TerminalHow to Enable ‘Auto Login’ in Ubuntu (Bypass the Login Screen)
Every time you turn on your Ubuntu Linux machine, the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) intercepts...
TerminalHow to Enable Ubuntu ‘Fractional Scaling’ (Fix Tiny Text on 4K Monitors)
If you connect a modern 4K or 5K high-resolution monitor to an Ubuntu Linux machine,...
TerminalHow to Enable ‘SysRq’ Magic Keys in Ubuntu (Rescue a Frozen System)
Even the most stable Linux distributions can occasionally experience a catastrophic system freeze, often caused...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Print Screen’ Keyboard Shortcut
In Ubuntu, the “Print Screen” key (often labelled PrtScn) is bound directly to the GNOME...
TerminalHow to Disable Ubuntu ‘Camera’ and ‘Microphone’ Access System-Wide
Modern Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, have vastly improved their hardware compatibility, often instantly recognizing and...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Screen Lock’ Shortcut (Super + L)
In Ubuntu (and most GNOME-based Linux distributions), pressing the Super (Windows) Key + L instantly...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Hot Corners’ (Stop Activities Overview on Mouse Move)
By default, the GNOME desktop environment on Ubuntu uses a feature known as “Hot Corners.”...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Dash’ Search History (Clear Activities Overview)
When you press the Super (Windows) key in Ubuntu, the “Activities Overview” appears, featuring a...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Network Manager’ MAC Address Randomization
By default, Ubuntu’s Network Manager uses a feature called “MAC Address Randomization.” When your laptop...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Middle Click Paste’ (Stop Pasting Text with Mouse Wheel)
In almost all Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, the desktop environment inherits an ancient X11 windowing...
TerminalHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Unlocking the Keyring on Login
Ubuntu utilizes a system called the “GNOME Keyring” to securely store your saved passwords (for...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘System Alert Sounds’ (Mute Error Beeps)
Ubuntu (running the GNOME desktop) utilizes a system-wide “Sound Theme” to provide audio feedback for...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Caps Lock’ Key (Remap to Control or Escape)
Similar to macOS, the Caps Lock key on an Ubuntu Linux keyboard is a massive...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Overlay Scrollbars’ (Always Show Scrollbars)
Modern versions of Ubuntu (utilizing the GNOME desktop) use a feature known as “Overlay Scrollbars.”...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Terminal’ Warning When Pasting Commands
In recent versions of Ubuntu, the default GNOME Terminal introduced a safety feature: if you...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Suspend’ Button (Remove from Power Menu)
When you click the system menu (the battery/network/volume cluster) in the top-right corner of Ubuntu,...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Workspaces’ (Limit to One Desktop)
Ubuntu (running the GNOME desktop) relies heavily on a feature called “Workspaces.” These are virtual...