Showing posts with label hack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hack. Show all posts
Aamir Mustafa Friday, March 9, 2012 at 03:15

Hackety Hack: Ruby Programming for novices

Hackety Hack is an open source application that teaches individuals how to create software using Ruby Programming language. It combines an IDE with an extensive Lessons system. Hackety Hack is a cross-platform desktop application available for Windows, Mac and Linux, it also has integration with the website, where "Hackers" can share what they've learned, ask questions, and submit feedback.

Using Hackety Hack does not require any programming experience, and is designed for absolute starters in computer programming.

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Damar Riyadi Monday, November 14, 2011 at 05:24

Protect GRUB Entries with Password

Ubuntu comes with GRUB recovery mode that enables you to recover or rescue your broken system. Unfortunately, everyone can drop a root shell without having to enter the password. Of course, that makes your system less secure. Please imagine that a stranger can access GRUB recovery mode and make some changes to your system! Today, I'd like to show you how to protect GRUB entries with password especially GRUB recovery mode. So, if someone want to access recovery mode, he must enter the password first.

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Damar Riyadi Friday, November 4, 2011 at 08:17

How to Reset Ubuntu Password Using LiveCD

Dear readers! Today I'd like to show you how to reset your lost Ubuntu password using Live CD. This trick should not be used for doing something bad with someone else. The main purpose of this trick is to recover your lost Ubuntu password.

Now, prepare your Ubuntu Live CD and boot your computer from it until the desktop appears. Once, the desktop is ready, open Terminal and type the following command:

  • gksudo nautilus

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Damar Riyadi Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 16:37

Ebook: Linux 101 Hacks

The book writer said:

There are total of 101 hacks in this book that will help you build a strong foundation in Linux. All the hacks in this book are explained with appropriate Linux command examples that are easy to follow.

This book contains 12 chapters. Hacks mentioned in 6 chapters are based on the articles that I’ve already posted on my blog. Hacks mentioned in rest of the 6 chapters are brand new.

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