TerminalHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Suspending When Plugged In (AC Power)
By default, Ubuntu is configured with aggressive power-saving measures designed for laptops. If you walk...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Network Manager’ Connectivity Check (Fix Captive Portal Issues)
When you connect to a new Wi-Fi network or plug in an Ethernet cable, Ubuntu’s...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Super Key’ Overview (Stop Windows Key from Opening Activities)
In Ubuntu (GNOME desktop), the Super Key (the key on your keyboard with the Windows...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Desktop Icons’ Extension (Hide Trash and Home)
Unlike standard GNOME, Canonical ships Ubuntu with a custom extension called “Desktop Icons NG (DING).”...
TerminalHow to Stop the Ubuntu ‘Snapd’ Service from Automatically Updating Snaps
Ubuntu relies heavily on “Snaps”—containerized software packages managed by a background service called snapd. By...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Password Prompt’ When Waking from Sleep
When you close the lid of your Ubuntu laptop or leave your desktop idle for...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Workspace Switcher’ (Single Workspace Only)
By default, Ubuntu utilizes a multiple-workspace paradigm. If you press the Super (Windows) key or...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Dock’ Auto-Hide Feature (Always Show Dock)
By default, Ubuntu Desktop features a persistent Dock (the application launcher) on the left side...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Hot Corners’ (Activities Overview Hover)
In Ubuntu (which uses a customized GNOME desktop environment), thrusting your mouse cursor forcefully into...
TerminalHow to Stop the Ubuntu ‘Terminal’ from Blinking (Cursor Cursor Blink)
If you are a programmer or system administrator using Ubuntu Linux, you likely spend a...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘GNOME Software’ Background Downloads (Save Bandwidth)
When you install a fresh copy of Ubuntu, the built-in “Ubuntu Software” (or GNOME Software)...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Wayland’ Protocol in Firefox (Force X11/XWayland)
Modern versions of Ubuntu Desktop use the Wayland display server by default. In an effort...
TerminalHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Locking the Screen After 5 Minutes
By default, Ubuntu Desktop is configured with very strict power management and security settings. If...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Network Manager’ Wait Online Service (Fix Slow Boot Times)
If you have recently installed Ubuntu (especially Ubuntu Server or a minimal desktop build) and...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Grub’ Boot Menu Timeout (Boot Instantly)
When you turn on an Ubuntu PC, the GRUB bootloader appears. By default, GRUB waits...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Dash to Dock’ (Remove the Left Sidebar Entirely)
By default, Ubuntu Desktop features a persistent launcher bar on the left side of the...
TerminalHow to Disable the Ubuntu ‘Whoopsie’ Error Reporting Daemon Completely
If you have ever used Ubuntu Desktop, you have almost certainly encountered the “System program...