UbuntuHow to Completely Disable the Ubuntu Dock (Launcher) on the Desktop
The standard Ubuntu desktop environment (GNOME) is easily identifiable by its large, persistent dock that...
UbuntuHow to Completely Hide the Top Bar (GNOME Panel) in Ubuntu
The standard Ubuntu desktop environment (GNOME) features a persistent black bar running across the very...
UbuntuHow to Easily Find the Largest Files and Folders Taking Up Space in Ubuntu
Unlike Windows, which has a unified C: drive structure, Linux file systems spread data across...
UbuntuHow to Completely Disable the IPv6 Protocol in Ubuntu Linux
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the modern standard for network routing, designed to replace...
UbuntuHow to Automatically Mount a Secondary Hard Drive on Startup in Ubuntu
When you install a brand new secondary hard drive or SSD into your Ubuntu desktop...
UbuntuHow to Completely Remove the Snap Store from Ubuntu
In recent releases, Canonical (the company behind Ubuntu) has heavily promoted its proprietary “Snap” package...
UbuntuHow to Update Packages in Ubuntu Linux via Command Line
Keeping your Linux system updated is arguably the single most important administrative task you can...
UbuntuHow to Change the Default Browser in Ubuntu Linux
By default, Ubuntu Linux ships with Mozilla Firefox pre-installed as the primary web browser. While...
UbuntuHow to Find and Manage Hidden Files in Ubuntu Linux
If you are transitioning from Windows or macOS to Ubuntu Linux, understanding how the file...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Purging Old Log Files (Logrotate)
Ubuntu Linux is designed to run indefinitely as a stable server operating system. However, applications...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Showing Workspaces on Secondary Monitors
If you use a multi-monitor setup on Ubuntu Linux (GNOME), you might find the default...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Prompting to Install Language Support
When you install Ubuntu Linux and set your region to a non-English territory (or even...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Disabling the Touchpad When a Mouse is Plugged In
If you use an Ubuntu Linux laptop, you might have encountered a deeply frustrating hardware...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Disconnecting Inactive SSH Sessions
When you connect to a remote Ubuntu server via SSH (Secure Shell), you establish a...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Running a Disk Check (fsck) on Boot
When you turn on your Ubuntu Linux machine, the operating system occasionally decides to run...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Accelerating Mouse Movement
When you plug a mouse into a computer running Ubuntu Linux (or almost any modern...
UbuntuHow to Stop Ubuntu from Automatically Synchronizing the System Clock (NTP)
By default, Ubuntu Linux ensures your computer’s clock is always perfectly accurate by automatically synchronizing...