Use WinKey as "Start Menu" in Ubuntu 10+ [How To]

Most Windows users are used to press winkey to start the "Start Menu" but what if this Windows user has switched to Ubuntu? By default, Ubuntu didn't set the winkey to start the "Start Menu" or the "Applications Menu"

PasswordGenerator Leets Your Password

How strong are your passwords? If you feel your password isn't that strong, we previously introduced you a simple DIY on how to make weak passwords strong. But if you don't want the hassles of shifting your keys to the left/right everytime the password is asked, we've got a software for you. This time it is different. This freeware generates a password for you. This ware is built using Java.

Ubuntu Asks For Root Password To Install Software [How To]

If you can't install a software from Ubuntu Software Center or even in the terminal using the apt-get command because Ubuntu asks for the root password, here's a quick how-to. By default, Ubuntu disables the root. In order for you to add your account to the admin group:

1. Open the Terminal. Go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal
2. On the Terminal, execute this command:

sudo gpasswd -a username admin

Note: replace username with your login name.

Restore Ubuntu Panel [How To]

If you accidentally removed your GNOME panel, here's a quick "how-to" restore the gnome panel by using a terminal.

1. Open the Terminal. Go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal
2. On the Terminal, execute this command:
  
  gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/panel

Not Everyone Can Be A Programmer

To be a programmer isn't very easy. You have to be patient. Yes, I mean very patient. You have to be resourceful. Before, I used to go to a library in a university. I just realized that the library doesn't have too much resources in it. Top of my resource list is the internet. It helps a lot, really. There forums, blogs, search engines like Google. Books are helpful but I spend a lot on forums and blogs. Books doesn't have user comments and advices. It has a one-way approach to the author and the reader. I have searched the internet for advices/traits that a programmer has.