Section: How To

Discover a mix of tutorials on everything from how to install the latest versions of apps or enable new features, to workarounds for known issues – alongside general ‘configuring Ubuntu’ advice.

Quickly Switch Between Different Lists of Pinned Apps on the Unity Launcher

This indicator applet lets you switch between different sets of pinned apps on the Unity launcher with a quick click. Ideal for those with cluttered Ubuntu desktops.

26 August 2016
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How To Enable Color Emoji on Chrome for Linux (Updated)

Here's How to Enable Color Emoji in Google Chrome on Linux! 👍🎉🐧

24 August 2016
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[How To] Cast Linux Desktop Audio to a Chromecast

Do you want to stream the audio from Rhythmbox, VLC or another Linux app to your TV through Chromecast? Well, we've found a nifty little Linux tool that lets you do just that.

14 August 2016

How To Lock/Unlock GNOME Desktop Using a Smartphone

You can unlock your Linux desktop just by having your phone nearby using BlueProximity, a Bluetooth proximity app. We show you how to install it.

12 August 2016
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Make Sudo Show Asterisks When You Type Your Password in Ubuntu

Enter your sudo password in the terminal and you'll see nothing. No asterisks, no characters, no nothing. You're not doing it wrong and your keyboard isn't broken. It's by design.

10 August 2016
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Essential Guide: 5 Simple Ways To Free Up Space on Ubuntu

When you need to free up space on Ubuntu here are 5 simple things you can do – from cleaning the apt cache to removing old kernels.

9 August 2016
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How to Upgrade to LibreOffice 5.2 on Ubuntu

LibreOffice 5.2 is now available to install on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS & Ubuntu 16.04 LTS from the official LibreOffice PPA.

9 August 2016

How To Access Your Google Drive in Ubuntu

Want to access your Google Drive files natively on the Ubuntu desktop? You can, and here's how.

4 August 2016
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Learn a New Word Every Time You Open The Terminal

Learn a new word each time you open the terminal with 'sudocabulary', a command-line script that helps you broaden your vocabulary.

4 August 2016
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How to Upgrade Bash on Windows 10 to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

We show you how to upgrade Ubuntu on Bash on Windows from 14.04.4 LTS to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

3 August 2016

How To Enable WSL Beta on Windows 10 (5 Simple Steps)

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update has landed, and is rolling out to support devices now. —what? Oh, no; you’re not on the wrong site. I’m covering a Windows 10 update because it includes a VERY […]

3 August 2016
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Make Firefox Show Download Progress on the Unity Launcher

If you want to see Firefox download progress on the Unity Launcher then click in. We look at a new Firefox add-on that offers this sweet Unity integration.

1 August 2016