General

• Using The Terminal - Basic guide on using the command line

• Troubleshooting - Where to start when things don't work

Logs and Scheduling

• LinuxLogFiles - Information on system logs, application logs, and syslogd

• CronHowto - guide to cron, to schedule commands

Desktop Configuration

• NautilusScriptsHowto - enhance nautilus by adding scripts

• Nautilus_Scripts - Using nautilus scripts to extend the functionality of nautilus.

• Eye Candy - changing wallpaper & themes, as well as other functional visual enhancements.

Users and Permissions

• AddUsersHowto - Add users to your system

• BroadcastAlertWithSound - Send pop-up alerts with sound to users

• FilePermissions - Understanding and using file permissions

System Configuration

Boot

• Grub 2 - learn about the grub boot manager

• GrubHowto/ChangeDefaultOS - Change the default operating system that boots in Grub

• Boot Services - Disable start of unnecessary services during boot.

• UpstartHowto - Configure your own services to start at boot, or change when upstart services are started

Kernel

• KernelHowto - make a custom kernel for your system and other changes

Time & Date

• ChangeTimezoneHowto - change your timezone

Performance

• Speeding up Ubuntu on Low End Systems: - Making the desktop interface snappier on machines without much memory

• Building a custom kernel - Low-level tweaking.

Guest Session

• Customize Guest Session - Tips on customizing the guest session feature

System Maintenance

• BackupYourSystem - How to backup your system

• Software Management - All guides regarding adding/removing/updating software

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