The original post: /r/ubuntu by /u/candyboy23 on 2024-10-13 10:07:15.

I have found good article/note wall about ubuntu general usage suggestions, etc… so I want to share it, article native language was not english, I used google translate service to translate it.

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Note-0: LTS versions receive “12 years” support gradually, while normal versions receive “9 months” support. It is recommended to update the system to a new version every 9 months in the normal version, it is ideal for general use, while LTS is ideal for critical work environments where the update may cause problems.

Note-1: Some popular and beautiful games are native on Linux and continue to increase, in addition, you can play all games with Steam Proton (Wine), it is enough to activate it from Steam settings, you can add and play games outside of Steam as non-Steam or you can add and play them via Lutris/Heroic/Bottles. Performance is generally better than Windows and it is based on problem-free structural advantages, when it is native, if it is done properly, it already destroys it.

Note-2: You can run Windows applications on Linux using “Wine” (an intermediate compatibility layer, do not think that it runs Windows in itself). It is recommended to use it via Bottles/Lutris/Heroic.

Note-3: You can run macos applications on Linux using “Darling” (an intermediate compatibility layer, do not think that it runs macos) it is in the development process and has not reached its maturity, but in the future, macos side applications will be at your service.

Note-4: There is no need to explain the software. It is very easy to work on .Net/SQL etc. on the Microsoft side. In fact, the tools here can be said to be better than Microsoft’s own tools. (Rider, Datagrip etc.)

Note-5: You can establish a complete eco-system between your system and your android (linux) or ios (unix) devices using KDE Connect/GS Connect. In addition to your mobile devices, you can include your other systems in the eco-system (Linux/Unix(MAC etc.)/Windows).

Note-6: You can handle your office work etc. with “Libre Office”, it is already installed.

Note-7: I recommend that you examine the interface customizations in detail, you do not have to use it by default, Ubuntu already offers you many options without installing anything, you can make great changes by installing “dconf editor” in addition, this editor does not install anything extra on the operating system, it allows you to change the existing settings in more detail, it is easy to use, you can install it from the Ubuntu store.

Note-8: It is recommended that you install “Synaptic Package Manager”, you can do your package management (installation/uninstallation etc.) through this application, you can install it from the Ubuntu store.

Note-9: It is recommended that you activate your Ubuntu Pro license. This license is free (up to 5 devices per account). You can get your license key from the Ubuntu Pro section after logging in to the Ubuntu website.

Note-10: After the installation process, you are asked on the welcome screen whether you want to send your system “hardware” information to Canonical, it is recommended that you accept this. It only sends your system hardware information, there is no problem in this context.

Note-11: You can back up your system with the “Timeshift” application and when something goes wrong, you can easily go back with this backup.

Note-12: With the “Deja Dup” application, you can back up only the part of your system that interests you (home) and install this backup on a different system. In addition, a backup of the installed package and repository list must be taken (1 Minute Process). If you are going to install on a different system, it is useful to disable the drivers called “proprietary” (from the Additional Drivers Section - 1 Minute Process). Disk cloning is also an option, but the last part I mentioned (proprietary) is also valid for this method.

Note-13: The “Extension Manager” application is definitely recommended, it provides great convenience in managing add-ons.

Note-14: I definitely recommend the “Search Light” add-on, it corresponds to the “spotlight” on the macos side in terms of function.

Note-15: I definitely recommend the “Hide Top Bar” plugin, it automatically hides the area at the top of the screen when a window comes over it, which provides you with a cleaner environment. You can make it more suitable for yourself from the plugin’s settings.

Note-16: The “Ubuntu Dock” plugin comes with the system by default, it is recommended to make its settings because it comes in a strange way such as left-aligned by default, etc. You can adjust it in more detail from the “Extension Manager”. In addition, it is not recommended to replace this dock with another extension, because Ubuntu is now considerably intertwined with this dock.

