Installing Ubuntu 24.04

If Snap store updates don’t update

💡 Close App store, run the command below, and close the App store a second time.

snap-store --quit && sudo snap refresh snap-store

Refreshing snap-store

Click to minimize

gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock click-action 'minimize'

Installing software

Remove and reinstall Firefox (snap)

Uninstall Firefox

1. Remove the existing Firefox installation:

sudo apt remove firefox

1. Remove any residual configuration files:

sudo apt purge firefox

1. Clean up any remaining dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove

Reinstall Firefox as a Snap Package

1. Ensure Snap is installed:

sudo apt install snapd

1. Install Firefox via Snap:

sudo snap install firefox

These steps should help you uninstall the current Firefox installation and reinstall it as a Snap package on your Ubuntu 24.10 system.

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Install pCloud (AppImage)

1. Download the pCloud AppImage:

wget https://download.pcloud.com/latest/pcloud

1. Make the AppImage executable:

chmod +x pcloud

1. Run the pCloud AppImage:

./pcloud

These steps should help you get pCloud up and running on your Ubuntu 24.10 system1(https://www.hackingthehike.com/ubuntu-24-10-after-install-guide/)[[2]](https://gpdstore.net/kb/faq/kb-article/how-to-install-ubuntu-linux-24-10-on-the-gpd-pocket-3/).

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

References

[1] Ubuntu 24.10 After Install Guide – Hacking The Hike

[2] How to install Ubuntu Linux 24.10 on the GPD Pocket 3

sudo apt install variety gdebi ubuntu-restricted-extras gnome-shell-extensions gnome-shell-extension-manager timeshift pspp bleachbit okular blueman tweaks

sudo snap install teams-for-linux outlook-for-linux --edge kdenlive whatsapp-for-linux okular zotero-snap bluetooth-autostart

flatpak install flathub com.github.alainm23.planner com.google.Chrome com.github.tchx84.Flatseal com.calibre_ebook.calibre com.linuxmint.webapp-manager

Install flatpak

To install Flatpak on Ubuntu 24.10, follow these steps:

1. Install Flatpak: Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt install flatpak

1. Install the GNOME Software Flatpak plugin: This plugin allows you to install Flatpak apps via the GNOME Software app. Run:

sudo apt install gnome-software-plugin-flatpak

1. Add the Flathub repository: Flathub is the primary source for Flatpak apps. Add it by running:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

1. Restart your system: To complete the setup, restart your computer.

Install Microsoft Fonts

How to install Microsoft fonts in Linux office suitesHow to install Microsoft fonts in Linux office suites - Notes

sudo apt-get install ttf-mscorefonts-installer
sudo apt-get install cabextract
mkdir .fonts
wget -qO- http://plasmasturm.org/code/vistafonts-installer/vistafonts-installer | bash

Installing AppImages

sudo add-apt-repository universe && sudo apt install libfuse2 

Gnome extensions

Gnome extensions
Gnome extensions - Notes

LibreOffice setup

• Install WPS Office.

• Install Microsoft fonts.

sudo add-apt-repository multiverse && sudo apt update && sudo apt install ttf-mscorefonts-installer && sudo fc-cache -f -v

• If using LibreOffice, install LibreOffice extensions - recommended per The Linux Experiment: Make LIBREOFFICE more compatible…

  • AltSearch

  • LibreWeb

  • PepitoCleaner

  • Pycalender

  • Starxpert-multisave

  • Transciber

Uninstall & install (Snap) Firefox

How to install, uninstall and update Firefox on Ubuntu

sudo apt remove firefox

sudo snap remove firefox

$ sudo rm -fr /opt/firefox
$ sudo mv /usr/lib/firefox/firefox_backup /usr/lib/firefox/firefox

Install (Debian) Firefox

Introducing Mozilla’s Firefox Nightly .deb Package for Debian-based Linux Distributions – Firefox Nightly News

