ubuntu 18.04 lts

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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is a long-term support release of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover common issues and customization for this version, including troubleshooting black screen problems after log-off, often linked to Nvidia drivers, and using tools like Caffeine to prevent screen blanking. Users also share tips for installing and configuring software such as Gnome Tweaks for desktop manipulation and MSI SteelSeries keyboard utilities via terminal commands like apt search and apt-get install. These threads provide practical guidance for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS users seeking to resolve hardware-related issues and enhance their desktop experience.
  1. Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: black screen after log-off

    Hey guys, I have a problem and from what I have seen thus far from many others, Nvidia drivers may be the issue. Problem: When I log-off to get a coffee, use the head etc, the screen will go black, requiring me to reboot my system. I know of past videos I have seen whereby Linus Torvalds tells...
  2. Linux Tweaks program- great to manipulate your desktop min. /max. button activation.

    I have to admit, I already installed tweaks already so I'll go through the flow. program: Gnome Tweaks (installed automatically.) I opened a terminal window and threw the command at it; apt search Gnome-Tweaks and what you'll find in return... Sorting... Done Full Text Search... Done...
  3. MSI Steel series keyboard software

    Hey everyone! how goes it? I own an MSi Gaming laptop with the steel series keyboard and it can be used in UBUNTU 18.04 LTS. I wanted to put this tutorial up here on how to get your steel series keyboards to function in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS First I did a search for the msi steel series keyboard...