After writing my previous post about ripping DVD to avi using k9copy (and the ddrescue workaround), I found HandBrake. After doing a little reading on it, the general consensus is it does a better job at reading DVDs, even those with some issues. I was able to get HandBrake to completely convert my DVD easily and, although …
Permanent link to this article: http://mikebeach.org/2011/06/05/how-to-rip-a-dvd-to-m4v-mp4-or-mkv-using-handbrake-in-ubuntu-windows-or-mac/
A friend presented me with an issue a while back where certain buttons on his Logitech keyboard, specifically the zoom bar, didn’t work properly under Ubuntu. After some searching, I found a site that codes Linux drivers for these devices, and directed him to it. They have drivers for Debian, CentOS, Fedora, Mandriva, Mint, RedHat, …
Permanent link to this article: http://mikebeach.org/2010/06/27/logitech-devices-on-ubuntu-linux-and-others/
Would you only ever have one house key? Car key? Would you only get one picture of your child? Your spouse? Then why would you not treat your computer data the same way? Being a computer technician, I can’t tell you how many times (a day!) I hear “Will this affect my data/hard drive/information/etc…” You …
Permanent link to this article: http://mikebeach.org/2010/04/29/why-arent-you-backing-up-your-data/
Turned off “Static Application Switcher” and turned on “Application Switcher” Affects what you see when you ALT-TAB Made sure Expo was turned on (Keystroke: WIN-E) Turned off “Snapping Windows” (annoys me, personally) Turned on “Shift Switcher” – This caused some conflicts in keybindings so I chose Resolve Conflicts and Disable Zoom Windows and Disable Exit …
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Fedora (and Ubuntu) Linux users looking for more screensavers should install the package xscreensaver-gl-extra via their favorite package manager: Fedora Use yumex, or via command line: sudo yum install xscreensaver-gl-extra Ubuntu Use Synaptic, or via command line: sudo apt-get install xscreensaver-gl-extra Here’s the package description: This package contains the rest of the 3D (OpenGL) screen …
Permanent link to this article: http://mikebeach.org/2010/03/17/getting-all-the-extra-screensavers-in-fedora-linux/
This occurs when Compiz is enabled — you need to change the number of desktops through the Compiz Config Settings Manager (CCSM)
Bug : https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481275
To work around the issue, install ‘ccsm’, then under System->Preferences->Look& Feel choose “CompizConfig Settings Manager”. In the new window choose”General Options” and from the tab list choose “Desktop Size” and change thetop slider to how many workspaces you need. This may not change the
Permanent link to this article: http://mikebeach.org/2010/02/26/bug-in-fedora-cannot-change-number-of-workspaces-via-workspace-switcher-properties/
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