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--- ubuntu_desktop_information [2025/11/25 07:18] – mike
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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 ====
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 ===== 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 ====
-[Installation instructions will go here]
+Install from the Ubuntu Software Store (orange briefcase)
 ==== KeePassXC ====
-[Installation instructions will go here]
+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 ====