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Aaron Peters

Aaron is an interactive business analyst, information architect, and project manager who has been using Linux since the days of Caldera. A KDE and Android fanboy, he’ll sit down and install anything at any time, just to see if he can make it work. He has a special interest in integration of Linux desktops with other systems, such as Android, small business applications and webapps, and even paper.

Using Autokey Scripts to Automate Your Linux Desktop

Autokey is great for text-substitution, but its scripting feature can make your Linux desktop even more powerful and useful.

Linux – May 11, 2013

Using Juju Charms to Easily Deploy Services in Ubuntu

The APT system in Ubuntu may be useful for installing applications, but it is not deploy a service/program. The Juju system aims to make access to server-based programs as simple as those for the desktop. Here’s how to use it.

Linux – Apr 24, 2013

How to Log Directly Into a VirtualBox Session in Ubuntu

Virtualbox is a useful application that allows you to run another operating system in your Ubuntu. Here, we will show you how you can setup your Ubuntu so you can log directly into the Virtual Machine from the login screen.

Linux – Mar 26, 2013

MTE Explains: Desktop Toolkits, GTK+ and Qt

This article examines the desktop toolkits, GTK+ and Qt, that allow developers to create applications quickly and with a common look and consistent functionality.

Linux – Mar 20, 2013

Three Useful Creative Writing Applications For Linux Users

If you are a writer, you would have used tools like Final Draft or Scrivener to create your work. What if you are a Linux user and those tools are not available on Linux platform? Here are some Linux-based creative writing applications for you.

Linux – Mar 11, 2013

Use These Alternatives Commands to Improve Your Command Line Productivity

Instead of the regular basic command you use regularly, here are several improved alternative commands that can make you more productive.

Linux – Mar 9, 2013

Midnight Commander: A File Manager For The Terminal [Linux]

For Linux users, knowing how to get around on the command line is an essential skill. But there are times where you might not remember a command or you actually need to edit a file. The Midnight Commander is an excellent tool to manage your files in the terminal.

Linux – Mar 5, 2013

The GUI You Never Knew You Had: The X-Window System

Most Linux users are familiar with the various desktop manager like KDE, GNOME, etc, but few understands the important component that makes each of these desktops possible – the venerable X-Window System. Let’s take a look at this important piece of software in more detail.

Linux – Feb 23, 2013

How to Use a GUI on a Ubuntu Server

Most guru will disapprove the using of GUI desktop on a server, but there are situations where a GUI desktop is desired. When such situations arise, you can make use of the instruction here to install a GUI desktop on your Ubuntu server that will only start on demand.

Linux – Feb 9, 2013

Migrate Your Linux Installation Between Machines

You received a new computer as a present, the next problem you are facing is how to migrate your Linux setup on the existing PC to this new machine. In this tutorial, we will show you how you can move your existing Linux installation to a new machine without losing the files and settings.

Linux – Feb 2, 2013

How to Automate Document Conversion With Unoconv in Linux

If you have tried converting tons of documents from one format to another, you will know that it is a boring and unproductive job. In Linux, you can easily automate document conversion with unoconv. Getting the job done is just a command line away.

Linux – Jan 26, 2013

How to Make Use Of Source DEB Packages to Customize Software Installation

Most Linux distro comes with a package manager that allows you to easily install binary package (DEB or RPM). However, if you are planning to customize the software you are installing, like adding additional features, then you might want to use the source packages and compile them yourself. Here is how you can do so.

Linux – Jan 13, 2013

Tasksel: Easily Install Group Software in Linux

“Apt-get” may be the default installer in Ubuntu, but when it comes to installing large sets of software, it can be really slow and obsolete. Fortunately, there’s a “tasksel”, which is just like a “apt-get for apt-get”.

Linux – Dec 29, 2012

OpenELEC – The XBMC Distro

XBMC is one of the most popular open source media center systems and OpenELEC is a Linux distribution built with the XBMC code. Check out the distro and its distinct advantages over a XBMC software install

Linux – Dec 15, 2012

How to Easily Install Windows Applications In Linux with q4wine

WINE is a great tool for you to run Windows apps in Linux. qt4wine made the installation process easier. Check out how qt4wine can help you easily install Windows apps in Linux.

Linux – Nov 24, 2012

How to Create Deb Packages with Debreate

Package management in Debian and Ubuntu-based distro is easy. But if you are looking to create your own deb packages, there aren’t many useful tools around. Learn how you can build your own deb packages here.

Linux – Nov 17, 2012

How to Get Things Done in Linux with Zanshin

Many, many “productivityists” are followers of David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” methodology. The methodology itself doesn’t rely on a specific tool or application, but that hasn’t stopped fans from trying to develop the perfect one. Let’s take a look at one – Zanshin, which is part of the KDE Software Collection.

Linux – Nov 6, 2012

How to Easily Convert Markdown Document to HTML In Kate Text Editor [Linux]

Text editors are great for creating markdown document because they run light are mostly distraction-free. In this article, we’ll show you how to convert the markdown document in Kate text editor (KDE) to HTML with a single shortcut.

Linux – Oct 2, 2012

How to Set up Nomachine NX between Two Linux Systems

There are a number of ways you can log into one computer to run software from another: ssh for purely command-line work, VNC for a remote view of your desktop, RDP if you’re stuck (temporarily) in Windows. Nomachine is known for their NX system, which it compresses the data it sends and receives, making it suitable for slower network connections.

Linux – Sep 22, 2012

How to Integrate Google Services into Your Linux Desktop (Part 1)

Google is a favorite among free software lovers because of their tendency to “don’t be evil.” This guide will show you how to hook up the programs on your Ubuntu desktop to the variety of Google web apps, for the nice, Linux-y experience we’re all looking for.

Linux – Sep 8, 2012

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