Kubuntu: Connect to OpenVPN Server with Network Manager Applet

Okay, you've successfully set up a new OpenVPN server on your VPS. What's next? Here, i post a brief tutorial how to connect my Kubuntu desktop to OpenVPN server with the default connection manager. Previously, I have set up OpenVPN server in just one click. And after the server is up, it automagically created several OpenVPN…

Kubuntu 15.04 now has fcitx as the default input method for Asian languages, including Japanese. But as I installed it in English, fcitx were removed at the end of installation. Previously, I used to have ibus-anthy to write Japanese characters. Now, I give a try to fcitx-mozc for doing that. Mozc engine is developed by…

How to Reinstall Ubuntu (Linux) without Repartitioning

Here's how to reinstall Ubuntu or another Linux distro without having to lost your app settings and data. It's useful for some cases, for instance you won't lost your Firefox bookmarks and login session, as well as browsing history and installed add-ons. Although you can regain them all easily by the new sync feature, it can…

Kubuntu 15.04 Vivid Vervet is ready to rock

Kubuntu 15.04 has just been released. It features the new Plasma 5 Desktop, a new, sleek design of KDE UI (Ref). The Breeze theme looks refreshing, and replaces Oxygen as the default KDE theme for years. But I rather don't like the window decor at first. When I write this post, I was downloading the…

Kubuntu vervet beta

April will soon come. It means that a new Ubuntu version will be released. The most awaited one among others could be Kubuntu. It comes with the new KDE Plasma 5 desktop, a fresh new look of KDE desktop. I haven't tried out Plasma 5 yet. And when I found out a review of Kubuntu 15.04…