About Our Ubuntu Tweaks
These tweaks work on all Ubuntu versions.
Have you ever seen a Ubuntu tweak online that you knew would increase speed in Ubuntu but you couldn't figure out how to do it? Well, problem solved! You will find Ubuntu tweaks here that even a new Ubuntu user can implement.
Ubuntu Tweaks
Disable IPv6
IPv6 is an internet protocol. The problem is most of your software uses the IPv4 protocol. This can cause conflicts and the end result could mean your web browsing etc. could slow way down. In this guide you will find out how to disable the IPv6 protocol.
Disable Swapping
If your PC has more than 1 gb of memory you could disable something called swapping for an overall speed boost in Ubuntu.
Enable Dual-Core Processors
By default Ubuntu does not take advantage of this kind of hardware. This guide will show you how to make Ubuntu take advantage of your dual-core processor etc. hardware.
Speed Up Ubuntu Menus
Do menus display slowly for you in Ubuntu? Here is a tweak that will speed up your menus greatly.
Ubuntu Tips & Tricks
Disable Auto-Play
This guide will show you how to stop CD/DVD media from automatically playing when you put them into your CD/DVD drive.
Disable Login Screen
Disable the login screen.
Disable Mount Icons
Some people do not like their desktop cluttered with icons. Ubuntu by default shows all mounted volumes on the desktop. This tends to annoy certain people. This guide will show you how to disable them.
Disable Splash Screen
Sure, it looks cool seeing the splash screen in Ubuntu and seeing all those pretty little icons load. However, do you know by disabling this splash screen you can find yourself getting to work 3-4 seconds faster?
Disable System Beeps
Late at night, if you listen very closely you can hear Ubuntu users say... "Ugh... those annoying beeps I hear while doing certain things in Ubuntu drive me insane! How come even when I turn down my speakers I still hear these beeps?!". Well guess what... You can disable those beeps for good!
Location of Installed Applications
The situation: You found this great new application in Synaptic so you installed it. But wait... where is it? It's not in my gnome menu. This guide will show you where you can find the said application.