How to: Get started with Ubuntu Gnome

This is a list of things I had to do to get Ubuntu Gnome ready to use to my liking.

  1. Enable 1600×900 resolution 
  2. Install Chrome 
  3. Install chrome-gnome-shell
  4. Disable top left hot corner
  5. Disable Screen Shield Extension when lock is disabled
  6. Tweek Tool
    1. Desktop: Enable Icons on Desktop
    2. Top Bar: Show Date on Top bar
    3. Appearance: Disable Animations
    4. Windows: Enable Minimize/Maximize
  7. Install Spotify
  8. Install Spotify-AdKiller
  9. Install KeepassX –> Software Center
  10. Install Dash to Dock
  11. Install Player Indicator
  12. Media Keys on Top Bar
  13. Install and setup OpenVPN
    1. Install and configure network-manager-openvpn-gnome
    2. Configure openVPN