20 Things to Do After Fresh Fedora 24 and Fedora 25 Workstation Installation

Introduction

If you have recently installed Fedora 24 or Fedora 25 on your workstation, congratulations! You now have a powerful and versatile operating system at your fingertips. However, there are still some things you should do to get most out of your new Fedora installation. In this article, we will discuss 20 things you can do after installing Fedora 24 or Fedora 25 workstation to optimize your experience and make your system more secure.

Update Your System

The first thing you should do after installing Fedora 24 or Fedora 25 is to update your system. This will ensure that you have latest security patches and bug fixes. You can do this by running following command in terminal −

sudo dnf update

Install Multimedia Codecs

Fedora doesn't include some multimedia codecs by default due to licensing restrictions. However, you can install them easily using RPMFusion repository. To install repository, run following command in terminal −

sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm

Once you have installed repository, you can install multimedia codecs using following command −

sudo dnf install gstreamer-plugins-{bad,ugly,good} gstreamer1-plugins-{bad-free,ugly-free,good-free} ffmpeg

Install GNOME Tweak Tool

GNOME Tweak Tool is a powerful tool that allows you to customize GNOME desktop environment. You can use it to change themes, icons, fonts, and more. To install GNOME Tweak Tool, run following command −

sudo dnf install gnome-tweak-tool

Install Additional GNOME Extensions

There are many useful GNOME extensions available that can enhance your productivity and user experience. Some popular extensions include Dash to Dock, TopIcons Plus, and Clipboard Indicator. To install GNOME extensions, you will first need to install GNOME Shell Integration extension for your web browser. You can find instructions for installing extension at https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/GnomeShellIntegrationForChrome/Installation.

Once you have installed GNOME Shell Integration extension, you can browse and install GNOME extensions from https://extensions.gnome.org/.

Install Google Chrome

Google Chrome is a popular web browser that offers a fast and modern browsing experience. To install Google Chrome on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, you can download RPM package from official website and install it using following command −

sudo dnf install google-chrome-stable_current_x86_64.rpm

Install VLC media player

VLC media player is a versatile media player that can play almost any media format. To install VLC on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install vlc

Install Dropbox

Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that allows you to store and share files across devices. To install Dropbox on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, you can download RPM package from official website and install it using following command −

sudo dnf install dropbox-*.rpm

Install GIMP

GIMP is a powerful image editing software that can be used for a variety of tasks, such as photo retouching, image composition, and graphic design. To install GIMP on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install gimp

Install Inkscape

Inkscape is a vector graphics editor that can be used to create and edit vector graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, and logos. To install Inkscape on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install inkscape

Install LibreOffice

LibreOffice is a free and open-source office suite that includes programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. To install LibreOffice on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install libreoffice

Install GnuCash

GnuCash is a free and open-source personal finance manager that can help you keep track of your finances. To install GnuCash on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install gnucash

Install Wine

Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux. To install Wine on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install wine

Install Steam

Steam is a popular gaming platform that allows you to purchase and play games on your computer. To install Steam on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, you will need to enable RPMFusion repository (as mentioned in step 2) and then run following command −

sudo dnf install steam

Configure Firewall

Fedora comes with a built-in firewall called firewalld. It is important to configure firewall to ensure that your system is secure. To configure firewall, run following command −

sudo firewall-cmd --add-service=http --permanent sudo firewall-cmd --add-service=https --permanent sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Install and Configure SELinux

SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) is a security module for Linux that provides a variety of security features. To install SELinux on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install selinux-policy-targeted

After installing SELinux, you should configure it to ensure that your system is secure. You can do this by running following command −

sudo setsebool -P httpd_can_network_connect on

Configure Automatic Updates

It is important to keep your system up to date to ensure that you have latest security patches and bug fixes. To configure automatic updates, run following command −

sudo dnf install dnf-automatic sudo systemctl enable dnf-automatic.timer sudo systemctl start dnf-automatic.timer

Install and Configure Timeshift

Timeshift is a backup and restore tool that can be used to protect your system from data loss. To install Timeshift on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install timeshift

After installing Timeshift, you should configure it to ensure that your system is protected. You can do this by running following command −

sudo timeshift --create --comments "Initial backup"

Install and Configure ClamAV

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus software that can help you protect your system from malware. To install ClamAV on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install clamav clamav-update

After installing ClamAV, you should configure it to ensure that your system is protected. You can do this by running following command −

sudo freshclam

Install and Configure fail2ban

Fail2ban is an intrusion prevention software that can help you protect your system from brute-force attacks. To install fail2ban on Fedora 24 or Fedora 25, run following command −

sudo dnf install fail2ban

After installing fail2ban, you should configure it to ensure that your system is protected. You can do this by editing /etc/fail2ban/jail.local file and adding following lines −

[sshd] 
enabled = true banaction

Customize Your Desktop

Finally, you can customize your desktop to make it more visually appealing and functional. There are many ways to do this, but here are a few suggestions −

• Install a different desktop environment − Fedora Workstation comes with GNOME desktop environment by default, but you can install others like KDE Plasma, Xfce, or LXDE for a different look and feel.

• Install themes and icons − There are many themes and icons available that can give your desktop a fresh new look. You can find them in GNOME Look website or install them directly from GNOME Tweaks application.

• Install extensions − GNOME Shell has a vast collection of extensions that can add new features and functionalities to your desktop. You can browse and install them from GNOME Extensions website or directly from GNOME Tweaks application.

• Customize your dock − GNOME Dock can be customized to show only apps you want and in order you prefer. You can also enable or disable intelligent autohide feature, change size and position of dock, and more.

Conclusion

In conclusion, after installing Fedora 24 or Fedora 25 on your workstation, there are many things you can do to customize and improve your system. From installing new software packages to configuring security and backup tools, you can make your Fedora experience more enjoyable and productive. By following these 20 tips and tricks, you can get most out of your Fedora installation and take full advantage of its features and capabilities.