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Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2020-04-18T13:05:08Z

WikiAdmin: /* Task Switcher show all (ungroup) applications */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Prerequisites =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

# Open a Terminal window;
# Type:
## sudo apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor
# Accept installation of these and any dependencies;

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to ''''Top Bar'''';
# Enable ''''Activities Overview Hot Corner'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock''';
# Set value ''''show-apps-at-top'''' to ''''On'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Unity Windows controls left =

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / preferences / button-layout''';
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Change '''Custom value''' from "''':minimize,maximize,close'''" to "'''close,minimize,maximize:'''" (note the ''':''' colon and how you can specify the ordering to suit);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Task Switcher show all (ungroup) applications =

By default the '''<Alt> + <Tab>''' Task Switcher function groups together similar application windows, such as Terminal sessions. The following makes the Task Switcher show all open applications.

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Shift><Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Shift><Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Insert '''['<Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Insert '''['<Shift><Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>t']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>m']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>r']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== File Explorer ==

On Windows the File Explorer can be opened with the <Super> + <E> combination.

This time, within Settings:

# Navigate to '''Devices''';
# Click on '''Keyboard''';
# Scroll all the way down to a '''"+"''' ('plus') sign and click on it;
# Fill in the following:
## '''Name:''' File Manager;
## '''Command:''' nautilus -w;
## '''Shortcut:''' (click '''Set Shortcut...''') and press <Super> + <E>;
## Click '''Add'''.

'''Notes:''' 'Name' can be anything you prefer; while 'nautilus' is the default Gnome file manager, it can be substituted for your preferred alternative tool. The use of the '-w' parameter causes Nautilus to open as a new window, mirroring the Windows behaviour.

== Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Category:All Because You Can

2018-09-08T21:55:14Z

WikiAdmin: Created page with "...Doesn't Mean You Should, Dept. Side projects that have no real value other than the novelty."

...Doesn't Mean You Should, Dept.

Side projects that have no real value other than the novelty.

Main Page

2018-09-08T21:54:01Z

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Some pages people may find useful.

[[:Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS|Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

[[:Category:Quick Fixes|Quick Fixes]]

[[:Category:All Because You Can|All Because You Can]]

Main Page

2018-09-08T21:53:39Z

WikiAdmin:

Some pages people may find useful.

[[:Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS|Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

[[:Category:Quick Fixes|Quick Fixes]]

[[:Category:All Because You Can]]

Main Page

2018-08-18T22:02:19Z

WikiAdmin:

Some pages people may find useful.

[[:Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS|Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

[[:Category:Quick Fixes|Quick Fixes]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T20:41:43Z

WikiAdmin: /* LAMP Stack */

The open source phpMyAdmin administration tool provides access to maintenance and management of MySQL or MariaDB databases via the convenience of a web-based interface. As such, it can be installed on a new or existing web server and is more-or-less accessible from anywhere, on any browser or mobile device.

= Installation Process=

The following covers installation of the latest '''phpMyAdmin''' from the main project website, rather than the often outdated Ubuntu repository or Snap packages.

== LAMP Stack ==

The '''Linux Apache MySQL and PHP''' stack, better known by the acronym ''''LAMP'''', provides all the services for hosting a website using the programming language PHP. Depending on the system, MariaDB might substitute MySQL.

If you have not yet installed the 'LAMP' stack, do the following:

The simplest way to install LAMP is with the all-in-one package via 'tasksel'; if not already installed, run 'sudo apt install tasksel'.

# In a terminal type 'sudo tasksel' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Navigate down to 'LAMP server' and press '''<Enter>''';
# The 'Installing packages' process will download and install the packages for you;

With Ubuntu 18.04 MySQL now needs additional tweaking to make it accessible:

# In a terminal type ''''sudo mysql -u root -p'''' and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''use mysql;''' and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''update user set Plugin='mysql_native_password' where User='root' and Host='localhost';'''' and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''flush privileges;'''' and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''exit'''' and press ''''<Enter>''''.

As observed above, there was no password for the 'root' user for MySQL access. Run the following to specify one:

# run 'sudo mysql_secure_installation' to specify a MySQL 'root' user password;
## Answer "'''Y'''";
## Select "'''1'''" for Medium or "2" for Strong as suits your security needs;
## Enter your chosen password and then re-enter to confirm;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to password strength (or otherwise specify a new password that matches the security requirements selected before);
## Answer "'''Y'''" to remove anonymous user accounts;
## Select appropriate answer depending on whether you wish to connect to MySQL from an external connection or not (usually not);
## Select whether you want to remove the 'test' database or not;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to reload the privileges;

== phpMyAdmin ==

Visit the [https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/ phpMyAdmin Downloads] page and right-click on the latest version you need in the '.tar.gz' format and select 'Copy Link Location' (or similar). For example, "phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz" at time of writing, or other language choice to suit your needs. Substitute the name throughout the following as necessary.

