Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category

Convert AVI to ISO (DVD) easy on Ubuntu

Was in need to convert a avi file to iso file and did find a perfect program for this. DeVeDe is the name and you will find it in synaptic. Install and use, choose video DVD if you want to burn it out and then watch it on your DVD-player. You can add subtitles and [...]


Webcame driver/program for Ubuntu

Today I did get a tip for a webcam program(driver?) on a forum. The program is called Cheese, its in synaptic or if you more like the terminal just write “sudo aptitude install cheese”. After installation you will find it under graphic. Try out some cool effects while testing, take a look at mine below


Best MSN client for Ubntu

Now i finally have found a good MSN client for Ubuntu and iom the best. It’s name is emesene and it have some nice futures. Please take a look at the pics below to see a demo of it. For install just do “sudo apt-get install emesene” and it will work perfect.


Mac menu on Ubuntu

If you are looking for a nice mac menu for your Ubuntu system I suggest you to download and install: Avant Windows Navigator (AWM) Both easy to use and add new themes. Please take a look at the pic to see my example of this program. If you are looking for some other theme then [...]


Print days from date 1 to date 2

This function created by me will show the days and dates between two dates. Enjoy! <form method=”post” action=”date.php”> Date 1 (ex 20090101 = Y = 2009 M = 01 D = 01):<br /> <input type=”text” name=”date1″ style=”width:300px;” /><br /> Date 2 (ex 20090101 = Y = 2009 M = 01 D = 01):<br /> <input [...]


Random letters with PHP

Since it was no already function for random letters in PHP i was google on it and found this one some where i do not remeber but works exemplary. function randomletters() { $chars = “abcdefghijkmnopqrstuvwxyz023456789″; srand((double)microtime()*1000000); $i = 0; $pass = ” ; while ($i <= 7) { $num = rand() % 33; $tmp = [...]


Center div with CSS

Simple example how to center a div with css. Open your CSS file and write: body { text-align: center; } .centerdiv { margin: 0 auto; width: 200px; text-align: left; } Now open your index or what ever you want to put your div and create it: <div class=”centerdiv”>text</div>


Spotify on Ubuntu

Since I am a Spotify user I just had to have it on my Ubuntu desktop. After few seconds of google i find it very easy to install Spotify on Ubuntu. You can follow thier official how to on their home page: http://www.spotify.com/en/help/faq/wine/


PNG-fix for IE6

Here is a very good png-fix for IE6. Still it do not work on Ubuntu if you have IE6 installed on your Ubuntu. http://labs.unitinteractive.com/unitpngfix.php


Footer position bottom with css

After some hours i finally found this tutorial how to make a footer stick to bottom with css. I put it here if someone of you ever need. http://ryanfait.com/resources/footer-stick-to-bottom-of-page/ Many thanks to ryanfait.com!