pdfunite on linux
Being a bit lazy, I didn't want to reboot my computer into Windows to join/merge a few zillion PDF files. But how to join them on GNU/Linux? [
Email Clients
Since I have multiple gmail accounts, some for work and others for personal, I often find myself juggling my email from one account to another. The easiest way is to rely on IMAP.
Command Line PDF - Splitting PDFs
Like everyone else in the world, I generate my fair share of PDFs. I also have, on occasion, the need to split them up. There are tons of graphical tools that can do this, but I th
#FREE Office Suite for Windows, Mac, GNU/Linux
When I cleaned out my Google Drive, saving items that were not shared in any way with others or embedded in websites, I ended up with a LOT of files. Those files fit into several b
Tracking Disk Usage
On Windows, you can use WinDir to see what files are taking up space on your hard drive. On GNU/Linux, there are several solutions, one of which is
Playing with A New Image Format - WEBP
A new image format, which I'd read a little about but hadn't explored much, was so much fun to experiment with. The WEBP image format, great for websites and content management sys
MyNotes: Speeding Up Ubuntu
One of the reasons I've never stuck with UbuntuLinux for long is how slow, clunky it is. Often this is a function of the computer, but running on a new machine with tons of RAM, SS
Trying a New RSS Reader
Maybe I'm clinging to old tech, but I thought I'd try a new RSS reader. Why? Well, Feedly (which is free, thank you) has started dropping more advertisements in as articles. Maybe,
Fixing my Grub
If you dual boot Windows and GNU/Linux, you'll soon find yourself wishing you could customize your grub file. This is a list of operating systems/kernels on your computer that you
Evil Computing
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Old Made New: Back to Bunsen Labs Linux (Updated)
Alas, my Microsoft Surfacebook (the original), one of the best machines I've owned in years, has started to get yellow splotches on the screen (see image below). So, I said, I'll k
Trying out #!, er, Bunsen Labs Linux
One of my favorite distros, mainly because it was so light on my system at the time, was Debian based Crunchbang ( !) GNU/Linux. It had a fairly light footprint, and everything mov
Manjaro Linux - The Adventure Continues
Over the last few days, I've been having fun working on Manjaro Linux and customizing it to my liking. That's part of the fun loading GNU/Linux distribution on your computer, so I'
Exploring Joplin Note-Taking Tool
I absolutely love using Joplin Notes on my iPhone, Windows, and Zorin Core Linux devices. Alas, it won't work on a Chromebook, but that's OK for me. I decided to spring for the Jop
Blasphemy: Loading GNU/Linux on My Surfacebook
As much fun as I have exploring Microsoft Windows 10, I have to admit that I LOVE working in the GNU/Linux operating system. Yes, it can be frustrating knocking your head against t
Encrypted File Systems (EncFS)
What a fascinating read (if you're into protecting your confidential files on your computer) about the EncFS (encrypted file system) in this blog entry, [Using EncFS with Dropbo
Reflecting on Beginnings #linux
Jack Wallen shares h
Alas, farewell #! and Welcome Debian! #linux #peppermintfive
Wow, what a surprise to read a
Avoiding Piracy - Choose GNU/Linux
When I was 13 years old, my Dad bought me an Apple //e computer. It came with 2 floppy disk drives, BASIC, an ImageWriter ][, VisiCalc spreadsheet and The Print Shop software
Encrypting External USB Drives (Linux)
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7 Advantages You Probably Don’t Know About Switching From Mac/Win to Linux
7 Advantages You Probably Don’t Know About Switching From Mac/Win to Linux by Miguel Guhlin CreativeCommons Copyright Sharealike Attribution April 27, 2014 Introduction T
Database Magic on the GNU/Linux Desktop
Is your preferred desktop GNU/Linux? If it is, then you may be as excited as I to discover Kexi, a database program that works on GNU/Linux distributions (e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, etc.
A: Drive to B:Drive - Copying a USB Drive on Linux with DD #tcea14
Yesterday and for a part of today, I spent some time making copies of a USB flash drive that I'd loaded up with TCEA14 goodies! The flash drives are my
Classroom Technology Planning #chromebook #ipad #linux (updated 5/14/14)
In a few weeks or months (gee, I hope I don't procrastinate that long), I'll have the opportunity to make more recommendations to schools. Those recommendations? Read on.... [
Dual Booting Linux Mint and Mac OS 10.9 Maverick
Prior to this week, OS 10.7/10.8 had co
Quintet of Desktop Computer Tools
A truly amazing quintet of
Setting Up Raspberry Pi @OfficeDepot
Later this semester, I'm hoping to start up a high school Raspberry PI technology group. This is an idea I've been rolling around in my mind for sometime. Here's a [quick revisit o
Goodbye, Old Friend. #mac #firefox #lubuntulinux
Arriving in my inbox was a
Podcast 24 - Exploring Linux on the Desktop for K-12 #google20 #googleapps
[Podcast 24 Bill Long on Linux on the K 12 De
Connecting a Desktop Computer to Wireless Network
A friend recently asked me, "How do I connect my old desktop computer to my wireless network?" As we explored the issue further, I decided to help out and set up the old Dell deskt
Cheap is Beautiful - Linux, RaspberryPi and Scratch
[Back in January, 2012 I experimented
Setting Up Your Own Pre-Loaded Linux Distro
Source: [To Do List Aft
Exploring #! Crunchbang Linux
As a result of some Google+ conversat
How to format FAT32 on GNU/Linux
Note to self: Here's how you do it. Don't forget. sudo mkfs.vfat /dev/sdb1 n udrive the n udrive names the flash drive that's being reformatted. vfat is the FAT file system mkf
@PeppermintOS Two Now Available for Download! #free
Tonight, I had another shot at instal
#Moodle Server - Set Me Up! Class Available
Want to setup a server for Moodle,
Unetbootin on Mac Update
A little while ago, I wrote about [ Unetboo
Running WinXP and Watching Netflix on @PeppermintOS ICE #m90z
From How to Watch Netflix in Linux in Linux): This is by NO means, in ANY way shape or form an official
@PeppermintOS ICE - Setting It Up as The Lone Ranger (Updated 3/15/2011)
"Hiyo, Silver! Away!" would call
Partitioning Your Windows Hard Drive - Parted Magic
What partitioning looks
Export iCal to CSV
Source: [Mozilla Sunbird
Registration Now Open - Texas Linus Fest!
