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Friday, January 11, 2013

TechSource: Good-looking Android Tablet Apps Worth Downloading

TechSource: Good-looking Android Tablet Apps Worth Downloading

Good-looking Android Tablet Apps Worth Downloading

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 01:25 AM PST

The blooming Android tablet scenario has managed to turn many heads. With the launch of the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10, Google is taking this market as seriously as Apple does. Though the iPad is still the king of the castle, the Droids are rising slowly against the Cupertino monopoly. What makes Nexus tablets so special is that they offer the same amount of value as the iPad does. The very fact that these tablets come loaded with the latest operating system and apps make them even more competitive. Features like Google Now, panoramic camera, excellent graphics and more put Android tablets head-to-head against Apple's iPads and Kindle Fire HD.

That said, when compared to iPad, Google's slick new tablets fall short in the apps department. On Apple's iTunes store, you'll find a huge amount of apps that are specially designed for the iPad; however, on the Play Store, you'll find very few apps that fit well with the tablet form factor. Don't worry though. If you have just bought a new Android tablet, we won't let you be disappointed. We have a list of some of the best and good-looking Android apps out there that are specially designed for tablets.


Chameleon Launcher

Chameleon Launcher is a launcher that is specially designed for tablets. Providing users with a context-specific user interface, the application gives you an interactive home screen that puts your favorite activities in the forefront. The app also lets you create context rules based on your GPS locations, Wi-Fi connectivity, and more. Overall, the app gives your tablet a more interactive feel.



Evernote

One of the most revered productivity services also works great on tablets. Evernote, once installed, lets you collect information about almost everything then store and organize them on the cloud. Fans of the service store most of their life's important documents on it making it an indispensable part of the productivity toolset.



Flipboard

Flipboard is an amazing social magazine that lets you 'flip' through the latest news. Intelligently gathering the latest scoop from various sources including your social media feeds, the free app keeps you hooked with all the information you need. The app has been rated very highly by iOS and Android users alike, making it one of the most popular apps out there.



Google Currents

Google Currents is Google's answer to Flipboard. The app lets you browse news and other content in a stylish-yet-personal UI. The best part about this app is that it integrates tightly with your Google account thus letting you keep your reading history and bookmarks on the cloud. Apart from letting you browse and buy magazines, Google Currents also helps you keep track of the latest trends and breaking news.

Google Currents, when compared to other magazine apps, stands out due to its adaptability towards all sizes of devices. So, even if you're using a Nexus 7 or a Nexus 10, Google Currents will work perfectly with either of these devices. And yeah, it's totally free!




Drawing Pad

Drawing Pad lets you create your own masterpiece using crayons, colored pencils, roller pens and more. One of the best drawing apps out there, Drawing Pad works perfectly well with a tablet and is incredibly simple to use. Doesn't matter if you're bad at drawing, this app will let you express your creativity and share it with friends on favorite social networks. 



News360

This tablet edition of the popular News360 app lets you browse the latest news in a clean tiled interface. News360, once installed, can be personalized and then can be synchronized with the cloud. Picking up news from more than 30,000 sources, News360 serves as a great alternative to the almost-obsolete newspaper. 

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

[HowtoForge] Newsletter 01/10/2013

HowtoForge Newsletter 01/10/2013
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* High-Availability Storage With GlusterFS 3.2.x On CentOS 6.3 - Automatic File Replication (Mirror) Across Two Storage Servers
* Options For User Auditing On Linux Platforms
* Install Openldap From Source And Configure Multi-Master Replication
* Using The btrfs Filesystem (With RAID1) With Ubuntu 12.10 On A Hetzner Server
* Configure Monit To Send SMS Instead Of Email
* Distributed Replicated Storage Across Four Storage Nodes With GlusterFS 3.2.x On CentOS 6.3
* Installing Adito/OpenVPN-ALS On CentOS
* How To Install Percona Server 5.5 On Ubuntu 12.10
* Set Up Rsnapshot, Archiving Of Snapshots And Backup Of MySQL Databases On Debian

