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Record Ubuntu Desktop

This is something I always wanted to do but never had enough time to setup.

Follow the instructions on this post in OMG!Ubuntu

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As a reply in OMG!Ubuntu they have posted this other alternative to the above

Debreate - Debian package maker

The first time I've tried to make a debian package it took me 3 days straight to learn how. Now, that I know how I find it very easy but still a few steps one has to make. This tool will definitely help to speed things up.

Download Debreate

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Access Hulu from Outside the U.S. Without a Proxy Server

After the US have taken down some of the tv streaming sites, it came to me as good news when I saw this post in LifeHacker about accessing Hulu from outside the US without any proxy server, is easy to setup and it just works.

great news !!!!

Sync Google Chromium Extensions with your Google Account

just enter: "-enable-sync-extensions" to the command. Then go to tools>synced...>Customized and checked the extension option. That's all

Add the option to the launcher in your main menu or any other launcher you may have any where else (panel, docky, etc).

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Unclutter - Hide your mouse pointer when idle

Sometimes the greates ideas are the simplest ideas!!!

sudo apt-get install unclutter

to set a different idle time:

unclutter -idle 2

or any amount of time you like.

Original post from OMG!Ubuntu

BURG - The new GRUB

super cool!!! read more OMG!Ubuntu

************UPDATE************

Cool dark theme with install script

http://sworiginal.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Shine-BURG-168869916

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***********2nd UPDATE*********

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/07/burg-boot-loader-installation-themeing.html

***********3rd UPDATE*********

http://www.webupd8.org/2010/10/install-and-configure-burg-in-ubuntu.html
ps - if you have lots of kernels, I would recomend removing them with Ubuntu tweak before using this.