# Open a new terminal and type ''''mkdir phpmyadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd phpmyadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''wget '''' and right-click and select 'Paste' (therefore, ''''wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/4.8.2/phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''', as per your chosen download) and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once downloaded, type ''''tar zxvf phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once extracted, type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english phpMyAdmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''' (or other name of your choosing, to be less obvious on a public website);
# Very carefully execute the following command ''''sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Open a browser and navigate to your server's IP or DNS name, for example ''''http://192.168.0.10/phpMyAdmin/''''.

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T20:38:02Z

WikiAdmin: /* LAMP Stack */

The open source phpMyAdmin administration tool provides access to maintenance and management of MySQL or MariaDB databases via the convenience of a web-based interface. As such, it can be installed on a new or existing web server and is more-or-less accessible from anywhere, on any browser or mobile device.

= Installation Process=

The following covers installation of the latest '''phpMyAdmin''' from the main project website, rather than the often outdated Ubuntu repository or Snap packages.

== LAMP Stack ==

The '''Linux Apache MySQL and PHP''' stack, better known by the acronym ''''LAMP'''', provides all the services for hosting a website using the programming language PHP. Depending on the system, MariaDB might substitute MySQL.

If you have not yet installed the 'LAMP' stack, do the following:

The simplest way to install LAMP is with the all-in-one package via 'tasksel'; if not already installed, run 'sudo apt install tasksel'.

# In a terminal type 'sudo tasksel' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Navigate down to 'LAMP server' and press '''<Enter>''';
# The 'Installing packages' process will download and install the packages for you;
# Once installation is complete, run 'sudo mysql_secure_installation' to specify a MySQL 'root' user password;
## Answer "'''Y'''";
## Select "'''1'''" for Medium or "2" for Strong as suits your security needs;
## Enter your chosen password and then re-enter to confirm;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to password strength (or otherwise specify a new password that matches the security requirements selected before);
## Answer "'''Y'''" to remove anonymous user accounts;
## Select appropriate answer depending on whether you wish to connect to MySQL from an external connection or not (usually not);
## Select whether you want to remove the 'test' database or not;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to reload the privileges;

With Ubuntu 18.04 MySQL now needs additional tweaking to make it accessible:

# In a terminal type ''''sudo mysql -u root -p'''' and press ''''<Enter>'''' then input your selected MySQL password from before and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''use mysql''' and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''update user set Plugin='mysql_native_password' where User='root' and Host='localhost';'''' and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''flush privileges;'''' and press ''''<Enter>'''';
# Type ''''exit'''' and press ''''<Enter>''''.

== phpMyAdmin ==

Visit the [https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/ phpMyAdmin Downloads] page and right-click on the latest version you need in the '.tar.gz' format and select 'Copy Link Location' (or similar). For example, "phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz" at time of writing, or other language choice to suit your needs. Substitute the name throughout the following as necessary.

# Open a new terminal and type ''''mkdir phpmyadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd phpmyadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''wget '''' and right-click and select 'Paste' (therefore, ''''wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/4.8.2/phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''', as per your chosen download) and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once downloaded, type ''''tar zxvf phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once extracted, type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english phpMyAdmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''' (or other name of your choosing, to be less obvious on a public website);
# Very carefully execute the following command ''''sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Open a browser and navigate to your server's IP or DNS name, for example ''''http://192.168.0.10/phpMyAdmin/''''.

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T20:29:51Z

WikiAdmin: /* MyPHPAdmin */

The open source phpMyAdmin administration tool provides access to maintenance and management of MySQL or MariaDB databases via the convenience of a web-based interface. As such, it can be installed on a new or existing web server and is more-or-less accessible from anywhere, on any browser or mobile device.

= Installation Process=

The following covers installation of the latest '''phpMyAdmin''' from the main project website, rather than the often outdated Ubuntu repository or Snap packages.

== LAMP Stack ==

The '''Linux Apache MySQL and PHP''' stack, better known by the acronym ''''LAMP'''', provides all the services for hosting a website using the programming language PHP. Depending on the system, MariaDB might substitute MySQL.

If you have not yet installed the 'LAMP' stack, do the following:

The simplest way to install LAMP is with the all-in-one package via 'tasksel'; if not already installed, run 'sudo apt install tasksel'.

