Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Windows: How to "install" a new downloaded FONT

Did you download a new font and now you want to use it?
That's very easy: the only things you have to do are:

  • open your download folder (or after download in many browsers you find the option "view in folder" near the new font file)
  • right-click on the file -> copy (or cut if you don't need it in your download folder)
  • go to Computer, open the disk labelled with "(C)"
  • go to Windows, then Fonts
  • right-click in a white space of the folder and select paste
You should now view your new font in your text editor (Word or Writer).
If that doesn't work write a comment and I'll help you further.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Install a PDF printer in 30 seconds on Ubuntu

Installing a PDF printer on Ubuntu will take no more than half minute:

  • open a Terminal (search Terminal in the Menu or CTRL+ALT+T)
  • type sudo apt-get install cups-pdf, then press Enter
  • insert your password to allow installation (it will seem you're not typing for security reasons), then press Enter again
  • wait until the installation finishes
You can now print your documents to PDF files choosing the printer named "PDF"; they will be saved by default in the folder PDF in your home.