Top Best Linux Distribution for Beginners

Ubuntu – The best Linux distro for novice users

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution for desktop users according distrowatch. It is a free and open source operating system based on GNU/Linux. You can choose any suitable desktop environment e.g Gnome, Unity, KDE, Xfce etc depending on your need and hardware specifications. Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) is the latest stable release available now, while it’s successor – vs 11.10 is coming in Oct, 2011 (probably with Gnome 3, The Next Generation Desktop Experience). If you want to try the next version of Ubuntu, you can try in beta version. Not stable version.

Why Ubuntu is recommended to beginners ?

• it’s very easy to use and administrate. (As compare to other Linux based OS)


• Ubuntu Software Center makes the software installation/Management much easier


• a vast collection of free and open source applications are available


• a lot of online community, blogs and forums are available to help you, in any problem/bugs


• it’s secure from viruses and *wares


• Learning curve is not so steep (as you expect from a Linux based os)


• it’s Fun!

Download and install Ubuntu 11.04

Best Linux distribution for Beginners (from Windows background) : Linux Mint

Linux Mint is very similar to Ubuntu but it has better hardware compatibility. It is also based on Debian and has many versions depending on the Desktop such as Gnome or KDE. Linux Mint has windows like interface (In fact you can also customize the Gnome in Ubuntu, to look like Windows 7 or Vista), so it’s more suitable for those who have migrated from Windows to Linux. It has also all the features listed above, and the most important point is simplicity. Linux Mint 11 is the latest version available for download.

Download Linux Mint 11 (Installation procedure is similar to Ubuntu)

Choose the best Linux for You and learn now!  You will get the new experiences with Open Source..Enjoy the features everywhere, everytime and Free Forever.
Ubuntu.. Linux for humans beings.

How to Reset and Manage the OS X 10.7 Launchpad interface?

 A happy news for Apple Lovers with the new OS, OS X Lion! The new Launchpad program launcher and organizing interface in OS X Lion.

Apple is promoting the new Launchpad program launcher and organizing interface in OS X Lion, a means of managing applications that should be familiar to iOS users. I personally find Launchpad to be one of the more useless of the new features in OS X Lion, but regardless of whether or not you like the interface, it may take a bit of organization and customization to suit your needs.

By default Launchpad will show all of your installed applications, and if you click and hold one application they will all go into the familiar iOS "wiggle" mode in which you can then drag them into groups and move them around as you see fit. While you might enjoy doing this on a new system, if you have a number of applications already installed on a system that you have upgraded to Lion, then you may experience a certain level of frustration in dealing with pages and pages of application icons, especially if you have multiple Parallels Desktop virtual machines installed.

If you are experiencing these frustrations with Launchpad and still wish to use the feature, then one approach you might consider is to clear out Launchpad and start it over from scratch, to organize as you see fit. The Launchpad items are all organized and stored in a SQLite database file located in the ~/Library/Application Support/Dock/ folder, which can be cleared by running the following command (courtesy of Loren Segal at gnuu.org):

sqlite3 ~/Library/Application\ Support/Dock/*.db "DELETE from apps; \
DELETE from groups WHERE title<>''; DELETE from items WHERE rowid>2;" \
&& killall Dock

Be sure to copy and paste all three lines into the Terminal. While Terminal commands run on one line, the backslashes at the end of the lines here allow the return character to be "escaped," so all of these lines are run as if they are on the same line.

When this is done, you will have a marvelously blank Launchpad interface, so to add your applications again all you have to do is drag them to the Launchpad icon in the Dock (drag the Launchpad program itself from the /Applications folder to the Dock if it is not already there). Any new applications you purchase through the Mac App Store will be automatically added to Launchpad.

Be sure to back up the database file before you alter it by copying it to your Desktop or another safe location. If for some reason you have messed up Launchpad and wish to restore your previous settings then you can restore the backup (or even use Time Machine to restore a previously backed up database file) and then log out and log back in to your system.

If you wish to reset the Launchpad to its default settings and organization, then all you need to do is delete the database file. To do this, press the Option key and choose Library from the Go menu in the Finder, and then navigate to the /Application Support/Dock/ folder and remove the ".db" file (it will have a long string of letters and numbers as its name). Or you can run the following command in the Terminal:

rm ~/Library/Application\ Support/Dock/*.db

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20087145-263/how-to-reset-and-manage-the-os-x-10.7-launchpad-interface

How to back up your Android phone?

