Most people that use Linux now that Nemo is the best file manager but sometimes a bit of pain to make default. I do it for people all the time and never really pay attention on... moreMost people that use Linux now that Nemo is the best file manager but sometimes a bit of pain to make default. I do it for people all the time and never really pay attention on just how I do it! LOL So this time I took the time to write it all down. And it's a little different if you are using Ubuntu or Xubuntu. I use Xubuntu just because I like having total CONTROL of my computer and how it looks. And I have no problems reading menu's.First which one are you using? If you have the annoying side bar you can't move, change or customize and need to search to find apps? That would be Ubuntu I really hoped they would KILL that side bar in Ubuntu 20.04.To switch to Nemo in Ubuntu:Set Nemo as your default desktop in Ubuntu 20.04+ (some do not need "sudo" but all will work using sudo")Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt updateType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt install nemoType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo xdg-mime default nemo.desktop inode/directory... less
Hardinfo:Hardinfo is a system information and benchmark tool designed for hardware analysis and report generation.It gives you the most intensive system hardware and benchmark... moreHardinfo:Hardinfo is a system information and benchmark tool designed for hardware analysis and report generation.It gives you the most intensive system hardware and benchmark info I have found for Linux. Hardinfo will also create HTML reports on your system’s hardware.Hardinfo is a lot like AIDA64 for windows. Hardinfo doesn't have all the monitoring that AIDA64 has but anything you need to know about your Linux system it will have.To install the hardinfo package on your Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, Xubuntu 18.04, 20.04, Mint 19.3, 20 Linux system/s:Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt update (or sudo apt-get update)Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt install hardinfoType or copy and paste this hit enter: hardinfo -rma devices.soTo start the program (you can create a start menu item if you know how)Type or copy and paste this hit enter: hardinfo (After install it can be found on your menu or search as "System Profiler and Benchmark". This is my system it's not Ubuntu 20.04 it's... less
These are a few themes I found for "Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Xubuntu 18.04 LTS" they also worked on Mint 19.3 but Mint has tons of themes by default.First open your favorite terminal. I... moreThese are a few themes I found for "Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Xubuntu 18.04 LTS" they also worked on Mint 19.3 but Mint has tons of themes by default.First open your favorite terminal. I use "Terminator Terminal" it can be found in the Software Center.Then run these commands: (hit enter after each one)Copy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get upgradeCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/themesCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/iconsCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get install ultimate-maia-themeCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get install ultimate-maia-iconsCopy and paste into the terminal window: sudo apt-get updateCopy and paste into... less
These settings should work on any Ubuntu based Distro NOT USING the stupid unity desktop.Using menus you read you can still choose to search for a picture. :)I have tested these... moreThese settings should work on any Ubuntu based Distro NOT USING the stupid unity desktop.Using menus you read you can still choose to search for a picture. :)I have tested these in Xubuntu 18.04.6 XFCE, Lubuntu 18.04.2 XFCE, Mint 19.3 XFCE.Desktop Settings:Right click the Desktop on any monitor.(IF YOU ARE CHANGING BACKGROUNDS RIGHT CLICK ON THE MONITOR YOU WANT TO CHANGE)Certain desktop settings will be system wide but backgrounds are set per monitor, per workspace.This is Linux each Monitor can have as many "Workspaces" as you need. I have three monitors with four "Workspaces" each which equals 12 monitors.As far as I know every FREE Linux Distro can do this. You know something the $200+ operating systems have never mastered. lol Desktop Backgrounds:You can set a single picture or choose a folder and select "Change the background" drop list in seconds, in minutes, in hours, start up...Menu Settings: it's pretty simple check or uncheck the things you want to see on a right click.Again this is not... less
System Monitors for Linux.(Note in Xubuntu or Ubuntu 18.04.x you can drop the "get" on sudo apt-get.)The built-in system monitor in Linux is pretty good much better than Windows... moreSystem Monitors for Linux.(Note in Xubuntu or Ubuntu 18.04.x you can drop the "get" on sudo apt-get.)The built-in system monitor in Linux is pretty good much better than Windows built-in.If you have a menu - Settings - "System Monitor" Use the "Resources" Tab.No menu "Unity garbage" search for "System Monitor"The built-in System Monitor is pretty good.CPU use all Cores/CPU's (Threads), Memory/Swap use (If you use a swap file), Internet speed, down rate total downloaded, upload rate total uploaded.GKrellMI personally like this one "GKrellM System Monitor". If you still have the "Software Center" you can find it there.By default Ubuntu 18.04 does not have the Software Center it's been replaced with stuff that just doesn't work that well.1. Open a Terminal Window2. Type in or copy & paste into the terminal window and hit enter: sudo apt-get install gkrellm3. Menu - Settings, no menu search for GKrellMhtop runs in terminal1. Open a Terminal Window2. Type in or copy & paste into the terminal windows and... less
