Adobe has released security updates for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Android on September 10. These updates address vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions For Ubuntu Linux, the flash plugin was upgraded from […]
Adobe Flash Player for Linux has Security Updates
How to Install Free Bitdefender antivirus via PPA on ubuntu
I’ve written a post about how to install BitDefender Antivirus Scanner on Ubuntu, but it’s old. This tutorial will show you how to install the scanner in Ubuntu and its derivatives via the official repository. It works on all canonical supported Ubuntu editons, such as Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 10.04. […]
Enable Advanced File Permissions in Ubuntu 12.04
This simple tutorial is going to show you how to enable advanced file permissions dialog in Ubuntu 12.04. So that you can set file permissions based on Unix permission model (rwx, rwx, rwx). It also allows to Set User ID, Set Group ID and Sticky in Nautilus. To get started: Search for and install dconf […]
How to Encrypt Home Folder in Ubuntu 12.04
While installing Ubuntu system, the wizard gives an option to encrypt the home folder. This simple tutorial is going to show you how to encrypt your Home Folder after installed Ubuntu. This is for Ubuntu 12.04, but also works on other Ubuntu releases, include Ubuntu 12.10. Preparation: 1. Install ecryptfs utils, it is available in […]
Install TrueCrypt in Ubuntu 12.10 & 12.04
This simple tutorial is going to show you how to install TrueCrypt in Ubuntu. TrueCrypt is a program used to create encrypted partitions or virtual encrypted disks. It is recommended for advanced users only. 1. Hit Ctrl+Alt+T to launch a terminal window. Download TrueCrypt by running following command in terminal: for 32-bit, copy and paste […]
Install Avast Antivirus in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise
This simple tutorial will show you how to install Avast! Linux Home edition in Ubuntu 12.04. Although Linux OS is already secured, antivirus software can be used to scan windows partition or removable drive from Ubuntu. Avast! Linux Home Edition is offered free of charge but only for home, non-commercial use. Hit Ctrl+Alt+T to launch […]
Boot into Text Mode and Login Automatically
This simple tutorial will show you how to boot your Ubuntu directly into text mode and log-in automatically without entering username/password by manual. First make Ubuntu boot into text mode: Hit Ctrl+Alt+T to launch a terminal window. Then edit /etc/default/grub with your favorite editor, for example: sudo gedit /etc/default/grub Find out this line: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT=”quiet splash” […]
How to Manage Startup/Boot Up Services in Ubuntu
Preventing unneeded or unwanted services from loading at startup can improve system performance. This simple tutorial will show you how to manage your Ubuntu system’s services on boot. First, hit Ctrl+Alt+T to launch a terminal window for running commands. Install bum via this command (just copy and paste command in terminal and hit enter, you […]
Ubuntu 12.04 Turn Off Discrete Graphic Card on Boot
This simple tutorial will explain how to turn off discrete card on a Ubuntu laptop with two graphic cards. Discrete graphic card takes up more energy and the processor usage. If you seldom use the discrete card, follow the steps to turn it off. 1. On Ubuntu, hit Ctrl+Alt+T to launch a terminal window. Copy […]
Turn Off Discrete nVidia Optimus Graphics Card in Ubuntu
This tutorial is going to show you how to turn on/off the discrete nVidia graphics card on nVidia Optimus Ubuntu laptop. For now, nVidia Optimus doesn’t support Linux system. If you have two graphics card, an integrated Intel graphics card and a discrete NVIDIA card, you can use bumblebee to make this Nvidia Optimus enabled […]
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