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Linux - Tips and Tricks
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Written by Rick Russell
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After the default install of Ubuntu, things are pretty, but kinda boring compared what we can have. Even on a lower end machine we can still enjoy a hefty amount of eye candy and features. Here's basically a run down of what I do on a fresh install of Ubuntu to get the full effects of of my desktop as well as a couple handy features that will help tremendously with productivity and task management. When finished with your default install of ubuntu, let's touch it up a bit. 
First, if you have an NVidia, or ATI card, I suggest installing EnvyNG. I'll quote the Envy site to explain:
"Envy" is an application for Ubuntu Linux and Debian written in Python and PyGTK which will:
1) detect the model of your graphic card (only ATI and Nvidia cards are supported) and install the appropriate driver. However automatic detection can be overridden with the "Manual installation"
2) install the right driver for your card and all the required dependencies
3) configure the Xserver for you
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Technology - News
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Written by Rick Russell
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Well, a lot has certainly changed locally here at the site and in my life. I am now going to be a father and the wife wants to move closer to family. So we are packing up the house, animals and computers and heading north back up to Chico, CA. I already have a job with a friend doing computer work, and we already found a house!  While back up north I am going to work on some cert's; or learn how to program for Joomla, and the wife is going to be going back to school. I'm going to hopefully have more time to work and learn Joomla which is what I want, but we'll see! Nor-Cal also offers up other options that I will be talking about later, this involves a side project that I'll be introducing in the coming months.
Technorati Tags: news, updates
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On the Go - Travel Tips
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Written by Rick Russell
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 New FakeTV makes robbers and would-be-thieves think twice about gankin' your geekiness. From the site the device "accurately simulates the light output of a real television." So if your headed out of town and want an extra bit of security, leave one of these on when you go. The device even turns on and off automatically every night at dusk and dawn.
- Dynamic and convincing occupancy simulation
- Computer controlled, super-bright multi-color LED Light output equivalent to a typical 27" TV
- Consumes just the power a night-light. AC adapter included
- Most televisions turn on with push buttons and do not work with timers. Burglars know this, making FakeTV very effective!
- Built in light sensor turns FakeTV on each evening at dusk. Turns off automatically\
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