| by Arround The Web

How to Customise the GNOME Shell Clock

We look at various ways to customise the GNOME Shell clock. From showing the date through to creating a ‘stacked’ layout split across two lines.
This post, How to Customise the GNOME Shell Clock is from OMG! Ubuntu!. Do not reproduce elsewhere without …

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How to Change Notification Position on Ubuntu

If you want to move notifications on Ubuntu to a different part of the screen, you can. We look at three way to change notification position in this post.
This post, How to Change Notification Position on Ubuntu is from OMG! Ubuntu!. Do not reproduce e…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

What is a Cron Job in Linux?

In this part of the Linux Jargon Buster series, you’ll learn about cron in Linux. You’ll also learn the basics of creating cron jobs by editing crontab.
The post What is a Cron Job in Linux? appeared first on Linux Today.

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

Linux Mint’s (Ace) Sticky Notes App Works Great on Ubuntu

If you’re half as forgetful as I am then you’ll… —Nope, sorry; I’ve forgotten where I was going with this, so let’s talk about Linux Mint’s neat sticky notes app instead. I used to use real post-it notes in real life. A to…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

19 Absolute Simple Things About Linux Terminal Every Ubuntu User Should Know

This article focuses on explaining small, basic, and often ignored things about using the terminal. This should help new Ubuntu desktop users to know the terminal and use it with more efficiency.
The post 19 Absolute Simple Things About Linux Terminal …

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

Tux’s Favorite Recipes: Enticing Snippets from the New Linux Cookbook, 2nd Edition

The recipes that Carla Shroder shares here only begin to scratch the surface of what’s to be found in the Second Edition of her classic guide to Linux. If it was up to us, however, we would have called it “The Joy of Linux”.
The post Tux’s Favorite Rec…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

Why I Wrote the Linux Cookbook, Second Edition

Spoiler alert: “Most tech authors don’t write to make money. We write to share cool stuff.”
The post Why I Wrote the Linux Cookbook, Second Edition appeared first on Linux Today.

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

find: 25 Basic find Commands to Search for Files in Linux with Examples

The find command in Linux/Unix is known to be one of the most important and frequently used commands for searching files and directories. It supports different arguments and options for finding files and directories. Even if you can find files and folders in Linux via GUI it will be more friendly and easier to use, […]

The post find: 25 Basic find Commands to Search for Files in Linux with Examples appeared first on Linux Today.

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

GNOME 41.1 Improves the New Calls and Connections Apps, Nautilus, Software, and More

GNOME 41.1 is the first point release of the GNOME 41 desktop environment, which introduced a new Calls and Connections apps, a redesigned Software app, new multitasking and mobile connection settings, and enhanced power management features. Now, GNOME 41.1 builds on these changes and brings a first batch of improvements that update the GNOME Software […]

The post GNOME 41.1 Improves the New Calls and Connections Apps, Nautilus, Software, and More appeared first on Linux Today.

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

Mastering Linux Administration – Book Review

People frequently inquire about the best ways to learn Linux. I’ve already done extensive research on the subject and written three articles on how to learn Linux online. Candidates who are serious about learning Linux can get started immediately by joining online communities or purchasing video courses. Books, on the other hand, have always been […]

The post Mastering Linux Administration – Book Review appeared first on Linux Today.

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How to Enable Nautilus Typeahead Search in Ubuntu

Nautilus’ typeahead search was a feature many were sad to see removed. Thankfully a third-party PPA patches the feature back in for Ubuntu users.
This post, How to Enable Nautilus Typeahead Search in Ubuntu is from OMG! Ubuntu!. Do not reproduce elsewh…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 21.10

Do the warm reviews for the latest Ubuntu 21.10 release have you intrigued? If they do, here’s how to upgrade to Ubuntu 21.10 from an earlier version.
This post, How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 21.10 is from OMG! Ubuntu!. Do not reproduce elsewhere without pe…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

You Can Still Get Ubuntu 16.04 Security Updates, Here’s How

Did you know it’s possible to get security updates for Ubuntu 16.04 until 2024 without paying for an enterprise Ubuntu support package? Yup, you can.
This post, You Can Still Get Ubuntu 16.04 Security Updates, Here’s How is from OMG! Ubuntu!. Do …

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How To Set Up Manjaro Linux 20 with Screenshots + Video

Manjaro was the first Linux distribution I was introduced to when I first started using Linux over nine years ago. At the time, it was not only my favorite distro but one of the most stable distributions. For me, this meant I barely ever distro-hopped. It worked perfectly with my machine. I ended up using […]

The post How To Set Up Manjaro Linux 20 with Screenshots + Video appeared first on Linux Today.

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How To Set Up Manjaro Linux 20 with Screenshots + Video

Manjaro was the first Linux distribution I was introduced to when I first started using Linux over nine years ago. At the time, it was not only my favorite distro but one of the most stable distributions. For me, this meant I barely ever distro-hopped. It worked perfectly with my machine. I ended up using […]

The post How To Set Up Manjaro Linux 20 with Screenshots + Video appeared first on Linux Today.

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How to Upgrade to MATE Desktop 1.26 on Ubuntu (PPA)

Users of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and 21.04 can now upgrade to the recent MATE desktop 1.26 release through a dedicated PPA. The ‘Fresh MATE PPA’ is maintained by Ubuntu MATE developers, and is aimed at existing users of Ubuntu MATE who want to install MATE de…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How to Instantly Log Out of Ubuntu From a Terminal

To log out of Ubuntu desktop session from the command line run the gnome-session-quit command, adding the –no-prompt flag to log out instantly.
This post, How to Instantly Log Out of Ubuntu From a Terminal is from OMG! Ubuntu!. Do not reproduce elsew…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

How to Access Extra Dock Settings in elementary OS 6

Today I learnt how to access more Plank dock setting in elementary OS 6, and figured I’d pass the knowledge on. A clutch of dock config options can be accessed in elementary OS right from the System Settings > Desktop > Dock & Panel panel. Th…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

Install Pantheon Tweaks on elementary OS 6 to Access Hidden Settings

Planning on taking elementary OS 6 for a spin this weekend? If so, there’s a handy third-party tool I want you to keep in mind. See, some Linux distros try to be all things to all people. They come with reams of settings, options, choice screens,…

Share Button
Read More
| by Arround The Web

Linux’s Best Screenshot Tool is Revived, Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu

The legendary Shutter screenshot tool is back from the dead and available to install on the Ubuntu desktop. Fresh off the back of its GTK 3 port, new builds of the go-to screen capture n’ annotation tool (it does more than just take screenshots, …

Share Button
Read More