Transforming Linux Desktop: From Boring to Elegant with Cinnamon Customization!
In this video, I’ll show you how to transform your Linux Mint desktop from boring to elegant using the Nord theme, Papirus icon theme, Plank dock, and Conky clock. With these customizations, your desktop will look sleek, modern, and highly functional. Follow along as I guide you through each step to achieve a stunning Linux Mint setup!
Step-by-Step Guide:
Install Nord Theme:
Download the Nord theme from the official GitHub repository: https://github.com/EliverLara/Nordic
Extract the downloaded archive to ~/.themes.
Open System Settings – Themes and select the Nord theme for controls and window borders.
Install Papirus Icon Theme:
Install the Papirus icon theme via terminal:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:papirus/papirus
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install papirus-icon-theme
Open System Settings – Themes – Icons and select Papirus.
Install Plank Dock:
Install Plank via terminal:
sudo apt-get install plank
Launch Plank and customize it by right-clicking on the dock and selecting Preferences.
To start Plank at login, go to Startup Applications and add Plank.
Install Conky and Conky Manager:
Install Conky and Conky Manager via terminal:
sudo apt-get install conky-all conky-manager
Download a Conky clock configuration, such as the Gotham theme: https://github.com/junaidrahim/conky-clock
Extract the downloaded Conky configuration to ~/.conky.
Launch Conky Manager and enable the Conky clock.
By following these steps, you will have a beautifully customized Linux Mint desktop that is both elegant and functional. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Linux customization tips!
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