Access BIOS or Boot Menu

Here are the list of keys to access BIOS settings or boot from other media.

Add a Printer

Here is how to add a printer in Ubuntu.

Can't Log In or No Icons On Desktop

Are you getting stuck in a login loop, even though your password is correct? Are you logged in with no desktop icons?

Change the Desktop Environment

Ubuntu comes with Unity installed by default. Don’t like it? Follow these instructions to install additional desktop environments.

Configure HDMI Audio

Here is how to play audio over an HDMI connection.

Configure Or Disable Touchpad

Here’s how to change how the touchpad functions.

Configure Your System76 Server

Purchased a new server? Check out these instructions on setting up a System76 server, including initial login credentials.

Create a User If Initial User Setup Fails

Sometimes, the first boot user creation fails and leaves only a Guest session. You can fix this by following the steps here.

Desktop Quickstart Guide

Getting started on your new Ubuntu System76 Desktop.

Disable Touchpad While Typing

If you would like to disable the touchpad while typing, please follow these instructions.

Enable Webcam

If you can’t see the image from your webcam or you receive a “No device found!” error, see these instructions.

Find Windows Drivers

If you are trying to install Windows on a System76 computer, here are some instructions for locating the drivers.

Fix Audio Issues

Here is how to fix several common audio issues with your computer.

HiDPI Multi-Monitor Support

Mixing HiDPI and LoDpi displays can be complicated. Learn what to do and how System76 automates this for you!

Increase Battery Life

Here are several ways to stretch the battery and create amazing things for longer.

Install Steam

Want to game on your super awesome new System76 machine? Take a look at these instructions to install Steam, a marketplace for hundreds of Linux games.

Keep PPAs Enabled when Upgrading Ubuntu Releases

Upgrading to a new Ubuntu release disables PPAs and third party repos. Learn how to keep your PPA or third party repo enabled during upgrades.

Laptop Repackaging Instructions

Here are instructions for repackaging your laptop for shipping in for repairs.

Move the Launcher In 16.04+

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS introduced a way to move the Unity Launcher to the bottom of your display. Learn how to do that (and how to move it back).

Prepare For Shipping

Here are instructions for preparing your computer for shipping to System76.

Repair GRUB Bootloader

How to repair and reinstall Grub bootloader.

Reset Your Password

Forgot your main password? Locked out of your computer? Follow these instructions to reset your password!

Setup CUDA On Ubuntu

Complete instructions on setting up the NVIDIA CUDA toolkit, including compiling CUDA samples.

Solve Wireless Issues

If you’re having problems with your wireless Internet connection, take a look at the suggestions in this article.

Switching to Ubuntu From Apple

If you are coming from Apple’s operating system and just using Ubuntu for the first time, we can help make the transition a little smoother.

Troubleshoot Bluetooth Issues

Here is how to fix several common Bluetooth issues with your computer.

Use The Microphone

Here is how to enable and adjust the microphone.

Use Windows Programs

This is how to use Windows programs in Ubuntu.

Videos - Watch Flash Content and Netflix

How to install Google Chrome or Pepperflash to watch Netflix, Hulu, and other Flash Videos.

Watch Videos and Play Music (MP3, DVD, etc.)

Ubuntu does not ship with playback support for some proprietary multimedia formats, such as MP3 files and DVD-videos. To enable playback of these media, please see this Multimedia Playback Support documentation.