Upgrade Your Ubuntu
Run the following commands to update your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -t
Install Another Software Manager
- Command line:
sudo apt install gdebi
- GUI:
sudo apt install synaptic
Remove Firefox Snap and Install a DEB Version
- Remove Firefox Snap:
sudo snap remove firefox
cd ~/snap
rm -r thunderbird
- Install Firefox as DEB: Follow the instructions at this link.
Remove Thunderbird Snap and Install a DEB Version
- Remove Thunderbird Snap:
sudo snap remove thunderbird
cd ~/snap
rm -r thunderbird
- Install Thunderbird as DEB:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/ppa
sudo apt install thunderbird
- Install Thunderbird as Flatpak:
sudo apt install flatpak
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.Thunderbird
reboot
Remove Snap Completely
- Optional: Follow the steps outlined here.
Install Flatpak Support and Enable Flathub
sudo apt install flatpak
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
reboot
Review Privacy Settings
- Disable backend reporting:
sudo ubuntu-report -f send no
- Turn off location services:
- Go to Settings
- Select Privacy and Security > Location
- Turn off "Automation Device Location"
Explore GNOME 46
- Key features:
- Revamped Files application
- Global search
- Integrated side panel
- Performance improvements
Explore Additional Software
Install essential software:
sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras
sudo apt install -y gimp vlc leafpad synaptic
Prepare Backup
- Using Timeshift:
sudo apt install timeshift
Bonus Tips
- Explore GNOME Extensions:
- Best GNOME Extensions for everyone
- Best extensions for GNOME top bar
- Best extensions for GNOME quick settings
- Configure TLP:
sudo apt install tlp
- Install Great Fonts:
sudo apt install fonts-roboto fonts-cascadia-code fonts-firacode