Things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

Things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

After you download and install Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa you may wonder what to do next or how to best customize your Ubuntu 20.04 system to make everything you do as efficient as possible.

This guide helps you to identify things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 that are right for your specific needs.

We list below our recommendations and link to other guides that provide you with more detailed instructions on how to achieve a specific system configuration or customization.

If you do not know much about the new Ubuntu 20.04 release, have a look at our Things to know about Ubuntu 20.04 article.

In this guide you will learn:

  • How to customize your Ubuntu 20.04 desktop by, for example, using GNOME shell extensions and the GNOME tweak tool.
  • How to configure your Ubuntu 20.04 system, which will include, enabling automatic login, changing timezone or adding more fonts.
  • How to install software on Ubuntu 20.04 via command line, software manager and snap store.
  • How to take care of your system’s security by regular updates and proper use of firewall or running system backups.
  • How to set up cloud storage such us Dropbox or Google Drive.
  • How to test the connection to external devices, including webcams and microphones.
  • How to set up remote desktop sharing on Ubuntu 20.04 as well as how to share an Ubuntu 20.04 desktop with Windows 10 client.

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Things to install on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

Things to install on Ubuntu 20.04

This article explores various software that you can install on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa. There is a variety of things that can be installed on Ubuntu 20.04, hence we have divided all the software into two categories: Ubuntu user and DevOps.

We not only provide you with ideas of what can be installed but also link to tutorials that take you through the installation process.

In this guide you will discover:

  • What software you can install on Ubuntu 20.04 as an every day Ubuntu user
  • What software to install on Ubuntu 20.04 for DevOps

This article will be continuously updated with more things to install on Ubuntu 20.04 so keep checking for updates.

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Gnome Dekstop on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa

The 8 Best Ubuntu Desktop Environments (20.04 Focal Fossa Linux)

GNOME 3.36 is a default Ubuntu 20.04 desktop environment but this does not stop you to install and use other desktop environments. In fact, you can install a desktop environment with a single command!

Our list of recommended desktops for Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux is complemented with links to instructions on how to install each desktop environment, which we hope will turn out to be a very useful feature of this article.

The screenshots included in this guide will give you the first impression of the desktop environments, which will hopefully help you to find the one that suits you most.

You can also see the desktop section of our Things to Install on Ubuntu 20.04 article for even more options.

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Install Ubuntu from USB - 20.04 Focal Fossa

Ubuntu 20.04 installation from USB

This article provides you with a detailed description of installing Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa from USB after such bootable USB (also referred to as live USB) had been created.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to download Ubuntu 20.04
  • How to create Bootable USB or DVD
  • How to access Boot Menu and BIOS/UEFI
  • How to boot Ubuntu 20.04 from USB
  • How to try Ubuntu 20.04 before installing
  • How to install Ubuntu 20.04 from USB

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How to verify downloaded Ubuntu ISO image checksum

How to verify downloaded Ubuntu ISO image checksum

In this tutorial you will learn how to verify the authenticity of downloaded Ubuntu ISO image. The aim is to ensure that the Ubuntu downloaded ISO has not been tempered with, it is not corrupted in someway and is malware free.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to obtain the correct signature key
  • How to import the correct signature key
  • How to verify the content of the checksum file
  • How to verify downloaded Ubuntu ISO image checksum

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Upgrade from Ubuntu 19.04 to Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine

How To Upgrade Ubuntu To 19.10 Eoan Ermine

The new Ubuntu 19.10 is expected to be released in April 2019. However, there is no need to wait until then.

If you feel adventurous you can upgrade to Ubuntu 19.10 today. All you need is to have fully upgraded and updated Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo at your disposal.

In this How To Upgrade Ubuntu To 19.10 Eoan Ermine tutorial you will learn:

  • How to fully update and upgrade your current Ubuntu system.
  • How to configure the release upgrader.
  • How to upgrade your Ubuntu system.

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Kodi on Ubuntu

How to Install the Latest Kodi Release on Ubuntu

Kodi is easily one of the most popular media center applications out there, and it has a multitude of uses. While Ubuntu does have Kodi in its main repositories, it’s ususally an outdated version. There is, however, an official PPA available that’s continually updated with the latest releases.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Enable the Kodi PPA
  • How to Install Kodi on Ubuntu

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Handbrake on Ubuntu

How to Install the Latest Version of Handbrake on Ubuntu

When it comes to converting and backing up video, there are few tools as powerful as Handbrake. It’s long been a favorite among Linux users because it’s simple to use, and it’s capable of most video tasks.

While you can find Handbrake in the default Ubuntu repositories, it’s often outdated. This guide will walk you though enabling a PPA to get the latest Handbrake releases.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Enable the Handbrake PPA
  • How to Install Handbrake on Ubuntu

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Virtualbox guest additions on Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine

Virtualbox: install guest additions on Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine

In this tutorial we will be installing the Virtualbox guest additions on Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine Linux. Virtualbox guest additions allows for better screen resolution and mouse integration.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Install Virtualbox guest additions compilation and installation.
  • How to check Virtualbox guest additions installation.

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Ubuntu DVD Players

The Best DVD Players for Ubuntu

In the past, multimedia was a sore point for Linux users. Now, though, it’s a strength. There are plenty of fantastic DVD and video players for Linux systems, including Ubuntu. As an added bonus, they all should be readily available in the default Ubuntu repositories.

In this tutorial:

  • VLC
  • Kodi
  • mpv
  • SMPlayer
  • Bomi

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Installed NVIDIA drivers onUbuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo

How to install the NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo Linux

The objective is to install the NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo Linux.

To install Nvidia driver on other Linux distributions, follow our Nvidia Linux Driver guide.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to perform an automatic Nvidia driver installation using standard Ubuntu Repository
  • How to perform a Nvidia driver installation using PPA repository
  • How to install the official Nvidia.com driver

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