Feb 14, 2011 6:14pm GMT
Despite its name, the OpenOffice Document Reader (OODR) app for Android can handle not only OpenOffice.org Writer documents, but also LibreOffice and ODF files. OODR is not exactly overloaded with features, but it does support some basic text formatting and images, and it lets you copy text. When installed, OODR acts as a helper tool for sev... more »
Create a Multi-boot USB Stick with MultiSystemFeb 11, 2011 6:44pm GMT
Thanks to tools like Unetbootin and Ubuntu's Startup Disk Creator, creating a bootable USB stick with your favorite Linux distro has never been easier. But both of these utilities have one tiny shortcoming: they allow you to install only one distro on a USB stick. Enter MultiSystem, a nifty tool that can squeeze several distros on to a single USB stick. Not only that, MultiSystem lets you add a... more »
Look up Words with Purple DictionaryJan 28, 2011 5:55pm GMT
Although Gnome comes with a dictionary application, it's not the most polished tool out there. Its major shortcoming is the lack of text formatting, which makes dictionary articles more difficult to read. Enter the Purple dictionary application. Developed as a part of the Elementary project, this lightweight and slick dictionary tool is perfect for quickly looking up words from the convenience... more »
LibreOffice 3.3 is Ready for Public ConsumptionJan 25, 2011 8:03pm GMT
Good news for those who have been waiting for a stable release of the LibreOffice fork of OpenOffice.org. The wait is over: The Document Foundation has announced the availability of LibreOffice 3.3. Although at first sight LibreOffice 3.3 looks pretty much like the previous versions, the new release sports a handful of new features and under... more »
Extension Watch: Send Web Content to Kindle from Google ChromeJan 21, 2011 6:43pm GMT
The Send To Kindle extension for Google Chrome and Chromium offers a straightforward way to transfer Web content to the Kindle reader without leaving the convenience of the Google Chrome browser (it works with Chromium, too). Once installed, the extension allows you to send the currently viewed Web page as nicely formatted text to your @kindle.com address, which automatically pushes the content... more »
Manage MySQL with Consummate Ease Using SQL BuddyJan 19, 2011 9:39pm GMT
phpMyAdmin is probably the most popular Web-based tool for managing MySQL databases, but it is definitely not the only fish in the sea. In fact, if phpMyAdmin's interface is not your cup of tea and the tool itself is overkill for your needs, then you'd be better off using something like SQL Buddy. This lightweight tool sports a slick user-friendly interface that puts all essential management fe... more »
Tibesti: Screencasts the Easy WayJan 14, 2011 12:03pm GMT
Thanks to Tibesti, creating screencasts doesn't have to be a chore. This tiny utility lets you record desktop activity with a minimum of effort. Installing Tibesti on Ubuntu is a simple three-command affair:sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ackondro/tibesti sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install tibestiTibesti is designed to be as straightforward in use as possible. The main window provides access... more »
