Articles based on Ubuntu Linux, including installing packages, managing user accounts, sharing files with Windows machines and more.
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.
The article provides a guide on how to change the account type in Ubuntu Linux, a multi-user operating system. Users can create either a Standard account or an Administrator account with this system. While a Standard account has basic permissions, an Administrator account gives full access to the PC. The process requires a few steps, including navigating through System Settings, selecting Users, unlocking, and adjusting the privileges.
The post guides on enabling or disabling Natural Scrolling (or Reverse Scrolling) in Ubuntu Linux using the system's touchpad. It compresses actions similar to a mouse or other pointing devices, providing single-device convenience. Natural Scrolling is deployed akin to sliding a physical paper. The guide also covers these settings adjustments via System Settings and the System menu.
The post outlines how to enable or disable two-finger scrolling on a touchpad in Ubuntu Linux. The process involves accessing the System Settings panel, selecting 'Settings', then 'Mouse & Touchpad', and finally toggling the 'Two-finger Scrolling' option. This feature allows users to scroll using two fingers on the touchpad, replacing the need for a separate mouse or pointing device.
The article outlines how to enable or disable the 'Tap to Click' feature in Ubuntu Linux using the inbuilt Touchpad without needing additional hardware. The instructions guide users through locating appropriate settings within the 'System Settings' panel, toggling the 'Touchpad' and 'Tap to Click' buttons to the preferred state. The Touchpad should be enabled before configuring further settings.
The article provides detailed steps on how to identify the version of Ubuntu Linux operating system running on a system. There are two main versions of Ubuntu: Standard and Long-Term Support (LTS). The version can be identified using command-line utilities (lsb_release, hostnamectl, or examining system files), or through the desktop system's Settings app.
The content provides steps on how to safely eject external storage devices from Ubuntu Linux. A person risks damaging or losing files when unplugging the device while an application is still using it. Using the Files system, one must locate the device in the sidebar and click the eject icon. However, if a file on the device is in use, a "Volume is busy" prompt will appear. Thus, it is crucial to close all open files on the device before ejecting.
This post outlines how to change desktop themes and style in Ubuntu Linux, as the current version does not come pre-packaged with desktop themes. A user can individually adjust settings in the System Settings panel, and apply changes using GNOME Tweaks. Alternatively, downloaded GTK3/4 Themes may be used to modify the desktop style.
Setting up a printer on Ubuntu Linux requires connecting the printer to the computer via USB or Wi-Fi, at which point Ubuntu will attempt to install it automatically using the best drivers. Ubuntu also facilitates the installation of network printers via an installation wizard. Should automatic installation fail, users can install the printer manually through Ubuntu's System Settings panel and, if necessary, download additional drivers from the manufacturer's website.
The post details how to change the default application for opening a file type in Ubuntu Linux. Users can alter this through the System Settings -> Default Applications setting panel, choosing the desired default application for file types. Alternatively, it can be adjusted by right-clicking the file, selecting 'Properties', then 'Open With', and setting the new default program.
The post guides users on how to remove or uninstall software packages in Ubuntu Linux using either the Ubuntu Software, Synaptic, or the command line. It provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use these tools to list, select, and uninstall desired software or applications. It also points out implications of removing applications that are dependent on others.
