All posts tagged "ubuntu"
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How-ToHow to Open Ports in Linux
If you're looking to allow outside connections to a PC or server, you'll need to open the right port. Linux users can...
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How to Set Environment Variables in Linux
As you customize and configure your Linux system, you'll need to know how to set environment variables. Let us walk you through...
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How To Search For a File In Linux
If you're trying to search for a file on Linux, there are a few ways to do it, including using the terminal...
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How to SCP in Linux
For securely transferring files between local and remote Linux devices, one of the best options is SCP. Here's how to use SCP...
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How to Open Files and Folders as Administrator in Nautilus in Ubuntu 17.10 and 18.04
The ability to open Nautilus as Administrator has been removed as of Ubuntu 17.10. Add two options you can add to Nautilus...
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Ubuntu 11.10: Switch from Unity to Gnome Desktop
If you don’t like the default Unity interface in Ubuntu 11.10 — change it to Gnome 3.2. Here’s how. First, open the...
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Ubuntu 11.10: Install the New Version Like a Pro
Canonical has continued to make the Linux desktop experience more accessible to everyday users. Follow the steps below to install the latest...
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How to Pin Chrome Applications to the Unity Launcher
Earlier, grooveDexter showed you how to pin websites to the Windows taskbar using Chrome. That feature exists for the Linux version of...
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How to Add Document Shortcuts to the Unity Launcher
Earlier, we showed you how to add, remove and re-order applications on the Unity launcher. But what if you want to add...
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How to Change the Wallpaper Background in Ubuntu
The first step to personalizing your new Ubuntu setup is to change the desktop background. While the default wallpapers are quite splendid,...
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How to Disable The Screen Password Lock in Ubuntu
We recently received the following email from a groovyReader: Hi groovy guys, I just installed Ubuntu on one of my computers and...
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How to Create a Persistent Linux Installation on a Bootable Live USB or SD Card
Recently, we polled groovyReaders, asking you “What’s stopping you from trying Ubuntu?” One of the top concerns was uncertainty over how to...
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Run Ubuntu Seamlessly On a Dual Screen Setup with Virtualbox
Why choose between Windows and Ubuntu when you can have the best of both worlds? For the last few days I’ve been...
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How to Setup Ubuntu in Virtualbox Without a DVD or USB Drive
Last time we showed you how to setup Ubuntu on your Windows computer as a dual-boot option with Wubi. This time we’ll...
