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How to Locate Your Mouse Pointer in Ubuntu Linux
The post outlines steps to find the mouse pointer quickly in Ubuntu Linux, addressing visibility issues, especially for individuals with poor vision. It illustrates how to enable or disable the ‘Locate Pointer’ option via the Accessibility section in the System Settings panel. Activating this feature highlights the pointer’s location when pressing the CTRL key.
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Enable or Disable Sound Keys in Ubuntu Linux
This post details how to enable or disable Sound keys in Ubuntu Linux, a feature that plays a tone when pressing Caps lock, Num lock, or Scroll lock. For those who wish to avoid typing errors or accidental key activation, this feature provides auditory feedback. The process involves altering the Accessibility panel settings in the…
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How to Enable or Disable Magnifier in Ubuntu Linux
This content provides a guide on how to enable or disable the Magnifier in Ubuntu Linux using the System Settings panel. The Magnifier is a feature that enlarges portions or the entire screen, aiding users with poor vision or difficulties seeing objects on their computer screen. It also details how to adjust various Magnifier settings…
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How to Change Mouse Cursor Size in Ubuntu Linux
This post explains how to adjust the mouse cursor’s size in Ubuntu Linux to make it more visible, especially for people with vision problems. Ubuntu Linux provides an option in the System Settings panel under the Accessibility option to increase or decrease the cursor size according to user’s needs.
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Enable Single Click in Ubuntu File Manager
The post explains how to enable single-click mode to open files/folders in Ubuntu Linux, which usually requires double-click by default. The switch can be made in File Manager preferences under ‘Action to Open Items’, aiding users who struggle with double-clicking. The change applies instantly and can be reversed similarly.
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How to Enable Sticky Keys in Ubuntu Linux
The post provides a guide on enabling or disabling sticky keys in Ubuntu Linux. Sticky keys aid users who struggle to press multiple keys simultaneously by allowing them to press each key individually. Instructions on how to toggle this feature are given, through the system settings then onto the accessibility panel where users can turn…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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”.