Scheduled Tasks GUI for Linux Lite 3.x
After my little rant about SSD TRIM in Linux Lite Series the other day, I put some energy towards finding a better solution to help users configure SSD trimming with easy today. I started coding what I thought it would be a Lite Tweak at some point (assuming it would've been approved and committed) but in the process I also realized that there is no Schedule Task tool in Linux…
SSD TRIM in Linux Lite 3.x Series – The missing option
Linux Lite, a delightful, tasteful distro that makes Linux feel like a breath of fresh air, is a well suited Operating System for novices and most importantly, it is rock solid! The community maintains its comprehensive help manual to provide new users with a trouble-free transition - but even then, at times it falls short when it comes to documentation for inexperienced users. (more…)
Samba Share for Beginners – Video
I noticed I have never posted a video in my blog. So, here is one that may help you setup Samba if you're new to Samba Shares. How to create Samba (Windows) shares in Linux. Step by step examples to create shares with and without authentication, as well as a network share RecycleBin. (more…)
Remotely control Linux Mint 18.x – VNC Server (x11vnc) Setup
VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a graphical desktop sharing system that uses the Remote Frame Buffer protocol to remotely control another computer. With x11vnc software in Linux Mint you can remotely access your computer hosting an X Window session, from your local network or even from the Internet. (more…)
Shrink VMWare Fusion Linux Guest Virtual Disk
Right! VMWare Fusion on Mac OSX allows you to shrink virtual disks easily for Windows virtual machines right from the graphical interface - Virtual Machine -> Settings -> General -> Clean Up Virtual but how about for Linux guests? There isn't such option to do this from the graphical interface, so Terminal here we go! (more…)
Numlock in Linux Mint
Let's see; you want Numlock to be on (enabled) when the system starts. After all, if your password has numbers it's annoying to find out you can't login because Numlock is not turned on after booting up and entering your password using the Numeric keypad. (more…)