Create a directory…

sudo install -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings

Import repository…

wget -q https://packages.mozilla.org/apt/repo-signing-key.gpg -O- | sudo tee /etc/apt/keyrings/packages.mozilla.org.asc > /dev/null

The fingerprint should be 35BAA0B33E9EB396F59CA838C0BA5CE6DC6315A3

gpg -n -q —import —import-options import-show /etc/apt/keyrings/packages.mozilla.org.asc | awk ‘/pub/{getline; gsub(/^ +| +$$\begin{gathered} /,"");print" \\ n" \end{gathered}$$0”\n”}’

Add repository…

echo “deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/packages.mozilla.org.asc] https://packages.mozilla.org/apt mozilla main” | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mozilla.list > /dev/null

Update…

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install firefox-nightly

AMD installs

Install drivers for Radeon™ Software for Linux® version 23.40.2 for Ubuntu 22.04.3 HWE with ROCm 6.0.2

sudo apt update
wget <https://repo.radeon.com/amdgpu-install/23.40.2/ubuntu/jammy/amdgpu-install_6.0.60002-1_all.deb>
sudo apt install ./amdgpu-install_6.0.60002-1_all.deb
sudo amdgpu-install -y --usecase=graphics,rocm
sudo usermod -a -G render,video $LOGNAME

Install Vulcan Pro

amdgpu-install --vulkan=amdvlk,pro

Install AMDGPU stack

amdgpu-install

Install Vulkan (AMD)

amdgpu-install -y --accept-eula

Nvidia drivers

Install Nvidia Driver on Linux Ubuntu 24.04 | Compatible (Debian/Arch/Mint/Fedora/ETC…) 2024!!!

NVIDIA drivers installation | Ubuntu

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt install build-essential
sudo apt install pkg-config libglvnd-dev
restart

File Manager

13 Quick Tips to Make Linux File Manager Nautilus Even Better13 Quick Tips to Make Linux File Manager Nautilus Even Better - Notes

How to reset user folders in Ubuntu 22.04

How to Reset User Folders (Documents, Downloads, etc) in Ubuntu 22.04 - FOSTips

Run…

xdg-user-dirs-update —force

Bluetooth settings to automatically detect external Bluetooth speaker

Bose speaker ID: AC:BF:71:AD:C5:92

To ensure your Bose Flex SE SoundLink stays automatically connected to your Ubuntu 24.10 system via Bluetooth, follow these steps:

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1. Enable Automatic Bluetooth Connection at Startup

Ubuntu may sometimes disconnect Bluetooth devices upon reboot or sleep. To maintain a persistent connection, try these methods.

Method 1: Using bluetoothctl for Auto-Connect

1. Open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and enter:

   bluetoothctl

2. Ensure Bluetooth is on:

   power on

3. Find your speaker’s MAC address:

   devices

   Look for an entry similar to:

   Device AC:BF:71:AD:C5:92 Bose Flex SE SoundLink

   Take note of the MAC address (XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX).

4. Trust the device (so Ubuntu will automatically connect to it):

   trust XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

5. Enable auto-connect:

   pair XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
   connect XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

6. Exit bluetoothctl by typing:

   exit

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Method 2: Add a Startup Script for Auto-Reconnection

Ubuntu might not reconnect after reboot or suspend. To fix this, add a script that runs at startup.

1. Create a script:

   nano ~/auto-connect-bluetooth.sh

2. Paste the following script (replace XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX with your speaker’s MAC address):

   #!/bin/bash
   sleep 10 # Wait for system to fully boot
   bluetoothctl connect XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

3. Save the file (Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter).

4. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x ~/auto-connect-bluetooth.sh

5. Add it to Startup Applications:

   • Open “Startup Applications” (gnome-session-properties).

   • Click Add.

   • Name: Auto-Connect Bose Speaker.

   • Command: /home/your-username/auto-connect-bluetooth.sh

   • Click Save.

