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How to restore thunderbird profile in ubuntu

Post last modified:May 2, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail client and developed by the Mozilla Foundation.

Backup thunderbird profile:

Open the Thunderbird program. Click the menu button. And go to Help -> Troubleshooting Information.
In the new Troubleshooting Information window, click the Show Folder (in windows) or Open Directory (in Ubuntu) button. It will open the thunderbird current profile folder. Just exit the thunderbird program and copy all files from thunderbird profile folder.

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How to install Brackets text editor on ubuntu

Post last modified:April 30, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Brackets is a free open source text editor from adobe. This is good text editor for web designer.It comes with a Creative Cloud Extract for an easy way to get CSS straight from a PSD with no generated code. This fuction is still in preview stage. It supports extensions to extend the features of the editor. The main important feature of the this text editor is Live Preview. With Live Preview you can see the code changes instantly on your screen. It also supports Inline Editing. example:edit CSS without moving to CSS file.

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How to Control Startup Applications in Ubuntu Linux

Post last modified:April 8, 2023
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

During the software installation in Ubuntu, some programs add themselves to the program startup list. And when you start your Ubuntu computer, it will run automatically with your Ubuntu OS. You can improve your computer’s performance by controlling unnecessary programs…

How to solve Realtek RTL8723BE weak wifi signal problem in ubuntu

Post last modified:September 4, 2023
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Realtek RTL8723BE is wireless network adapter. It will work well with windows but it will cause weak wifi signal problem in ubuntu based linux distributions. And the wifi is only works when you sit next to your modem. Realtek RTL8723BE…

Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak Release Schedule released

Post last modified:April 27, 2016
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

The next version of ubuntu, ubuntu 16.10 gets a codename Yakkety Yak. Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth revealed on his personal blog post. Yakkety Yak final stable is scheduled for release on October 20, 2016.
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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus Released

Post last modified:April 22, 2016
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus is now available for download. Xenial Xerus is Long-Term Support (LTS) release. It is supported for 5 years with critical security, bug and app updates from Canonical. xenial means friendly relations between hosts and guests and Xerus means the African ground squirrels.

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How to install Sophos Antivirus for Linux on ubuntu

Post last modified:February 13, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Sophos Antivirus for Linux is a free antivirus software for linux computer from Sophos. Sophos Group plc is a UK based security software and hardware company. Main features of Sophos Antivirus for Linux is on-access, on-demand, and scheduled scanning for Linux servers and desktops. It also uses the Live Protection feature to look up suspicious files in real time via SophosLabs. It supports linux 64-bit versions OS. It recommands Minimum 1 GB Disk space 1GB of RAM.
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BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu converged tablet announced

Post last modified:February 5, 2016
Post category:Phone
Post author:Manikandan

Canonical the company behind Ubuntu launches its first fully converged device Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet alongside Spanish OEM partner BQ. Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet is capable of providing both a tablet experience and the full Ubuntu desktop experience. According to Canonical Ubuntu is the only platform that runs both a mobile-based full touch interface and a true PC experience from a single smart device. It will be on sale from Q2 2016.

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Install BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices 7.7.1 on ubuntu 15.10

Post last modified:February 3, 2016
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices is a free antivirus software for linux computers from Bitdefender and only for personal use.This is available in three packages like .deb, .rpm and .ipk for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems. To install BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices 7.7.1 on ubuntu 15.10 you need to request free licence key from BitDefender using below link.
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