Wacom Tablet in Kubuntu
Filed under: Computers, How-to, Linux, Technology
Do you have a Wacom Tablet and Kubuntu? Lucky you, very easy to have it working really. Kubuntu comes prepackaged with Wacom Tablet support, but it’s not perfect.
It will work plug-n-play … but the tablet buttons wont work and you may have a few issues. As documented on the Wacom – Community Ubuntu Documentation site, you’ll be best off (for full features) just doing it the “manual” way.
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Many a great man have been defeated, turned down, reject or flat out laughed at simply because of their outward appearance. Time for change my fellow man! Today we start with how to properly Tie a Tie!
I’m no expert, but I have my fair share of tie experience. Though, let us leave the actual teaching up to the experts and the information gathering to us geek folk 
. Here are several links to help you tie your tie. Pick and choose as you see fit!
How To Tie A Tie: The Pursuit Of The Perfect Knot
Great little site with good step by step drawings: http://www.tie-a-tie.net/
And for the lazy-ish folk, here is a Google link to search for “Tie a tie”.
Now go forth and look good!
p.s. my personal favorite tie is the 4 In hand. It’s easy, it’s simple and it looks pretty good even for business. Try it out and see for yourself.
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Google never fails to amuse and entertain. This time, they manage to throw in learning and personal development into the mix! Merlin Mann has been at Google a few times with great insights. Recently I came across an article about him and found my way to a video of him at Google entitled: Merlin Mann on Maximizing Your Time. He gives his insights on how to manage your time well and what to do with it. Really a great watch.
Original link from Lifehacker: Merlin Mann on Maximizing Your Time.
Another great link (also from Lifehacker) is about how to grow personally (more from a geeks perspective I think). Great ideas on how to expand your horizons and meet new people. If you are one of those closet hermits who never see’s the light of day, these may be a good way to help you start getting out more. Check it out and see if it helps you:
The ABC’s of Self-Development: Accomplishments, Beliefs, Challenges
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