Ubuntu Tweaks

HowtoForge has a great guide on installing and using the Ubuntu Tweak utility.

“Ubuntu Tweak is a tool that lets you change hidden Ubuntu settings, for example: hide or change the splash screen, show or hide the Computer, Home, Trash, and Network icons, change Metacity, Nautilus, power management, and security settings, etc”

It only works on Gnome desktops, but its a really easy way to customize your splash screen, desktop, and hibernation settings. The tweaks are virtually endless.

Link to tweaking hidden Ubuntu settings.

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