Filter the Web with DansGuardian in Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)

DansGuardian is an open source web content filter which currently runs on Linux systems, including Ubuntu. It allows you to filter content on web pages based on phrases, text and URL. When configured correctly, it will block inappropriate content as well as content not suitable for children.

If you’re looking for a simple content filtering system in Ubuntu, then you may want to take a look at DansGuardian. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install and configure DansGuardian in Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot).

 

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Turn on Automatic Update in Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)

Updating your system with the latest software is a good practice, however, not everyone can keep up with this routine. In fact in Windows systems, automatic update is turned on by default.

This brief tutorial will show you how to enable automatic updating of software and packages in Ubuntu 11.10. When this is turned on, you won’t have to remember to update your system anymore, all updates will automatically get downloaded and installed while your PC is connected to the Internet. This is a great way to make sure that all security patches and software enhancements get automatically installed on your systems.

 

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Automatically Backup Your Data to SkyDrive in Windows 7 with Gladinet

windows-7-Last week we showed you how to automatically backup your data to SkyDrive in Ubuntu. This tutorial is the Windows version of what you saw last week. If you remember, we told you that Microsoft offers a free 25GB of online storage that you can use to store your data anyway you want. With that free space, this brief tutorial will show you how to setup an automatic backup and restore process in Windows 7 so that when you lose your data on your computer, you can then go to SkyDrive and restore that data onto another computer.

This is like your own Carbonite online store, only free.

 

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Automatically Backup to SkyDrive in Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)

How would you like to use the free 25GB online hard drive that Microsoft provides to automatically backup your data in Ubuntu ? Many online storage providers will give you free storage, but just few or no one will give you a free 25GB. Now, 25GB isn’t a small space, and using that to setup an automated backup and restore process in Ubuntu is the best way to use it.

In this brief tutorial, I’ll show you how to mount SkyDrive in Ubuntu and use Ubuntu default backup tool to automatically backup your data to SkyDrive. In the event that you lose your data on your computer, you can then go back to SkyDrive to restore that missing data.

 

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Enable Parental Control in Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) with OpenDNS

Beginning with Ubuntu Natty, most parental control tools that worked in previous versions no longer function correctly. So finding a nice application that will control the behavior or restrict kids browsing habits online is getting difficult in Ubuntu.

If you want to control what your kids see online in Ubuntu, you must now turn to online providers that sometimes perform better than your locally installed applications. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to enable the perfect parental control in Ubuntu using OpenDNS  online service. This DNS service, when configured correctly, will block unwanted content and prevent sites that distribute viruses and spyware. You can also block social networking sites if you wish.

Without wasting anymore of your time, lets get going .

 

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Encrypt USB Flash Drives in Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)

Want to quickly encrypt USB flash drives in Ubuntu? This brief tutorial shows you how to use TrueCrypt to encrypt external drives so that when they go missing, your information won’t end up in the wrong hands.

When you encrypt thumb drives, all content on the drives will be hidden and unauthorized access will be denied. This is a great way to keep your information safe and confidential. Without wasting your time, let’s continue below to learn how to do it.

 

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Securely Wipe your Computer Hard Disk with Active KillDisk

delete_keyLooking to get rid of your old and unused computers without putting your sensitive information at risk? A good and sensible thing to do before giving your old computers to someone other than a family member or close friend is to remove all your important information.

There are many programs that will help you do this, but most are not free. If you looking for something free and powerful that lets you securely delete sensitive information from your old computers, then you may want to look at Active KillDisk. This free program is part of a collection of utilities that lets you destroy all sensitive information on computer hard disk. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use it.

 

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Make Files / Folders Unremovable in Ubuntu

Looking for an easy way to make a file or folder undeletable in Ubuntu? This simple tutorial shows you how to change a file or folder attributes so that it cannot be removed or deleted, even by the root user. This is a safe and surefire way to keep your content safe from deletion.

For example, if you have an important folder called ‘Secrets’ with all your content in it, and don’t want it removed or deleted from its current location, change the attributes of the folder so that it’s not removable or deletable.

 

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