UbuntuHow to Use Snap to Install Software in Ubuntu
Historically, installing software on Ubuntu required using the apt package manager. While highly efficient, apt...
UbuntuHow to Use apt-cache to Search for Packages in Ubuntu
When working in an Ubuntu terminal, you will frequently need to install new software. However,...
UbuntuHow to Use systemd-analyze to Check Boot Time in Ubuntu
If you notice that your Ubuntu machine is taking an unusually long time to boot...
UbuntuHow to Use an SSH Config File in Ubuntu for Easier Server Connections
If you manage multiple Ubuntu servers, typing out the full SSH command every time you...
UbuntuHow to Configure and Use UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) in Ubuntu
Securing a server or desktop environment against unauthorised network access is a critical first step...
UbuntuHow to Use Systemd Timers to Schedule Tasks in Ubuntu
For decades, system administrators have relied on cron to schedule recurring tasks on Linux. While...
UbuntuHow to Use APT History to Track Package Changes in Ubuntu
When managing an Ubuntu system, it is common to install, upgrade, or remove packages using...
UbuntuHow to Create a Custom Systemd Service in Ubuntu to Run Any Application at Boot
A systemd service unit is a configuration file that tells the systemd init system how...
UbuntuHow to Use Snap, Flatpak and AppImage on Ubuntu: A Practical Comparison
Ubuntu users have three major universal packaging formats available for installing software: Snap, Flatpak and...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Resizing the Terminal Window
The Jumpy Terminal When you open the GNOME Terminal in Ubuntu and run certain command-line...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Blocking Connections with UFW
The Blocked Server Ubuntu includes ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall) as a front-end to the Linux kernel’s...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Running Commands on Terminal Startup
The Mysterious Startup Commands When you open the GNOME Terminal in Ubuntu and start a...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Adjusting Volume Levels
The Volume Anarchy Ubuntu’s PulseAudio sound server (still used by default on many Ubuntu installations,...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Using Wayland
The Compatibility Compromise Starting with Ubuntu 21.04, the default display server changed from Xorg (X11)...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Using the Swap File
The Unexpected Disk Usage By default, Ubuntu creates a swap file (or uses a swap...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Rotating the Screen
The Spinning Tablet Ubuntu running on a 2-in-1 convertible laptop or a tablet with an...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Playing Notification Sounds
The Constant Chiming Ubuntu’s GNOME desktop environment plays an audible alert sound whenever a notification...