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Make my Ubuntu more awesome

Magic crafts to make Ubuntu much awesomeness.

Volume status popup

Install better OSD https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1345/better-osd/

Size: 7
Hide delay: 1500

// Right bottom:
Horisontal: 45
Vertical: 40

// Top left:
Horisontal: -46
Vertical: -34

You can turn off the sound effects in settings -> sounds -> sound effects

Remove Rhythmbox notifications

Go to preferences --> addons --> notification addon and turn off.

Make Ubuntu look like Windows

Kill me, but this is what makes me feel comfortable. Sorry :(

https://aboominister.medium.com/how-to-make-ubuntu-linux-look-like-windows-10-bfb6795ccf91

https://askubuntu.com/questions/1081658/disable-window-grouping-in-dock-on-ubuntu-17-10-18-04

Firefox

Make Scrolling faster & better feel

The default scrolling speed is slow on Ubuntu, so make it a bit faster:

Open about:config

Change settings to:

mousewheel.default.delta_multiplier_y = 200
general.smoothScroll.mouseWheel.durationMaxMS = 200
general.smoothScroll.mouseWheel.durationMinxMS = 50

Text zoom

If you have big monitor, go to preferences -> Zoom (only for text): 120%

Booting from USB?

Running OS froma Pendrive and experience lagging?

Consider reading guides like this:

Local webserver (CyberPanel)

CyberPanel :)

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