Back up your Android phone

It's a simple article about back up your Android phone. Help Android user to keep the important data.
Android doesn't offer a native backup service, so it's easy to ignore the need to do so. But don't wait until it's too late to start thinking about backing up your phone. Many of us rely on our phone cameras to snap


day-to-day photos of our lives and save text messages to have some of the most important conversations. So before a thief swipes that phone, or a spilled cup of coffee bricks it, follow these tips:


Google has your back. Go to Settings > Privacy, and make sure that "Back up my settings" and "Automatic restore" are checked off. Go to Settings > Accounts and sync, open your Gmail account, and check off all options. With these settings in place, your contacts, system settings, apps, calendar, and e-mail will be restored whenever you set up a new Android phone with that same Gmail account.

Photos. Google hasn't implemented a native photo backup service yet, so look to third-party apps to safeguard your photos. You might want to consolidate your mobile photos with those you already have stored in a cloud service. For instance, Photobucket Mobile will automatically upload newly snapped photos in the background to your Photobucket account. Flickr Companion and Picasa Tool are also free apps that allow mobile uploading but don't do so automatically.

Drag and drop. Back up photos from your Android the traditional way. Connect your phone to your computer via USB, set it in Disk Mode and locate the drive (on the desktop for Mac, in My Computer for Windows). Open the drive, find the DCIM folder, and drag the photos you'd like to back up onto your hard drive.

Text messages. Folks at SMS Backup + figured out a smart way to back up your text messages in the cloud. The free app automatically sends your SMS threads to Gmail and stores them under a new label, "SMS."

Let someone else do it. If you like the idea of having someone else back up your data, download MyBackup Pro. The $5 app backs up everything--SMS, photos, apps, call log, contacts, system settings, bookmarks, and more--to your SD card or its online server at no extra charge. MyBackup also allows you to restore your data, should you

Source: http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-20054149-285/how-to-back-up-your-android-phone/

How to Keep iPhone with a LifeProof?

 Keep Water and iPhone Separated with a LifeProof
LifeProof, a provider of protective cases for smartphones and tablet PCs, has announced the launch of its waterproof, dustproof, snowproof and shockproof cases for iPhone 4.

The company says that its cases provide the only true protection an iPhone 4 needs, including protection from moisture.

The cases are waterproof to a depth of 6.6 ft and they’ve been tested to military specifications for drop protection up to a height of 6.6 ft., onto concrete, said LifeProof.

"LifeProof is more than a product, it's a movement." says Gary Rayner, LifeProof founder and CEO. "It gives freedom to be connected anywhere with your mobile device; freedom to build relationships, gain knowledge, exercise, and juggle work; freedom for all people anywhere to go everywhere."

The LifeProof cases come in black, white and pink. Any model ships in 2-3 weeks. The price is $69.95. If you’re planning to surf with your iPhone strapped to your wet suit, order one now.

LifeProof highlights some of the key benefits offered by the new line of cases for iPhone 4 customers, including:

• Ultra-slim and adds only 1/16” (1.5mm) to the depth of your iPhone and weighs less than an ounce (28g).

• Unique combination of materials that will not stick to your pocket

• Protects against every-day hazards—full IP-68 rating against water and dust, and designed to Military Specifications

• Ability to swim and take underwater (2 meters/6.6ft depth). Optional adapter allows use of waterproof headphones underwater

• Double AR-coated optical glass lenses provide unprecedented crystal-clear photo and video quality

• High degree of shock and impact protection—tested to Military Specifications MIL-STD-810F-516.5 (2 meters/6.6ft drop on all surfaces and edges. 26 tests)

• Fully sealed protection against minute dust particles

• All phone features are operational while maintaining a high level of protection

• Compatible with all iPhone 4's (International, AT&T and Verizon).

How to Reset Mac OS X Lion Account Passwords?

 A solution if you forgot your Mac account password or you have a new Mac.When you get a trouble when you will login.
It’s human nature to forget little bits of information from time to time and passwords are not an exception. If you forgot your Mac account password or you have a new Mac (bought or inherited) and you don’t know the password needed to login, this tutorial will help you reset an original administrator’s password with or without using a Mac OS X DVD Install disc.

Forgetting a password might seem inconceivable to most people, but it has happened many times. This might happen not only because one cannot memorize things, but also due to using the Automatic login feature in Mac OS X.

Once Automatic login is disabled from System Preferences, by you or anyone else, you will have to enter your account or the administrator password to be able to access the Mac OS X desktop. If you have always trusted your Mac to automatically log you in, this might be a serious problem you have to solve.

