🛠️ What to Do After Installing Ubuntu

Hello there! 👋 These are some post-installation tips and tools I've been using since Ubuntu 14.04 — and they still work today.

Thanks to Ubuntu 18.04 and later versions, I usually perform a clean install and only add what I really need. That makes my system lighter, cleaner, and more stable.

👉 My recommendation: go through this list and pick what makes sense for your setup!

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✅ 1. Always Update Before Installing Anything

Make sure your system is up-to-date before adding packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

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🎵 2. Install Codecs, Flash, Fonts, Drivers, etc.

This is optional. In theory, you can select these extras during installation, but if you skipped that part (maybe for a faster install or because you were offline), these packages will help you catch up.

sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras

To get support for original DVDs:

sudo apt install libdvdread4
sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh

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🗜️ 3. Install Compression Tools

Useful for handling .rar, .zip, .7z, and more:

sudo apt install rar unace p7zip-full p7zip-rar sharutils mpack

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🎮 4. Install Intel Graphics Drivers (for older hardware)

If you're using an Intel GPU and need improved support, this command installs long-term support (LTS) video drivers:

sudo apt-get install --install-recommends linux-generic-lts-utopic \
xserver-xorg-lts-utopic libqt5gui5 libgles1-mesa-lts-utopic \
libgles2-mesa-lts-utopic libgl1-mesa-glx-lts-utopic \
libgl1-mesa-glx-lts-utopic:i386 libglapi-mesa-lts-utopic:i386 \
libegl1-mesa-drivers-lts-utopic

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💡 These steps are based on years of using Ubuntu in real-world setups. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, they can help you get a smoother and more functional experience.