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This is my to do list after Ubuntu/Linux install. Update & Upgrade is a must to do. Small tweaks and Themes are nice. Apps and extensions depend on your preference.
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Update & Upgrade

  • [Recommended] Change to your local mirror first & update your system. Update is very important for any security patches or bug fixes.
    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Optional Online accounts and setups:

Small Tweaks

  • Enable minimize on-click on Ubuntu Dock app icon
    gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock click-action 'minimize'

  • New for 19.10+, you can add a Trash can to the Ubuntu Dock
    gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock show-trash true

  • [Optional] Qt Style Plugins
    sudo apt install qt5-style-plugins

  • Add "New Document" on right-click

Theme

Apps

Recommended Apps & Extensions

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:obsproject/obs-studio  
sudo apt-get update 
sudo apt-get install obs-studio

Chrome Extension: 
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/uget-integration/efjgjleilhflffpbnkaofpmdnajdpepi

Firefox Extension: 
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ugetintegration/
  • Deja Dup/TimeShift: Backup tool
  • Redshift: Night Light or, f.lux
  • Stacer: System Cleaner
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:oguzhaninan/stacer
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install stacer

Gnome Extensions

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