Tutorial for customizing the Ubuntu desktop (tweaks)

2 years ago
Olivia Parker
2 minutes

Here is a simple tutorial on how to customize the appearance of the Ubuntu desktop.

  1. To install GNOME Tweaks, a powerful tool for customizing the Ubuntu desktop, you can search for and install it in the Ubuntu Software Center, or run the following command in the terminal.
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
  1. Change wallpaper
    After opening GNOME Tweaks, click on the “Appearance” option in the left menu. Here, you can change the wallpaper. Click on the “Background” tab, and then select a wallpaper that you like.
  2. Change icons and themes
    In the “Appearance” section of GNOME Tweaks, you can also customize icons and themes. Click on the “Icons” or “Themes” tab, and then select your preferred icons or themes.
  3. Install extensions
    GNOME Shell extensions provide additional features and customization options for the Ubuntu desktop. You can browse and install various extensions on the GNOME Extensions website (https://extensions.gnome.org/). Some popular extensions include “Dash to Dock” (which transforms the bottom application launcher into a customizable dock) and “User Themes” (which allows you to use custom themes).
  4. Install other customization tools
    In addition to GNOME Tweaks and extensions, there are some other tools available to help further customize your Ubuntu desktop. Some commonly used customization tools include:
  1. Plank is a basic Dock tool that can replace the default application launcher.
  2. Conky is a lightweight system monitor that displays information about system resource usage on the desktop.
  3. Albert: A quick launch program that allows you to open applications, search for files, etc. with simple keyboard shortcuts.

I hope this tutorial is helpful to you!

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