Archives for 2014

December 11, 2014

SystemBack

If you want to create a backup of your Ubuntu desktop and create a ISO based on your setup, then SystemBack is the program that you need. SystemBack performs a backup of your system and creates a live ISO that you can boot up and install over multiple computers. SystemBack is available via PPA. To install, just type the following in the Terminal.

// Add repository for SystemBack
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:nemh/systemback
 
// Run an update
sudo apt-get update
 
// Install SystemBack
sudo apt-get install systemback

Once installed, run SystemBack from the Menu.

December 3, 2014

Capturing Videos of Video Games

If you ever wonder how gamers capture videos of your video games, here are a few options. There’s a software program called Fraps which can be purchased for under $40. The program runs on the gaming PC and allows you to capture videos while playing. SteamOS OS can capture video screenshots, but it won’t capture videos of your games. Twitch.tv remains the popular choice for capturing the gaming experience. But there are other less-known options. There’s YouTube, Livestream, Ustream and others. You can also use Wowza with Adobe FMLE. You’ll need a Blackmagic capture device to capture your gaming PC or console. The last one is the best because it allows you to capture videos of your gaming console. It’s not a cheap option however, but if you have some coins to spare, it’s a pretty good option.

December 3, 2014

Best Search Engine

Maximum PC has an article about the best search engine in 2014. It takes a look at three search engines of Google, Bing and DuckDuckGo. It compares the three for accuracy, image and video searches, layout and features, privacy and security. As you might expect, the winner is still Google. If you want privacy, go with DuckDuckGo. Bing still trails Google by a wide margin. It’s a nice alternative.