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High-Availability Storage With GlusterFS 3.2.x On CentOS 6.3 - Automatic File Replication (Mirror) Across Two Storage Servers
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This tutorial shows how to set up a high-availability storage with two storage servers (CentOS 6.3) that use GlusterFS. Each storage server will be a mirror of the other storage server, and files will be replicated automatically across both storage servers. The client system (CentOS 6.3 as well) will be able to access the storage as if it was a local filesystem. GlusterFS is a clustered file-system capable of scaling to several peta-bytes. It aggregates various storage bricks over Infiniband RDMA or TCP/IP interconnect into one large parallel network file system. Storage bricks can be made of any commodity hardware such as x86_64 servers with SATA-II RAID and Infiniband HBA.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/high-availability-storage-with-glusterfs-3.2.x-on-centos-6.3-automatic-file-replication-mirror-across-two-storage-servers




Options For User Auditing On Linux Platforms
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A variety of methods exist for auditing user activity in UNIX and Linux environments. Some of them come preinstalled within common distributions, some can be downloaded as freeware, and some are commercially available products. Here are some of the most popular methods for auditing. Each method is described, along with tips for how to make the best use of each method. In addition, guidance is provided to show what type of auditing each method is best suited for.

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Install Openldap From Source And Configure Multi-Master Replication
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Going forward to my previous document on setting up a Qmail Server with Openldap, I am now sharing a doc on how we can set up an Openldap in multi-master replication mode. So If you want more than one ldap-server for redundancy here we go.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/install-openldap-from-source-and-configure-multi-master-replication




Using The btrfs Filesystem (With RAID1) With Ubuntu 12.10 On A Hetzner Server
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This tutorial shows how to install Ubuntu 12.10 on the btrfs filesystem (with RAID1) on a Hetzner server with two hard drives. While Hetzner's installimage tool doesn't list btrfs as a supported filesystem and only supports software RAID with /dev/md devices, it is still possible to achieve this setup and use the built-in RAID support in btrfs instead of using /dev/md devices.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/using-the-btrfs-filesystem-with-raid1-with-ubuntu-12.10-on-a-hetzner-server




Configure Monit To Send SMS Instead Of Email
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This tutorial helps you configure monit to send alert messages using SMS to your mobile phone when a service fails instead of traditional email notification. Because monit can send only emails but not SMS, we will use an email-to-sms gateway where monit will send its emails to, and the email-to-sms gateway will convert the emails to SMS messages.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/configure-monit-to-send-sms-instead-of-email




Distributed Replicated Storage Across Four Storage Nodes With GlusterFS 3.2.x On CentOS 6.3
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This tutorial shows how to combine four single storage servers (running CentOS 6.3) to a distributed replicated storage with GlusterFS. Nodes 1 and 2 (replication1) as well as 3 and 4 (replication2) will mirror each other, and replication1 and replication2 will be combined to one larger storage server (distribution). Basically, this is RAID10 over network. If you lose one server from replication1 and one from replication2, the distributed volume continues to work. The client system (CentOS 6.3 as well) will be able to access the storage as if it was a local filesystem. GlusterFS is a clustered file-system capable of scaling to several peta-bytes. It aggregates various storage bricks over Infiniband RDMA or TCP/IP interconnect into one large parallel network file system. Storage bricks can be made of any commodity hardware such as x86_64 servers with SATA-II RAID and Infiniband HBA.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/distributed-replicated-storage-across-four-storage-nodes-with-glusterfs-3.2.x-on-centos-6.3




Installing Adito/OpenVPN-ALS On CentOS
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OpenVPN-ALS, formerly known as Adito, is not to be confused with OpenVPN. They both brilliant tools that work in completely different things, but in a similar way. Confused? Excellent… OpenVPN-ALS (from now on known as Adito, because I find it less confusing) is a browser based SSL VPN that enables you to acess resources on your own network, even if you are behind a restrictive proxy and/or firewall.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/installing-adito-openvpn-als-on-centos




How To Install Percona Server 5.5 On Ubuntu 12.10
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Percona Server is a drop-in replacement for MySQL. It offers more performance and scalability than the default MySQL server coming with your Linux distribution, while it uses the same init scripts and command line tools which makes it easy to use. This tutorial explains how to install Percona Server 5.5 on Ubuntu 12.10.

You can find the document here:
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http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-install-percona-server-5.5-on-ubuntu-12.10




Set Up Rsnapshot, Archiving Of Snapshots And Backup Of MySQL Databases On Debian
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This howto will show you how to install and set up Rsnapshot, enable archiving of snapshots and how to back up MySQL databases on Debian.

