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.