Category How-To

How to change default boot options in linux?

Change Default boot options To change default boot options after full installation of Ubuntu/Mint Linux use Grub Customizer. After full installation, Ubuntu/Mint linux is set to be the default operating system to boot up if no key is pressed within a…

How to Remove Old Linux Kernel?

Whenever Ubuntu updates to a new Linux kernel, the old one is left behind and the boot menu gets longer. If your new Linux kernel is working fine, then it is safe to remove the old one and clean up…

Ethical Hacking – Part 1

Before going into details of how to ethical hacking we should be clear of what it is. What is ethical hacking? An ethical hacking is an attempt to penetrate networks and or computer systems, using the same method as a…

Essential windows utilities

Pintu’s essential windows utilities.  They are that useful to me and may be useful to others. Eraser – It is an utility to permanently deleting or purging files and folders. It allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your…

How to copy command output to clipboard in windows

The command prompt is still an indispensable part of windows OS.There are few things which can be done only through the command prompt. Also for some people like me command prompt is a faster way to accomplish things. Few commands like ping,…

How to use Google as online timmer

Google as online timer Do you need a simple timer to remind you of upcoming tasks like calling your spouse, making that phone call to your client etc. There are lot of web apps, that let you create countdown timers…