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http://www.howtoforge.com/set-up-rsnapshot-archiving-of-snapshots-and-backup-of-mysql-databases-on-debian


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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

TechSource: How to Secure a MySQL Installation

TechSource: How to Secure a MySQL Installation

How to Secure a MySQL Installation

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 06:28 PM PST

MySQL is the world's most popular database management system and it is being used in many projects. Be it a simple media player or a huge server that logs thousands of users, this open-source database is known for its stability and performance. MySQL was named after co-founder Michael Widenius' daughter, My and as for the SQL part, the phrase stands for Structured Query Language. If you are using MySQL on a server, it is highly important that you secured the installation in order to avoid any loopholes. If left unsecured, an intruder might hack into the database causing havoc to the stored data.


To get started, simply login to your MySQL installation using the following command:

mysql -u root -p

Enter the password (Press enter if the root password is blank).


Step 1: Removing test databases

MySQL, when installed by default, comes with sample databases for testing purposes. Keeping them might pose a security risk, and hence we need to remove them. Enter the following commands to do that:

mysql> drop database test;
mysql> use mysql;
mysql> delete from db;
mysql> delete from user where not (host="localhost" and user="root");
mysql> flush privileges;

This will remove all other databases that are not root.


Step 2: Set a strong root password (Root password is empty by default)

Usually, MySQL password for root is empty by default. This is a huge security flaw. In order to set a root password, issue the following commands in the MySQL prompt:

mysql> UPDATE mysql.user SET Password = PASSWORD('astrongpassword')
                                ->        WHERE User = 'root';
mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

This will set a password to the root account. Do make sure you remember it well.


Step 3: Disable remote access to MySQL

We need to disable access to 3306 port, to which MySQL listens to. This is to avoid any remote attacks to the server. To do that, simply locate your my.cnf file. The configuration file is usually located in either of the following paths:

/etc/my.cnf
/etc/mysql/my.cnf
~/.my.cnf

Open the file and add the following line to the section that says [mysqld]: 

skip-networking

You can still remotely access the database using ssh, so don't worry about it.


Additional security tips:

 
Set a strong root password: I cannot emphasize this enough. Setting a root password isn't everything. You need a password that is hard to decipher. Try generating a random password from the command line with the following code:

$ date | md5sum


Don't use MySQL as root: Create a separate user and then use it to test, modify and add databases. Avoid logging in as root as much as possible.


Lockdown the data directory: Change the permission of the directory where database is stored so that only selected users can access it. You can do that using chown and chmod commands.


Periodically backup MySQL data: Even though the server might be relatively immune to attacks, it's still a good idea to backup your databases. You can use the mysqldump command to do that.

Here's a sample of the command in action:

mysql --u [username] --password=[password] [database name] < [dump file]


Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.

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Monday, January 7, 2013

TechSource: 8 of the Best Android Jelly Bean Tips and Tricks

TechSource: 8 of the Best Android Jelly Bean Tips and Tricks

8 of the Best Android Jelly Bean Tips and Tricks

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 01:44 AM PST

After years of struggle to keep up with Apple's gorgeous design and standards, Android is finally making its presence felt. Once ridiculed as a cheap alternative to the iPhone, Android now stands head-to-head against the Cupertino giant. With the release of Jelly Bean, Android's prowess can easily be compared to that of iOS. Jelly Bean brings along many new features to the Google phone, most noticeable feature is the new Google Now service that can compete head-to-head with Siri. Not just that, the performance improvements that Project Butter brings along makes Android smoother than ever. Also, the improvements to notifications, core apps, and more make the update totally worth your hard-earned money.

So, if you've just received the Jelly Bean update on your smartphone or tablet, and are eager to explore the new Android version to the fullest, here are some tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of it:


1. Open Google Now from anywhere

Google Now is the Android's answer to Siri. It is a service that intelligently finds answers to almost all your questions and also provides relevant information when and where you need it. Google Now can come in handy for pretty much everything you do throughout your day.

To open Google Now, simply long press the home button of your Android smartphone or tablet and slide upwards until the Google logo appears.

If you are a Nexus S user, open Google Now by pressing the search button on the bottom.



2. Get the right answers using your voice

To search Google Now with your voice, simply press the microphone icon on the search bar. Alternatively, you can speak 'Google' into the microphone whilst on the Google Now screen.

Nexus S users can launch voice search by long pressing the search button at the bottom.

