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+====== Ubuntu Desktop Information ======
+This is a collection of useful information I am acquiring in regards to running Ubuntu Desktop (GUI).
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+===== System Customization/Preferences =====
+Increase screen timeout to more than 15 minutes (which is the longest that can be chosen from Preferences):
+  gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.session idle-delay [seconds]
+Adjust the amount of time between the screen blanking and the screen locking (defaults to 0 seconds):
+  gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver lock-delay [seconds]
+===== Hardware-Specific Information =====
+==== Using a dock with a laptop running Ubuntu ====
+Download [[https://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/Ubuntu/pool/stable/main/all/synaptics-repository-keyring.deb|this keyring file]] (right click on the link, select 'Save Link As') to the laptop.
+Install the keyring file with apt, following the example below (which assumes the file is saved in the Downloads directory):
+  sudo apt install ./Downloads/synaptics-repository-keyring.deb
+Update the apt repository:
+  sudo apt update
+Finally, install the DisplayLink driver:
+  sudo apt install displaylink-driver
+Reboot afterwards.
+----
+===== Application-Specific Information =====
+I'm currently on the fence regarding all the different methods of installing packages in Linux.  I value security and ease of updating above all other criteria.  The methods for each application listed below are the methods I'm currently using for each one; these may be updated on a per application or wholesale basis as my experience evolves.
+==== Discord ====
+Install from the Ubuntu Software Store (orange briefcase)
+==== KeePassXC ====
+Add the KeePassXC Personal Package Archive (PPA):
+  sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phoerious/keepassxc
+Update the package list:
+  sudo apt update
+Install KeePassXC:
+  sudo apt install keepassxc
+==== NextCloud ====
+Add the NextCloud Personal Package Archive (PPA):
+  sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nextcloud-devs/client
+Update the package list:
+  sudo apt update
+Install the Nextcloud Desktop Client:
+  sudo apt install nextcloud-desktop