# In a terminal type 'sudo tasksel' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Navigate down to 'LAMP server' and press '''<Enter>''';
# The 'Installing packages' process will download and install the packages for you;
# Once installation is complete, run 'sudo mysql_secure_installation' to specify a MySQL 'root' user password;
## Answer "'''Y'''";
## Select "'''1'''" for Medium or "2" for Strong as suits your security needs;
## Enter your chosen password and then re-enter to confirm;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to password strength (or otherwise specify a new password that matches the security requirements selected before);
## Answer "'''Y'''" to remove anonymous user accounts;
## Select appropriate answer depending on whether you wish to connect to MySQL from an external connection or not (usually not);
## Select whether you want to remove the 'test' database or not;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to reload the privileges;

== phpMyAdmin ==

Visit the [https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/ phpMyAdmin Downloads] page and right-click on the latest version you need in the '.tar.gz' format and select 'Copy Link Location' (or similar). For example, "phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz" at time of writing, or other language choice to suit your needs. Substitute the name throughout the following as necessary.

# Open a new terminal and type ''''mkdir phpmyadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd phpmyadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''wget '''' and right-click and select 'Paste' (therefore, ''''wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/4.8.2/phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''', as per your chosen download) and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once downloaded, type ''''tar zxvf phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once extracted, type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english phpMyAdmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''' (or other name of your choosing, to be less obvious on a public website);
# Very carefully execute the following command ''''sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Open a browser and navigate to your server's IP or DNS name, for example ''''http://192.168.0.10/phpMyAdmin/''''.

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T18:08:33Z

WikiAdmin: /* LAMP Stack */

The open source phpMyAdmin administration tool provides access to maintenance and management of MySQL or MariaDB databases via the convenience of a web-based interface. As such, it can be installed on a new or existing web server and is more-or-less accessible from anywhere, on any browser or mobile device.

= Installation Process=

The following covers installation of the latest '''phpMyAdmin''' from the main project website, rather than the often outdated Ubuntu repository or Snap packages.

== LAMP Stack ==

The '''Linux Apache MySQL and PHP''' stack, better known by the acronym ''''LAMP'''', provides all the services for hosting a website using the programming language PHP. Depending on the system, MariaDB might substitute MySQL.

If you have not yet installed the 'LAMP' stack, do the following:

The simplest way to install LAMP is with the all-in-one package via 'tasksel'; if not already installed, run 'sudo apt install tasksel'.

# In a terminal type 'sudo tasksel' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Navigate down to 'LAMP server' and press '''<Enter>''';
# The 'Installing packages' process will download and install the packages for you;
# Once installation is complete, run 'sudo mysql_secure_installation' to specify a MySQL 'root' user password;
## Answer "'''Y'''";
## Select "'''1'''" for Medium or "2" for Strong as suits your security needs;
## Enter your chosen password and then re-enter to confirm;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to password strength (or otherwise specify a new password that matches the security requirements selected before);
## Answer "'''Y'''" to remove anonymous user accounts;
## Select appropriate answer depending on whether you wish to connect to MySQL from an external connection or not (usually not);
## Select whether you want to remove the 'test' database or not;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to reload the privileges;

== MyPHPAdmin ==

Visit the [https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/ phpMyAdmin Downloads] page and right-click on the latest version you need in the '.tar.gz' format and select 'Copy Link Location' (or similar). For example, "phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz" at time of writing, or other language choice to suit your needs. Substitute the name throughout the following as necessary.

# Open a new terminal and type ''''mkdir myphpadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd myphpadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''wget '''' and right-click and select 'Paste' (therefore, ''''wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/4.8.2/phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''', as per your chosen download) and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once downloaded, type ''''tar zxvf phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once extracted, type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english phpMyAdmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''' (or other name of your choosing, to be less obvious on a public website);
# Very carefully execute the following command ''''sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Open a browser and navigate to your server's IP or DNS name, for example ''''http://192.168.0.10/phpMyAdmin/''''.

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T18:08:04Z

WikiAdmin: /* MyPHPAdmin */

The open source phpMyAdmin administration tool provides access to maintenance and management of MySQL or MariaDB databases via the convenience of a web-based interface. As such, it can be installed on a new or existing web server and is more-or-less accessible from anywhere, on any browser or mobile device.

= Installation Process=

The following covers installation of the latest '''phpMyAdmin''' from the main project website, rather than the often outdated Ubuntu repository or Snap packages.

== LAMP Stack ==

The '''Linux Apache MySQL and PHP''' stack, better known by the acronym ''''LAMP'''', provides all the services for hosting a website using the programming language PHP. Depending on the system, MariaDB might substitute MySQL.

If you have not yet installed the 'LAMP' stack, do the following:

The simplest way to install LAMP is with the all-in-one package via 'tasksel'; if not already installed, run 'sudo apt install tasksel'.

