Ubuntu – tips and tricks

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a Debian–based Linux operating system. It is one of the most popular distributions of Linux and is used by millions of people around the world. It is based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system and uses the GNOME desktop environment. It is sponsored by Canonical Ltd., a company founded by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. Ubuntu is available for free and can be downloaded from the Ubuntu website. The software is a highly customizable operating system, and there are a number of ways to change the look and feel of your desktop. You can install new themes, icons, and wallpapers, or you can use a tool like Unity Tweak Tool to change the appearance of your desktop. If you‘re new to Linux, Ubuntu is a great operating system to start with. It‘s user–friendly and has a large community of users and developers who can help you if you run into any problems.

Getting faster with Command lines

If you are using Ubuntu, you need to learn how to work with command lines in the terminal app. This gives you deeper access to your computer.

In the terminal, all different sorts of actions can be done. For example, editing, connecting to Wi-Fi, and other actions. Working with command lines in the terminal will get a lot easier if you start working with keyboard shortcuts. This will save you a lot of time.  Here are some of the best Shortcuts:

• Jump between parts of a line: Ctrl + Left and Ctrl + Right
• Go to the beginning or end of a line: Ctrl + A or Ctrl + E
• Clear everything from your current position to the end of the line: Ctrl + K
• Clear the word directly before the cursor: Ctrl + W
• Clear from the beginning of the line until your current cursor: Ctrl + U
• Autocomplete of suggested filling with TAB
• Use “sudo !!” to copy the previous line

Launch Ubuntu apps with a keyboard shortcut

If you think that the mouse click on the icon is the fastest way to open a program, this might be wrong. By default, down the left side of the desktop, the first nine applications in the Ubuntu launcher can be opened by the shortcut using Super + 1 to 9. Additionally, if you want a new window for an app that is already open, use Shift alongside the shortcut (Super + 1 to 9).

Kill Unresponsive Processes

There are various options for doing this on Linux. In addition to the X in the corner of the application window, Ubuntu now provides a tool called System Monitor that may be used to locate and end processes. With a variety of “kill” commands, the terminal can also be used to terminate sluggish programs and processes.

Different Ubuntu Linux Desktop Environments

In contrast to Windows 10 and macOS Linux distributions like Ubuntu provide a selection of desktop environments. These are normally offered as separate installations, except for some distributions, where other desktop environments are already preinstalled. Therefore, you have two options: manually add a desktop manager or install another version of Ubuntu.

Some of the popular environments are:

• Ubuntu vanilla (ships with the GNOME desktop)
• Kubuntu (Ubuntu plus KDE)
• Lubuntu (Ubuntu plus LXQt)
• Ubuntu Budgie (adds the Budgie desktop)
• Ubuntu MATE (simple, classic Ubuntu desktop)
• Xubuntu (Ubuntu plus Xfce)

Change the Default File Manager

Ubuntu makes use of the GNOME Files program to browse your computer’s disks and files. You utilize it to view the photographs or papers you’ve made or the ones that you’ve downloaded. The built-in file manager, sometimes known as Nautilus, can be changed for an alternative. There are many options, some with fewer functionality and faster performance, others with more built-in features.

Some examples are:

• Dolphin
• Konqueror
• Pantheon Files
• 4Pane
• PCManFM

Ubuntu in total

There is so much more to learn and many other tips, tricks, commands, and other stuff that can be done with Linux. Those were the most useful and efficient tips for beginners. The Ubuntu project is committed to the principles of open-source software development and encourages community involvement. The project provides a flexible and responsive development process that is able to accommodate the needs of a wide variety of users.

Ubuntu is available in a wide variety of formats, including a live CD, a USB flash drive, and an installer on a blank hard drive. It can also be installed on a virtual machine. Therefore, your possibilities are almost endless.

FAQ Ubuntu tips and tricks

How much does Ubuntu cost?

Ubuntu is an open-source software. Therefore, it is completely free.

For whom is Ubuntu made?

The Ubuntu software center is a graphical application that makes it easy to find and install software from the software repository. The software center also provides a set of tools for developers to create their own software repositories.