While Apple’s Bootcamp allows users to install and dual boot Windows on their Mac, it does not allows users to exchange files between the two OS. While virtualization software such as VMware and Parallels Desktop allow file sharing and reading/writing, bootcamp doesn’t. The reason being, Windows exists as a separate partition from the primary OS X partition and its NTFS format is of different structure from the HFS+ format in OS X. While OS X can read NTFS format, it is not possible to write to it. For Windows, it can’t even recognize HFS+ format, not to mention reading and writing.
Damien Oh
Snapback For Firefox
By | January 11, 2008 |
In my previous review of Safari 3, I did mention that there is a useful feature that I like a lot. It is called SnapBack. What it does is allow you to set an anchor page and return to it after numerous browsing. It is great for search result page or returning to the home page while navigating a site.
In Firefox, there is an extension that work the same as the Snapback in Safari. It is also call Snapback. After the installation, you can snap a page by the shortcut keys Ctrl + Alt + M and restore the page via Ctrl + Alt + J. I personally don’t like the default shortcut keys as it requires me to stretch my fingers. Luckily it allows you to change the shortcut keys in its preference menu.
Ubuntu Tutorial: How To Redesign Your Desktop The ‘WOW’ Way
By | January 10, 2008 |
I love Ubuntu as it is simply the best operating system that I have come across. If there is one thing that I dislike about Ubuntu, it has to be the desktop. Don’t get me wrong, it is not GNOME that I dislike, but the default color and theme that Ubuntu use for their distribution. I just can’t stand the brown color and theme.
In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to redesign your desktop and transform it to a nice eyecandy that makes people ‘wow’. The distro I am using is Ubuntu Gutsy.
Ubuntu Howto: How To Bypass The Trash And Delete A File Completely
By | January 9, 2008 |
The trash is just like a recycle bin in Windows. When you move file to trash, the file is not physically removed from your hard disk, instead, it is residing in the trash folder.
To bypass trash and delete file completely, you need to enable the ‘Delete’ command.
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Easy Ways to Keep Your PC Running Smoothly
By | January 8, 2008 |
Most Windows users suffer from slow computer problems but don’t know that with just a few simple maintenance techniques they could easily speed up their slow computer and keep it running smoothly for a long time.
The objective of this article is to introduce you to a few simple computer maintenance tricks.
Using Safari On Windows? You Better Think Twice…
By | January 7, 2008 |
Apple launched its Safari version 3 back in June 2007 and I do not have the time to try it then. Over the holiday period late last year, I finally downloaded the Safari for Windows and installed it in my Window XP machine.
After hours of surfing and testing the Safari, I can only say that I am not impressed by it.
Being a seasoned Firefox user, I would say that my experience with Safari was rather annoying. Its lack of some basic features makes the whole surfing experience a deterring one.
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12 Essential Firefox Add-ons For Power Browsing
By | January 4, 2008 |
Firefox is a great browser that you can easily customize to suit your browsing needs. While the default installation comes with a complete set of features, there are plenty of add-ons that you can use to power up your browsing experience. I have compiled my list of the 12 best Firefox add-ons below:
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Adding A Dynamic Desktop To Your Ubuntu
By | January 2, 2008 |
In Mac OSX, you can configure the screen corners to exhibit certain behaviors, such as show desktop, display list of windows, start screensaver etc. In Linux, you can do all these as well with Brightside.
Brightside is an application that adds reactivity to the corners and edges of your GNOME desktop. It is small in size, but brings great dynamism to your desktop.
How To Make Disappeared Icons In OpenOffice Return?
By | January 2, 2008 |
If you have encountered situation where your Openoffice icons are lost and were replaced with texts, here is what you can do:
Go to Tools -> Options. Under OpenOffice.org -> Views, look for the section Menu and make sure that the Show icons in menu box is checked.
If the icons are still lost after you have checked the show icons box, your openoffice could be missing the icon set for your desktop theme.
There are two ways that you can solve this issue
1) Install the icon set
If you are using tango theme, in your terminal, type
sudo apt-get install openoffice.org-style-tango
or look for “openoffice.org-style-tango” in your Synaptic Package Manager. If you don’t like tango theme, you can also choose from a selection of icon theme. Currently, open office supports the following theme: Andromec, crystal, default, hicontrast, human (installed by default), industrial, tango.
2) Switch the openoffice icon theme to human
Your Openoffice installed the human theme by default. In your Openoffice, go to Tools -> Options. Under OpenOffice.org -> View, look for the section Icon sizes and styles. On the right dropdown box, select Human and press OK.
You can see that your icon is now back on your Openoffice.
Cheers.
Fancy A Slick Screensaver As Your Wallpaper?
By | December 31, 2007 |
If you found a 3D screensaver that you like, won’t it be nice if you can set it as your wallpaper?
The screenshots above show my desktop where I set the xscreensaver EndGame as my desktop.
Requirement:
- Gnome desktop
- xscreensaver
Here is how you can do it:
In your terminal:
gconftool-2 –type bool –set /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop false
This will stop the Nautilus from drawing your desktop.
/usr/lib/xscreensaver/endgame -root
Your screen will now show the endgame screensaver. To resume back to your original desktop:
gconftool-2 -s /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop -t bool true && nautilus
