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VMM: Graphical Tool to Change Swappiness in Ubuntu

Last updated: August 18, 2013

Want to configure swappiness in Ubuntu? Well, there’s a simple graphical tool to change swappiness to improve Ubuntu performance.

Change Swappiness in Ubuntu

Swappiness controls how often the swap file is used. A swappiness setting of 0 means that the disk will be avoided unless absolutely necessary (run out of memory), while a swappiness setting of 100 means that programs will be swapped to disk almost instantly.

The default value of swappiness is 60, which means the swap file will be used fairly often if the memory usage is around half of RAM.

If you have a large memory of RAM, you can reduce the swappiness to improve Ubuntu performance. For example, turn the vaule down to 10 or 15. The swap file will then only be used when the RAM usage is around 80 or 90 percent.

The command to check the value of swappiness is:

cat /proc/sys/vm/swappiness

You can change it by editing /etc/sysctl.conf and changing the line vm.swappiness = 60

To install Virtual Memory Modifier (VMM), the GUI tool

For Ubuntu 13.04 and its derivatives, download and double-click to install the Deb:

vmm_0.0.5.0-1ubuntu1_all.deb

For Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04, and their derivatives. Run below commands one by one to install vmm from PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/atareao 

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install vmm
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How to Install My Weather Indicator in Ubuntu 13.10

Last updated: August 18, 2013

My Weather Indicator is a simple applet that displays weather information on panel and widget on desktop. Here’s how to install in Ubuntu 13.10, Elementary OS, Linux Mint 16 via PPA.

my weather indicator ubuntu

The supported weather services are Open Weather Map, wunderground.com, YAHOO!, world weather online. My Weather Indicator supports two locations and displays temperature, pressure, visibility, wind velocity, rain gauge, snow gauge, and local time. It also displays a widget on your desktop.

Install My Weather Indicator:

You can install My Weather Indicator in Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 10.04 and their derivatives.

Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, run below command to add the ppa:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/atareao

add my weather indicator ppa

Then update and install the indicator:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install my-weather-indicator
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How to Install Touchpad Indicator in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy

Last updated: August 18, 2013

Touchpad Indicator Ubuntu 13.10The touchpad indicator applet, which shows the status of the touchpad, and to enable and disable the touchpad, now is available in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy. Here I’ll show you how to install it in Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Elementary OS using the developer’s PPA repository.

So far, the PPA provides the latest packages for Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10 and the derivatives. Also there are old versions for Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 11.04, Ubuntu 11.10 and derivatives.

Tutotiral Objectives

  • Install Touchpad Indicator in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy
  • Enjoy!

To get started, press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, run below commands to add the Touchpad Indicator PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:atareao/atareao

add touchpad indicator ppa

Then you can install the indicator via below commands:

sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install touchpad-indicator

install-touchpad-indicator

Once installed, search for and open it from Unity Dash.

touchpad indicator in ubuntu unity

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How to Remove Nvidia Logo From Ubuntu Startup Screen

Last updated: August 18, 2013

Ubuntu boot Nvidia logoAfter properly installed Nvidia drives in Ubuntu, you may get the Nvidia Logo while booting up your machine. If you find it’s annoying to have this screen, this tutorial will show you how to easily disable it by two ways.

One command to disable Nvidia logo

The easiest way to do this is running below command in terminal (press Ctrl+Alt+T):

sudo nvidia-xconfig --no-logo

After that, you won’t see the logo in bootup any longer.

The other way is to manually edit the Nvidia config file. Edit the /etc/X11/xorg.conf by running below command:

sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

add Option “NoLogo” to Section “Device”, make it look like this:

Section “Device”
Identifier “Device0”
Driver “nvidia”
Option “NoLogo”
VendorName “NVIDIA Corporation”
BoardName “GeForce 9600 GT”
EndSection

After that, save the file and reboot.

