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If you’ve tried Linux before, chances are you found this frustrating. The NumLock key on your keyboard is by default OFF when Linux boots. There’s a way to enable NumLock key stay in the ON state when Linux starts up.
Here’s how to do it if you’re in Ubuntu:
Using the shell, install NumLockX by typing this [...]

Did you just switch to Linux and realise that pressing Win Key + D shortcut doesn’t take you to the desktop? Yes, by default this keyboard shortcut for ‘Show Desktop’ doesn’t work in Linux.

.RM files, short for ‘Real Media’ are media files that may contain audio and video or either of them. Some sites use the RM format to stream audio or/and video to your computer.
So how do you open .RM files and get them played on your computer?

I recently switched to Winamp, thanks to a friend’s recommendation. One thing that’s been keeping me away from this player is the fact that it looks ugly (well, atleast to my eyes). There are lots of skins, I know, but they aren’t professional looking.
But I really loved Winamp because it’s very customizable. I tried a [...]

Have you ever tried printing an entire CHM file from Windows? Chances are the file won’t print properly. This is a known bug, and there’s a workaround to printing an entire CHM file easily.

SpiceBird is a new application that aims to integrate Instant Messaging, Email, Calendar and Task Management, and also RSS reading under one wing.
I just downloaded it and gave it a try, and thought of posting my initial thoughts on this over here. First, it’s a beta version FYI. I had no problems with installing SpiceBird [...]

Miro, a free open source video player that brings Internet TV to your desktop has gone to version 1.1 with lots of new features. Miro 1.1 has been officially released for download.
What’s new in Miro 1.1?
The most noticable change in Miro 1.1 comes in the improvements in torrent downloading speeds, along with more control over [...]