Customizations made by me in Ubuntu 24.04
I love customizing a device as soon as I start using it, to give it a personal touch and be able to easily use my desktop as I like. It makes me feel comfortable with the device when I establish my mini realm within it.
So, of course when I installed Ubuntu, the first thing I did was explore it thoroughly and customized it.
One of the factors I find elegant about Linux is the sheer amount of customization possible. I'd actually first used Linux Mint at 15 during high school and absolutely loved playing with it — I remember missing those customizations a lot after switching back to Windows on the new PC. So when I installed Ubuntu, Linux immediately captivated me again.
These are a list of all the Customization I made and shortcuts that I set.
1. Set a wallpaper
This is the most basic, but the most crucial thing for me. The wallpaper is something that makes me feel calm and happy again.
I am a huge fan of the novel Heaven Official's Blessing, so my wallpaper is usually Hualian. They always make me feel happy.
Just right click on the desktop and click option to change the wallpaper.
2. Auto Hide Dock
Auto hiding dock is one of the most aesthetic features ever. It makes the desktop look clean and aesthetic. I can also view my wallpaper properly now.
Go to settings → Ubuntu Desktop → Auto hide dock
3. Remove the Home Folder Shortcut
I like my desktop clean without any clutter. I love viewing my wallpaper.
To remove the shortcut,
Go to Settings -> Ubuntu Desktop -> Show home folder -> Toggle off
4. Set Shortcuts
This is what gives my desktop a feeling that it's mine. I love using shortcuts to navigate.
To set shortcuts:
Go to Settings –> Keyboard –> Keyboard Shortcuts –> View and Customize shortcuts
Shortcuts set by me:
| Shortcut | Action | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Win + I | Open Settings | Launchers |
| Win + E | Launch File Explorer | Launchers |
| Ctrl + Alt + P | Launch Firefox Browser | Launchers |
| Ctrl + Alt + C | Launch VS Code | Launchers |
| Alt + ` | Switch to Workspace 1 | Navigation |
Custom Shortcuts:
| Action | Command / Description | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Open Firefox Profile | firefox -p "<profile_name>" |
Ctrl + Alt + P |
| Shut Down | systemctl poweroff |
Ctrl + Alt + End |
| Launch VS Code | Open Visual Studio Code | Ctrl + Alt + C |
| Open Settings | System Settings Menu | Win + I |
| Launch Explorer | Open File Manager | Win + E |
| Switch Workspace | Navigate to Workspace 1 | Alt + ` |
5. Customizing the Terminal Look
This was one of the most fun things I did.
The default terminal in Ubuntu is the GNOME termial. It's dark violet in color.
So, I customized it. I made it Black, Transperent, and gave it a blurry background. It looks very aesthetic and cool now.
What I did:
- Right click on terminal
- Preferences
- Colors Tab
- Built In schemes dropdown
- Use custom scheme
- Set Default colors to White on gray
- Check Use transperent background and adjust transperency
Now, to blur the background, I need a gnome extension called: Blur My Shell
Steps:
- Install GNOME Extension Manager
sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-managerInstall Blur my shell extension from gnome extension manager
Go to applications tab -> Switch on applications blur
Now open a terminal window in the background
Switch to extension manager window, and scroll to Whitelist
Whitelist your terminal window and done!
Note: Ensure that the terminal window has background transperency on.
6. Window Open and Close effects:
While exploring gnome extension manager, I came across this absolute gem called Burn My Windows.
It basically adds these super cool animations while opening and closing any window, such as Fire burning effect, Incinerate effect, TV Effect, and so many more!
Just Download the extension, enter it's settings and add whatever effects you feel cool
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