I just wanted to warn anyone thinking of upgrading to Linux if you have an AMD/ATI card don't do it!I'll post a few ways to get the card installed but it will never work right. I... moreI just wanted to warn anyone thinking of upgrading to Linux if you have an AMD/ATI card don't do it!I'll post a few ways to get the card installed but it will never work right. I tried a Gigabyte RX580 & RX560. The screen looks great but games and videos are a mess! AMD/ATI makes drivers for the cards but they make it even worse! If you're not going to be watching movies or playing games you are fine with the stock "Mesa" drivers installed on a Ubuntu/Xubuntu install. If you try to play any game or watch netflix you are going to be in LAG FRAME RATE HELL!What sucks for me I just got rid of all my best Nvidia cards. :( The system, videos, games all run fine on a little EVGA GTX 1050 SC 2 gigs. :( Pop in a 4 gig RX 560 or a 8 gig RX 580 and it runs horrible. And runs even worse once you install the AMDGPU Pro drivers.I tried Xubuntu 16.04.2 which I use with an EVGA RTX 2080 TI Ultra XC! Some people believe it's the older version on Xubuntu/Ubuntu that is the problem. It doesn't support NEW VIDEO CARDS... less
Steam Games & Ubuntu Linux (I'm using Xubuntu 20.04 LTS)This is a list from one of my Steam accounts I have six :) I was sure Steam said a coupleyears ago they were updating all... moreSteam Games & Ubuntu Linux (I'm using Xubuntu 20.04 LTS)This is a list from one of my Steam accounts I have six :) I was sure Steam said a coupleyears ago they were updating all the game install formats so they would work cross platform?Well they updated something for hours but it didn't make all the games work.You can play most Windows games in Linux using Wine for Windows. (a little buggy)Or running a VM version of Windows, easier just to dual boot Linux & Windows.You can install games on a NTFS drive so if you already have a game drive or partitionyou can use that one. Click Steam, Settings, Downloads, STEAM LIBRARY FOLDERS,ADD LIBRARY FOLDER. Look under "Media" those will be your NTFS drives.(I made a folder D:\Linux\Games\Steam) You will need to mount that drive on start-up(give it Read & Write permissions under Linux) Settings, Disks, little gears under theVolume box, Edit Mount Options, Automatic Mount Options Off. You don't need to changeany settings they should work.Games that will Install on... less
Killing a non-responsive program in Linux. :)Most know ctrl+alt+delete for Windows will open the task manger.In Linux it's still pretty easy and this should work with every flavor... moreKilling a non-responsive program in Linux. :)Most know ctrl+alt+delete for Windows will open the task manger.In Linux it's still pretty easy and this should work with every flavor of Linux.Xubuntu, Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Red Hat...Open your favorite Terminal Window.In the command line type ps -A Hit the enter key that will show you all the things running on your system.Then there are two ways to shut it down.Look for it's ID "4444"In the command line type killall 4444Hit the enter key.If that doesn't work use this one. I like this on.python3 is the name of the running program so it will be what ever you're trying to close.gedit, firefox, slimjet...In the command line type killall python3 (The name of whatever program you are trying to shut down)Hit enter and it will close :) less
To install sound drivers. This is ONLY if needed - Don't fix it if it's not broken! sudo apt-get install dkms sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-audio-dev sudo apt-get update sudo... moreTo install sound drivers. This is ONLY if needed - Don't fix it if it's not broken! sudo apt-get install dkms sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-audio-dev sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade sudo apt-get remove --purge alsa-base pulseaudio sudo apt-get install alsa-base pulseaudio sudo alsa force-reload (or just restart to see changes)
Installing other Distros (After the install log out, choose from the drop down list log back in)Start with opening your favorite Terminal Windows I use "Terminator Terminal".Then... moreInstalling other Distros (After the install log out, choose from the drop down list log back in)Start with opening your favorite Terminal Windows I use "Terminator Terminal".Then just enter the command you want for the distro or distros you want to use. You can install all of them try them and keep all or just the one you like the most.Always run this first.sudo apt-get updateMy favorite and what I use very easy to tweak to your liking!To install Xubuntu open a Terminal WindowType in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get update (HIT ENTER - TYPE IN YOUR PASSWORD)Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop (HIT ENTER)Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get updateLog out or restart your system. On the next login use the drop down arrow and select Xubuntu.NO MORE UNITY - NO UNITY - NO FAVORITES - NO LIBRARIES! KDEType in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get update (HIT ENTER - TYPE IN YOUR PASSWORD)Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop (HIT ENTER)Type in or copy & paste: sudo... less
Linux is a FREE operating system (PAID operating systems Windows - Mac) 99% of all computer users can find everything they need in Linux. Only a few specialized programs that run... moreLinux is a FREE operating system (PAID operating systems Windows - Mac) 99% of all computer users can find everything they need in Linux. Only a few specialized programs that run only in Windows or Mac, that you may need for work. Would be the only reason for not using Linux 100% of the time. Most common Linux to switch from Windows or Mac to Linux, would be Ubuntu. Ubuntu When you download Ubuntu, there will be different versions. 32bit, 64bit, newest version supported for 18 months, new version ( missing some bells & whistles) supported for 5 years. Not to worry it will say which version does what. You can download Ubuntu, run it off the CD (LIVE CD), to test and see if you like it. Then it will have an option to install it, on the Live CD Desktop. You will also be given the choice to install it next to windows. Then on start up you have a choice of which to use. It has everything you have in windows plus some: internet browsers, firefox, chromium, opera, open office (libre office), video... less