Section: How To

Discover an eclectic mix of tutorials covering everything from ways to install neat apps, or enable new features, to workarounds for known issues, and configuring your Ubuntu system.

How to Remove Music Players from Ubuntu Sound Menu

Since its introduction back in 2010, the Ubuntu Sound Menu has proven to be one of the most popular and unique features of the Unity desktop.

11 November 2014

Cinnamon 2.4 Debuts With New Features, Here’s How To Install It In Ubuntu

Adding some spice to the weekend, Linux Mint has announced a new release of the Cinnamon desktop environment, available to install in Ubuntu.

2 November 2014

How to Upgrade Ubuntu 14.04 LTS to Ubuntu 14.10

Wondering how to upgrade Ubuntu 14.04 LTS to Ubuntu 14.10? Well, we're here to help.

23 October 2014

How To Use Steam Music Player on Ubuntu Desktop

'Music makes the people come together' Madonna once sang. But can Steam's new music player feature mix the bourgeoisie and the rebel as well?

2 October 2014
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How to Install Android Apps on Ubuntu using ARChon (Updated)

Google recently announced the first set of Android apps available to run natively on Chrome OS, a feat made possible using a new 'Android Runtime' extension.

19 September 2014

GIMP 2.8.14 Released — Here’s How to Install it on Ubuntu

A new update to the popular open-source Photoshop alternative The GIMP is now available for download.

26 August 2014
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How To Install MATE Desktop on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Interest is growing in Ubuntu MATE Remix and the benefits it offers over stock Ubuntu. But how can you try it out? Through a PPA, of course.

20 August 2014

How To Watch Netflix on Ubuntu The Easy Way

Native Netflix Linux playback is reported to be working in beta builds of Google Chrome — no Wine-based app or PPA required.

10 August 2014

How to Easily Create a Ubuntu Kiosk Computer

Linux distributions can be as feature-packed or as stripped back as needed, powering anything from inner-city signage to city council desktops.

31 July 2014
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How to Install Lightweight Budgie Desktop in Ubuntu 14.04

If you follow us over on Twitter you may have caught a glimpse of a screenshot we shared recently, along with the invitation to name the desktop environment pictured.

9 July 2014

How to Install Cinnamon from a PPA on Ubuntu 14.04

Last month saw consternation for fans of the 'Cinnamon' desktop, as the pseudo-official PPA providing stable builds on Ubuntu was unexpectedly retired, but a new PPA is here to save the day.

8 July 2014
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Make VLC Use Native Ubuntu Notifications in 5 Quick Clicks

Getting VLC to use Ubuntu's native desktop system is really simple — no add-ons are required. In this quick guide will show you how.

26 June 2014