Tips, Tricks and Tutorials

Raspberry Pi Topics sharing tips and tricks specifically for the Raspberry Pi port. Tips & Tricks Got something cool to share that will make Ubuntu MATE even more enjoyable and productive? This is the place to leave them. Tutorials & Guides Tutorials, guidance and how-to's for Ubuntu MATE that will help other users belong here. Tried & Tested Have you discovered something that works perfectly, or maybe nearly perfectly with some adjustments? This is the place to share them.

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the Tips, Tricks and Tutorials category Tips, Tricks and Tutorials	0	4126	4 January 2015
Nala, a very fast and attractive apt clone Tips & Tricks system , software , apt	1	28	10 March 2026
My first panel applet Tips & Tricks panel	8	4923	24 February 2026
Changing login screen wallpaper Tips & Tricks	9	302	23 February 2026
Use "extrepo" to add 3rd party repositories Tips & Tricks	15	1017	17 February 2026
Workaround for menu editor (mozo) crashes in 26.04 Tutorials & Guides desktop	3	72	15 February 2026
Setting Ayatana Indicator Clock on Your Panel Between 12h and 24h Tutorials & Guides 24-04-noble-LTS	3	52	9 February 2026
Downloading ISO Build related files - Handy Script Tips & Tricks software	1	63	1 February 2026
MAC PRO 3,1 and MSI RX580 and other successes Tried & Tested Apple , graphics , 24-04-noble-LTS	0	56	14 January 2026
Completely remove snap (and prevent it from ever installing) Tutorials & Guides software , snaps	9	7484	31 December 2025
`bat` - a Modern Replacement for `cat` Tips & Tricks	3	218	3 December 2025
Turn your Linux distribution in to a Smart TV Tips & Tricks	8	367	2 December 2025
Install "Classic" Ubuntu font on modern Ubuntu MATE Tips & Tricks	2	248	29 November 2025
How to Disable All the AI Features in Firefox Web Browser Tips & Tricks	0	82	15 November 2025
A workaround procedure for fresh installation of Ubuntu MATE 24.04.3 in Virtualbox 7.1 Tutorials & Guides	0	89	4 November 2025
KDE Connect and Bluetooth for connecting Android Tips & Tricks desktop , 22-04-jammy-LTS	0	148	4 November 2025
Conscious Sys Admin - logrotate Tips & Tricks system	1	60	2 November 2025
How to change default behaviour of <Win>+T (or <Super>+T) keyboard shortcut. Same with <Win>+L and some others <Win> shortcuts Tutorials & Guides	2	91	28 October 2025
Make your own custom keyboard layout for Linux Tried & Tested keyboard	16	42202	20 October 2025
Use Ubuntu MATE to Read Sheet Music Tutorials & Guides	1	97	12 October 2025
Wallpapers format, PNG or JPG? Tutorials & Guides system	1	81	9 October 2025
When I enter a command, did I get the correct instance? Tips & Tricks	0	41	4 October 2025
Touchscreen Utilities Tips & Tricks software , 24-04-noble-LTS	7	491	26 September 2025
Compare big file with (meld & diffuse) Tips & Tricks	1	2014	22 September 2025
Firefox: how to disable local AI Tips & Tricks	23	2134	19 September 2025
Some xdotool Tips Tips & Tricks	3	396	17 September 2025
GIMP 3.0 and Python Plug-ins Tips & Tricks	11	387	30 August 2025
Fixing Grub for Noobs Tips & Tricks grub	2	117	25 August 2025
How to tweak your panel layouts Tips & Tricks panel	24	22593	19 August 2025
FluidSynth and PipeWire Tried & Tested audio , 24-04-noble-LTS	1	288	18 August 2025