Although resetting an (administrator) account’s password might seem a highly intrepid operation, after reading the steps listed below you will see that it’s not.


Reset the administrator password using the Install disc

1. Shut down your Mac and insert your Mac OS X Install disc into the SuperDrive (if not available, you can create your own bootable Leopard Install USB memory stick using the tutorial available HERE).

2. Start your Mac using the power button, while pressing and holding the OPTION key. When the Startup Manager screen appears, select the Install disc using the keyboard arrow keys and hit RETURN.

3. Choose your language and click “Continue”.

4. Go to the Utilities menu available on the top menu bar and choose “Password Reset” (“Reset Password” for a 10.5 or 10.4 Install disc).

5. Select your Mac OS X installation drive (its default name is “Macintosh HD”) and select your administrator account’s name (WARNING: Do not select “System Administrator” – this is the root user).

6. Enter your new password and a new password hint, click “Save” and close password reset utility.

7. From the menu bar choose “Quit the Mac OS X Installer” and click “Restart”

8. Login using your new password.


Reset the administrator password without an Install disc

This method should be used if your DVD drive is not reading the Install disc, if you own a MacBook Air (which has no DVD drive), or if you do not have the Mac OS X Install disc.

1. Restart the Mac and hold down Command-S. A command line will appear on your Mac’s screen.

2. Type in the following command (press Enter/Return after each of them):

/sbin/fsck -y
/sbin/mount -uaw

(these instructions will allow you to access the startup disk in read/write mode)

rm /var/db/.applesetupdone

(this command will delete the .applesetupdone file so that Mac OS X will think that the setup process was never finished)

reboot

Now your Mac will restart and will be as good as new. You will be able to change the password you lost from the account preferences.


Although the above steps will allow you to reset your own password, it also means that others with physical access to your Mac will also be able to use them for accessing your information. To further protect your Mac, you should set an Open Firmware password using Apple's utility and the instructions available HERE.

If you have any questions or you want further details regarding the steps you have to take for resetting your Mac OS X account’s password, leave a comment below.

How to Create a Bootable Mac OS X USB Disk?

Let's go to try! A great info for Apple Lovers around the world.
This tutorial will allow you to learn the necessary steps for creating your own bootable Mac OS X Leopard (or Lion) image on a USB memory stick. This might be needed if your Mac needs a reinstall or a “Repair Disk” procedure and it has problems reading the bundled Install disc. To use this tutorial a second Mac computer with a working SuperDrive or a Mac OS X Install disc DMG file will be needed.

If you ever had problems with your Mac OS X installation you know that the first thing you should do is to check the startup volume using Disk Utility.

After the check has ended and, if the errors exceed a certain level of seriousness, the Disk Utility application will require you to restart your Mac and use its Mac OS X Install disc counterpart.

Other users may have to reinstall OS X altogether, but will find, or already know, that their SuperDrive (a CD/DVD reader and write combo drive) is not functioning properly and it will not be able to read the Install disc.

Although this might happen to Mac OS X Leopard users due to faulty hardware, the vast majority of problematic SuperDrives will be encountered inside Snow Leopard running Macs.

This is due to the updated SuperDrive firmware included in either the Install disc or the software updates one has to install to reach the latest version of OS X, namely 10.6.6. 

This can be fixed by flashing the SuperDrive’s stock firmware using free command line tools that one can find for free online (I will write about this process also, but at a later time because this article only focuses on allowing you to create your own alternative USB boot disc).

If you are reading this last bit of information with skepticism, than you should know that it happened to me too. Despite all my tries to make it work properly, the SuperDrive kept on munching any inserted DVDs and just popped them out in about twenty seconds.

The workaround to this issue was to create my own Leopard bootable USB memory stick. I am not suggesting a Snow Leopard bootable stick mainly because there are lots of users that have decided to buy the cheaper, Upgrade version, which I have not tested and, therefore, I’m not sure if it will work properly once written to a USB disk.

And now, here are the exact steps you should follow in order to obtain a fully bootable Leopard (or Lion) Install disc.


Step 1 (If you already have the Leopard install disc DMG file you can skip to Step 2)

Launch Disk Utility (you can find it inside /Applications/Utilities). Here select the Leopard Install disc in the list of drives on the left and click on the New Image menu entry at the top of the window. A save message will appear where you will have to select the Desktop as a destination.

Step 2

After Disk Utility has finished creating the Leopard DMG, insert your USB stick and erase all data and reformat the disk. To do this select the USB in the list of drives on the left and, after clicking on the Erase tab on the right side of the window, choose the Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format and click the Erase button beneath.

