Broken packages is a common problem in Ubuntu and other similar distros. Sometimes when you install a new application or update the system, you will encounter the error ‘Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an (more…)
It could happen, as it did to me, that when you open your Virtual box and start your Ubuntu virtual machine, you get the error below : (more…)
Normal users can acquire administrator privileges which is usually held by the root user, via the sudo command. In this short article, you will find an easy way to create a powerful new user who will have sudo (more…)
In some circumstances you may need to install packages without the need to check the public keys signatures. Here we outline one way to bypass all the signature related checks/ignore of all of the signature errors . (more…)
In this article you will learn how to modify the computer name ( hostname ) in ubuntu starting from 14.10 release. (more…)
To be able to use two separate Skype accounts at the same time, without having to switch accounts by logging off and on again, just follow the following short steps : (more…)
Ubuntu allows you easily to hide and show folders and files using the file manager. (more…)
Instead of deleting a user account in Ubuntu , it is possible to manually disable it (lock it) or unlock it.
If an account is locked or disabled and someone tries to access it , the following message will show up :”This (more…)
If like me, you had accidentally deleted the main partition in your Ubuntu virtual machine and then tried to create a new one after you completely erased the old, you will most likely get the message below during (more…)
HydraPaper is a new open-source, free utility which allows users in Ubuntu to set two different backgrounds to the GNOME Desktop on monitors connected to your Ubuntu machine. (more…)
