Tag Archives: Ubuntu

Program to record webcam (Windows 7/Vista/Linux)

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

What programs are there to record webcams for Windows 7/Vista? Likely, you already have one on your computer — and it’s free! Its called Windows Movie Maker. (Linux users, read on) Yes, that’s right. The up-to-date movie maker actually has … Continue reading →

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Software worth noting: Tomboy Notes (Windows, Linux, Free)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

When I was a younger computer user, I obsessed with the idea of placing virtual sticky notes on the computer desktop. I have no explanation for why. Now, I don’t like them nearly as much. I liked how human it … Continue reading →

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Adventures back into the Windows realm

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

Windows 7 is on my laptop again. One year of Linux — that was a very long time. I can say I have successfully tested it, and that I can have an unbiased viewpoint of how it met or did … Continue reading →

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Fedora Linux Adventures Continued:

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

I am starting to wonder if Fedora is really the distribution I feel like sticking with long-term. But, now that I have the WiFi driver figured out, I figure I might as well give it a little longer. I’ve noticed … Continue reading →

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Linux Distributions: Fedora 15

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

I’ve been a fan of Ubuntu for a very long time, but lately I had been questioning the direction they were heading in — especially regarding Unity. Unity is the latest desktop interface shipped with Ubuntu 11.04. It is based … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 11.04 Beta 2

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

Linux has come a long way. Linux is arguably the third most popular operating system in existence. Linus Torvalds, the main creator of the first Linux operating system, probably never imagined his computer code would go so far in the … Continue reading →

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Backup Software: Déjà Dup (Ubuntu Linux)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Déjà Dup is a backup program for Ubuntu (and other .deb package compatible operating systems), which is so simple I though it would do the world a bit of good to share it. For Windows backups, click here. There is … Continue reading →

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GTA: San Andreas on Linux

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

How can I play Grant Theft Auto: San n on Linux? Some people have reported that the installer works just fine under Linux without any additional packages, however I suggest using PlayOnLinux to install this game. PlayOnLinux (PoL) can typically … Continue reading →

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Decisions: Windows or Linux on a Netbook

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Should I use Windows or Linux on my Netbook? Largely, the the idea of using Linux or Windows on a Netbook is just a matter of personal opinion. Windows XP, the most common operating system found on Netbooks, is the … Continue reading →

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The Sims 3:Ubuntu Fullscreen Issues

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Issue: The Sims 3 under Ubuntu Linux with PlayOnLinux or WINE will not run in fullscreen mode An easy fix to this problem: (it must be done each time you start the game) Open up your Options menu (The “…” … Continue reading →

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