# In a terminal type 'sudo tasksel' and press <Enter>;
# Navigate down to 'LAMP server' and press <Enter>;
# The 'Installing packages' process will download and install the packages for you;
# Once installation is complete, run 'sudo mysql_secure_installation' to specify a MySQL 'root' user password;
## Answer "'''Y'''";
## Select "'''1'''" for Medium or "2" for Strong as suits your security needs;
## Enter your chosen password and then re-enter to confirm;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to password strength (or otherwise specify a new password that matches the security requirements selected before);
## Answer "'''Y'''" to remove anonymous user accounts;
## Select appropriate answer depending on whether you wish to connect to MySQL from an external connection or not (usually not);
## Select whether you want to remove the 'test' database or not;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to reload the privileges;

== MyPHPAdmin ==

Visit the [https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/ phpMyAdmin Downloads] page and right-click on the latest version you need in the '.tar.gz' format and select 'Copy Link Location' (or similar). For example, "phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz" at time of writing, or other language choice to suit your needs. Substitute the name throughout the following as necessary.

# Open a new terminal and type ''''mkdir myphpadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd myphpadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''wget '''' and right-click and select 'Paste' (therefore, ''''wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/4.8.2/phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''', as per your chosen download) and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once downloaded, type ''''tar zxvf phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once extracted, type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english phpMyAdmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''' (or other name of your choosing, to be less obvious on a public website);
# Very carefully execute the following command ''''sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Open a browser and navigate to your server's IP or DNS name, for example ''''http://192.168.0.10/phpMyAdmin/''''.

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T18:06:58Z

WikiAdmin:

The open source phpMyAdmin administration tool provides access to maintenance and management of MySQL or MariaDB databases via the convenience of a web-based interface. As such, it can be installed on a new or existing web server and is more-or-less accessible from anywhere, on any browser or mobile device.

= Installation Process=

The following covers installation of the latest '''phpMyAdmin''' from the main project website, rather than the often outdated Ubuntu repository or Snap packages.

== LAMP Stack ==

The '''Linux Apache MySQL and PHP''' stack, better known by the acronym ''''LAMP'''', provides all the services for hosting a website using the programming language PHP. Depending on the system, MariaDB might substitute MySQL.

If you have not yet installed the 'LAMP' stack, do the following:

The simplest way to install LAMP is with the all-in-one package via 'tasksel'; if not already installed, run 'sudo apt install tasksel'.

# In a terminal type 'sudo tasksel' and press <Enter>;
# Navigate down to 'LAMP server' and press <Enter>;
# The 'Installing packages' process will download and install the packages for you;
# Once installation is complete, run 'sudo mysql_secure_installation' to specify a MySQL 'root' user password;
## Answer "'''Y'''";
## Select "'''1'''" for Medium or "2" for Strong as suits your security needs;
## Enter your chosen password and then re-enter to confirm;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to password strength (or otherwise specify a new password that matches the security requirements selected before);
## Answer "'''Y'''" to remove anonymous user accounts;
## Select appropriate answer depending on whether you wish to connect to MySQL from an external connection or not (usually not);
## Select whether you want to remove the 'test' database or not;
## Answer "'''Y'''" to reload the privileges;

== MyPHPAdmin ==

Visit the [https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/ phpMyAdmin Downloads] page and right-click on the latest version you need in the '.tar.gz' format and select 'Copy Link Location' (or similar). For example, "phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz" at time of writing, or other language choice to suit your needs. Substitute the name throughout the following as necessary.

# Open a new terminal and type ''''mkdir myphpadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd myphpadmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''wget '''' and right-click and select 'Paste' (therefore, ''''wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/4.8.2/phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''', as per your chosen download) and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once downloaded, type ''''tar zxvf phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Once extracted, type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Very carefully execute the following command ''''sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''cd /var/www/html/'''' and press '''<Enter>''';
# Type ''''sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english phpMyAdmin'''' and press '''<Enter>''' (or other name of your choosing, to be less obvious on a public website);
# Open a browser and navigate to your server's IP or DNS name, for example ''''http://192.168.0.10/phpMyAdmin/''''.

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T17:51:28Z

WikiAdmin: WikiAdmin moved page Ubuntu 18.04 PHPMyAdmin to Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin without leaving a redirect: Stylised as 'phpMyAdmin'

= Installation Process=

== LAMP Stack ==

The '''Linux Apache MySQL and PHP''' Stack, better known as LAMP, provides all the services for hosting a website using the programming language PHP. Depending on the system, MariaDB might substitute MySQL.

The simplest way to install LAMP is with the all-in-one package via 'tasksel'; if not already installed, run 'sudo apt install tasksel'.

