One great feature that Windows users have long enjoyed is being able to open a command prompt window to the current folder from the right click context menu when using Windows Explorer. For anyone who is playing around or made the switch to Ubuntu, will find this feature is missing when using Nautilus file manager.
read more: Add Open Command Prompt Here Functionality To Nautilus In Ubuntu
Ok, you made the switch over to Ubuntu from Windows, everything thing is going good, and now you want to do some familiar things like hide your tracks and disable the recent documents folder.
read more: Ubuntu Guide For Windows Users: Clear And Disable Recent Documents
Messed up your panels in Gnome? Maybe your new to Ubuntu and accidentally deleted items or the panel itself and now you can't figure out how to get it back.
Sure, you can add a new panel and rebuild it by adding the items back on the panel.
read more: Restore Panels In Ubuntu Back To Their Default Settings
Overall, out of the box Linux distributions including Ubuntu, are pretty secure. But that doesn't mean you should ignore tightening up security even further.
One security tweak you need to consider is with Open-SSH server. By default, direct logon for root is enabled, which means your just asking for trouble with hackers attempting to break into your Computer.
read more: Linux Tip: Tighten Up Security And Disable SSH Login For Root Account
While using the command prompt in Ubuntu can be intimidating, knowing how to find commands and their descriptions can make you look like a pro.
A great feature in Ubuntu is the automatic update feature, which functions in the same way as Windows Update, to help keep your computer updated with the latest software and security updates.
read more: How To Configure Automatic Updates Schedule In Ubuntu
Forgot your password on Ubuntu? No problem. Follow these easy steps to change your user account password, and log back on in minutes.