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VeraCrypt for Data Protection (Updated 01/03/2015)
Update 05/28/2014 TrueCrypt is now defunct but... as of 01/03/2014, [VeraCrypt has replaced i
Backup/Restore Your Netbook with PING (Update 02/26/2011)
Any suggestions for ma
Turnkey Linux
A colleague in Texas shared this... Turnkey Linux is an open source project that's developing a family of free, Ubuntu based [software appliances]
Revisiting GNU/Linux - The Windows Cleaner
Love this post and had to share it again... Source:
Revisiting Puppy Linux
"Open source," shares Jon Orech via a tweet today, "is free like a puppy." This tweet reminded me of a short blog entry I wrote about PuppyLinux... One of my favorite distributions
Visual Book Stories on GNU/Linux
Just yesterday I was advocating for more free software use in schools. But then, that was before this question came up: Our English department has one on one labs running Linux.
Texas Teacher Confiscates FOSS
Source: In th
Clonezilla - Mass Imaging of Computers with FOSS tool
New open source cloning software... You're probab
Formatting USB Hard Drives for GNU/Linux
Over at UbuntuGeek, the author writes: I am trying to use my ext. HD but it is formatted for windows and I can’t figure out how to re for
Knoppix on a Flash Drive (Updated)
Source: This post is just my notes I
Ubuntu Intrepid Setup Help
Note: This post is divided into two sections, one specific to Macbooks and the other for any PC running Ubuntu. I hope it's helpful to you. It reflects my own preferences and ser
Converting AVI to FLV on UbuntuLinux
At NCTE, the ISTE NETS A session went on for quite awhile...and I recorded it using the FLIP video camera. Since I'm using UbuntuLinux right now, I thought I'd convert the AVI vide
Converting WMAs to MP3 or OGG on Ubuntu GNU/Linux
Although there
Sound Not Working on Mac Headphones - Ubuntu
I plugged in m
Web Whacking
Web whacking a site is rife with copyright violations, etc. However, some folks find it useful...for example, you want to show off a web site you've made to grandparents who lack I
Creating Dynamic, Engaging Online Learning Experiences
Note: The following is an article submitted for publication to the TCEA TechEdge magazine. If you have other suggestions not mentioned in this article, feel free to leave a com
TechForumSW08 - Open Source Goes to School
Christine Weiser (Technology and Learning) has written an article regarding the TechForum 2008 Southwest event that
Installing Turkey Fonts on Xubuntu Linux
I was playing around on Xubuntu, and wondered how to install new fonts. There are zillion of great fonts over at [Search F
TechForum 2008 - Open Source Goes to School
Tomorrow, I get to co present with Scott Floyd and Mike Gras from White Oak ISD at TechForum 2008 Southwest.
Customizing Ubuntu 8.10
After installing Ubuntu 8.10 on my Macbook, I'm now adding a few programs...based on the awesome tutorial here. Step 1
Installing Ubuntu 8.10 to USB Flash Drive
Since Ubuntu 8.10 is out, I decided to install it to a USB instead of burning a CD
Clean Slate - Daylight Savings Time Change and Open Source
Source: Dubai Dynasty,
CD Image Swiss Army Knife
Fascinating "new" tool for GNU/Linux users in manipulating CD image formats: []( AcetoneISO2, aims to be
New UltraLight Laptop - Acer Aspire One
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Using OpenOffice 3 Yet?
If you're not using OpenOffice 3 yet, you should definitely do so! It works great, opens MS Office docx files with ease, and is a winner on GNU/Linux, Macintosh and Windows platfor
Convert FLV to MOV using VLC Media Player
NOTE: Be sure to read this blog entry regarding an easy to use converter—Format Factory—that simplifies the process in
Criminalizing Ripping CDs and WGET
Image Source: It is undisputed that Defendant
What Are Live CDs And How Can I Use Them
Source: TinyMe Live CD Screenshot Here are some
NVU Replacement - Kompozer
A colleague dropped by and bragged that he'd heard from a student in college. "Yeah, she made an 'A' in her proje
Ripping CDs on GNU/Linux
Someone handed me 4 of our music CDs and said, "How would you go about putting all these songs on one CD so that I can play them in my classroom?" I laughed and headed over to the
Ubuntu on Macbook Dual Boot
Not my [macbook](