Ask Ubuntu
Ask Ubuntu

Most Popular

more tags
1500 questions
146
votes
3 answers

How/Where do I check my ubuntu laptops's CPU usage?

How/Where do I check my ubuntu laptops's CPU usage?
Lisa
  • 1,461
146
votes
3 answers

"method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/https could not be found" update error

sudo apt-get update E: The method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/https could not be found. michael@Ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get clean michael@Ubuntu:~$ cd /var/lib/apt michael@Ubuntu:/var/lib/apt$ sudo mv lists lists.old michael@Ubuntu:/var/lib/apt$ sudo…
Michael12uk
  • 1,461
145
votes
15 answers

How can I toggle the Fn (function) key?

Is there a way to toggle the Fn key? I'd like to be able to toggle it so I don't have to press Fn+F12 to raise the volume, for example. I'm running Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS on an Asus D550C.
oscar
  • 1,561
145
votes
5 answers

How to enable ssh root access on Ubuntu 14.04

I´d like to enable the ssh root access on Ubuntu 14.04. Editing the /etc/ssh_config (PermitRootLogin yes) didn't affect anything.
user283163
  • 1,459
145
votes
10 answers

Run same command again but as root

Sometimes when I run a command I don't notice that I needed to run it as super user to have enough permission. Is there a way to run the same command again but as a super user?
Trufa
  • 4,338
145
votes
10 answers

Moving from bash to zsh

I'm considering moving from bash to zsh as I often come across posts praising zsh. I'm an experienced command line user and I'm assuming the basics are pretty much the same, so I'm looking for advice to get the benefits of moving, and any gotchas to…
Hamish Downer
  • 19,506
145
votes
2 answers

How to add a shell script to launcher as shortcut

Possible Duplicate: How can I edit/create new launcher items in Unity by hand? How can I create launchers on my desktop? I want to add some shell scripts in my launcher as shortcuts.. They are located deep inside and i have to navigate to it…
Nirmik
  • 7,938
145
votes
3 answers

What is the easiest way to enable PHP on nginx?

What is the easiest way to enable PHP on nginx on Ubuntu 12.04? Best solution is the one that request minimal work, ideally just a package installation :)
sorin
  • 10,135
144
votes
10 answers

What's the easiest way to run GUI apps on Windows Subsystem for Linux?

I searched around, and currently there are two methods suggested; installing an enhancement for Windows Subsystem for Linux and installing an XServer. I want to know which method is the most hassle-free (easy to install AND to use), and which one is…
George Hovhannisian
  • 1,587
  • 2
  • 10
  • 8
144
votes
5 answers

Authentication token manipulation error

I forgot my Ubuntu password so I booted into recovery and dropped into a root shell prompt and this is what happened: root@username-PC:~# passwd username Enter new UNIX password: Retype new UNIX password: passwd: Authentication token manipulation…
era878
  • 2,164
144
votes
17 answers

What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose?

What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Ubuntu? I've heard the 64-bit platform performs better and can detect more than 4GB of RAM. Also, while some apps haven't ported to 64-bit yet, ia32-libs lets a 64-bit machine run them. If so, why not…
squallbayu
  • 3,054
144
votes
3 answers

How can I check the SMART status of a SSD or HDD on current versions of Ubuntu 14.04 through 20.04?

How can I check the SMART status of a drive under 14.04 and beyond? I've seen Checking HD SMART status on a fresh install but it doesn't seem to apply under 14.04 and later.
Elder Geek
  • 36,752
144
votes
13 answers

What are the alternatives to Notepad++ on Ubuntu?

I use Notepad++ on Windows 7 and I want to know if there is a good substitution for it on Ubuntu. I want something that is good for editing html files.
user171010
  • 1,449
144
votes
14 answers

How to solve 'Connection refused' errors in SSH connection?

I have an Ubuntu Server 10.10 32-bit in my home. I'm making SSH connections to it from my PC via Putty. The problem is, sometimes I'm able to login seamlessly. However, sometimes it gives me an error like this: Network error: Connection…
frbry
  • 1,541
144
votes
5 answers

How to connect and disconnect to a network manually in terminal?

Since the network manager is troubling me so much I want to replace it (possibly wicd orNM from ppa:volanin). I do not know how to connect and disconnect to the network through the terminal without using network manager. I would like a command-line…
user7048
  • 1,441
1 2 3
…
99 100