 10, 2011
The latest version of Ubuntu, version 11.04 aka Natty Narwhal was released last April 28th. I saw the notification from the Upgrade Manager a couple...
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HowTo: Install Latest Version of Firefox on Ubuntu
By JP Habaradas on April 6, 2011
Want to install the latest version of Firefox on Ubuntu but don’t know how? Don’t worry, I’m here to help you. For software compatibility reasons,...
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HowTo: Restore Ubuntu Battery Panel Applet
By JP Habaradas on March 9, 2011
Is your battery/power management icon missing from your Ubuntu panel? That happened to me the other day when I logged in to Ubuntu. I noticed...
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HowTo: Fix Ubuntu “Requires Installation of Untrusted Packages” Update Error
By JP Habaradas on January 4, 2011
One of the first things I did after I got my Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 was to make it dual boot to Windows 7 and Ubuntu....
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HowTo: Install Untrusted Software on Ubuntu
By JP Habaradas on May 12, 2010
There are times when you have to run files or install software that aren’t part of the trusted Ubuntu repository system. In the latest version,...
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HowTo: Remove Old Ubuntu Kernels
By JP Habaradas on April 7, 2010
Each time Ubuntu installs a new Linux kernel (upgrade), it leaves the old one installed. It means if you update/upgrade regularly, the Grub boot menu...
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HowTo: Create Wine Application Shortcuts on Ubuntu
By JP Habaradas on February 25, 2010
I use the Ubuntu partition on my laptop as my main/work desktop and I barely use Windows because I have all the programs and applications...
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HowTo: Install Adobe AIR on Ubuntu
By JP Habaradas on February 4, 2010
I did a fresh install of Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala a few days ago. I know its a bit late, but the reason why I...
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HowTo: Fix Adobe Photoshop ALT key on Ubuntu
By JP Habaradas on January 15, 2010
Are having a problem getting the ALT key to work after installing Adobe Photoshop on Ubuntu? Don’t worry, I’m gonna show you how you can...
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Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse
By JP Habaradas on October 12, 2009
A few weeks back, I tweeted about how my Logitech V450 cordless mice was acting up and had a mind of its own. By this...
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HowTo: Easiest Way to Install or Dual Boot Ubuntu on Windows
By JP Habaradas on February 20, 2009
Previously, if you wanted to try or install or dual boot Ubuntu you’d have to use the live CD or create a partition on your...
Guess Who’s Back?
By JP Habaradas on September 4, 2008
Guess who's back, back again, Jaypee's back, Tell a friend, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back,...
Weekend Roundup #24
By JP Habaradas on March 31, 2008
Time flies so fast. Today is the last day of March and the first quarter of 2008 has just passed by. Anyways, here's the latest...
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Weekend Roundup #9
By JP Habaradas on November 2, 2007
Another week has gone and it’s time for another roundup of links around the blogosphere. Darren Rowse explains Google Sitelinks and how it works. Mythbuntu...
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HowTo: Update Gaim To Pidgin in Ubuntu
By JP Habaradas on August 23, 2007
Whenever you want to update a certain program in Ubuntu, most of the time you do it via the Synaptic Package Manager. Unfortunately this is...