Ubuntu

Learn how to overcome many challanges when using Linux, in this case mainly Ubuntu.

  1. Changing Mirror for archive.ubuntu.com
    Sometimes you might want to change the mirror for Ubuntu updates, find out how in this tutorial.
  2. The Safety of Do-Release-Upgrade in Ubuntu
    My experience with do-release-upgrade is that it rarely breaks anything, so I would say it is generally a safe and reliable way to upgrade Ubuntu.
  3. Updating to Ubuntu 19.10 Broke the Touchpad
    Updating to Ubuntu 19.10 seems to have caused pointer jumping and freezing.
  4. How to Install a Different Desktop Environment in Ubuntu
    Tutorial showing how to install a desktop like KDE or Cinnamon in Ubuntu.
  5. The Problem with Sudo and GUI Applications
    About the problem with using sudo with graphical programs in Linux.
  6. Installing And Managing Snaps on Ubuntu Without A Login
    How to install snaps in Ubuntu without creating a Ubuntu One account.
  7. How to Avoid Duplicated Icons in Dash and Unity
    This simple tutorial shows how to solve the problem with duplicated icons created by custom .desktop files.
  8. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to Ship With GNOME Instead of Unity
    About the future of the Linux desktop, and Ubuntu's shift back to GNOME.
  9. Launching GUI Apps as Root with .desktop Files
    How to launch GUI applications using .desktop files and bash in Ubuntu.
  10. Options for Taking Screenshots in Ubuntu
    How to take screenshots in Ubuntu, and include the pointer if desired.