Step 3

After the USB has been reformatted, download the SuperDuper app from HERE and launch it. Once SuperDuper starts, you will only have to select the DMG in the Copy drop-down menu, your USB memory stick on the right and hit the “Copy Now” button.

One can also use Disk Utility for this task but creating a bootable USB stick failed 2 out 4 times when copying the DMG to the stick (with the exact same settings each time). Creating the bootable stick using SuperDuper proved to be the perfect way to do it because it worked each of the 4 times I tested it.

The steps above can also be used to create a bootable Mac OS X Lion USB by using the InstallESD.dmg image you can find inside the Lion installer (named “Install Mac OS X Lion.app”) downloaded from the Mac App Store.

To locate the InstallESD.dmg right click the Lion installer, select the “Show Package Contents” entry, go inside the “Contents” folder, and from there into the “SharedSupport” folder. Inside this folder you can find the InstallESD.dmg you can use to create your own bootable Mac OS X Lion USB stick. To do so, go to the third step described above and use the InstallESD.dmg as the DMG to be copied to your USB disc.

That’s it! Once the process ends you will have a fully bootable Leopard (or Lion) USB disk that you can use as an alternative to the Apple’s DVD Install disc that comes bundled with all Macs.

To use your newly created bootable disk you will have to restart the Mac, press and hold the OPTION key until the Startup Manager appears. Here, select the Mac OS X Install disk using your keyboard arrows and press return to start from the selected drive.

If you have any questions or any problems while following the above steps, leave a comment and I will get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.

enjoy your day with Apple.. get a different feature, a new experience for everyone! 

How to Download OS X Lion for Free?

 It's some solution and info if you want to Download OS X Lion for Free..


2. Download OS X 10.7 Lion for Free via Apple’s Up-To-Date Program
3.




Notes: risk at your own :)

How to Enable OS X Lion-style ‘Natural Scrolling’ in Ubuntu

OS X Lion introduced natural/reverse scrolling where by “content tracks finger movement”. 
If you’ve ever used a touchscreen smartphone you’ll already be familiar with how this works: you drag down to scroll up; you drag up to scroll down.

‘Natural Scrolling‘ by Charalampos brings reverse scrolling to Ubuntu.


Reverse Scrolling is likely better demonstrated than explained. If you can’t quite get your head around it the following video does an excellent job of  showing it off: -

Download Natural Scrolling for Ubuntu 

‘Natural Scrolling’ requires a handful of dependencies: -

couch-db python-desktopcouch-application gawk

Once the above dependencies have been installed you can proceed to download the .Deb installer.

dl.dropbox.com/u/1111373/NaturalScrolling/naturalscrolling_0.2.4_all.deb

Double-click on the .Deb to open it in the Ubuntu Software Centre. Hit the ‘Install’ button to install, then launch from the Dash by searching for ‘Natural Scrolling’ once completed.

You can toggle Natural Scrolling using the Application Indicator present in the top panel. When Natural Scrolling is active a small ‘tick’ will be shown. Click again to disable it.

Note that at the time of writing the ‘Autostart at login’ feature is broken.

Apple Details OS X Lion Keyboards

Soon after the release of OS X Lion, Apple quietly introduced slightly modified versions of its Macintosh keyboards, changing some of the F keys to accommodate a number of Lion-specific features, including Launchpad and Mission Control.

Although not officially announced by Apple, the keyboards were spotted in Italy.

As Apple itself confirms in a Support document posted online this week, “Wired and wireless keyboards designed for use with OS X Lion feature Launchpad and Mission Control function keys.”

The Mac maker felt it was necessary to explain that “Although these keyboards are designed for and work best using OS X Lion, they also work with Mac OS X v10.6.8 Snow Leopard and iOS—such as with iPad and iPhone. When used with Snow Leopard, the Launchpad key functions as a Dashboard key instead.”

Customers may not want to rush their purchase of a brand new Apple keyboard just yet.

According to the people in Cupertino, California, “Using these keyboards with operating system software other than Snow Leopard, Lion, or iOS may result in some keys not working as expected; keyboard-based brightness controls, music and video navigation keys, and volume controls may not work as expected.”

Should customers run into these issues, there are workarounds.

For example, brightness and volume can be controlled from the System Preferences panes, according to Apple.

“Music and video navigation can be controlled from applications such as iTunes or QuickTime Player,” the company adds.

To make one thing clear (since Apple somehow fails to do so) OS X Lion does not require a new keyboard, provided that you have one of the relatively new aluminum keyboards that ship with iMacs since 2008.