Once you hear a beep, you can ask Google a few questions like:

"What is the weather like in New York?"
"Who directed A Clockwork Orange?"
"Cast of Glee"
"Directions to "

Here's a detailed video on more than 40 questions you can ask Google Now:



3. Voice Typing works offline too

If you're one of the users who rely heavily on voice typing, there is good news for you. Jelly Bean introduces offline voice typing, a much-needed feature that lets you dictate long emails or text messages even when you're not connected to the Internet. Connected or not, you can press the microphone icon on the keyboard and start dictating.


4. Take Quick Screenshots

Jelly Bean adds the much-awaited screenshots feature to your device. To take a screenshot press the volume down button and the power button together. You'll see a new notification about the screenshot being captured. A great thing about the built-in screenshot feature is that it allows you to share the image directly with other apps.


5. Face Unlock -- More secure this time

When Google introduced the Face Unlock feature for Ice Cream Sandwich, it was ridiculed for being too insecure for use. Many blogs pointed out that one could simply point a picture at the camera and unlock the phone. Google took note of the issue and introduced a Liveness Check option to the feature. With that enabled, the user has to blink to the camera to get authorized. 



6. Set Alarms with voice

You don't have to open up the Clock application every time you want to set an alarm. Simply open Google Now, and say "Set alarm for 10 am" and Google will set an alarm without you having to open any apps.


7. Widgets are now resizable

If you use a lot of widgets, you won't have to scamper for space anymore. Widgets in Jelly Bean are resizable and can thus be tweaked to fit nicely alongside each other.


8. Jelly Bean Easter Egg

Go to settings, then go to the 'About' menu. You'll see your Android version written in there. Tap on it repeatedly till the Easter egg appears. For more Easter eggs, check out our earlier article on the top 50 software Easter eggs of all time. 


Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.

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Saturday, January 5, 2013

TechSource: How Windows 8 has opened up a Window for Linux World Domination

TechSource: How Windows 8 has opened up a Window for Linux World Domination

How Windows 8 has opened up a Window for Linux World Domination

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 04:27 AM PST

Earlier this year, Windows 8 was launched with great expectations. Microsoft banked on it to be a game-changer both for the tablet world as well as the desktop computer world. According to Redmond, the latest iteration of the most popular operating system in the world is a bridge between the tablet and the desktop. With a sleek, redesigned, and touch-friendly interface, Windows 8 was all set to become yet another milestone for Microsoft.

However, Steve Ballmer's expectations were crushed when the early reviews didn't turn out to be that good. Windows 8, along with its contentious Metro interface, was criticized for its lack of usability and confusing design. Many users posted videos of their friends and family having a hard time figuring out how to use the software. In fact, the dramatic departure from the familiar Start-button oriented user interface has irked many users.

So, what does this mean for Microsoft? Are their glory days over? But more than Microsoft, what does this mean for its desktop competitors like Linux, Mac OS X, and perhaps Google Chrome OS? Do they have a golden chance against the mighty giant? We don't know about Mac OS X but Linux, well, it certainly does. In fact, it won't be a mistake to say that Windows 8's lukewarm reception is a great opportunity for Linux to make its presence felt. 


What's wrong with Windows 8?

The most popular reason for sticking with Windows and not switching to any other operating system is that of familiarity. For years, the start button, the menus and the desktop have been synonymous with the computer itself. In fact, earlier versions of Linux were designed so that it would be easier for Windows users to switch to the penguin side. Moreover, many distributions still exist that showcase the Windows-like familiarity to the user. In short, the traditional Windows interface that lasted and evolved from Windows XP to Windows 7 is already implanted in many desktop users.

Windows 8 is a huge departure from that familiarity. The tiled UI, the touch-friendly design and the absence of Start menu makes Windows 8 an entirely different product. Of course, Microsoft does allow users to switch back to the Start button-oriented menu, but the main focus of the product remains the Metro interface. This has definitely annoyed a lot of users. And these are the same users who stuck with Microsoft for its familiarity. 



So, what's in it for Linux?

While Windows 8 continues to be criticized by different reviews and users alike, Linux can bank on this opportunity to gain the upper hand in the game. There will definitely be many Windows users who will be looking for alternatives. Some of them, in fact, many of them, wouldn't want to spend so much money on an Apple computer. They'll start looking for alternatives that fit into their budget and are reliable.


But the brave new world of Linux is daunting for many

Yes, I agree. But with the Windows 8 Metro disaster, Linux lovers can rest assured that Redmond has leveled the playing field. If you compare Windows 8 to Linux Mint or Ubuntu, you'll definitely find the latter to be way better. Ubuntu is already gaining a lot of recognition and is getting better and better each day. Their UI is much refined, mature and can be readily used by any new user.


