To add read and write permissions for the owner and group on folder, open terminal and type: Add the -R option to recursively change the permissions of the folder and all files and sub-folders: Example: When you’re inside the folder, remove “folder name” and replace it with . If you want to have all of […]
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Validate TV episode/ Movie Names with colon (:) in the Title – FileBot naming scheme
TV episode downloaded as blindspot.110.hdtv-lol[ettv].mp4 and renamed using FileBot as Blindspot – S01E10 – Evil Handmade Instrument.mp4 The naming scheme I’m using is one of the default for the TV Show naming: {n} – {s00e00} – {t} with slightly modifying as {n} – {s00e00} – {t.replaceAll(/:/, ‘ – ‘)}. Perks? When a title has colon […]
Themes, Desktop background & Icons Not Working in Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon
Problem: Desktop theme and icons turned to 98ish look? Desktop background isn’t working and turned to black? Switching themes, icons, colors, cursors from Menu>Preference>System Settings isn’t reflecting the changes? Possible Sources of the problem: Using Dual Monitor? Recently updated graphics driver? Hybrid graphics, likely Intel with Nvidia? Recently set Nvidia as default graphics driver using […]
Hide files in Linux Mint 17.1 without renaming
Create a file named .hidden in the directory where you want to hide the files.
List all the file names you want hide in the newly created file .hidden using a text editor. Just the file names, not the path with it.
Save the file.
Refresh/restart Nemo file browser.
How to Open .URL files in Linux Mint/Ubuntu
.url files are Internet Explorer shortcut created on Windows desktops. Linux counterparts are .desktop files. No idea about Mac, yet. The solution below is suitable for you if double-clicking the .url opens in Firefox serves your purpose. I’m hardcore fan of Firefox despite its annoying and degrading performance each day. .URL Windows shortcut file looks […]