Ubuntu Complete Beginner's Guide: How To Install, Remove, and Update New Apps

The easy beginner's guide to using the Ubuntu Linux operating system (part 5 of 6). Learn how to install & remove applications in Ubuntu, as well as update the apps and system software. I'll be showing the native (deb) package method via the Software Center, as well as snap packages and appimages. Check it out!

[dominicphillips]

I just finished watching all the videos in this series to prepare for a productivity/light gaming PC I'm building. Linux has always been intimidating as a lifelong windows user, but this series real helped quell that fear. I'm actually pretty pumped to start working in Ubuntu.

[thebusinessfirm]

Mate, this is the very best video I have every watched explaining the different ways of getting software on Ubuntu. I’ve watched quite a few, but have never fully understood the differences and advantages like you’ve explained so clearly in this video. Thanks so much. Enjoy 2021. Steve.

[zerubabeljember]

Watching your video I Conquer all of my problems regarding any software installation in ubuntu os!
Thank so much for your incredible support!

[rajkanthaero]

Thank you dude for taking efforts and explaining process in simple words.

[jellyfish]

Thank you so much for making Such an easy and understandble video.

[MarloMitchell]

I love how when he typed Steam, it came up almost last in the list of search results lol. The Linux struggle.

[malcytull]

Another great video, thank you for sharing. May I wish you & your family a Very Happy New Year.

[jimlanigan]

Do you have plans on doing to video on installing applications from sites other than the updates area of Ubuntu? I see several websites that offer software for Linux but since they are not in "packages", the process is a lot more confusing. Thanks for considering.

[pjpw]

Are appimages as secure as native apps? Given that they are not installed programs, what are the respective pros and cons?

[retss.]

Can you tell me about the wine for installing windows apps on ubuntu please.

[vectoralphaSec]

what about downloading and installing from the website like on windows?

[frederickspeer]

Seems like a stupid question, but I don't have the "launch" button in the software manager. After installing, I can only manage it's access or remove it.

[vivianeb]

My Ubuntu Software Center does not load anything beyond the main page, it just spins (loading) and spins, but nothing comes up. And I just updated.

[rajanpassi]

I can't uninstall brave browser installed from ubuntur software store using the remove button given in there.

[gorancarlsen]

I have downloaded app for my scanner Canon Lide 400. The files are now in the Download folder. When I doubble klick on install.sh nothing happens.
What did I do wrong?
Thought you would explain how to install apps outside the "Ubutu software" app.

[DCart]

Hi, I really like your Ubuntu series. I just installed the Studio version and was just wondering what your preference would be to update Krita to the latest ver? On the website it gives a couple options, Appimage or Ubuntu PPA? Thanks

[johanolwage]

I have installed CUPS Open Printing on my Laptop, but cannot find it anywhere!

[malarkey]

Do you have a video on Wine. Because I use Cyberlink PowerDVD to play bluray movies. And also will it be as good running on Ubuntu as it would on windows 10.
Also if you install software from a website. Is it still easy to uninstall.

[jimlanigan]

Excellent video again. Only question: what is the advantage of someone providing a package as an AppImage vs an EXE file? If the AppImage opens up faster, why not just use that option for all installs?

[MultiTalentedGuy]

Hello Mate! Great Video also I have a question about installing on Linux. Today, I installed Linux and watched your tutorial. I noticed that when I tried to install VLC from their official website, it was around 40 MB. However, in the App Center, it showed up as 340 MB. Why is there such a big difference in size? Which option should I choose: downloading from the App Center or from the Official Website?