Changing the Default Editor in Ubuntu
To change the default text editor in the shell you can simply install your favorite editor then run one simple command.
Ubuntu 10.04 VirtualBox Network Bridging Failure
A solution to get VirtualBox running again on Ubuntu 10.04 if you’re getting the messages about network bridging not loading.
Taking Your Stuff With You, Securely
One issue you have to tackle when you’re out contracting is how to have your own stuff. My bookmarks, my plugins, my IRC client, my instant message client, my Skype, etc. Installing those apps at every client site is time consuming and leaves residual information about you on your client’s machine. Not installing them means [...]
Stopping Ubuntu Beeps During Computer Shutdown
Stop the system bell from going off on reboot.
Kubuntu Jaunty and the Slow Trash Can
Complete instructions on how to work around the KDE 4.2.2 “slow trash can” problem.
Keyboard Copy/Paste in Eclipse on (K)Ubuntu Workaround
Using the keyboard to copy/paste or cut/paste in Ubuntu/Kubuntu hasn’t worked without two or more taps on the keys for too long. I finally found a bug on launchpad that discusses the problem and confirms that I’m not the only person seeing it. The bug was opened in April of 2008 and is still unresolved [...]
Ubuntu and the Number Pad That Won’t Work
How to fix a non-functioning number pad in Ubuntu.
How To Snatch a Contract Employee : Ten Easy Tips
I’ll be the first one to acknowledge that grazing on Monster.com resumes all day every day is a horrid, horrid job duty. However, if you’re a recruiter at a placement agency, keep in mind a couple of things to get that talent hired…
Changing the Ubuntu 8.10 Volume Button Stepping
How to change the volume stepping in Ubuntu when the hardware volume keys on your keyboard or laptop are used.
Re-Enter My Email Address… Why?
Before you ask me to re-enter my email address you’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’. Here’s why, and what you can do instead.