Both the F3 and F4 keys will work as expected under Lion - as in F3 will allow you to access Mission Control, and F4 takes you to the Dashboard.

To access Launchpad, either click its icon in the Dock (provided that you haven’t poof’ed it out upon installing Lion) or, if you’re using a trackpad, swipe four fingers inwards to invoke it.

How to Upgrade to Mac OS X Lion 10.7

It's simple way to How to Upgrade to Mac OS X Lion..
A great info for Apple lovers.. Simple and so easy. :)

Go to Mac App Store and click on Upgrade Now, buy it in $29.99. Then, Download the Mac OS X Lion, follow few on-screen instructions …and You are Done! Really?
yes..it is so easy! Have Fun!

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion system (hardware/software) requirements

• Intel based Mac Computer with Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor
• min 2GB of RAM
• Latest version of Snow Leopard
• min 4 GB memory space is required although 10 GB is recommended in general

That’s All.. Now if you are done with above requirements then...

Source: http://www.apple.com/macosx/how-to-buy/

Upgrade to OS X Lion from The  Mac App Stor

To upgrade your Mac to OS X Lion, you don’t need to drive to a store, bring home a box, and install a bunch of discs. All you do is click the Mac App Store icon, buy Lion for $29.99, and your Mac does the rest. Just make sure you have what you need to download Lion to your Mac.

Step 1: Make sure your Mac can run Lion.

Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor to run Lion. Find out if your current Mac has one of these processors by clicking the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, then choosing About This Mac.

Step 2: Make sure you have the latest version of Snow Leopard.

Get up to date with the latest version of OS X Snow Leopard to purchase OS X Lion from the Mac App Store. If you have Snow Leopard, click the Apple icon and choose Software Update to install Snow Leopard v10.6.8, the latest version.

Step 3: Download OS X Lion from the Mac App Store.

Open the Mac App Store from your Dock to buy and download it. Then follow the onscreen instructions to install Lion.

How to Install Amarok in Ubuntu 10.10/10.04

 Simple tutorial how to Install Amarok in Ubuntu 10.10/10.04.. Try it and enjoy. ;)
Amarok is the best mp3 player for Ubuntu 10.10/10.04/9.10 or any other Linux Based operating systems such as Linux Mint,Fedora,OpenSuse..So this post is aimed to help novice users in installing Amarok on Ubuntu 10.10(Maverick Meerkat) but actually the procedure is almost same for other platforms.Amarok has lot of features like Dynamic Playlists,Context View,scripts,database importing…. with an intuitive user interface(UI).

Installing Amarok on Ubuntu 10.10

step #1 : Open Ubuntu Software Center(Applications->USC)(or Synaptic Package Manager(System->Administration->SPM)).

step #2 : Now search for ‘amarok’ and click on install button(or mark the box and click on Apply with package manager) to begin the installation procedure,enter the login password if you are prompted for authentication.

step #3 : …Wait for the installation to complete(it won’t take much time..).Now you have to enable the support for mp3 files by installing the following packages – Open Terminal(hit CTRL+ALT+T) and Type the commands – (followed by your ubuntu login password,if required)

sudo apt-get install libxine1-ffmpeg 

then open it from Applications->Sound & Video->Amarok.

step #4 : That’s All…rediscover your music,with Amarok!!

How to Boost Speed Up Your Galaxy S II Usage

Samsung's Galaxy S II is one of the most appealing mobile phones that arrived on shelves with Google's Android operating system on board, with over 3 million units sold in less than two months after its official release.

The handset comes with powerful and fast 1.2GHz application processor inside, complemented by 1GB of RAM, and can deliver increased performance levels, but there is always room for more, that's for sure.

Whether it involves typing on this device, or killing applications to improve battery life, various tricks can easily make the high-end device an even more appealing smartphone.

For example, when the battery is drained faster than it should, users can easily fire up the task manager by holding the homescreen button, where they are able to kill apps that they no longer need to be running.

Also very important on a powerful smartphone like Galaxy S II is the fast access to applications, simplified in a way through the option of selecting the four apps that will have shortcuts displayed at the bottom of the homescreen.

These shortcuts can be easily reassigned to different applications, by tapping on applications at the bottom-right corner, then hitting the physical menu button. Thus, all apps on the handset can be reorganized.

Also for fast access, users can set up a number of seven homescreens on Galaxy S II, each with its own set of applications, organized as users would consider them best fitted.

Moreover, some of the widgets that Samsung loaded on the device enable users to enlarge them a bit, so as to display more info than a regular-size icon would do.

