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Are you new to Linux? and want to learn about linux basics like How-to install, configuration, troubleshooting etc., then surly this post more helpful to you.

Install “Ubuntu Tweak” and make UBUNTU more easy

Ubuntu Tweak is a small app for ubuntu which helps you to configure some hidden ubuntu settings in few clicks. Also it helps newbies to add/remove applications easily.

Delete unnecessary files in UBUNTU using BleachBit

BleachBit is a small application it will help you to delete the unnecessary in your disk. It is available for both linux and windows.
Follow the step by step instruction to install and run Bleach Bit in UBUNTU.

Different ways to see hidden folders in UBUNTU

In Ubuntu by default file browser will be hide folders from user if its name starts with ‘.‘ (dot).  In this post I will list the different ways to see the hidden folders in Ubuntu.

Take Screen Shots using GIMP

GIMP is a free and open source graphics editor. A perfect open source alternative for Photoshop. UBUNTU ships GIMP as their default photo editing software. GIMP is available for windows users too. Check it out here

Using Magic SysRq key in linux

Magic “SysRq” key, Have you used this key before?. Today i will give you a small tip based on this “SysRq” key.

Connecting Net using BSNL USB modem

Hi friends here is my another ubuntu how to.
I did this today morning for my friend who purchased a new BSNL USB modem (model: Huawei EC325). He asked me configure his ubuntu 8.04 for connecting net through the BSNL USB modem.

How to Use Chrome in Ubuntu

As you all know still Linux version of Chrome is not yet released. So it is not possible to install the chrome directly in Ubuntu.But still you can use it in your Linux box.Ya Codeweavers have created a Linux port called CrossOver Chromium that can be installed Ubuntu.
It is not a geeky thing its very [...]

Ubuntu tips: Installing .bin extension file

Today’s Ubuntu (Linux) tip is “how to install .bin extension file in Ubuntu?”.
When you are trying to install some .bin extension file for your Ubuntu OS for example RealPlayer11GOLD.bin you can’t install it directly as you are doing it in windows. To install such .bin extension file you need to know some simple terminal commands, [...]

Connecting Internet in Ubuntu using mobile as modem via bluetooth or datacable

When I installed Ubuntu 8.04 in my computer I found no way to connect internet using my mobile as modem via bluetooth. So I switched to XP and googled some forums and found the solution.
I think this might be much useful for new users.
To know how
Here the things i used.1) Ubuntu 8.042)Airtel Mobile Office3)Nokia 6600 [...]