{"id":81,"date":"2024-10-16T23:47:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T03:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:4000\/?p=81"},"modified":"2024-10-17T18:10:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T22:10:58","slug":"what-to-install-after-installing-ubuntu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenteno.org\/tech-talks\/what-to-install-after-installing-ubuntu\/","title":{"rendered":"What to install AFTER installing Ubuntu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here is a <strong>summary of the 20 things you must do after installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS<\/strong> to optimize your experience, improve performance, and enhance usability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Update Your System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run <code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade<\/code> to install the latest packages and patches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Select the Fastest Mirrors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Software &amp; 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<strong>Network<\/strong> &gt; <strong>IPv4\/IPv6<\/strong> sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <strong>Enable Hardware Acceleration in Firefox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Firefox, go to <code>about:config<\/code> and set:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>gfx.webrender.all<\/code> to <code>true<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>layers.acceleration.force-enabled<\/code> to <code>true<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <strong>Install Ubuntu Restricted Extras for Media Codecs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install essential codecs and fonts:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. <strong>Enable Night Light for Better Sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Display<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Night Light<\/strong> and set it based on sunset\/sunrise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. <strong>Install GNOME Tweaks and Extensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install <strong>GNOME Tweaks<\/strong> and <strong>extensions support<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo apt install gnome-tweaks chrome-gnome-shell<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\">GNOME Extensions<\/a> to explore and install useful extensions like <strong>Dash to Dock<\/strong> and <strong>GS Connect<\/strong> (for phone integration).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. <strong>Install Additional Icon Themes and GTK Themes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install themes and icons (e.g., Papirus, Numix):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo apt install papirus-icon-theme numix-icon-theme<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>GNOME Tweaks<\/strong> to switch themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. <strong>Customize GNOME Search Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disable unnecessary search categories (like files) in <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Search<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. <strong>Enable Fractional Scaling for HiDPI Displays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Display<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Fractional Scaling<\/strong> to improve the display on high-resolution screens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. <strong>Enable Firewall (GUFW) for Extra Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install GUFW:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo apt install gufw<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>GUFW<\/strong> and turn on the firewall for an extra layer of protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. <strong>Use Synaptic for Advanced Package Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install Synaptic (if not already installed):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo apt install synaptic<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use it to manage and fix broken packages or install software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. <strong>Clean Up Your System with BleachBit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install BleachBit:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo apt install bleachbit<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run it as root to clear junk files and improve performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steam for Gaming:<\/strong> Install Steam and enable Proton to play Windows games on Linux.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore Customization Options:<\/strong> Experiment with wallpaper changes, theme tweaks, and GNOME extensions to tailor the experience to your liking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps will ensure that your <strong>Ubuntu 24.04 LTS<\/strong> installation is optimized, responsive, and personalized for your needs. 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