# In a terminal type 'sudo tasksel' and press <Enter>;
# Navigate down to 'LAMP server' and press <Enter>;
# The 'Installing packages' process will download and install the packages for you;
## On Ubuntu 16.04 you will get prompted for a MySQL 'root' user password;
## On Ubuntu 18.04, once installation is complete, run 'sudo mysql_secure_installation' to specify a MySQL 'root' user password;
### Answer "Y";
### Select "1" for Medium or "2" for Strong as suits your security needs;
### Enter password and then re-enter to confirm;
### Answer "Y" to password strength (or otherwise specify a new password that matches the security requirements selected);
### Answer "Y" to remote anonymous user accounts;
### Select appropriate answer depending on whether you wish to connect to MySQL from an external connection or not;
### Select whether you want to remove the 'test' database or not;
### Answer "Y" to reload the privileges;

== MyPHPAdmin ==

Visit [https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/] and right-click the latest version in '.tar.gz' format and select 'Copy Link Location' (or similar). For example, "phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz" or other language choice to suit your needs.

# Open a new terminal and type 'mkdir myphpadmin';
# Type 'cd myphpadmin';
# Type 'wget ' and right-click and select 'Paste' (so, "wget https://files.phpmyadmin.net/phpMyAdmin/4.8.2/phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz", as per your chosen download) and press <Enter>;
# Once downloaded, type 'tar zxvf phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english.tar.gz'
# Once extracted, type 'sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english /var/www/html/'
# Very carefully execute the following command 'sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/';
# Type 'cd /var/www/html/';
# Type 'sudo mv phpMyAdmin-4.8.2-english phpMyAdmin' (or other name of your choosing, to be less obvious on a public website);
# Open a browser and navigate to your server's IP or DNS name: http://192.168.0.10/phpMyAdmin/

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T17:19:54Z

WikiAdmin:

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T16:51:03Z

WikiAdmin:

Ubuntu 18.04 phpMyAdmin

2018-07-29T16:50:50Z

WikiAdmin: Initial creation

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-29T23:27:52Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity Windows controls left */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Prerequisites =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

# Open a Terminal window;
# Type:
## sudo apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor
# Accept installation of these and any dependencies;

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to ''''Top Bar'''';
# Enable ''''Activities Overview Hot Corner'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock''';
# Set value ''''show-apps-at-top'''' to ''''On'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Unity Windows controls left =

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / preferences / button-layout''';
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Change '''Custom value''' from "''':minimize,maximize,close'''" to "'''close,minimize,maximize:'''" (note the ''':''' colon and how you can specify the ordering to suit);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Task Switcher show all (ungroup) applications =

By default the '''<Alt> + <Tab>''' Task Switcher function groups together similar application windows, such as Terminal sessions. The following makes the Task Switcher show all open applications.

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Shift><Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Shift><Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Insert '''['<Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove '''['<Shift><Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>t']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>m']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>r']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== File Explorer ==

On Windows the File Explorer can be opened with the <Super> + <E> combination.

This time, within Settings:

# Navigate to '''Devices''';
# Click on '''Keyboard''';
# Scroll all the way down to a '''"+"''' ('plus') sign and click on it;
# Fill in the following:
## '''Name:''' File Manager;
## '''Command:''' nautilus -w;
## '''Shortcut:''' (click '''Set Shortcut...''') and press <Super> + <E>;
## Click '''Add'''.

'''Notes:''' 'Name' can be anything you prefer; while 'nautilus' is the default Gnome file manager, it can be substituted for your preferred alternative tool. The use of the '-w' parameter causes Nautilus to open as a new window, mirroring the Windows behaviour.

== Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-29T23:27:27Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity Windows controls left */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Prerequisites =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

# Open a Terminal window;
# Type:
## sudo apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor
# Accept installation of these and any dependencies;

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to ''''Top Bar'''';
# Enable ''''Activities Overview Hot Corner'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock''';
# Set value ''''show-apps-at-top'''' to ''''On'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Unity Windows controls left =

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / preferences / button-layout''';
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Change '''Custom value''' from ":minimize,maximize,close" to "close,minimize,maximize:" (note the ''':''' colon and how you can specify the ordering to suit);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Task Switcher show all (ungroup) applications =

By default the '''<Alt> + <Tab>''' Task Switcher function groups together similar application windows, such as Terminal sessions. The following makes the Task Switcher show all open applications.

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Shift><Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Shift><Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Insert '''['<Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove '''['<Shift><Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>t']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>m']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>r']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== File Explorer ==

On Windows the File Explorer can be opened with the <Super> + <E> combination.

This time, within Settings:

# Navigate to '''Devices''';
# Click on '''Keyboard''';
# Scroll all the way down to a '''"+"''' ('plus') sign and click on it;
# Fill in the following:
## '''Name:''' File Manager;
## '''Command:''' nautilus -w;
## '''Shortcut:''' (click '''Set Shortcut...''') and press <Super> + <E>;
## Click '''Add'''.

'''Notes:''' 'Name' can be anything you prefer; while 'nautilus' is the default Gnome file manager, it can be substituted for your preferred alternative tool. The use of the '-w' parameter causes Nautilus to open as a new window, mirroring the Windows behaviour.

== Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-29T19:01:01Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity Windows controls left */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Prerequisites =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

# Open a Terminal window;
# Type:
## sudo apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor
# Accept installation of these and any dependencies;

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to ''''Top Bar'''';
# Enable ''''Activities Overview Hot Corner'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock''';
# Set value ''''show-apps-at-top'''' to ''''On'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Unity Windows controls left =

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / preferences / button-layout''';
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Change '''Custom value''' from ":minimize,maximize,close" to "close,maximize,minimize:" (note the ''':''' colon and how you can specify the ordering to suit);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Task Switcher show all (ungroup) applications =

By default the '''<Alt> + <Tab>''' Task Switcher function groups together similar application windows, such as Terminal sessions. The following makes the Task Switcher show all open applications.

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Shift><Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Shift><Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Insert '''['<Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove '''['<Shift><Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>t']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>m']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>r']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== File Explorer ==

On Windows the File Explorer can be opened with the <Super> + <E> combination.

This time, within Settings:

# Navigate to '''Devices''';
# Click on '''Keyboard''';
# Scroll all the way down to a '''"+"''' ('plus') sign and click on it;
# Fill in the following:
## '''Name:''' File Manager;
## '''Command:''' nautilus -w;
## '''Shortcut:''' (click '''Set Shortcut...''') and press <Super> + <E>;
## Click '''Add'''.

'''Notes:''' 'Name' can be anything you prefer; while 'nautilus' is the default Gnome file manager, it can be substituted for your preferred alternative tool. The use of the '-w' parameter causes Nautilus to open as a new window, mirroring the Windows behaviour.

== Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-29T00:32:55Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity Windows controls left */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Prerequisites =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

# Open a Terminal window;
# Type:
## sudo apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor
# Accept installation of these and any dependencies;

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to ''''Top Bar'''';
# Enable ''''Activities Overview Hot Corner'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock''';
# Set value ''''show-apps-at-top'''' to ''''On'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Unity Windows controls left =

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / preferences / button-layout''';
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Change '''Custom value''' from ":minimize,maximize,close" to "minimize,maximize,close:" (note the ''':''' colon);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Task Switcher show all (ungroup) applications =

By default the '''<Alt> + <Tab>''' Task Switcher function groups together similar application windows, such as Terminal sessions. The following makes the Task Switcher show all open applications.

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-applications-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove ''''<Shift><Alt>Tab'''' leaving just '''['<Shift><Super>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Insert '''['<Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;
# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / vm / keybindings / switch-windows-backward'''
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Remove '''['<Shift><Alt>Tab']''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply;

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>t']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>m']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>r']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== File Explorer ==

On Windows the File Explorer can be opened with the <Super> + <E> combination.

This time, within Settings:

# Navigate to '''Devices''';
# Click on '''Keyboard''';
# Scroll all the way down to a '''"+"''' ('plus') sign and click on it;
# Fill in the following:
## '''Name:''' File Manager;
## '''Command:''' nautilus -w;
## '''Shortcut:''' (click '''Set Shortcut...''') and press <Super> + <E>;
## Click '''Add'''.

'''Notes:''' 'Name' can be anything you prefer; while 'nautilus' is the default Gnome file manager, it can be substituted for your preferred alternative tool. The use of the '-w' parameter causes Nautilus to open as a new window, mirroring the Windows behaviour.

== Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-28T23:24:51Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity Application Launcher top-left */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Prerequisites =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

# Open a Terminal window;
# Type:
## sudo apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor
# Accept installation of these and any dependencies;

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to ''''Top Bar'''';
# Enable ''''Activities Overview Hot Corner'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock''';
# Set value ''''show-apps-at-top'''' to ''''On'''';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Unity Windows controls left =

Open DConf Editor.

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / preferences / button-layout''';
# Click '''Use default value''' to '''Off''';
# Change '''Custom value''' from ":minimize,maximize,close" to "minimize,maximize,close:" (note the ''':''' colon);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>t']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>m']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to '''org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view''';
# Set ''''Use default value'''' to ''''Off'''';
# Edit the ''''Custom value'''' box to contain just '''['<Super>r']''' (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== File Explorer ==

On Windows the File Explorer can be opened with the <Super> + <E> combination.

This time, within Settings:

# Navigate to '''Devices''';
# Click on '''Keyboard''';
# Scroll all the way down to a '''"+"''' ('plus') sign and click on it;
# Fill in the following:
## '''Name:''' File Manager;
## '''Command:''' nautilus -w;
## '''Shortcut:''' (click '''Set Shortcut...''') and press <Super> + <E>;
## Click '''Add'''.

