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Ubuntu Desktop - Things to after installing 18.04
Enable Additional Repositories
Ubuntu doesn’t come, by default, with enabling additional repositories. Before updating and upgrading your Ubuntu system must allow the additional canonical repositories.
* To do so, search for Software & Update.
* In the Other Software tab, enable “Canonical Partners.”
* Now close the window, ignore if it says reload.
Check for Update and Upgrade
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade
Upgrade to a newer version, if needed.
sudo apt dist-upgrade
WARNING: Only do this step if you absolutely want to move to a new version. This may take your system away from running an LTS (Long-Term Support) version.
Install Latest Graphics Drivers
Enable proprietary drivers. To install and see the availability of the proprietary drivers for your hardware,
* To do so, search for Software & Update.
* Select the Additional Drivers tab.
* Select one of the proprietary drivers that seems to be specific to your graphics card.
Customize Gnome Shell
Install the Gnome Tweak Tool.
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool