Open Source
How to Remotely Control One or More PC’s in Ubuntu?
Imagine trying to control another desktop while you are comfortably sitting in front of your desktop. There is no magic involved here thanks to Remote desktop mode. This mode helps to control the entire contents of one or more desktops.
The name suitably describes the function. However ensure before you even start enabling this mode [...]
Microsoft Releases Browser Benchmarking Results – IE 48% Times Better Than FireFox and Chrome!
With browsers like Chrome, Firefox and Safari claiming they are the fastest and far better than their closest competitors it was time for Microsoft to join “I am a better browser” cat fight.
Microsoft takes a more informative approach in trying to explain how browser benchmarking should be done and [...]
Firefox Comes to India – Mark Your Calendars
Arun Ranganathan, Firefox evangelist and Seth Bindernalgel, Firefox Localization team, are visiting India to attend several Firefox related focus groups and conferences.
This is will not only help them get a Indian perceptive of how the browser is being use in this part of the world but also help them [...]
How to Install KDE 4.2 beta in Ubuntu
The power and functionality of Linux is growing by day. I am already waiting for as of now for another 3 hours to go by so that I can download and try OpenSuse 11.1. However, that’s not what we are going to see today. Couple of weeks back there was a new release of KDE [...]
How to install VLC Media Player in Ubuntu 8.10
When it comes to media players VLC is one of my favorites as it has the capabilities of boosting the volume up to 400%. There is a considerable difference when you are using VLC media player in terms of volume output.
Tags: VLC media Player, VLC media Player linux, VLC media Player ubuntu
Compiz Fusion Guide-A complete guide to install compiz fusion in Ubuntu: Post 1
The versatility of Ubuntu Linux is what separates it from other operating system. Not to mention the fact that eye candy in Linux has come a long way. I am sure every one who has tried Ubuntu or some other distro of Linux has definitely played with the famous cube. If you haven’t yet seen [...]
How to uninstall or remove KDE and restore Gnome Desktop Manager in Ubuntu
The default desktop manager for Ubuntu is Gnome. However, if you want to have KDE as your desktop manager then either you can directly download Kubuntu or install KDE. However, one of our reader requested us on how to remove KDE. I was not sure what could be the reason for removing KDE.
Tags: kde 4, [...]
Top 5 Download Managers for Linux: Download quickly and effectively
A good download manager is a must for any system, whether it is Linux or Windows, whether you have slow connection or a fast one. No matter how advanced or novice you are, a good download manager is just the kind of software you’ll need to save a lot of time and effort in a [...]
Install KDE 4.1 on Ubuntu 8.10 in 3 easy steps!
I am sure by now most of you must have upgraded to Ubunutu 8.10. One very important thing that I love about Ubuntu us the gnome desktop manager (GDM). However, if you did not knew, you can have different desktop managers. One of the most popular one is KDE.
Tags: desktop environments, gnome [...]
Halloween Wallpapers and Social Media Icons from TNerd.com
We are excited to announce a new category "Design" on TNerd.com today. This category will hold information about anything related to graphics and design. To start with we are releasing a set of 2 Wallpapers and 6 Social Media Icons themed around Halloween. Feel free to download and use these icons on your [...]