'''Notes:''' 'Name' can be anything you prefer; while 'nautilus' is the default Gnome file manager, it can be substituted for your preferred alternative tool. The use of the '-w' parameter causes Nautilus to open as a new window, mirroring the Windows behaviour.

== Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-11T12:58:55Z

WikiAdmin: /* File Explorer */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-11T12:55:46Z

WikiAdmin: /* File Explorer */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-11T12:53:36Z

WikiAdmin: /* 'Start / Run' */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-09T18:45:04Z

WikiAdmin: /* Lock Screen (Bind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-09T18:44:49Z

WikiAdmin: /* 'Start / Run' (Bind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-09T18:44:34Z

WikiAdmin: /* Minimize All (Bind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-09T18:44:18Z

WikiAdmin: /* Message Tray (Unbind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:29:05Z

WikiAdmin: /* 'Start / Run' (Bind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:28:27Z

WikiAdmin: /* Minimize All (Bind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:27:38Z

WikiAdmin: /* Message Tray (Unbind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:26:55Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity Application Launcher top-left */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:26:14Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:23:37Z

WikiAdmin: /* 'Start / Run' (Bind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:23:22Z

WikiAdmin: /* Minimize All (Bind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:22:59Z

WikiAdmin: /* Message Tray (Unbind + ) */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:22:30Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity Application Launcher top-left */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:22:15Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:21:55Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:21:35Z

WikiAdmin: /* Prerequisites */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:20:40Z

WikiAdmin: /* Requirements */

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:20:21Z

WikiAdmin: /* Requirements */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Requirements =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

# Open a Terminal window;
# Type:
## sudo apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor
# Accept installation of these and any dependencies;

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to Top Bar;
# Enable 'Activities Overview Hot Corner';

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock;
# Set value 'show-apps-at-top' to 'On';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray (Unbind <Super> + <M>) ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>t'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All (Bind <Super> + <M>) ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>m'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' (Bind <Super> + <R>) ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>r'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== Lock Screen (Bind <Super> + <L>) ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:19:26Z

WikiAdmin: /* Bind + for Lock Screen */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Requirements =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to Top Bar;
# Enable 'Activities Overview Hot Corner';

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock;
# Set value 'show-apps-at-top' to 'On';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray (Unbind <Super> + <M>) ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>t'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All (Bind <Super> + <M>) ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>m'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' (Bind <Super> + <R>) ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>r'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== Lock Screen (Bind <Super> + <L>) ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:18:59Z

WikiAdmin: /* Bind + for 'Start / Run' */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Requirements =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to Top Bar;
# Enable 'Activities Overview Hot Corner';

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock;
# Set value 'show-apps-at-top' to 'On';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray (Unbind <Super> + <M>) ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>t'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All (Bind <Super> + <M>) ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>m'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== 'Start / Run' (Bind <Super> + <R>) ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor:

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>r'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== Bind <Super> + <L> for Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:18:13Z

WikiAdmin: /* Bind + for Minimize All */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Requirements =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to Top Bar;
# Enable 'Activities Overview Hot Corner';

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock;
# Set value 'show-apps-at-top' to 'On';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray (Unbind <Super> + <M>) ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>t'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Minimize All (Bind <Super> + <M>) ==

Still within DConf Editor and <Super> + <M> freed-up in the previous steps:

# Navigate to org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>m'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== Bind <Super> + <R> for 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor.

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>r'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== Bind <Super> + <L> for Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:17:18Z

WikiAdmin: /* Unbind + used by Message Tray */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Requirements =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to Top Bar;
# Enable 'Activities Overview Hot Corner';

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock;
# Set value 'show-apps-at-top' to 'On';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Message Tray (Unbind <Super> + <M>) ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>t'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Bind <Super> + <M> for Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor.

# Navigate to org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>m'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== Bind <Super> + <R> for 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor.

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>r'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== Bind <Super> + <L> for Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:16:23Z

WikiAdmin: /* Gnome with Windows Shortcuts */

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Requirements =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to Top Bar;
# Enable 'Activities Overview Hot Corner';

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock;
# Set value 'show-apps-at-top' to 'On';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

== Unbind <Super> + <M> used by Message Tray ==

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>t'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

== Bind <Super> + <M> for Minimize All ==

Still within DConf Editor.

# Navigate to org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>m'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

== Bind <Super> + <R> for 'Start / Run' ==

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor.

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>r'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

== Bind <Super> + <L> for Lock Screen ==

Thankfully this one is already catered for, so nothing to do here!

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:09:40Z

WikiAdmin: Initial creation

Some tweaks I learned about to make Ubuntu 18.04 Gnome behave more like Unity did, for those with 'muscle memory'.

= Requirements =

The following requirements need to be installed first:

apt install gnome-tweaks dconf-editor

= Unity (Compiz) Spread Mode =

Open Gnome Tweak Tool (called just 'Tweaks' in the Application Launcher.

