Now that you have installed Ubuntu, its time to tweak and customize the operating system to your liking. That is the beauty of Linux based operating systems, that you may add features that did not originally come packaged into it. Let’s explore some of the things to do and install into your fresh Ubuntu distro.
1. Check for Updates & Upgrades
The most important thing to do is to check for updates and upgrade the system if available. The easiest way to do so would be through the terminal with a single line of code.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Install Proprietary Drivers
Be sure to install any possible proprietary drivers to speed up your system and to ensure that it runs as optimally as possible. Open the application menu by either clicking the button on the bottom left of your screen; or by pressing the windows key. Then search for “software & updates” and move to the Additional Drivers tab and select the drivers that are available for your system.
3. Install Media Codecs
Media codecs help you play videos and audios, most of them come install by its better to install all available codecs to avoid any potential headaches later on. Enter the code below in your terminal.
sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras libdvdnav4 libdvdread4 gstreamer1.0-plugins-bad gstreamer1.0-plugins-ugly libdvd-pkg -y
4. Upgrade your Bluetooth Codec
There are many Bluetooth codecs that give you improved wireless audio quality over Bluetooth’s default SBC codec such as APTx or Sony’s LDAC which offer CD-like audio quality. The commands below will do that for you.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:eh5/pulseaudio-a2dp
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install libavcodec-dev libldac pulseaudio-module-bluetooth
5. Install Usefull Apps
If you are new to Linux and need some recommendations as to which apps are amazing and you should install them. I have compiled a list of some of the apps you may want to install which I recommend are;
sudo apt install VLC -y
Download the OnlyOffice package from their official website by clicking here, then double-click and install it.
sudo snap install moonlight
sudo apt install steam -y
sudo snap install mailspring
Download the Franz package from their official website by clicking here, then double-click and install it.
sudo apt install gnome-weather
sudo apt install gnome-contacts
wget https://repo.skype.com/latest/skypeforlinux-64.deb
sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb
sudo snap install atom --classic
6. Gnome Shell Extensions
You absolutely have to look into and use GNOME EXTENSIONS as they will enhance your overall experience using Ubuntu or any other gnome based desktop. You can tweak and enhance the capabilities of your desktop environment easily and quickly.
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