Hmm...but Microsoft already rules the desktop world!

Yes it does. It has a huge empire that cannot be easily shaken by Linux or even Mac OS X. However, if you start slow, you'll discover that it is quite easier to dominate the market than it was before. Windows 8 is a cross between tablets and desktops. Well, so is Ubuntu. Ubuntu can be used on desktop, tablets, and wait, now there is Ubuntu for Android as well. So, it isn't that easy to rule out the possibility of Ubuntu or Linux in general giving Microsoft a tough time.


Conclusion:

What Windows 8 has done is that it has made it easier for Linux to prove to the desktop users that there is a beautiful world out there without windows. If you aren't convinced already, it's time you try out Windows 8 yourself, and then compare it to beginner-friendly Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Linux Mint.


Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

TechSource: Android-powered Devices Other than Smartphones and Tablets

TechSource: Android-powered Devices Other than Smartphones and Tablets

Android-powered Devices Other than Smartphones and Tablets

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:31 AM PST

Android, the open-source operating system for mobile devices has been making waves recently. Not only does Android beat Apple's iOS at its own game, it is also starting to show up on other devices as well. With the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10 tablets, Google has proved that Android is not a one-trick pony. Also, you'll find Android showing up on many more devices like Google TV and more.

Whether porting Android on non-smartphone devices works or not remains to be seen; however, the prospects of such endeavors seem bright. The Android marketplace (now called the Play Store) already comes with millions of apps, many of which, can be used on devices with multiple form factor. Another advantage of porting Android to other devices is that the OS being open-source, a lot of community members will be willing to chip in and work more on the project. Last, but not the least, Android is very stable, so, many ports might just work out of the box, without any major bugs.

So, there is no doubt that Android on devices other than smartphones is more than just a great idea. Though not much progress has been made in this department, there are, in fact many new Android-based gadgets and gizmos slowly gaining popularity.


Watches

1. I'm Watch!: I'm Watch is an Android-powered smart watch made in Italy. Rather than simply porting Android to a watch, the developers have heavily customized the open-source operating system making it perfect for the little gadget. Apart from acting like a… oh well… a watch, I'm Watch! also connects with your smartphone allowing you to accept or decline calls you receive on your phone. You can also get notifications from Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and other social media services on the go. Moreover, you can stay on top of your game by checking out the latest news, tweets, and weather updates right from your wrist.



2. Motorola MOTOACTV: Unlike the aforementioned I'm Watch!, MOTOACTV is a GPS fitness tracker with a smart MP3 player. Powered by Android, this little wrist device lets you track your athletic performance better. Whether you are a runner or any other athlete, you can use MOTOACTV to track your performance and get an idea about the areas in which you can improve. Equipped with a touchscreen display, MOTOACTV also serves as an MP3 player, a motivating audio coach, and above all, a watch!



Digital Camera

Samsung recently unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Camera, and Android-powered digital camera that lets you shoot like a pro. Powered by Android, the 'smart' camera lets amateur photographers shoot videos and photos like the professionals do (well, almost). Equipped with various ready-made effects, settings and tweaks, Samsung Galaxy Camera makes full use of the power of Android to provide a fully functional camera that makes the rookies feel like pros. 



Laptop

While we won't be seeing the Chromebook-Android mash-up anytime soon, Indian online retailer Infibeam has been stocking an Android-powered laptop for a while now. Ambrane Mini Android laptop comes with a 7-inch display, Android 4.0, 1GB of RAM and 8GB hard disk drive. Although the laptop is basically a tablet, the concept of putting Android on laptops doesn't seem too unreasonable.



Computer Monitor

While the purpose of a computer monitor is to simply display the data from the computer, ViewSonic wants to take the idea a step further. The monitor, which doubles up as an Android device, perfectly compliments your computer. On the big display, you'll feel as if you're using a tablet and not a computer. You can then quickly switch between Android and your favorite operating system, which, we hope is some Linux distribution as well. ;)


The ViewSonic VSD220 is 22-inch monitor that comes with a dual-core processor. Though the reviews for this device are not that good, it is still a worthwhile example of how Android can be ported effortlessly on any device at hand.


Written by: Abhishek, a regular TechSource contributor and a long-time FOSS advocate.

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