Mac-like launcher (Cairo-dock)

1. sudo apt-get cairo-dock
2. remove the bottom panel
3. start the GLX-Dock from the Accessories menu
4. Configure the dock so it starts automatically when logged in
   

Brother HL-2170W Slow Printing (Ubuntu)

Needs to be set with a generic driver:

1. Select Add Printer
2. From "Other Network Printers:" select LPD/LPR Host or Printer
3. Under "Connection" put in: socket://:9100 (the IP address of the wireless interface on the printer)
   
4. Fill in name, description, location.
5. Sharing (can be ignored at this time)
6. Make: select Generic, and continue
7. Model: Generic PCL 5e Printer Foomatic/hpijs-pcl5e (recommended)
8. Finish adding the printer

The printing should go fast now even for the pages with lots of graphics in them.