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How To Install Budgie Desktop In Ubuntu 16 04 Or 15 10 Via PPA

• Solus 1.1 was released yesterday featuring the latest Budgie Desktop and various improvements. See THIS article for more information;
• Budgie Remix is a new Ubuntu (16.04) based Budgie Desktop Linux distributions which, from what I understand, might be the foundation for a new Ubuntu flavor. Right now, this is work in progress and should only be used for testing. More info HERE.

Budgie Desktop video

Install Budgie Desktop in Ubuntu 15.10 or 16.04 via PPA

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:budgie-remix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install budgie-desktop

gsettings set org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.xsettings overrides "{Gtk/ShellShowsAppMenu: ,Gtk/DecorationLayout: <menu:minimize,maximize,close>}"

Purging the PPA

sudo apt-get install ppa-purge
sudo ppa-purge ppa:budgie-remix/ppa

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How To Install Cinnamon 3 0 In Ubuntu 16 04 Or 15 10 Via PPA

• panel with a menu, launchers, window list, system tray;
• support for panel applets and desktop widgets (Desklets);
• supports desktop animations and transition effects;
• highly configurable: users can customize the panel (besides applets, the panel supports autohide and the panel layout can be changed: you can use one panel or two panels like the old GNOME 2 layout), easily change themes, customize desktop animations, hot corners, etc.;
• much more.

• window management improvements on tiling, mapping and unmapping windows, compositor’s window groups and tracking of full screen windows
• improved out of the box touchpad support (edge-scrolling and two-finger-scrolling can now be configured independently and are both enabled by default)
• new accessibility and sound settings (both rewritten as native cinnamon-settings modules)
• battery powered devices can be renamed
• different favorite applications can now be set for plain-text, documents and source code files
• panel launchers now include application actions
• animation effects are now enabled by default on dialogs and menus
• favorites and system options can now be disabled in the menu applet
• the photo-frame desklet now also scans subdirectories
• improved support for GTK 3.20, Spotify 0.27, Viber

Install Cinnamon 3.0 in Ubuntu 16.04 or 15.10 via PPA

• Sunderland93s Cinnamon PPA (Ubuntu 16.04 only - its still in the process of being updated at the time Im writing this article)
• embrosyns Cinnamon PPA (for Ubuntu 16.04 and 15.10)

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:embrosyn/cinnamon
sudo apt update
sudo apt install cinnamon blueberry

Tweaks

sudo apt install numix-gtk-theme

• mint-themes (youll also need libreoffice-style-mint because mint-themes depends on it, as well as mint-x-icons and mint-themes-gtk3, both linked below)
• mint-themes-gtk3 (download the 3.18 version - its for GTK 3.18, available in Ubuntu 16.04)
• mint-y-theme
• mint-x-icons
• mint-y-icons
• cinnamon-themes

sudo dpkg -i ~/deb/*.deb

gsettings set org.cinnamon.desktop.session settings-daemon-uses-logind true
gsettings set org.cinnamon.desktop.session session-manager-uses-logind true
gsettings set org.cinnamon.desktop.session screensaver-uses-logind false

How to revert the changes

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/embrosyn-cinnamon*.list

sudo apt purge cinnamon* libcinnamon* nemo* libnemo-extension1 cjs libcjs0e blueberry gir1.2-cinnamondesktop-3.0 gir1.2-meta-muffin-0.0 libmuffin0 muffin-common

sudo apt autoremove

sudo apt install ppa-purge
sudo ppa-purge ppa:embrosyn/cinnamon

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How to flash Samsung Stock ROM via Odin

Flash Samsung Stock ROM (Official/Original Firmware) via Odin

Step 1: Download and install device driver software on your computer.

If you have used Kingo android Root already, skip this step. Otherwise, do it manually. Following are ways to do this...

• Visit Samsung official website to find the correspondent driver software.
• Google the driver software of your device. Download and then install it on you computer.
• Download or update Kies, part of which will install or update drivers.

Once drivers are installed or updated, it is highly recommended that you restart your computer.

Step 2: Download and extract the Stock ROM (Official/Original Firmware).

You can get all the Official Samsung Firmware you might need here on this site...Go here to download for any Samsung Model.

