The article provides detailed steps to enable or disable the touchpad on laptops running Ubuntu Linux. It explains how to access the settings via the System Settings panel and navigate to 'Mouse & Touchpad' to toggle the touchpad. An alternative method is described, using a third-party application called Touchpad Indicator, which offers more control, including automatic disablement while typing or when a mouse is connected.
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The article provides a step-by-step guide to enable or disable the "Show recently added apps" feature in Windows 11. This feature, which keeps track of recent activities like file access and added apps, enhances productivity by listing recently installed apps in the Start menu Recommended section and Jump Lists. It also includes instructions to remove added apps.
The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the "Show recently opened items in Start, Jump Lists, and File Explorer" feature in Windows 11. This function, which tracks recent activities, is designed to improve productivity and ease file retrieval, but may be perceived as a privacy concern by some users. The steps include navigating through System Settings or the Local Group Policy Editor.
The article outlines steps to install Bitwarden, an open-source password management platform, on Ubuntu Linux using Docker. Bitwarden stores sensitive credentials in an encrypted vault, supports multiple platforms and includes features like two-factor authentication. The post guides through the installation process, obtaining Bitwarden installation key, setting up an account and starting Bitwarden services.
The article discusses how to enable or disable fractional scaling on Ubuntu Linux, which by default offers two scaling options: 100% and 200%. If objects on your device's display are too large or too small, fractional scaling can be enabled to provide more options: 125%, 150%, and 175%. The guide provides a step-by-step process on how to make these adjustments from the System Settings menu.
The article provides steps to change the size of application icons on the Ubuntu Linux Dock or launcher. According to the post, the size of the Dock is proportional to the icon size, meaning changes to the icon directly affect Dock size. Users can access the 'Appearance' settings in the 'System Settings' panel to adjust icon and Dock sizes as desired.
The article provides a step-by-step guide to enable or disable the auto-save screenshots function in the Snipping Tools app on Windows 11. Screenshots, by default, are automatically saved in PNG format in a specified folder and can be managed in the app's Settings page. Changes are applied immediately after exiting.
This article provides detailed instructions for toggling airplane mode in Ubuntu Linux. It can be done using a physical airplane mode button on some laptops, directly from the System menu, or through the System Settings menu. Turning airplane mode on disables all wireless communications, which can be re-enabled by turning it off.
The article provides detailed instructions on how to enable or disable mobile hotspots in Ubuntu Linux. It elaborates on the utility of sharing the internet connection from Ubuntu Linux devices with others over Wi-Fi, particularly in remote areas. The process involves accessing System Settings, selecting Wi-Fi settings, and activating the Wi-Fi Hotspot function, bearing in mind that doing so will consume data from the network plan.
The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable Dock or launcher display on all screens in Ubuntu Linux OS. This feature, usually displayed only on the primary monitor, reveals user's preferred running applications. The process involves manipulating the System Settings, specifically the Appearance panel, to change the Dock's visibility across all connected monitors.
The article provides a guide on how to hide or unhide the Trash icon on the Dock in Ubuntu Linux. This process involves navigating through the System Settings to the Appearance panel, under Dock, then toggling the switch button for the Trash icon. This customization can help clean the desktop.
The article provides a guide on how to activate or deactivate dark mode in Ubuntu Linux. The dark mode helps reduce eye strain, improves battery for mobile devices, and is optimized for low-lit environments. The guide also explains how to select an accent color that contrasts or matches the user's wallpaper and windows color.
The article provides a guide on how to automatically hide the Dock in Ubuntu Linux to make the screen look bigger. Like in other OS, the Dock in Ubuntu Linux can hide when the window overlaps with it, a feature available in the latest version. Users can enable or disable this setting through the System Settings -> Appearance panel.
The article provides a guide to hiding or unhiding the personal folder on an Ubuntu Linux desktop. This folder, named 'Home' by default, organizes the user's files. To change its visibility, users need to use the System Settings panel, navigate to Appearance, and toggle the 'Show Personal folder' switch.
The article provides steps for changing one's password in Ubuntu Linux for security reasons or after forgetting the original password. This process can be carried out from the System Settings panel, through the Users tile, or via the command line terminal. The new password simultaneously updates the login, keyring password.