Automatic Indentation Detection in gedit

Published in November 14th, 2011

Whether you prefer indenting code with tabs or spaces, the last thing you want to do is mix both styles in one file. The gedit text editor lets you specify what to insert when you press tab, but if you’re jumping between files in different languages or written by different people, you must remember to [...]

Dynamic DNS Updates with ddclient

Published in November 13th, 2011

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A dynamic DNS service allows you to keep a domain name pointing to your network even when your network’s IP address changes. Most ISPs will dynamically allocate IPs, so if you want to reliably reach your home network remotely, a dynamic DNS service is a good idea. ddclient is a dynamic DNS update client which [...]

Remmina: A Better Remote Desktop Client

Published in October 23rd, 2011

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I regularly use remote access with SSH, VNC, and RDP. Ubuntu comes with Remote Desktop Viewer (vinagre) for VNC/SSH, and Terminal Server Client (tsclient) for RDP. Remmina is a remote desktop client that does a better job supporting all three protocols. The main window is a simple list of your remote hosts, which can be [...]

Google Authenticator PAM Available in Ubuntu 11.10

Published in October 16th, 2011

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Google provides an application called Google Authenticator for various smartphone platforms. Using it, you can secure your Google account against hackers by logging in with a frequently-changing code from your phone alongside your regular password. Only your phone and Google know the key needed to generate the code sequence. This provides two factor authentication; you [...]

Sushi File Previewer in Ubuntu 11.10 Unity

Published in October 10th, 2011

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One of the new features in GNOME 3.2 is quick file preview. Pressing space while a file is selected in the file browser will open a window with a preview of the file contents. Previews of images, videos, music, PDF documents, and more are supported. The preview feature is provided by an application called Sushi. [...]

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