To resize a widget, one would simply have to tap and hold without moving it. Of course, not all widgets would allow resizing.

To easily move between the said seven screens, users can either swipe to the left or right, or pitch the screen to an overview of all of them.

Typing speed on Galaxy S II can also be speed up, through using the Swype keyboard that was loaded on the handset right from the start. When the keyboard appears, users can tap on the settings ‘cog’ in the corner, and then select Swype as the input method.

I hope this tips and tricks can Boost  Speed Up Your Galaxy S II Usage
Try and enjoy it now! :D

How to Boost Windows 7 Laptop Battery Life with Automated Solution from Microsoft

Squeezing every last drop of battery life from a Windows laptop is now easier to do with an automated solution offered free of charge by Microsoft. 
 
The Redmond company is providing customers with a Fix It download via its Microsoft Support website, designed to make their laptop batteries live longer.

The solution works for Windows 7 machines, but also for computers running earlier versions of Windows.

Users need only visit the “Fix power consumption problems and extend the laptop battery life” webpage, download the Fix It troubleshooter and launch it on their Windows laptop.

“Automatically detect system settings that can affect power usage, such as timeout and sleep settings, display settings, and screensavers, and restore them to their default settings,” the Redmond company reveals.

Some customers might already be aware of the fact that the manner in which their machine is set up has a direct impact on power consumption and battery life.

The Fix It troubleshooter is designed to automatically identify problems and set up Windows 7 laptops per the best settings to extend battery life as much as possible.

The software giant provided the following list with the issues that this Fix It solution resolves:

“- The period of time before the computer goes to sleep is set too long

- Screen saver is used instead of setting the computer to enter sleep mode

- Display brightness is set too high

- Power plan is not set to the most efficient power plan

- Wireless adaptor in not optimized for power saving

- Minimum processor state is set too high.”

I think it’s obvious that while some of this settings can be set manually by the vast majority of customers, there are also a few which are a tad less user friendly.

How to Install Adobe Flash Player 64-bit on Ubuntu 11.04

The following tutorial will teach you how to install the 64-bit edition of the Adobe Flash Player 11 plugin on the Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) operating system.

Well, I guess you've heard the good news, that Adobe released two days ago, July 13th, the first Beta version of Adobe Flash Player with support for 64-bit Linux-based operating systems.

The following guide is here to teach you how to replace the 32-bit version of the flash player with the 64-bit one, on Ubuntu 11.04 AMD64 systems. It will work with other 64-bit Linux distributions and with the Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera web browsers.

OK, so let us get down to business, and replace that ugly 32-bit flash player installation from your Ubuntu 11.04 AMD64 edition with the newly released 64-bit version.

What do I need to get started? You will need to have a healthy installation of Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) and follow the steps below carefully.

Step 1 - Installing the Adobe Flash Player 11 64-bit repository

Hit the CTRL+ALT+T key combination on your keyboard and paste the following command in the terminal window:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sevenmachines/flash

Don't close the terminal window yet. Go to the next step!

Step 2 - Install Adobe Flash Player 11 64-bit

With the terminal window opened, paste the following commands, one by one, waiting for the first one to finish before pasting the second one:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install flashplugin64-installer

Hit "Y" when asked and close the terminal window when the installation is over. The 32-bit edition of the currently installed Adobe Flash Player plugin will be automatically uninstalled.

Step 3 - Verify the installation of the 64-bit flash player

You should now restart your Firefox, Opera or Google Chrome web browser. When it's opened go to YouTube or any other website with flash content and watch a video clip...

Adobe Flash Player 11 Beta under Ubuntu 11.04 with Firefox 5

Enjoy it!

How to Install Mac Theme on Ubuntu 10.10

Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) comes with GNOME as a default desktop(Actually GNOME desktop is used in most of the Linux based distributions).GNOME is a open source,free and fully customizable.

If you have ever used Mac OS then you probably understands why it is so popular(may be due to its highly appealing look).So won’t it be interesting if we make a Hybrid version of OS by combining the best features of Mac OS X and Ubuntu 10.10 ? Surely Yes!! Okay lets do that.

appearance of Mac OS X  +  performance of Ubuntu 10.10  =  Macbuntu 10.10(it really rocks!)

Let’s take a look on how your Ubuntu will look like,after installing the mac theme – A snapshot of my Ubuntu 10.10 with Mac Theme.

