Tag Archives: Linux Mint 12

BIOS sees memory upgrade but Linux Mint 12 does not

Good afternoon.  Today I upgraded my main Linux Mint 12 system to 8Gb of RAM (I do a lot of software testing with virtual machines).  Came across one little problem though. The RAM upgrade was recognised in BIOS but not … Continue reading

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How to permanently delete data in a file or on a hard drive

Today I will show you how to permanently delete a file or hard drive so that data can not be recovered using data recovery tools. This comes in handy when you have sensitive data you need to get rid of. … Continue reading

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How to configure Startup Applications in Linux Mint 12 running Cinnamon

Today I will show you how to configure startup applications in Linux Mint 12 running the Cinnamon desktop. Go to Menu – Preferences – Startup Applications You will be shown a list of all the programs that are configured to … Continue reading

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How to increase the size of your hard drive without losing any data

Finally got round to it.  I have managed to increase the size of my hard drive without losing any data.  This was accomplished by using Clonezilla and a newer 160Gb hard drive to replace my old 40Gb hard drive (remember … Continue reading

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How to resize an image using GIMP

Imagine the scenario.  You are trying to upload a picture to a website but the picture resolution is too high and the size of the file is also too high.  So what do you do? Today I will show you how … Continue reading

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How to use your Blackberry internet connection through your computer

Today I will show you a handy little tip on how to use your Blackberry internet connection through your computer.  This comes in very handy when you don’t have an internet connection on your desktop PC or laptop but you … Continue reading

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How to schedule a backup in Linux Mint 12

Today I will show you how to schedule a backup in Linux Mint 12 so that your precious data is safe. Linux Mint 12 comes with the Backup Tool shown below which allows you to backup your data and software … Continue reading

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