How to make Ubuntu VM full screen with Virtual Box.

After installing Virtual Box and Ubuntu Desktop. The VM screen by default is small, below I will show you how to make the screen bigger.

1. Go to "Devices" tab.
2. Select last option "Insert Guest Additions CD image", then select "Run", enter your VM password when prompt.
3. Restart VM.

Now you will noticed the VM supports full screen.

Shared folder from Mac to Virtual Box Ubuntu VM

1. In your Ubuntu VM, go to "Devices" tab -> select "Shared Folders".
2. Select the folder from your Mac that you want to share with the VM (Virtual Machine).

3. Select Ok.
4. Now open the Terminal, and type this command:

$sudo adduser USERNAME vboxsf

4. Restart VM.
5. Now go to: /File System/media/(shared folder is here)

All done. enjoy :-)



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