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How to Change Icon Position on Ubuntu Desktop
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.
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How to Change Icon Size on Ubuntu Desktop
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.
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How to Add Desktop Icons in Ubuntu Linux
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…
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How to Change Windows 11 Taskbar Search Button Layout
The article outlines how to modify the Search button layout on the Taskbar in Windows 11, an option currently available to participants in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. Users can customize the layout through the Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor, choosing to display a Search icon, Search box, Search button or hide the…
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How to Enable Close Tabs Prompt in Microsoft Edge
The article explains how to toggle on or off the prompt to confirm closing a window with multiple tabs in Microsoft Edge, the default browser of Windows 11. Steps are provided for adjusting this setting in the browser’s menu interface and through the Windows Registry. The setting is on by default to prevent unintentional closing…
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How to Retrieve User IDs in Ubuntu Linux
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.
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How to Check Computer Specs in Windows 11
The article explains various ways to check system specifications on Windows 11, even without accompanying documentation. The methods listed are: checking the ‘About’ pane in the Settings app, using the ‘System Information’ tool, using Command Prompt with the ‘systeminfo’ command, or using Windows PowerShell with the ‘Get-ComputerInfo’ command. Users can find detailed information about installed…
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How to Enable or Disable Window Drag Snap in Windows 11
The article explains how to enable or disable the ‘drag to snap’ feature in Windows 11. This feature lets users reorient windows by hovering over the window’s top edge and choosing a new layout. It’s possible to disable this feature via the Windows Registry Editor, following a step-by-step path provided. The article concludes by explaining…
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How to Check RAM on Ubuntu Linux: Step-by-Step Guide
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…
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How to Remove Users from Groups in Ubuntu
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…