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How to Install SMPlayer in Ubuntu, Linux Mint via PPA

Last updated: August 18, 2013

SMPlayer Ubuntu SMPlayer 0.8.6 has been released with Youtube Playback fixed. With this tutorial, you can always install the latest SMPlayer in Ubuntu & Linux Mint via SMPlayere PPA.

Changes in latest SMPlayer 0.8.6:

  • SMPlayer can now update its internal Youtube code so it’s not necessary to update smplayer everytime Youtube makes a change.
  • A section “Updates” has been added to the preferences dialog, where it’s possible to configure or disable the update checker.
  • SMPlayer could still fail to find some subtitles from opensubtitles.org. Hopefully this is fixed.
  • (Windows) The autoload of subtitles with non latin1 filenames has been fixed.
  • The Windows installer gives the possibility to delete most of the configuration files of smplayer. This can be useful if the configuration files have been corrupted or smplayer has been misconfigured. Linux users can use the command “smplayer -delete-config”.
  • Several other bugfixes. See the Changelog for details.

    • Install SMPlayer via PPA:

    So far, the PPA supports Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04, and Linux Mint 13, 14, 15, 16.

    Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, run commands to add SMPlayer PPA.

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:rvm/smplayer

    add SMPlayer PPA

    Then update and install the media player:

    sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install smplayer

    Install SMPlayer Ubuntu

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    Install Latest XnView 0.61 in Ubuntu and Linux Mint

    Last updated: September 1, 2013

    XnView UbuntuXnView MP has reached version 0.61. Since the default is version 0.51 in Ubuntu Software Center, the latest XnView brings a lot of bug fixes and improvements. With this tutorial, you can always get the latest version of XnView in Ubuntu and Linux Mint.

    Changes since XnView MP 0.51:

  • Batch convert: Watermark, stretch image
  • remember item selection in information panel
  • 8bf 64bits plugin can be used with XnViewMP 64bits version
  • XMP-photoshop:Location not more written
  • JPEG arithmetic decoding support
  • Change timestamp can create EXIF date
  • Show always selection information
  • JPEG2000 Export
  • Print in view mode
  • Clean DB can remove files with categories
  • Database has been improved, PLEASE make an backup of it before to install this version
  • Linux, better way to delete files/folders
  • Fix XMP/IPTC import problem

    • Download & Install XnView MP:

    First you may check OS type 32-bit or 64-bit by System Settings -> Details.

    Then press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal:

    For 32-bit system, download and install XnView via below 2 commands:

    wget http://download.xnview.com/XnViewMP-linux.deb

sudo dpkg -i XnViewMP-linux.deb; sudo apt-get -f install

    For 64-bit system, run blow commands instead:

    wget http://download.xnview.com/XnViewMP-linux-x64.deb

sudo dpkg -i XnViewMP-linux-x64.deb; sudo apt-get -f install
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    How to Install WebcamStudio in Ubuntu, Linux Mint via PPA

    Last updated: April 4, 2019

    WebcamStudio is a virtual webcam software that can be used with Skype or a flash website like UStream, to create a professional looking broadcast, including banners, animations, transit animations and icons, etc.

    This tool is not meant as a video editor but as a live video mixer giving you the possibilities to change the look of the broadcast on the fly.

    Some of the features include:

  • Switch webcams on a single click
  • Show an IRC channel in your video broadcast
  • Broadcast your desktop for creation of nice HOWTO’s
  • Be creative and put animations and banners
  • Display what song is currently played by Rhythmbox
  • Co-host a remote friend, show his webcam inside your output (PicInPic)
  • Connect to WeatherBug and display your current weather
  • Apply some fancy effects on each source
  • Have a green wall, then why not use the ChromaKey effect to do the same as the weather man on the news network
  • Use all kinds of devices as webcamera like a MiniDV, your iPhone, etc.

    • Install WebcamStudio from GetDeb:

    The getdeb repository provides the latest version for Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04 and a little old version of Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 12.10, and Linux Mint.

