Debian and Ubuntu
A FAQ style introduction to apt-get and apt-cache
Learn how to quickly install, update, remove, and search for software with the command line in this FAQ style introduction to the apt-get and apt-cache …
How to change update check fequency & automatically install security updates
This post will show you how to change how frequently your system checks for updates and ensure that you always have security updates installed as …
How to manage Ubuntu applications and PPAs via the terminal
If you are new to Ubuntu or the command line here are a few useful software related commands that will help you maintain your system …
Easily install Microsoft Office in Ubuntu
If you are using Ubuntu and need to use Microsoft Office either for compatibility reasons or out of preference this guide will show you how …
Enable Ubuntu restricted extras & DVD playback
If you have tried to play a DVD in Ubuntu you may have encountered some issues. DVD playback (and other non-free media formats) can easily …
Fix "Graphics Unknown" to enable Unity 3D on Ubuntu 12.04
If you are unable to access Unity 3D (system loading in to Unity 2D as by default) it may be worth doing the following which …
Fix 'Wireless is disabled by hardware switch' on Dell-Laptop
If you are having problems connecting your Dell Laptop to a WiFi network and are seeing 'Wireless is disabled by hardware switch' in the network …
Fix 'Graphics Unknown' in Ubuntu 12.10
If your new installation of Ubuntu 12.10 is not detecting your graphics and displaying 'Graphics Unknown' the following may help.
Fix no sound / turn off auto mute in Ubuntu 12.10
If your new installation of Ubuntu 12.10 is has no sound or seems to be permanently muted the following may help.
Disable apport error message "The application has closed unexpectedly"
Getting frustrated with the number of Apport error messages that keep popping up, like in the image below telling you 'The application \[app\] has closed …
