Like most things on Linux, the sudo command is very configurable. You can have sudo run specific commands without asking for a password, restrict specific users to only approved commands, log commands run with sudo, and more. The sudo command’s behavior is controlled by the /etc/sudoers file on your system. This command must be edited with the visudo command, which performs syntax-checking to ensure you don’t accidentally break the file....
We got our Kindle Fire a few days ago, and since then we’ve been poking, prodding, and generally trying to figure out how to break it. Before you go out and buy your own, check out our in-depth review. Note: This review is extremely long, so we’ve split it up between multiple pages. You can use the navigation links or buttons at the bottom to flip between pages. The Hardware Once you pick up the tablet, you’ll find that it’s a little heavier than you’d think for the size, though by no means too heavy....
Creating desktop shortcuts in versions of Ubuntu prior to 11.04 was as easy as right-clicking on the desktop and creating a launcher. However, now, you must install extra packages and then run a special command to create a shortcut. We will show you how to install the required packages and how to create a shortcut. To begin installing the required packages, press Ctrl + Alt + T to open a Terminal window....
When there’s a shortcut or trick that can help you save time, it’s our mission to pass that help along to you. Our new cheat sheets are a collection of exactly that, ready for your download and great for printing. Here’s the very first one, for Photoshop. The Photoshop CS5 Cheat Sheet is a great tool for all Photoshop users, with keyboard shortcuts, graphs and graphics not only good for CS5, but also valid for most versions of Photoshop....
The new How-To Geek Trivia application has just been approved in the Windows 8 store, so if you’re already running the release preview you can go and download it right now for free. It’ll give you a daily dose of geeky trivia right on your Windows 8 desktop. Click Here to Download Geek Trivia for Windows 8 Each trivia question will present you with the question, and then once you answer, will show you whether you picked the right one as well as the full description....
There are several application suites on the market that include multiple taskbar functionality (such as Display Fusion Pro) but if you don’t need all the extra features and simply want a functional taskbar, Dual Monitor Taskbar is an open source application that offers Aero peek, a system clock, and application pinning. Hit up the link below to grab a copy and extend your taskbar today. Dual Monitor Taskbar [Sourceforge via Addictive Tips]
Once a week we delve into the tips box and share some of our favorite reader tips. This week we’re looking at voice control for Android (similar to Apple’s Siri), DIY flash diffusers for digital photography, and sending text messages to groups. Iris: Android’s Answer to Siri Alec writes in with the following tip for Android users: Time to pit ChatBot against Iris and see what happens. Thanks for the tip Alec!...
Anyone who says that the centuries old game of Chess cannot be improved upon has obviously never played with a glowing chess board. Today we take a look at a cheap glass chess set modded to glow from within. Instructables user Tetranitrate had a glass chess set he scored on-the-cheap and had always wanted to illuminate it in some way. He ruled out illuminating the board itself (no good way to keep track of the piece colors) and putting a battery in each piece (too big of a pain, over complicates the design)....
You might be wondering why we have a screenshot of what appears to be AVG Anti-Virus, but is in fact a fake anti-virus malware that holds your computer hostage until you pay them. Here’s a really simple tip to defeating these types of malware, and a quick review of other options. Not sure what we’re talking about? Be sure to check out our previous articles on cleaning up fake antivirus infections....
With a quick registry tweak, you can add any application to any Windows Explorer context menu. You can even add application shortcuts to your desktop’s context menu and launch your favorite applications just by right-clicking on your desktop. We’ve previously covered adding an “Open with Notepad” option to any file’s right-click menu in Windows Explorer, but you can do much more than that. Getting Started First, launch regedit.exe from the Start menu....
The Developer tab is not displayed on the Ribbon in Office apps by default, but it’s easy to add and gives you access to advanced features like macros, ActiveX controls, and form controls to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Here’s how to set it up. Why Bother with the Developer Tab? When would you need the Developer tab? You can use the Developer tab to: Create and use macros Issue XML commands Take advantage of ActiveX controls Create Microsoft Office-compatible apps Insert form controls in your spreadsheets Work with Microsoft Visio’s ShapeSheet and create new shapes...
Docker is a tool that makes it easy to run apps in portable containers. One of the primary benefits of containerization is easily managed updates—all you need to do is restart with a new container, and there are tools that can automate this entire process. RELATED: How to Upgrade Docker Containers to Apply Image Updates Automatically Deploying Docker Containers Docker is a great choice for continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines (CI/CD) as it helps automate both steps of the process....
Today we’re going to show you how to use the Android App Inventor tool to create your own Android app, without having to write a lot of complicated code. It’s a really simple process that only requires some dragging and dropping. Soundboards are among the simplest apps to create using App Inventor, so today we’ll show you how to get started creating your own application. This guest article was written by Mitch Bartlett from Technipages, where he covers lots of in-depth smartphone tips....
How to Pair an Xbox Controller with Android The process of connecting this Xbox controller with Android is similar to connecting any other Bluetooth accessory. First, you need to open “Settings” on your Android phone. If you’re not sure where to find it, you can swipe down twice on the home screen of your Android phone to open Quick Settings. Now, tap the gear icon in the bottom-right corner of the Quick Settings panel on Android....
We all know Grub2 is the default bootloader for Ubuntu, but it isn’t the prettiest bootloader ever. Since we also know that Ubuntu is highly customizable, this week we’re going to show you how to beautify your bootloader. To accomplish this, we’re going to utilize an add-on called BURG, which is a Brand-new Universal loadeR based on Grub and is created by Bean. It has much prettier GUI and it supports themes and customizations....
iOS allows you to shake your phone to undo typing you just did in apps such as Messages, Mail, Calendar, Notes, or Contacts. It’s a handy feature, but it can also be annoying. If you tend to accidentally activate the “Shake to Undo” feature during your daily activities, you can now easily disable this feature in iOS 9. To disable “Shake to Undo”, tap the “Settings” icon on the Home screen....
Album art used to be an inseparable part of music, back when it came in record or CD format. But there’s a way to capture some of that magic even today, using a free application. Read on to see how! Getting The Application We’re going to use a freely-available program called CD Art Display. So the first thing you need to do is download and install the application itself. Here’s a direct link to version 2....
Do you have a computer that you don’t want other people accessing – perhaps a server? You can have Windows email you whenever someone logs into your computer (assuming it’s connected to the Internet), giving you peace of mind. We’ll be using the Windows Task Scheduler for this – it can send emails in response to a variety of events. The Task Scheduler’s built-in email feature isn’t as flexible as we’d like, so we’ll be using another tool....
What would BitTorrent look like if it was lightning fast, always available, completely private, and secure? It’d look a lot like Usenet. Read on to learn how to ditch Torrenting and enjoy super speeds and selection on Usenet. We’re not here to argue that you’ll never use a torrent again, of course. It’s just that almost nobody knows that Usenet even exists—mostly because there isn’t a good completely free option....
If your laptop’s internal Wi-Fi adapter is dead, or just doesn’t have enough power to get the kind of speed you were hoping for, you might want to look into installing a third-party adapter that can boost the signal. Here’s what you need to know. RELATED: How to Choose a USB Wi-Fi Adapter for Your Laptop This guide assumes you’ve already picked out an adapter and bought it–so check out our buying guide before coming here to get everything up and running....
