Category: Ubuntu Linux

The article provides guidance on how to turn on or off visual alerts in Ubuntu Linux computers. These visual alerts can be helpful when a system does not have a sound card or when the user prefers not to disturb others with alert sounds. To enable or disable this feature, one needs to navigate to…

The article guides readers on how to enable or disable desktop animations on Ubuntu Linux, depending on their system’s performance. Faster computers can use these features to enhance their experience, while slower systems may see improved performance by disabling these effects. Instructions are provided to navigate Ubuntu’s System Settings and adjust the animations easily.

This article explains how to change the position of new icons on the Ubuntu Linux desktop. Users can select one of four positions (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, or Bottom Right) through the System Settings panel. The changes apply immediately. It also briefly mentions how to add additional desktop icons.

The article guides how to change the size of desktop icons on Ubuntu Linux. By navigating through the Activities overview or the System menu, users can reach the System Settings panel and then the Ubuntu Desktop settings. They can choose among Small, Normal, Large, or Tiny sizes for desktop icons. The changes apply immediately.

The article explains the process of adding application icons to the desktop in Ubuntu Linux, a task which is not straightforward. This is achieved by locating the .desktop file for the desired application in specific directories and then copying it to the “Desktop” folder in the Home directory. Once pasted, users must grant launching permissions…

The article outlines how to obtain a unique user ID (UID) on Ubuntu Linux. UID can efficiently track and manage users on a multi-user system. The ‘id’ command provides a user’s UID, while ‘lslogins -u’ lists all system users’ IDs, and the ‘getent passwd’ command displays a user’s UID by reading /etc/passwd.

The article outlines the process of checking system RAM on Ubuntu Linux, which can be advantageous while specifying system requirements. Various tools can be used for this task from the System Settings panel or through terminal commands such as ‘free’, ‘watch’, ‘top’, and ‘dmidecode’. These tools not only reveal RAM size and usage but also…

This article provides a guide on removing users from groups in Ubuntu Linux. The article explains that each account on Ubuntu Linux belongs to one or more primary or secondary groups. Removing a user from a group is done using the ‘deluser’ command. If needed, the primary group of an account can be changed using…

This article provides a guide for adding users to groups in Ubuntu Linux, a function that helps regulate account access to resources. It distinguishes between primary and secondary groups, with a new account automatically joining the corresponding primary group. The text also specifies how to add a user to a group, change a user’s primary…