Doing these things after installing Ubuntu 18.04 will help give developers a better experience. This article will tell developers how to better use Ubuntu 18.04 from common sense to adjustments and other related suggestions.
1. Check out what's new in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is a big update update. It has many new features and major changes. From the desktop to the Linux kernel to applications, almost everything is new. So before you do anything, you should get up to speed on what's new in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Attach the address of the new features of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: https://www.oschina.net/news/95551/ubuntu-1804-lts-released
2. Make sure everything is up to date
Additional updates for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS may have been released after the USB or disc was installed. You need to manually check for updates to see if there are related security fixes or bug fixes.
Just tap the Windows/Charms (or tap the "Apps" button at the bottom of the dock) to open the apps menu. Search for "software updater". Start the application to check for updates, and install all available updates.
3. Enable media codecs
Ubuntu provides automatic installation of third-party codecs during installation, limited by additional services (such as Adobe Flash plugin) and proprietary drivers.
But if you don't notice the checkbox when installing, you won't be able to play MP3 files, watch online videos, or take advantage of improved graphics card support.
4. Enable "Minimize on Click" for Ubuntu Dock
The Ubuntu Dock (located on the taskbar on the left side of the screen) makes it easy to open, switch and manage applications and running applications.
You can toggle it by clicking the app icon in the Dock. But by default, the Ubuntu Dock has this option turned off.
You can easily enable minimize actions for the Ubuntu Dock by simply running this command in the Terminal application:
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock click-action 'minimize'
You can also move the Ubuntu dock to the bottom of the screen. To do this, open Settings > Dock and set the desired position from the drop-down menu provided.
5. Unlock 'Tweaks' hidden settings
The tweak scheme is a nice application, it used to be called GNOME Tweak Tool. This tool tweak gives you access to a range of settings and options not supported by the standard Ubuntu settings panel.
Use Tweaks to:
Change GTK theme
Move the window button to the left
Adjust mouse/trackpad behavior
Enable "Battery Percentage" in the top bar
Change system font
Manage GNOME Extensions
More
So Tweaks is an essential good tool. Address: Install the GNOME Tweaks app
6. Enable "Night Light" mode for better sleep
A matter of common sense, staring at a computer screen before bed can affect our sleep. Ubuntu 18.04 has a "Night Light" feature built in. When enabled, the color of the display can be adjusted to make it appear warmer by reducing the damaging blue light emitted by the screen. Research has shown that this helps promote natural sleep patterns.
You can automatically enable Night Light in Ubuntu, or use the status menu when needed. You can also set custom schedules to match sleep patterns. To turn this feature on, head to Settings > Device > Display and check the box next to "Night Light."
7. Laptop Adjustment
Laptop tweaks may be necessary, and Ubuntu 18.04 has made some small changes to the way it runs on laptops and portable devices.
For example, to right-click a touchpad method without a physical button, you need a two-finger tap to trigger the command. But Ubuntu 18.04 can also use Tweaks to:
change the scroll direction;
Adjusted right-click behavior;
Adjust shutdown settings;
Enable battery percentage in top bar
8. Install a better Ubuntu theme
The desktop above is the same as the Ubuntu 18.04 installation, but it uses a different GTK theme. Ubuntu's default theme is called 'Ambiance'. It hasn't changed much since its introduction in 2010. So one of the most important things to do after installing Ubuntu 18.04 is to change the GTK theme to something more modern. The easiest way to give Ubuntu a new feel is to install Communitheme from Ubuntu 18.04.
Once installed, simply log out of your current session and select "Ubuntu with communitheme snap" from the login screen.
9. Explore GNOME Extensions
Switching from Ubuntu to the GNOME Shell desktop is a big deal. It has pros and cons, but if you like to add some extra functionality to your desktop, you can install and use hundreds of extensions that are available for free on the GNOME Extensions website.
Like a web browser plug-in extension for GNOME Desktop, additional functionality and other features can be added quickly. What's more, you can change the appearance of the desktop :
Above is Ubuntu 18.04 with GNOME extension, you can also install GNOME extension connector using your browser.
Once done, browse the GNOME extension website in Firefox or Google Chrome. When you see an extension you want to install, simply slide the toggle from 'off' to 'on' to prompt for installation:
10. Save on Snap App
Regardless of the distribution used, Snaps are an excellent way for developers to distribute software to Linux users. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS can access the Snap Store in the Ubuntu Software Center.
Snaps are a big deal for LTS releases, as they allow app developers to release app updates more frequently than standard repos allow.
The latest versions of some popular software can be installed from the Snap Store, including:
Spotify - Music Streaming Service
Skype - Video Call
Mailspring - Modern desktop email client
Corebird - Native desktop Twitter app for Linux
Simplenote - Cloud-backed notes
VLC - A Media Player That Needs No Introduction
11. Use Flatpak to optimize your system
Flatpak also enables developers to securely distribute applications to Linux users. Ubuntu 18.04 supports Flatpak, but it doesn't work out of the box.
With Flathub you can install the latest versions of popular applications: such as Skype , Spotify , LibreOffice , VLC and Visual Studio code.
Flathub offers some other software, including:
Audacity - Open Source Audio Editor
Geary - Open source desktop email application
Discord - closed source voice chat
FIleZilla - Open Source FTP and SSH Client
Lollypop - Open Source Linux Music Player
Kdenlive - Open Source Video Editor
Developers can get everything they need from Flatpak, Snap or the master archive.
From: omgubuntu