Nov 23, 2011 5:17pm GMT
All mainstream Linux distros offer a variety of backup tools designed for specific tasks like backing up MySQL databases or performing incremental backup to a remote server. Backupninja wraps all these nifty tools into a simple graphical interface and give you a helping hand with setting up backup jobs. Backupninja is available in the softwa... more »
Blog with NibbleblogNov 22, 2011 9:12am GMT
When it comes to blog software, WordPress rules supreme. But what if this otherwise excellent blog engine is overkill for your needs? In this case, you might want to give Nibbleblog a try. This lightweight blog application is perfectly suited for maintaining personal blogs, and it sports all the essential features you need to publish a blog with a minimum of effort. Nibbleblog features a WYSIWY... more »
Juggle Files on Android Device with Ghost CommanderNov 18, 2011 2:00pm GMT
Using an Android device without a decent file manager is like eating soup with a fork. Fortunately, there are several excellent file managers available on the Android Market: from the simple OI File Manager to the more advanced File Expert. And if you prefer the efficiency of a two-pane file manager, then Ghost Commander is right up your alley.... more »
Manage Remote Linux Machines from Windows Using KiTTYNov 17, 2011 8:37am GMT
Need to connect to a remote Linux machine or server from a Windows computer? Then KiTTY is your best friend. This Telnet and SSH client is a fork of the popular PuTTY tool that offers several useful improvements. For starters, KiTTY sports the portability mode which allows you to run the tool on a Windows machine without leaving any traces.... more »
Extension Watch: QR Code Generator for Google Chrome and ChromiumNov 16, 2011 8:56am GMT
When you need to generate QR codes for text snippets and URLs, the QR Code Generator extension for Google Chrome and Chromium can come in rather handy. Once installed, the extension adds a button to the main toolbar. Click on it, and QR Code Generator creates a QR code for the URL of the currently viewed web page. You can then use the text a... more »
Run a Simple Web Server on Your Android DeviceNov 15, 2011 6:29pm GMT
A simple web server running on your Android device is a perfect solution for ad-hoc sharing and publishing files and documents, which can come in handy in many situations. You might be thinking that you need a dedicated app for that, but you can actually roll out a simple web server using a Python script containing only four lines of code. This nifty trick is possible thanks to the Scripting La... more »
Set up a Lightweight Wiki in a Jiffy with LionWikiNov 14, 2011 6:40pm GMT
Looking for a lightweight wiki that is easy to install and use? You might want to give LionWiki a try. The core version of this lightweight wiki engine consists of a single PHP file, so you can deploy a bare-bones wiki by simply copying the PHP file to your server. The core version of LionWiki sports essential features like page history, changes tracking, pages renaming, and password protection... more »
