More posts in “How To”

Discover an eclectic mix of tutorials covering everything from ways to install neat apps, or enable new features, to workarounds for known issues, and configuring your Ubuntu system.

How To Disable Desktop Notifications on Ubuntu

The Unity 7 desktop in Ubuntu does not come with a ‘do not disturb’ feature by default. Ubuntu desktop notification can keep you notified of many things, from a track change in Rhythmbox to new […]

5 June 2016

How to Install Arc GTK Theme on Ubuntu

We show you how to install the latest version of the popular Arc GTK theme on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

5 June 2016

How To Install the Latest Plasma Desktop on Kubuntu 16.04

I'll keep it short and sweet: Plasma 5.6.4 is now available for Kubuntu 16.04 LTS though the Kubuntu Backports PPA.

30 May 2016
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This Simple Hack Lets You Make Skype for Web Calls on Linux

This simple hack will let you make Skype voice calls using Skype for Web on Linux.

16 May 2016
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How To Install GNOME 3.20 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and want to upgrade to the latest GNOME 3.20 release? Well, you can, and in this post we'll show you how.

13 May 2016

It’s Now Even Easier to See Color Emoji on Ubuntu

An update to the EmojiOne Font, which lets you see full color emoji in select Linux apps, is now available.

8 May 2016
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Cinnamon 3.0 Is Released, Here’s How To Install it On Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Cinnamon 3.0 has been released and chances are you’re itching to upgrade to it! Well, first hold your horses. This latest stable release of the popular GNOME-fork brings a modest set of improvements to the table. As […]

25 April 2016
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How To Upgrade Ubuntu 14.04 LTS to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Want to know how to upgrade Ubuntu 14.04 LTS to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS? Read on; we walk you through the process, step-by-step.

19 April 2016
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How To Upgrade To Ubuntu 16.04 LTS from 15.10

Ubuntu 16.04 is nearing release, meaning some of you will soon be thinking about when and how you plan to upgrade. You don’t have to start from scratch with a fresh install (though some swear by it). You can […]

9 April 2016

8 Tricks for Better Battery Life on Linux Laptops

Desktop Linux is not the most power efficient OS, so we show you 11 simple ways to get longer battery life on a Linux laptop.

4 April 2016

Here’s How To Install Unity 8 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

In this article we look the current state of Unity 8 & Mir (thanks to a new video), and show you how to install Unity 8 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

3 April 2016
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How To Make a Bootable Ubuntu USB on Windows, Mac and Linux

With Ubuntu 16.04 LTS inching ever closer to release, now feels like a good time to recap how easy it is to make an bootable Ubuntu USB drive.  Just like the live CD, a live Linux USB allows you to boot Ubuntu on […]

1 April 2016