This tutorial shows how to enhance the default GNOME’s built-in screenshot tool with on-screen editing (annotation), OCR (Optical Character Recognition), and other basic features in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. GNOME, the default Ubuntu desktop, introduced built-in screenshot/screencast tool since version 42. It’s great but lacks features such as changing saving directory and image file format. Thankfully, […]
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 does no longer have the “Startup Applications” utility! Here are alternative ways to add startup programs, scripts, or commands that run automatically at login. As you may know, the default Gnome Desktop (since v49) added the feature to enable auto-start applications by using toggle options in Settings -> Apps. It’s great for beginners, […]
Read MoreThis tutorial shows how to install the full mate desktop environment in Ubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon. Due to lack of maintainers, there’s no official MATE flavor (aka Ubuntu MATE) release for Ubuntu 26.04. If you want, it’s however easy to install this MATE desktop environment to turn your Ubuntu to “Ubuntu MATE 26.04”. Back in […]
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04, code-name Resolute Raccoon, was finally released! Here are some top things to do after installed the new Ubuntu desktop to make it ready for use. 1. Enable “New Documents” Context Menu option It’s been many years, GNOME still does NOT have a out-of-box graphical option to create new documents in file manager. Though, […]
Read MoreThis is a step by step beginner’s guide shows how to install the current Ubuntu 26.04 LTS in your PC or laptop. Ubuntu 26.04, code-name Resolute Raccoon, is a Long Term Support (LTS) release that features GNOME 50 desktop and Kernel 7.0 so far. Requirements According to the Ubuntu 26.04 release note, you need a […]
Read MoreFor those who don’t like the new default folder icons in Ubuntu 26.04, here’s a step by step guide shows how to restore to the previous 25.10’s folder icons. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS introduced new folder icons for the default GNOME Desktop. Instead of using subtle tints, the new icons are fully adapted to system accent […]
Read MoreNVIDIA 595.58.03, the latest stable version of NVIDIA driver for Linux, is available in Ubuntu repository for the upcoming 26.04 LTS. Canonical (the company behind Ubuntu) usually supports production branch NVIDIA driver by building the packages into the restricted repository. Now, NVIDIA 595 for Ubuntu 26.04 is ready, while, the driver package for current 25.10, […]
Read MoreIn Ubuntu 26.04 (Beta so far), OpenVPN connection does not work out-of-the-box due to a bug in AppArmor. Here’s a quick workaround to fix the issue. For security reason, Ubuntu by default uses AppArmor (Application Armor), a Linux Kernel security mode, to restrict programs’ capabilities for file access, networking and permissions. It uses a list […]
Read MoreWant to monitor the usage and/or temperature of your CPU, GPU, Memory with an indicator applet on panel? Here’s a simple indicator that can do the job in Ubuntu with most desktop environments. There are quite a few Gnome Shell Extensions (e.g., Vitals and Resource Monitor) allow to monitor hardware utilization and temperature within Ubuntu […]
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 LTS finally breaks the longstanding security tradition by now displaying the asterisk feedback when typing sudo password in terminal or command console. As you know, most Linux distributions by default do not show any feedback when user is inputting password in terminal or any other command console for sudo authentication. This is NOT […]
Read MoreWant to set a video as animated background for your lock screen? Here’s an extension to do the job for GNOME. For Linux desktop, there’s a free open-source python app to set video wallpaper. Now there’s a new app to do the job for the lock screen, though only for Gnome. This is implemented by […]
Read MoreFor Ubuntu 24.04 and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with default GNOME desktop, here’s a quick fix for unusual cursor issue in some Flatpak app windows. This is Gnome upstream bug which has been fixed, but not backported for current Ubuntu LTS releases with old Gnome desktop environments. Why the issue? The giant mouse cursor issue for […]
Read MoreNVIDIA GeForce Now added official Linux support yesterday via Flatpak package! Here’s the step by step guide shows you how to manually install or remove it in Ubuntu and other Linux. GeForce Now is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service streams high-end PC games to laptops, phones, and TVs, allowing for better gaming experience without requiring high-end […]
Read MoreWant to add custom ON/OFF toggle buttons to the top-right system menu (aka Quick Settings) in Ubuntu, Fedora Workstation and other Linux with recent GNOME desktop? Here’s an extension can do the job! GNOME since 43 introduced a redesigned system status menu called Quick Settings, allowing to quickly change commonly used settings via ON/OFF toggle […]
Read MoreWine, the compatibility layer for running Windows apps and games in Linux, macOS, and BSD, released new stable 11.0 version yesterday! The new version finally fully supports the new WoW64 mode for running 32-bit Windows applications with 64-bit libraries on the host. The new WoW64 mode was initially introduced as experimental feature in Wine 9.0. […]
Read MoreThis is a step by step guide shows how to manually compile & install FFmpeg 8.0 from source with NVIDIA GPU acceleration support through cuda-nvcc and enable-libnpp in Ubuntu 24.04 & 22.04. FFmpeg 8.0 so far is the latest version of this popular multi-media library, that features APV and ProRes RAW decoders, hardware accelerated VP9 […]
Read MoreLike the new Ptyxis terminal emulator introduced in Ubuntu 25.10, here’s how to install and set it as default in current Ubuntu 24.04 and 22.04 LTS. Ptyxis is a modern terminal emulator designed for GNOME with first-class container integration, such as auto-discovery and option to launch a container in new tab, preferences profiles with container […]
Read MoreThe default Firefox browser (Snap version) in Ubuntu 24.04 is always failing to download or open files! Here’s why and how you can fix it. Not only for Firefox, the issue also happens when read or write user files with other SNAP apps in both Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 LTSs. Why? I first heard of […]
Read MoreModern GNOME apps do NOT support traditional themes, but you may change the look with custom color schemes! As you know, GNOME has moved to use GTK4 + LibAdwaita for its applications and desktop components. And, so many apps use the LibAwaita library for their modern UI, which however do not support theming (see this […]
Read MoreDebian, the upstream Linux Distribution that Ubuntu is based on, released new stable 13 version! Debian 13, code-name “trixie”, will be supported for the next 5 years. It features Linux Kernel 6.12, updated desktop environments, toolkits, and new CPU architecture type support. First, Debian 13 added officially support for 64-bit RISC-V hardware. And, it removed […]
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