Mac OS X Theme for Ubuntu 10.10

To get the mac appearance on Ubuntu 10.10, you need to download and install the macbuntu-10.10(complete package for transforming the default look of gnome desktop into mac like look and appearance) theme.it is free and will take a couple of minutes.Just follow the steps -

step #1 : Download the Macbuntu-10.10 theme package(Link is given below)
Download Macbuntu-10.10 theme

step #2 : Install the Macbuntu Theme
First,Extract the theme and move on to that directory.Then open terminal ( hit CTRL+ALT+T ) and execute the ‘install.sh’ script(as a normal user i.e without sudo),that you get within the theme package(After Extraction).Just drag the install.sh,and drop it to terminal,then hit enter.

rkjha@rkjha-desktop:~$ '/home/rkjha/Macbuntu-10.10/install.sh'

Then you will have to answer some simple questions during installation ,if you are not sure then select the default(hit Enter or answer y in y/n case).That’s All..you have installed the mac os x theme on Ubuntu 10.10.You may want to restart the system for optimal performance.(although it is not strictly required)

http://blog.sudobits.com/2011/03/02/how-to-install-mac-theme-on-ubuntu-10-10/

How to Add a Google+ Quicklist to the Unity Launcher in Ubuntu

 Google+ – the search giants stab at social networking. Everyone very love Google+, it's became a new feeling at social networking.

Until Google get around to releasing a kick-ass API for Google+ so someone can make a Google+ Messaging Menu entry, desktop app or Unity Launcher with notification badge the following Unity Quicklist should make for a welcome stop-gap.

Download Google+ Unity Quicklist

Credit goes to Ferramosca Roberto whose original Italian Quicklist I’ve translated to English. I’ve also added a different, more Google+-y icon by ~d-bliss.
So to download and install you need to open a new Terminal tab or window. Enter each of the following commands carefully: -

• wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3000127/google%2B.desktop
• wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3000127/google%2B1.png
• mv google+.desktop ~/.local/share/applications/
• sudo mv google+1.png /usr/share/pixmaps/

Once completed add the ‘Google+’ quicklist to the Unity Launcher by dragging the ‘google+.desktop’ file in ~/.local/share/applications onto the Unity Launcher.

Source: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/07/google-unity-launcher/

How to Upgrade Cincinnati Bell Motorola Milestone XT720 to Android 2.2 Froyo

Although Motorola decided against pushing any major software updates for the Milestone XT720, it appears that Cincinnati Bell will offer its customers a non-Motorola certified Android 2.2 Froyo update.

It is unusual for a carrier to deploy an unapproved software update, but Cincinnati Bell considered that an important amount of customers bought the Milestone XT720, so it decided to go against the tide and make the update available through its own channels.

Given the fact that this is not a Motorola OEM certified upgrade, all warranty exchanges will need to be completed through Cincinnati Bell and not through Motorola, so if you are not comfortable with this do not make the update to Android 2.2 Froyo.

Because the update is developed and deployed by Cincinnati Bell, the procedure is unusual, so those who wish to attempt it should follow this guide.

Basically, you will need to root the Milestone XT720, backup your data using Titanium Backup, and flash the Android 2.2 Froyo update.

Then you will need to root the device again, restore the data and then unroot it. The whole procedure is explained in the movie below.

In addition, you will need to download the necessary files for the upgrade and save them somewhere on your computer where you can easily locate them.

Make sure you have enough space on your hard drive as the files are approx. 324MB in size.
Also, after downloading the files be sure to open the file named “README.txt” and check the Customer Name and Key that you will be asked to enter during the upgrade.

Have the battery fully charged and close any applications before proceeding with the upgrade.
Even if you backup your data, you will only be able to download the applications purchased or downloaded from the Android Market by accessing “My Apps” in the Android Market.

The Android 2.2 Froyo update will take a bit more than 30 minutes, so make sure you have enough time to complete all steps.

If you think you are not capable of upgrading your Motorola Milestone XT720 by yourself, even after watching the explanatory movie you should go to the nearest Cincinnati Bell retail store and have one of the Wireless Specialists do it for you.

Motrola Milestone XT720 - Android 2.2 Upgrade from Cincinnati Bell on Vimeo.

How to Get the Best Performance from Thunderbolt

With a new Thunderbolt cable now out the door and several existing Macs already supporting the I/O standard, Apple is outlining the methods through which customers can get the best performance.

First things first, Apple says in a Support document posted online this week.

According to the Cupertino tech giant, “To help you get the best Thunderbolt reliability and performance, make sure to download and install the latest software updates on your Thunderbolt-capable Mac.”

