Adjust Screen Brightness Ubuntu 12.04 (Solution)

A solution for the power management problem in Ubuntu 12.04.

Problem: Brightness value is not getting saved and screen brightness will be back to 100% after reboot.

Solution:

Step1: Install xbacklight via terminal

sudo apt-get install xbacklight

Step2: Open startup applications

search startup applications

Step3: Add a startup program

In command box use   xbacklight -set `num`

where the num is percentage of your screen brightness.

Step4: Save and enjoy :) 

DLNA Server on Ubuntu ( MiniDLNA)

MiniDLNA

Step1: Install minidlna via terminal

Administrator privileges might be required, if needed use sudo

===> apt-get install minidlna

Step2: Edit the file /etc/minidlna.conf

===> media_dir=/your_custom_directory_which_contains_media_files

Step3: Reload and rescan files

===> /etc/init.d/minidlna force-reload

Setup is complete and your DLNA server is ready.

Step4: Search for media from your DLNA enabled phone.

................Sit back and enjoy