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Before you start

Choosing a Linux Distro System Requirements What to Expect When Switching to Linux Installing an Ubuntu-Based Linux Distro

Initial setup

First Boot Checklist Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Explained X11 vs Wayland: Choosing Your Display Server DNS Configuration on Ubuntu-Based Linux Rename Drive Labels via Terminal Understanding and Creating a Swapfile

Hardware

Fan Control and Power Management Fingerprint Login Setup Format Any Storage Device: SD Card, USB Drive, or Hard Drive Touchpad Scrolling and Gestures Troubleshooting Essential Laptop Optimizations

Cloud storage

Dropbox with a Custom Sync Directory Google Drive: Multiple Accounts with rclone MEGA Cloud Storage with Nemo Integration

Software

Package Management Basics Browser Setup OpenBangla Keyboard Installation TeX Live and TeXstudio Node.js and npm via nvm Music Apps on Ubuntu-Based Linux Clipboard Manager on Ubuntu-Based Linux qBittorrent Installation Eye Break Reminder Apps on Ubuntu-Based Linux Software Recommendations for Linux Running Microsoft Office on Linux (Web App Method) Ambient & White Noise Apps VPN Setup on Linux Mint Obsidian Sync with MEGA Backup + Syncthing The Ultimate Lightweight Microsoft Office Setup (WinPodX + Tiny11) Pomodoro Timers

Desktop customization

Icon Themes: Install, Switch, and Uninstall Cinnamon Extensions & Desklets: Widgets and Wallpapers

Development

VS Code Setup on Linux Stata 19 MP: Complete Installation and VS Code Integration Stata 19 MP with Antigravity IDE Stata 19 MP with Zed Editor Cross-Platform Stata Do-Files R and RStudio: Complete Installation Guide

Backup and recovery

Timeshift: Full System Backup to External Drive

Troubleshooting

Common Issues: Windows-to-Linux Transition FAQ APT Repository Issues and Fixes Log Analysis: Reading System Logs Resetting a Forgotten Login Password WiFi Fix: MediaTek MT7921e Low Power & Disconnects

Windows and Linux together

Windows + Linux Dual Boot: ReviOS + LMDE

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Windows and Linux together

Windows + Linux Dual Boot: ReviOS + LMDE

Dual-boot ReviOS (debloated Windows 11) and LMDE with shared NTFS data partitions and cross-OS sync workflows.

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About RSS Practice cleanup

Built by Md. Mohsin Hossain.

Before you make changes. These notes reflect my own setup and experience and are provided as-is. Your hardware and software may differ. Read each step, understand commands before running them, and keep recoverable backups before changing your system.

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Check before you copy

This command needs care. Read its context, confirm the target and location, and keep a recovery path.

Copying does not run a command.