This beginner tutorial discusses a few difficulties you may face while adding files and folders on the desktop screen on Ubuntu. I know a few people who are habitual of putting all the important/frequently used files on the desktop screen for quick access. I am not a fan of a cluttered desktop screen but I can imagine that it might actually be helpful to some people. For the … [Read more...] about Using Files and Folders on Desktop Screen in Ubuntu
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16 Things to do After Installing Ubuntu 20.04
Here is a list of tweaks and things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04, to get a smoother and better desktop Linux experience. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS brings plenty of new features and visual changes. If you choose to install Ubuntu 20.04, let me show you a few recommended steps that you can follow to get started with it. 16 Things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS “Focal … [Read more...] about 16 Things to do After Installing Ubuntu 20.04
How to Add Multiple Time Zones in Ubuntu
This quick tutorial shows the steps for adding additional clocks for multiple time zones in Ubuntu and other distributions using GNOME desktop environment. If you have family members or colleagues in another country or if you live in a country with multiple time zones, keeping a track of the time difference becomes important. After all, you don’t want to disturb someone by … [Read more...] about How to Add Multiple Time Zones in Ubuntu
How to Install Curl on Ubuntu [Quick Tip]
To install curl on Ubuntu or Ubuntu-based Linux distributions, you can use the apt command in the terminal like this: sudo apt install curl Curl is one of the underrated and yet crucial command line tool for transferring data using various network protocol. As a Linux user, you’ll often come across curl being used for downloading software from web repositories. Curl … [Read more...] about How to Install Curl on Ubuntu [Quick Tip]
How to Go Full Dark Mode in Ubuntu 20.04
One of the most talked about new features in Ubuntu 20.04 is the dark mode. You can install dark theme in any Ubuntu version to give it a dark look but the new Ubuntu 20.04 makes it a lot easier. You don’t need to install themes on your own. You can find three variants of the default theme (called Yaru) and you can enable the dark mode from the settings. It still leaves a few … [Read more...] about How to Go Full Dark Mode in Ubuntu 20.04
How to Create Templates in LibreOffice to Save Time and Increase Productivity
Creating a template in LibreOffice can save you some time for the documents that you use often. It can be a letter, a financial spreadsheet or even a presentation. Time is one factor that a template can save and on the other hand it provides consistency where a group of people in an organization work together at the same project. For example, if you are a small organization … [Read more...] about How to Create Templates in LibreOffice to Save Time and Increase Productivity
Install Transmission 3.0 Bit Torrent Software For Ubuntu Linux
Install Transmission 3.0 on Ubuntu Linux. Transmission is an open-source torrent client for Linux Ubuntu Systems. Here are the terminal commands to install Transmission – bit torrent software for Ubuntu Linux Systems. Transmission has the features you want from a BitTorrent client: encryption, a web interface, peer exchange, magnet links, DHT, µTP, UPnP and NAT-PMP port … [Read more...] about Install Transmission 3.0 Bit Torrent Software For Ubuntu Linux
Install GParted 1.1 – Hard Disk Partition Editor for Ubuntu Linux
GParted 1.1 has been released. Here is how to install GParted in Ubuntu LInux. The GNOME Partition Editor, GParted is a free partition editor for graphically managing your disk partitions. With GParted you can resize, copy, and move partitions without data loss, enabling you to grow or shrink your C: drive, create space for new operating systems and attempt data rescue from … [Read more...] about Install GParted 1.1 – Hard Disk Partition Editor for Ubuntu Linux
Tips For Ubuntu – How To Downgrade Package To Previous Version
On Ubuntu, here is how to downgrade package to previous version. Users can easily downgrade a package in Linux Ubuntu; install older version of package on the system. Downgrade Package To Previous Version Before you begin to downgrade a package to its previous version, you must list all the available versions of the specific package. This is necessary to find out all the … [Read more...] about Tips For Ubuntu – How To Downgrade Package To Previous Version
Transmission 3.0 Released, Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu
A new version of open-source torrent client Transmission is available to download. In this post I share details on what’s changed and show you how to install the update on your system using the official Transmission PPA. Transmission 3.0 is the first major major update to this much-loved cross-platform torrent client for over 2 years so (naturally) ships with a batch of … [Read more...] about Transmission 3.0 Released, Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu