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My HTC Hero Feels Like New Again!
I have recently reinstalled CyanogenMod 7 on my HTC Hero, since it was so bogged down with background apps that the battery life was about 4 hours! It now feels like a new phone again and I've held...
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Tech Thoughts Now Has a Google+ Page!
Now you can follow Tech Thoughts on Google+ and you'll be kept posted of new blogposts and tech news.
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Powerbook G4 Audio Problems
Well I've just been having a frustrating time with my 1ghz Powerbook G4, which I've only had for a short time. My cheapo iPod dock broke and I've started using the Powerbook instead with the iPod...
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Ubuntu On a 1Ghz Powerbook G4
Having had audio problems on OSX on my Tibook, I decided to reinstall, so I thought I might aswell install Linux alongside it since I'm starting from a fresh hard drive. The only PowerPC 'buntu version...
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Ubuntu 11.10 Classic Desktop on a Dell Latitude D430
As a late Xmas present, I acquired a Dell Latitude D430 (Core2Duo, 1.33Ghz, 2GB RAM, 60GB HDD, Intel 950 graphics), it's very lightweight and works well with Linux. It has no DVD drive built in but I...
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Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.04 Beta On a Dell Latitude XT
I have acquired a slightly faulty Dell XT convertible tablet/laptop, the screen no longer stays up in laptop mode and it's also lacking it's pen stylus. Specs-wise it's similar to my Latitude D430, a...
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Enable Screen Rotation in Ubuntu on convertible laptop/tablets
For those with Linux on convertible tablet/laptops like the Dell Latitude XT and XT2, HP xc4400 etc, you might find Magick Rotation useful, it enables automatic screen rotation when you switch between...
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Enabling a Fingerprint Reader in Ubuntu 12.04
I got this to work with my Dell Latitude XT, but it should work with some Lenovo Thinkpads and some HP laptops that have the same SGS Thomson Microelectronics fingerprint reader or other supported...
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Gnome Classic - My Perfect Desktop (For now!)
I am at peace again in the Linux world, at least for now, I'm quite happy with the Gnome Classic desktop on Ubuntu, and finding it smoother and better looking than XFCE, but without the clusterfuck of...
View ArticleUbuntu 11.10 On Dell Latitude XT (video)
I recorded a little demo video of Ubuntu 11.10 64bit running on my XT tablet/laptop, showing Google Earth, Fennec (Firefox Mobile) browser, drawing in GIMP using the stylus, and Nautilus showing...
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Upgrading to Ubuntu 12.04
I recently upgraded several PCs to Ubuntu 12.04, either from 11.10 or from 10.04. Most upgrades went just fine apart from one, on the Dell Latitude D505 which for some reason didn't download half the...
View ArticleLinux on Film: Ubuntu on a Macbook with Xbox Kinect in a hospital operating room
Linux on Film: Ubuntu on a Macbook with Xbox Kinect in a hospital operating room via my other blog :)
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From HTC Hero to Motorola Atrix
I've just upgraded from my HTC Hero to a Motorola Atrix. It's second hand but is in very good condition, and the 4.0-inch 960×540 screen is beautiful! The only sign of previous wear are some very tiny...
View Article720p Video Recordings Using My Motorola Atrix
I recorded a some videos of the 'Rockin The Park' classic rock event at Clumber Park on Friday night, using my Motorola Atrix and I'm very impressed with the video and particularly the sound quality....
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Motorola Atrix Work and Play Kit Unboxing and Review
I've just set up my Motorola Atrix "Work and Play" Dock otherwise known as the Multimedia Dock. It has a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, remote, a mini HDMI port, and 3 USB ports on the rear, and is...
View ArticleUbuntu 12.10 Released
Ubuntu 12.10 has been released and you can download it here. Most of the changes might not be much of interest to those who don't use Unity, I use Cinnamon 2D desktop. I also like the new Remote...
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Beginners Guide: How To Rip a DVD In HandBrake on Ubuntu
Handbrake is probably one of the most well known cross-platform DVD rippers, it runs on Linux, Windows and OSX. On Ubuntu I find it's best to install from the official PPA. 1. Insert the DVD movie.2....
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Review: Scroll Engage 8" Budget Android Tablet
I looked around for a long time to find a budget Android tablet with reasonable specs for my birthday. It had to have the ability to use Google Play without too much hassle, have a reasonable screen...
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How To Enable Facebook Integration In Firefox 17
Firefox 17 has a hidden setting that enables Facebook integration in the Toolbar, and you can enable it in a few easy steps1. In the address bar of Firefox enter "about:config"2. Click "I'll be...
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Hands-On With Splashtop Desktop Streamer For Ubuntu
Splashtop Streamer is a remote desktop set of tools allowing you to access your Windows, OSX and now Linux desktops on mobile devices over the Internet . It's easier to setup than using VNC over the...
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