Category: Ubuntu Linux

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,…

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…

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…

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…

This post outlines the hardware requirements for running Ubuntu Linux optimally. Ubuntu can function on nearly any computer hardware and tends to perform better on newer, faster models. However, minimum requirements include a Core 2 Duo or 2 GHz dual-core, 1GB RAM, 8GB available hard disk space, and a 1024×768 resolution. Recommended specifications highlight a…

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…

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…