After downloading it (normally a compressed file), you need to extact/unzip it to certain location of your PC. The file types that Odin uses are *.bin,*.tar and *.tar.md5.

Find the file you have downloaded and then unzip it to Desktop.

You will find a *.md5 file after extracting.

Step 3: Download and extract Odin on you PC.

You can download Odin V3.10.7 directly from SamMobile. AndroidMTK is a fine alternative, it also offers a detailed list of Odin versions and download link. Or you can always Google "Odin download".    After downloading it on your PC, extract it to Desktop or another location youd prefer.

Odin v3.10.7 zip file.

After extracting, right-click to "Open as Administrator". It may prevent certain issue from happening.

Run Odin as administartor is recommended.

Step 4: Boot your Samsung device into Download mode.

Follow these steps to enter Download Mode/Odin Mode

1. Power off your device
2. Press and hold Volume Down key, Home Key and Power Key
3. When your device vibrates, release Power key while keep holding the Volume Down key and Homekey

Warning before entering into download mode
4. Press Volume Up key to enter Download mode, which has a green robot figure and “Downloading… Do not turn off target!!)

Now you are in download mode.

Step 5: Connect your device to PC.

You device should be automatically recognized by Odin. At the lower-left of Odin interface, it should show a message that says "Added!" and in the meantime you should see a light-blue box at the ID:COM section stating "COM:3" (the number depend on which USB port you have plugged the device cable and is irrelevant).

Device is connected to Odin.

Step 6: Click "PDA" or "AP" to add tar.md5 file that you have extracted and then "Start".

Whether it is "PDA" or "AP" depends on the version of Odin that you used. But the md5 file goes to either "PDA" or "AP".

Add *.md5 to Odin.

After adding the file, click "Start" to begin the flashing process.

Click "Start" to flash.

WARNING DO NOT REMOVE OR OPERATE ON YOUR DEVICE UNTIL FINISHED OR FAILED IS SHOWED ON ODIN.

Ongoing flashing process. Do not remove your device.

When the flashing process is done and if everything goes well, you should see a big green box saying "RESET" or "PASSED" (depends on the version of Odin is used). By now, the device should be rebooted and it is safe to remove/unplug your device.

Flash succeeded.

If failed, what should you do?

Try these things first:

• Update your device driver software to the latest.
• Restart your computer.
• Run Odin as Administrator.
• Try different cable (original one or the one with better quality) and USB port (the main port recommended)
• Re-download the firmware file, make sure it is intact and match your device model

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How to easily update firmware via OTA on Leagoo Z1 smartphone

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How To Connect Access Android To PC Internet Via USB

For a long time, I have been writing about drivers for your different devices and provided you links to download them. Android phones have a huge fan base and most of the people today use them since they are the boss these days. That is due to many features that other devices cant provide. There are millions of amazing apps, games and other features that other devices cant compete with an android device.

One of the many benefits that you can get from android is using it as your internet adapter when your internet connection is not working or finished. In this post, I am going to tell you an easy method, with the help of which you can easily use your data plan on your PC. You shouldnt let it go to waste and use it on your PC by connecting the android device as a router. This process is also known as Tethering. Now lets move on to the step by step guide of how to connect android device to use the internet on PC?

Step by Step Guide how to connect android device to use the internet on PC.

Note: Connect your android device using a USB data cable to do the following process.

1. On your Android phone, go to the Settings.

2. In the settings, go to the Wireless & Networks after you are in the settings.

3. Next step is to tap on more to find some new options in the place.

4. After doing that, search for Tethering and portable hotspot.

5. Now, enable this option. Also, make sure that you have enabled the Mobile Data from the widget bar.

There is nothing more you have to do. Now your PC is ready to use the internet from your mobile data since your android will now work as internet router. Did you like our guide? Leave us your feedback and keep visiting our blog for more amazing tips, tricks, and drivers!

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How To Install The Latest Nvidia Drivers In Ubuntu Via PPA

Install the latest Nvidia graphics drivers in Ubuntu via PPA

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graphics-drivers/ppa
sudo apt update

apt-cache search nvidia

apt search nvidia

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