The power of customization – tailoring your Ubuntu experience
We’ve discussed the many ways you can interact with your Ubuntu Desktop. Let’s explore more ways to make it your own! Customization is one of the things that attracts users to Linux, and some think Ubuntu isn’t as customizable as some other distributions. This is not true! Ubuntu focuses on providing opinionated defaults that are intuitive and easy to use without overwhelming users. However, this doesn’t mean you are limited in how you can customize your experience.
The Settings app provides some easy ways to customize the look and feel. Beyond the Settings app, you can install additional tools to further tweak the look and feel, and even some command-line tools allow access to thousands of settings!
As shown in Figure 5.20, the Appearance page in the Settings app makes it easy to change the wallpapers, choose light or dark modes, and set accent colors:
Figure 5.20 –...
