Author: Richard

  • Change Mouse Double-Click Speed in Ubuntu

    Change Mouse Double-Click Speed in Ubuntu

    This post provides a detailed guide on how to adjust the double-click speed setting on a mouse in Ubuntu Linux. The default settings may not suit every user, with the speed of double-click potentially causing issues. It details the steps to locate the System Settings panel, navigate to the ‘Accessibility’ section and adjust the ‘Double-Click…

  • Switch Primary Mouse Button in Ubuntu

    Switch Primary Mouse Button in Ubuntu

    This is a guide on how to switch the primary mouse button in Ubuntu Linux for left-handed users. Existing default settings assign regular operations such as selecting, clicking, and dragging to the left mouse button. However, users can reverse this in Ubuntu’s System Settings panel, opting for the right button to perform usual operations and…

  • How to Change Time Zone in Ubuntu Linux

    How to Change Time Zone in Ubuntu Linux

    The post provides instructions on changing the time zone manually in Ubuntu Linux. Despite the system automatically setting the time zone and daylight saving time according to the user’s region, users have the option to manually configure their system’s time zone. However, any region changes require reconfiguration. The process involves the System Settings panel where…

  • Add Multiple Clocks to Ubuntu Linux Top Bar

    Add Multiple Clocks to Ubuntu Linux Top Bar

    The post explains how to display multiple clocks on Ubuntu Linux’s top bar, useful for tracking different time zones. This requires installing the Gnome Clocks application if not already present, accessible via Ubuntu Software. Users can then add additional clocks by typing city names into a search function and clicking “Add”.

  • How to Change Date and Time in Ubuntu Linux

    How to Change Date and Time in Ubuntu Linux

    The post provides a step-by-step guide on manually changing the date and time settings in Ubuntu Linux. Although Ubuntu Linux automatically sets these based on the user’s location and internet connection, there is an option for manual adjustment. The change is made within the System Settings panel by turning off the Automatic Date & Time…

  • Automatically Set Time Zone in Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Automatically Set Time Zone in Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

    This text guides users on how to set the time zone automatically in Ubuntu Linux. The time zone setting is crucial as it influences schedules and alarms. Ubuntu Linux can manage the system’s date, time, and daylight saving time. The process can be controlled via the System Settings panel, specifically the Date & Time section.…

  • How to Install Additional Software on Ubuntu

    How to Install Additional Software on Ubuntu

    The post provides a guide on installing additional software packages in Ubuntu Linux. After Ubuntu’s normal installation, one may need other software not included in the default packages. These can be installed easily using the Ubuntu Software app. The software (Snap and Debian packages) can be found and installed from the ‘Explore’ tab, grouped in…

  • Set Default Speaker in Ubuntu Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Set Default Speaker in Ubuntu Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

    The text provides a guide on how to select the default speaker or headphone within Ubuntu Linux, especially when multiple output devices are connected. It discusses system settings and how individual apps may override the selected default. Additionally, it illustrates the process of selecting a device, testing speakers, and managing audio levels.

  • How to Set Default Microphone in Ubuntu Linux

    How to Set Default Microphone in Ubuntu Linux

    This article provides instructions on how to choose and set the default microphone or input device in Ubuntu Linux. It explains how to navigate to Ubuntu Linux’s System Settings to select the preferred input device. The post also discusses how some applications allow users to override the system’s default microphone and includes troubleshooting tips.

  • How to Manage Alert Sounds in Ubuntu Linux

    How to Manage Alert Sounds in Ubuntu Linux

    This text outlines how to modify the alert Sound in Ubuntu Linux. The alert Sound, separate from music and other audio files, plays for system notifications and events. Users can alter the alert sound, adjust its volume, or mute it entirely via the System Settings panel. Altering alert Sound does not affect the audio of…