When you use the sudo command while working on Ubuntu terminal then, you'll be prompted to provide your Ubuntu password. However, after typing your password, you'll not be able to see it. Sometimes it's quite confusing and irritating as you have to provide your password for more than one time. So, just by having a glance at this article, you'll be able to know how to display your password while … [Read more...]

Did you know that you can create desktop icons in Ubuntu?. Surprised..!! As you know that Ubuntu doesn't have any desktop icons as compared to Windows because it comes with the Unity launcher which contains all the icons and applications and when you hover your mouse on the left side of your screen, then you may see that Launcher. But, if you want to create your own desktop icons, then you may … [Read more...]

Do you want to change your hostname?. Basically, a hostname is the name of the computer, and it must be unique as it is used to identify your system in the network. You can also see your hostname explicitly in the Terminal Window. Did you know that Ubuntu does not provide any graphical interface like Windows to change your Hostname?. It only asks you to provide your hostname during … [Read more...]

Do you want to create a text file using command line?. Yes, you can simply create a text file by using some easy codes as shown in the steps below. Here, we described two methods to do so. Just have a glance at this article in order to find out how to create a text file using command line in Ubuntu 14.04. Steps to create a text file using command line interface: Method 1 of 2: Using cat … [Read more...]

Do you want to restore your previous session of running applications? Don't worry friends, Ubuntu comes with yet another feature named as "Auto save session", by the help of this feature you can restore your running application next time you logged in. For performing this operation, you have to download a tool, and that is "dconf editor". Just have a glance at this article to know, how to use … [Read more...]

Do you want to delete Amazon Search adds that comes abruptly while searching on Unity Dash?. In addition, to this, you'll also find Amazon icon pinned in your Unity Launcher, by default when you installed Ubuntu 14.04. Amazon Search adds displayed its product in the Unity dash according to your search query. Sometimes it is quite irritating, but you can quickly disable these ads easily. Just … [Read more...]

Do you want your Unity Launcher at the bottom of your screen?. Great, As you all know that, by default Unity launcher is locked on the left side of the computer screen in Ubuntu. But by using some simple tools you can easily change its location from left side to the bottom of your screen. Unity Tweak and Cairo Dock are the tools that help you to show the Unity launcher at the bottom of your … [Read more...]

Did you notice some unwanted advertise and suggestions while searching in your Unity Dash? Yes, what you are seeing is the online content that is being deliberately fetched in Ubuntu 14.04, sometimes it is helpful and sometimes it's not. So, if you don't want Ubuntu to give you a suggestion while you are searching something in Unity dash, then you can easily disable this feature. Just have a … [Read more...]

Are you in need to sock away the files and folders from prying eyes? You are at the right place. There would be multiple reasons to hide & show files and folders in Ubuntu. It could be: don't want to share a specific file or folder with the one who shares your system. In Linux based distributions, you can deliberately make some private folders or files hidden from others. Through this … [Read more...]

Bluetooth gives you control to transfer or share your files via wireless connection through a mobile, computer system, and any other Bluetooth enabled devices. It plays a versatile role in providing a faster and easy connectivity without any wired connection but within a specific range. It supports frequency between 2400 and 2483.5 MHz. In the Linux based system, Bluez plays a key role to … [Read more...]