One question I get from new users to Ubuntu is "how do I view my computer name?"
Since most of these people are new to Linux and Ubuntu, or switching from Windows, they want to know how to view their computer name from the desktop, like they can in Windows.
When it comes to networking, knowing your IP address can be essential with troubleshooting problems.
For any Window user who is new to Ubuntu and Linux, more than likely the first problem you will encounter is making sure your Ubuntu computer has been configured with an IP Address if you run into network problems.
Ever have a need to show a list of what packages were installed (or recently installed) by date on Ubuntu?
Say you are troubleshooting a problem and need to back-track on when a package was installed. Or if you are a Windows user who has switch to Ubuntu and is not familiar with how to check when a package was installed.
read more: Display The List Of Recently Installed Packages By Date On Ubuntu
With Ubuntu 9.04 (codename Jaunty Jackalope) some new features have been added that you may like or dislike.
For me, one feature that I don't like is the delayed shutdown. When I'm ready to shutdown my desktop I want it to begin shutting down immediately.
read more: Disable Delayed Shutdown Notification In Ubuntu 9.04
If you have recently installed or upgraded to Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope), one feature you will notice missing is the automatic update notification icon in the system tray on the top panel.
read more: How To Restore Automatic Update Notification Icon In Ubuntu 9.04
In a previous tip, I showed you how you can use Firefox to browse your hard drive for files and folders. This tip works great when you want to keep the number of applications open to a minimum or you are using Firefox on a portable USB Drive
read more: FireFox Tip: Use Drag And Drop To View Files And Play MP3 Music
Ever have the need to change the program or application that a file type is associated to in GNOME? If so, you can easily make the modifications in Ubuntu (or any Linux distribution).
read more: Ubuntu Guide For Windows Users: How To Change File Type Associations
For Windows users trying out Ubuntu, one of the first things you will notice with the GNOME desktop is how icon-less it is. Most Windows users are familiar with many icons on their desktop, including the default icons – My Computer, Network and The Recycle bin.
read more: Ubuntu Guide For Windows Users: Add Computer Network And Trash Icons To Desktop