Note-17: It is recommended to look at the plugins “Compiz Magic Lamp Effect”, “Compiz Windows Effect”, “Burn My Windows” etc., you can customize the animations in the interface with such plugins.

Note-18: It is definitely recommended to install the “Places” plugin. It will provide serious benefits in terms of fast access to the basic points in the file system.

Note-19: It is recommended to install the “Coverflow” plugin, it is developing the “alt-tab” part.

Note-20: It is a manually installed software without a repo.To update to the latest version of ilim “sudo apt install ./<name of the software you downloaded>”. Before running this command, right-click on the software you downloaded and select “executable” from the properties. It will be easier if you right-click on the terminal and open it in the section where the file is located. I added this note for those who want to do the process from the terminal, there is a much better solution for this in note 43.

Note-21: It is recommended to install the “Just Perfection” plugin, it offers countless customization settings.

Note-22: It is recommended to install the “Clipboard History” plugin, it significantly improves the copy/paste part with the features it offers.

Note-23: “Caffeine” is a plugin that allows you to quickly turn off and on the screen saver/sleep feature, it can be functional depending on the situation, especially since some old or bad applications do not block these systems, it can be a problem, it is also a very popular application on the Apple side.

Note-24: The “Blur My Shell” plugin is recommended, it adds very stylish blur effects to the system, and has detailed settings.

Note-25: With the “User Themes” plugin, you can activate the special gnome shell css files you have added to your system, the gnome shell css files you put in a folder under “.local/share/themes” will change the existing gnome shell css file. With this, for example, you can hide the activities/workspace section on the left side of the top bar and replace it with the ubuntu logo, it will continue to be functional but it will be much more stylish with the logo.

Note-26: With the “Add Custom Text to Workspace Indicators” plugin, you can hide the white icon on the left side of the top bar, something added with gnome 45.

Note-27: Ubuntu uses a gradual update system to keep stability beyond maximum level, so you can wait 1 week or 1.5 weeks after the updates are released. If you don’t want to exaggerate, you can install the updates directly with the “sudo full-upgrade ~U” command. Waiting for graphics card updates can be a problem, especially if you play the latest games.

Note-28: If your system has RGB components, you can control them with the “OpenRGB” software. There is no brand dependency.

Note-29: If you want to make general system fan control settings, I recommend the “Fan Control” application.

Note-30: If you like graphics card overclocking etc., you can use the “Green With Envy” software for Nvidia, it is a very good software. There is the “CoreCtrl” software for AMD, it is also a very good software.

Note-31: Detailed fps tracking in games, cpu and gpu usage, etc. For details, “mangohud” is recommended, it is a very good software, in addition, it has features such as fps limit, etc.

Note-32: I recommend “Hardinfo” as a software that provides general/detailed (temperature, bios, etc.) information about the system and its components.

Note-33: If you are interested in benchmarking, there are countless software such as “3DMark Steel Nomad”, “Geekbench” etc.

Note-34: “Shotcut” is recommended as a video editing tool, it is a very good software.

Note-35: “Gimp” is recommended as an image editing tool, it is a very good software.

Note-36: “Gthumb” is recommended as an image viewing tool, it has functions such as cutting on itself, etc. so you can do your simple work without opening the editing tool.

Note-37: “Lollypop” is recommended as a music player.

Note-38: “VLC” is recommended as a video player.

Note-39: I recommend “Mailspring” as an email application, it’s a pretty good software.

Note-40: I recommend “Sublime” as a writing/note application, I guess there aren’t many people who haven’t heard of it.

Note-41: I recommend “Easy Effects”, it’s a software that lets you make very detailed settings related to sound, effects, etc.

Note-42: There’s no official application of Whatsapp on Linux at the moment, in this context I recommend “WhatSie”, it’s an open source application.

Note-43: “Chrome” is recommended as an internet browser, it’s also recommended to activate the GTK theme from the settings for visual compatibility. Maybe “Gnome Web” can replace it with…

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