# Navigate to Top Bar;
# Enable 'Activities Overview Hot Corner';

Moving the mouse and holding pushed into the upper-left corner will spread out all windows.

= Unity Application Launcher top-left =

Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / extensions / dash-to-dock;
# Set value 'show-apps-at-top' to 'On';
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

= Gnome with Windows Shortcuts =

If, like me, you're accustomed to the Windows ways of <Windows Key> + <M> for minimize all to desktop you'll find it opens the Message Tray (center-top drop-down with Calendar and Activities) instead. The actual key combination is set to <Super> + <D> ('Super' being the Linux term for 'Windows Key', because, reasons).

The first thing that needs changing is the key binding presently assuming the <Super> + <M> combination. Open DConf Editor (called 'dconf Editor' in the Application Launcher).

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-message-tray;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>t'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

'''Note:''' The <Super> + <T> combination was selected partly because it still reflects the 'T' of 'Message Tray' (or 'Tasks') and because it appears unassigned to any other use.

Still within DConf Editor.

# Navigate to org / gnome / desktop / wm / keybindings / show-desktop;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>m'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

Continuing the Windows-learned key behaviours, <Windows> + <R> for 'Start / Run' is another memory muscle go-to combination.

Once again, within DConf Editor.

# Navigate to org / gnome / shell / keybindings / toggle-application-view;
# Set 'Use default value' to 'Off';
# Edit the 'Custom value' box to contain just ['<Super>r'] (including the square brackets, per the original content);
# Click on the tick-box icon on the lower edge of the window to apply.

This will be the equivalent of clicking on the Application Launcher; however, you can start typing in commands and the text-box automatically gains focus.

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]]

Ubuntu 18.04 GNOME like Unity (with Microsoft Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)

2018-04-06T20:09:07Z

WikiAdmin: Created page with "x"

Ubuntu Minolta Dimage Scan Dual III (AF-2840)

2018-03-16T16:29:10Z

WikiAdmin: /* Libraries and Dependencies */

It is possible to run the official VueScan on Ubuntu with the following steps.

My system is (at time of writing) Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64 Beta.

= VueScan =

Download VueScan from [https://www.hamrick.com/old-versions.html here], naturally selecting the latest Linux option.

In a terminal session 'cd' to the location of the download, most likely '~/Downloads':

tar zxvf downloadname.tgz

When I did this it created a subdirectory called 'VueScan'. Do a 'cd' to enter that location and type:

./vuescan

If it complains about missing libraries, move to the next section.

= Libraries and Dependencies =

The VueScan application may require some libraries in order to run. The Minolta site references Ubuntu 10.10, despite the latest release at time of writing being January 2018. The following will install the required libraries of x64 versions of Ubuntu:

sudo apt install libusb-0.1-4:i386
sudo apt install libgtk2.0-0:i386
sudo apt install libsm6:i386

The above could be run as one command line by concatenating the libraries, however, each gives you a better idea of the additional dependencies being installed alongside them.

If running an x86 (32bit) Ubuntu, issue the above commands without the ':i386' suffixes.

= Notes =

The software is free-with-caveats; it superimposes many "Buy VueScan now!" across your scanned images.

Licensing is available [https://www.hamrick.com/reg.html here].

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]] [[Category:Quick Fixes]]

Ubuntu Minolta Dimage Scan Dual III (AF-2840)

2018-03-16T16:28:00Z

WikiAdmin: /* Libraries and Dependencies */

It is possible to run the official VueScan on Ubuntu with the following steps.

My system is (at time of writing) Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64 Beta.

= VueScan =

Download VueScan from [https://www.hamrick.com/old-versions.html here], naturally selecting the latest Linux option.

In a terminal session 'cd' to the location of the download, most likely '~/Downloads':

tar zxvf downloadname.tgz

When I did this it created a subdirectory called 'VueScan'. Do a 'cd' to enter that location and type:

./vuescan

If it complains about missing libraries, move to the next section.

= Libraries and Dependencies =

The VueScan application may require some libraries in order to run. The Minolta site references Ubuntu 10.10, despite the latest release at time of writing being January 2018. The following will install the required libraries of x64 versions of Ubuntu:

sudo apt install libusb-0.1-4:i386
sudo apt install libgtk2.0-0:i386
sudo apt install libsm6:i386

The above could be run as one command line by concatenating the libraries, however, each gives you a better idea of the additional dependencies being installed alongside them.

= Notes =

The software is free-with-caveats; it superimposes many "Buy VueScan now!" across your scanned images.

Licensing is available [https://www.hamrick.com/reg.html here].

[[Category:Ubuntu 18.04 LTS]] [[Category:Quick Fixes]]