5 Ways To Figure Out Ubuntu Version

Like they say, there are many ways to skin a cat. In Ubuntu, there are at least five ways to figure out what version … [More]

Batch Watermark Images Using ImageMagick

In my previous post, I talked about using ImageMagick to resize images in a batch process. In this post, I’ll talk about leaving watermarks on … [More]

Batch Resize Images Using ImageMagick

If you are using Linux and you need to resize a hundred images or so, you can certainly use Gimp, but that would be … [More]

Gnome 2.28 Reviewed

TuxRadar reviews the latest Gnome 2.28 which comes standard with Ubuntu’s latest release Ubuntu 9.10 codename Karmic Koala. Gnome 2.28 comes integrated with Bluetooth … [More]

Is Paper Greener than Digital?

Is paper more greener than digital? We have been programmed to think that reducing paper consumption is good for the planet. You’ll be surprised … [More]

Upgrade to Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

It’s just a few days away from the official release of Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala. Are you wondering how to upgrade your desktop or … [More]

TuxRadar Loves Windows 7

Windows 7 seems to be generating a lot of interest towards Linux according to TuxRadar, an online website that provides news, reviews and tutorials … [More]

Universal Phone Charger Approved

A universal phone charger for cell phones was recently approved by the Universal Telecommunication Union (ICU). Starting in the first half of 2010, you … [More]

Firefox 3.6

The latest reiteration of the Firefox browser in the upcoming version 3.6 will have an auto-orientation feature allowing devices with accelerometers such as mobile … [More]

Understanding PHP Exception Handling

PHP 5 has an exception handling model similar to that of other programming languages. Exception handling is used primarily to modify the control of … [More]

Why Wait. Upgrade to Ubuntu 9.10 Now

Ubuntu 9.10 aka Karmic Koala is scheduled for release October 29, 2009. Ubuntu 9.10 is currently in Beta. There will be one more release … [More]

Wi-Fi Direct

The Wi-Fi Alliance group is currently working on a new specification called Wi-Fi Direct. The new spec will let phones, laptops, appliances connect without … [More]

Twitter Goes Mobile In Japan

Japan always seems to be at the edge of technology. So, it doesn’t surprise me a bit that Japan would go mobile first with … [More]

Acer Aspire One AOD250

Taiwanese laptop maker Acer just released Acer Aspire One AOD250 running both Android and Windows 7. The dual-boot netbook runs on an 1.66Ghz Intel … [More]

Dell Inspiron 537s Slim Desktop

Introducing the Dell Insprion 537s Slim Desktop. Powered by Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 with 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320GB hard drive, a 16X DVD+/-RW … [More]