How to Install Unity Tweak Tool on Ubuntu 14.04

For users of Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr seeking to customize their Unity desktop environment, the Unity Tweak Tool is an indispensable utility. While the older Ubuntu Tweak tool might come to mind, it’s not ideally suited for Ubuntu 16.04 and later, making Unity Tweak Tool a perfect alternative, and readily compatible with Ubuntu 14.04. This tool empowers you to personalize numerous aspects of your desktop, ensuring your system truly reflects your preferences and workflow.

Key Features of Unity Tweak Tool

Unity Tweak Tool is packed with features to tailor your Ubuntu 14.04 desktop experience. You can effortlessly modify themes, icons, and cursors to give your system a fresh look. Furthermore, it provides extensive control over window manager settings. Adjust zoom levels, enable or disable animations, manage workspaces, configure window snapping, and even set up hotcorners for quick actions. For users who prefer the Unity launcher in a different position, Unity Tweak Tool also provides the option to move the Unity Launcher to the bottom of the screen – a popular customization choice.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide for Ubuntu 14.04

Installing Unity Tweak Tool on Ubuntu 14.04 is a straightforward process. The package is conveniently available within the standard Ubuntu repositories, meaning you can install it using the apt-get package manager. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Terminal: The terminal is your command-line interface. Open it by pressing CTRL+ALT+T on your keyboard.

2. Run the Installation Command: Type the following command into the terminal and press Enter. This command will install both unity-tweak-tool and gnome-tweak-tool. The gnome-tweak-tool is included as it offers additional customization options that can be beneficial.

sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool gnome-tweak-tool

3. Enter Password (if prompted): You will be asked to enter your user password to authorize the installation. Type your password and press Enter. Note that as you type, you won’t see any characters appear on the screen – this is normal for security reasons.

4. Wait for Installation to Complete: The system will now download and install Unity Tweak Tool and Gnome Tweak Tool. This process may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection speed.

5. Launch Unity Tweak Tool: Once the installation is complete, you can launch Unity Tweak Tool. You can do this in two ways:

   • From the Terminal: Type unity-tweak-tool in the terminal and press Enter.
   • From the Dash: Click the Ubuntu button (Dash icon) in the top-left corner, type “Unity Tweak Tool”, and click on the Unity Tweak Tool icon to launch it.

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After launching, you will be presented with the Unity Tweak Tool interface, as shown in the screenshot above. From here, you can explore the various categories and settings to customize your Ubuntu 14.04 Unity desktop environment to your liking. Enjoy personalizing your system!