One of those is actually a newly-released Thunderbolt Firmware Update which, according to the release notes, “provides Thunderbolt performance and stability fixes.”

However, since Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.0 requires OS X 10.6.8, you may be required to download and install more than one software package.

But Apple’s got you covered. Here’s what you need to do, according to the Mac maker:

1. From the Apple () menu, choose Software Update to see a list of any updates for your computer. After installing the updates and restarting your Mac, run Software Update again to see if more updates appear.

2. Use System Profiler to determine which versions of software and firmware your Mac currently has.
· From the Apple () menu, choose About this Mac.
· Click More info.
· To see the Boot ROM version, click Hardware and examine the Boot ROM version field.
· To see the Mac OS version and build information, click Software and examine the System Version field.
· To see Thunderbolt firmware, click Thunderbolt and examine the Firmware version and Port micro fields.

Cupertino asks customers to note that if they re-install their operating system from DVD, they are required to disconnect Thunderbolt before starting the installation.

Only after the installation customers are supposed to “run Software Update and […] apply all available Mac OS X updates before reconnecting any Thunderbolt devices,” according to Apple.

In the same knowledge base article, Apple also lists the current level of software required for best Thunderbolt performance.

Final Fantasy X Cheats and Hints (PS2)

Final Fantasy X is a video game that was developed and published by Square Co., Ltd., launched exclusively on the PlayStation 2 home gaming console from Sony.
The game was released on July 19, 2001.

The title is classed as a Japanese style role-playing game that is played from a third-person perspective and includes elements from anime and turn based.

CHEATS
In-game reset

Press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Start + Select during game play.

GAMEPLAY HINTS
Defeating Anima
Summon Yuna's new Aeon Shiva and attack normally. Heal with her Ice spells on herself. When her Overdrive is full, it should kill Anima. Alternately, use Yuna's Overdrive Grand Summon on Shiva, then just attack a few times.

When fighting Anima, carry a lot of Phoenix Downs to counter the Pain attack. Also, have Rikku steal Grenades from Anima. They are effective against him.

Defeating Al Bhed gunner
Have Tidus, Auron, and Kimarhi up front. Have Tidus use Cheer ten times or more. Have Auron attack, and Kimarhi heal with Hi-Potions.

To defeat the Al Bhed gunner, you must have had Rikku steal from the electric fiends in Macalania Woods. They hold Electro Marbles. Get six or more of them. Then when you are battling the Al Bhed gunner, have Rikku, Auron, and Lulu on your team. Have Lulu use Water and Ice magic attacks on it. Have Auron use regular attacks on it. Have Rikku use the Electro Marbles. The Electro Marbles take up to 300 to 600 damage. It is very effective if you use a lot of them.

Defeating Behemoth Kings
If you have a weapon with "Stonestrike" or "Stone Touch" equipped and manage to use it in the finishing hit, the Behemoth King will not do his "Meteor" counter-attack before dying.

Here's a look at Final Fantasy X in action.

How to install Mobile Broadband in Ubuntu 11.04

 Great tutorial to install Mobile Broadband in Ubuntu 11.04 simple&powerfull..
Ubuntu 11.04 comes in a new Avatar with Unity Desktop environment.With new look and extra gadgets like launcher, it seems smooth and good.Also you can add new functionality by customizing Ubuntu 11.04.As now a days all the ISP(internet service provider) provide the internet service either using Broadband cable connection and Broadband Mobile connection.In both the internet connection Mobile connection is quiet very popular as it does not require the wire and cable.And you can use it anywhere and anytime,no any boundary with the wires.

So in this post i will tell you how to setup Mobile Broadband connection in the Ubuntu 11.04/10.10.So that you can use your internet anywhere.This post will help to those who are new to Ubuntu,shifted from Microsoft Windows or Mac OS or any other Operating System,Because in all other Operating System you have to only double click to install and use it.But don’t worry, Using Ubuntu and  configure or setup  Mobile Broadband connection in Ubuntu 11.04 will show you how things are easy with Linux.

Setup Mobile Broadband Connection in Ubuntu 11.04

1.Insert the Mobile USB Datacard or Broadband and wait for few second to initialize it.
2.Go to the Network connection Option and click on the Edit.

3.Click on the Mobile Broadband tab and Click on Add.This will open a window of  Mobile Broadband Connection setup.Click on Forward.
4.Select your providers country or region and choose your provider.
5.Choose your billing plan and confirm Mobile Broadband Setting.Click on Apply and then Save it.
6.Thats it, now enjoy Internet using Mobile Broadband.