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Method 3: Fix Ubuntu Bluetooth Power Management

If your speaker disconnects frequently, it may be due to power-saving features.

1. Disable Bluetooth power management:

   sudo nano /etc/bluetooth/main.conf

2. Find the line:

   AutoEnable=false

   Change it to:

   AutoEnable=true

3. Save and exit (Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter).

4. Restart Bluetooth service:

   sudo systemctl restart bluetooth

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Final Steps: Test the Auto-Connect

• Restart Ubuntu and check if the Bose speaker automatically connects.

• If not, open the terminal and manually run:

  ~/auto-connect-bluetooth.sh

Let me know if you need further troubleshooting! 🚀

Completing removing LibreOffice from terminal

To completely remove LibreOffice from Ubuntu 24.04 using the terminal, follow these steps:

1. Open Terminal: Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal.

2. Remove LibreOffice: Run the following command to remove all LibreOffice packages:

sudo apt remove --purge libreoffice*

1. Remove Residual Configuration Files: Clean up any residual configuration files:

sudo apt autoremove
   sudo apt clean

1. Verify Removal: Optionally, you can check if any LibreOffice packages are still installed:

dpkg -l | grep libreoffice

Kubuntu

• Removing boot options

  To remove the old boot options from previous Linux installations and ensure your PC boots directly into Kubuntu, you can follow these steps:

  1. Update GRUB Configuration:

     • Open a terminal and run the following command to update the GRUB configuration:

     sudo update-grub

     This command will regenerate the GRUB configuration file and should remove entries for any non-existent operating systems.

  2. Remove Old Kernel Versions:

     • You can use the apt package manager to remove old kernel versions. Run the following command:

     sudo apt --purge autoremove

     This will remove old kernel versions and their associated files, which can help clean up the boot menu1(https://www.linux.org/threads/solved-how-to-remove-old-kernels-in-kubuntu-20-04-kde.36151/).

  3. Edit GRUB Configuration Manually:

     • If the above steps don’t fully resolve the issue, you can manually edit the GRUB configuration file. Open the GRUB configuration file in a text editor:

     sudo nano /etc/default/grub

     • Look for the line that starts with GRUB_DEFAULT and set it to 0 to make the first entry the default boot option:

     GRUB_DEFAULT=0

     • Save the file and exit the text editor. Then, update GRUB again:

     sudo update-grub

  4. Remove Unwanted Boot Entries:

     • If there are still unwanted boot entries, you can remove them by editing the GRUB configuration files in /etc/grub.d/. For example, you can disable the os-prober script that detects other operating systems: bash sudo chmod -x /etc/grub.d/30_os-prober

     • Update GRUB once more: bash sudo update-grub

  These steps should help you clean up your boot menu and ensure your PC boots directly into Kubuntu.

  1(https://www.linux.org/threads/solved-how-to-remove-old-kernels-in-kubuntu-20-04-kde.36151/): Linux.org

  References

  [1] SOLVED>How To Remove Old Kernels in Kubuntu 20.04 KDE - Linux.org

• Removing necessary prompt messages when copying-and-pasting files in file manager

  To remove the prompting for copying and pasting files in KDE’s file manager, you can adjust the settings in the clipboard manager, Klipper. Here are the steps:

  1. Open Klipper Settings:

     • Click on the clipboard icon in the system tray.

     • Right-click and select “Configure Clipboard.”

  2. Adjust Settings:

     • Uncheck the option “Prevent empty clipboard.”

     • You might also want to uncheck “Enable mime-based actions” if you see it.

  3. Reboot:

     • Restart your system to apply the changes.

  These steps should help you disable the prompts and streamline your copy-paste actions1(https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/s4lvuc/disable_paste_on_middle_click/)[[2]](https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/qa58oa/how_do_i_disable_this_selection_popup_for_copy/).

  If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

  References

  [1] Disable paste on middle click : r/kde - Reddit

  [2] How do I disable this selection popup for Copy? : r/kde - Reddit