    For Ubuntu users, download and double-click the below package to add the GetDeb repository:

    download getdeb package

    For Linux Mint users, enable the repository from Start menu -> Software Sources -> Additional Repositories

    enable getdeb repository

    After that, install the WebcamStudio via your package manager. Or run below command in terminal (press Ctrl+Alt+T to open it):

    sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install webcamstudio
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    How to Install Amarok 2.8 in Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, Linux Mint

    Last updated: January 23, 2015

    amarok 2.8.0Amarok music player has reached version 2.8.0. This simple tutorial will show you how to install it in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring, Ubuntu 12.04 Precise and Linux Mint 13, 15.

    According to the developers of Amarok, users can now add the Tracks from the Recently Played List widget directly to the application, the Jamendo service now uses a higher quality MP3 format instead of Ogg Vorbis, the player now depends on Qt 4.8.3, and much more. Read full changelog

    Install Amarok 2.8.0 via PPA:

    The Kubuntu Backports PPA has updated for Ubuntu 13.04 and Ubuntu 12.04 users. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports

    Then update and install:

    sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install amarok

    Amarok 2.8.0

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    Install / Upgrade KDE 4.11 in Ubuntu 13.04, 12.04, 12.10

    Last updated: August 17, 2013

    The KDE Community announced Plasma Workspaces 4.11 a few days ago. Now it’s available in Kubuntu Backports PPA, here you can install / Upgrade to KDE 4.11 in (K)Ubuntu 13.04, (K)Ubuntu 12.04, (K)Ubuntu 12.10.

    install upgrade KDE 4.11

    New in KDE 4.11:

    Plasma Workspaces 4.11 Continues to Refine User Experience

    Gearing up for long term maintenance, Plasma Workspaces delivers further improvements to basic functionality with a smoother taskbar, smarter battery widget and improved sound mixer. The introduction of KScreen brings intelligent multi-monitor handling to the Workspaces, and large scale performance improvements combined with small usability tweaks make for an overall nicer experience.

    KDE Applications 4.11 Bring Huge Step Forward in Personal Information Management and Improvements All Over

    This release marks massive improvements in the KDE PIM stack, giving much better performance and many new features. Kate improves the productivity of Python and Javascript developers with new plugins, Dolphin became faster and the educational applications bring various new features.

    KDE Platform 4.11 Delivers Better Performance

    This release of KDE Platform 4.11 continues to focus on stability. New features are being implemented for our future KDE Frameworks 5.0 release, but for the stable release we managed to squeeze in optimizations for our Nepomuk framework.

    Read the official announcement.

    Install / Upgrade KDE 4.11

    Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, copy (Ctrl+C) the code and paste (Ctrl+Shift+V) in terminal and hit enter to add the Kubuntu Backports PPA:

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports

    Then update package lists and upgrade your system:

    sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get upgrade

    If you’re going to install the Kubuntu desktop, run below commands instead:

    sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
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    Install WinUSB in Ubuntu 13.04, 12.10, 12.04, Linux Mint via PPA

    Last updated: August 16, 2013

    As you may know, WinUSB is simple tool allows to create bootable Windows USB install stick from Ubuntu Linux. This tool supports Windows 7, 8, Vista, XP and can use either an ISO or a DVD as a source.

    WinUSB Ubuntu

    WinUSB Ubuntu

    In the screen above, choose your ISO or DVD drive and plug in the USB stick and click Refresh to make it available. Click ‘Install’, WinUSB Maker will format your USB device before converting your ISO or Directory into a bootable image on your USB device. The whole process will take several minutes up to an hour. And you’ll get a pop-up to let your know when finished.

    Install WinUSB in Ubuntu, Linux Mint via PPA:

    There’s a PPA contains WinUSB package for Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 11.04, Ubuntu 10.04 and Linux Mint 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10.

    Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal. When it opens, copy below code via Ctrl+C and paste in terminal via Ctrl+Shift+V. Hit enter to run, it’ll add the PPA repository to your system:

    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:colingille/freshlight

    After that, update package lists and install WinUSB:

    sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get install winusb
    WinUSB in Ubuntu Unity

    WinUSB in Ubuntu Unity

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