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.

How to Install Wine on Ubuntu (The Right Way)

Learn how to install Wine on Ubuntu from the official Wine Linux repository. My guide is ideal for those who want to install the latest stable release.

25 January 2023
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How to Add Markdown Preview to Gedit Text Editor

Want to add Markdown preview to the Gedit text editor? With the Gedit Markdown Preview extension (catchy name, eh?) you can do so quickly. See how!

11 January 2023
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Nala is a Neat Alternative to Apt on Ubuntu

I look at using Nala on Ubuntu. Nala is a great alternative to Ubuntu's default package manager. It's faster, nice to look at, and more featured than APT.

6 January 2023
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How to Highlight Mouse Cursor in Ubuntu (No App Required)

Mouse cursor effects are a great way to draw attention to an area of the screen during screencasts and presentations. Here's how to enable one in Ubuntu.

5 January 2023
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One Thing – Put a Single Task/Goal in the GNOME Panel

Keep that vital reminder, task, or goal in mind with this simple GNOME extension. It lets you enter text (including emoji) and see it on the GNOME panel.

3 January 2023

Easily Monitor Stock Prices with these GNOME Extensions

If you're an avid follower of financial markets or the stock price of specific companies then definitely invest in one of these 2 GNOME extensions.

2 January 2023
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Don’t Like Ubuntu’s Apt “News” Feature? You Can Turn it Off

It's easy to disable the apt awareness message that appears each time you run an apt update on Ubuntu 22.04 Why is it needed at all? We discuss inside.

29 December 2022
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Want to Upgrade to Xfce 4.18 on Xubuntu 22.04? Here’s How

A quick guide showing you how to upgrade to Xfce 4.18 on Xubuntu 22.04 LTS and 22.10 using the Xubuntu QA Staging PPA – though caution is advised.

18 December 2022

4 Clock Applet Layouts to Use in Xfce 4.18

This post won't appeal to many, but hey: at the very least it'll be there for me to reference next time I want to rejig the clock layout on my Xfce install.

15 December 2022

How to Display Your User Avatar in GNOME Quick Settings

Here's a nifty new GNOME extension that does one thing, and does it well: it displays the avatar for your user account in GNOME's Quick Settings menu.

7 November 2022
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How to Fix Blurry Firefox on HiDPI + Wayland

I share a quick fix for blurry fonts in Mozilla Firefox when running on Wayland on Linux. No PPAs required; just run Firefox with Wayland support enabled.

25 October 2022
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How to Upgrade to KDE Plasma 5.26 on Kubuntu 22.10

Upgrading to KDE Plasma 5.26 on Kubuntu 22.10 can be done using the Kubuntu Backports PPA. In this post I show how to add the PPA to upgrade Plasma desktop.

24 October 2022
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How to See Battery Time Remaining in GNOME Quick Settings

An itch to scratch: want to see your battery's estimated time remaining instead of percentage in Ubuntu 22.10? There's a GNOME extension to help do it!

22 October 2022

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 22.10 from 22.04

I show you how to upgrade to Ubuntu 22.10 from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The process is quick and easy and can be done from your desktop, no need to reinstall.

20 October 2022

This Tool Integrates AppImages with Ubuntu Desktop

Want to create app launcher shortcuts for your favourite AppImage software on Ubuntu? Look no further than this neat open source app – it's ace!

9 October 2022

This Extension Adds Bluetooth Management to GNOME Quick Settings

Connect to bluetooth devices from the new Quick Settings menu in GNOME 43 with this neat, community-made extension for GNOME Shell. It's neat!

30 September 2022
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How to Make Console the Default Terminal App on Ubuntu

GNOME Console app is a great new alternative to other Linux terminal emulators. In this post I show you how to set Console as default terminal on Ubuntu.

3 September 2022
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How to Watch Blu-rays in VLC (with Menus) on Ubuntu

Learn how to watch Blu-ray discs on Ubuntu with menus in VLC. This guide details an easy workaround, without having to pay for pricey software.

14 August 2022