Section: 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.

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OS Prober is Disabled in Ubuntu 22.04, Here’s a Workaround

As OS-prober is disabled in GRUB 2.06, Ubuntu 22.04 won't add Windows or other Linux distros to your boot menu. We explain why and share a fix.

19 December 2021

How to Add Falling Snow to Your Ubuntu Desktop

You’ve decked the halls, put up the lights, and thrown handful upon handful of garish, glass baubles at the nearest tree — next xmas task: decorating your Ubuntu desktop? There’s no reason your desktop should […]

17 December 2021
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How to Enable a Fiery Window Closing Effect on GNOME Shell

First came a GNOME extension reimplementing wobbly windows, then we saw the return of the (very cool) 3D desktop cube effect — now comes the final part of the holy Compiz trinity: window fire. For […]

15 December 2021

Want to Customise the GNOME Shell Clock? Here’s How

We look at various ways to customise the GNOME Shell clock. From showing the date through to creating a 'stacked' layout split across two lines.

11 December 2021
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How to Easily Change Notification Banner Position in Ubuntu

If you want to move notifications on Ubuntu to a different part of the screen, you can. We look at three way to change notification position in this post.

9 December 2021

Linux Mint’s Sticky Notes App Works Great on Ubuntu

'Sticky' is a desktop sticky notes app created by Linux Mint but available to install on Ubuntu. We look at its features and show you how to install it.

7 December 2021
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How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 21.10

Do the warm reviews for the latest Ubuntu 21.10 release have you intrigued? If they do, here's how to upgrade to Ubuntu 21.10 from an earlier version.

20 October 2021
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You Can Still Get Ubuntu 16.04 Security Updates, Here’s How

Did you know it's possible to get security updates for Ubuntu 16.04 until 2024 without paying for an enterprise Ubuntu support package? Yup, you can.

13 September 2021

How to Upgrade to MATE Desktop 1.26 on Ubuntu

Want to install MATE desktop 1.26 on Ubuntu MATE 20.04 LTS and 21.04? Well, not you can! Devs have put together a PPA for users to upgrade from.

27 August 2021

How to Instantly Log Out of Ubuntu From a Terminal

To log out of Ubuntu desktop session from the command line run the gnome-session-quit command, adding the --no-prompt flag to log out instantly.

24 August 2021
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How to Access Extra Dock Settings in elementary OS 6

We show you how to access more Plank dock settings in elementary OS, so you can move the dock to the left, change icon size, and lots more.

15 August 2021
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How to Install Pantheon Tweaks on elementary OS 6

Planning on taking elementary OS 6 for a spin this weekend? If so, there’s a handy third-party tool I want you to keep in mind. See, some Linux distros try to be all things to […]

12 August 2021