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Ubuntu provides a selection of applets that can be added to any panel. Applets ranges from the informative to the fun, and can also provide quick access to some tasks. To add an applet, right-click on a panel then select \button{Add to Panel\ldots} from the popup menu. A window will appear with a list of available applets, which can then be dragged to an empty space on a panel. You may want to spend some time exploring the different ones available\dash they can easily be removed from your panel by right-clicking on the applet and selecting \button{Remove From Panel}. To reposition an existing applet, right-click on it and select \button{Move}. Move your mouse cursor to the desired location (this can even be a different panel) and the applet will follow, then left-click to drop it into place.
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The \application{Add to Panel\ldots} window can also be used to add additional application launchers to your panel, similar to the \application{Firefox} launcher that sits to the right of the \button{System} menu. To add a new one, double-click on \button{Application Launcher\ldots} near the top of the window. Here you can navigate through your applications and drag them to your panel to create a new launcher, just as you did to add an applet previously. Program launchers can also be removed and repositioned through their right-click menu. \marginnote{You can also add program launchers to a panel by dragging them directly from the \menu{Applications} menu, in the left of the top panel.}
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To modify your workspaces, right-click on the \emph{workspace switcher} applet (by default this is on the right side of the bottom panel, just to the left of the Trash applet) and select \button{Preferences}. In the window that appears you can choose how many workspaces you want in total, and whether these will be displayed on the panel in one or more rows. You can also rename each workspace, and have the names displayed in the panel applet. If you prefer, you can also choose to just have the workspace you are currently using displayed in the panel. In this case you can still change between workspaces by moving the mouse over the workspace switcher, and scrolling the mouse wheel.
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To further modify the look and feel of your desktop such as the background, fonts, and window theme, you can do so through \application{Appearance Preferences}. To access this, navigate to \menu{System \then Preferences \then Appearance} in the top panel.
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The \window{Appearance Preferences} window will initially display the \button{Theme} tab when it opens. Here you can select a theme that will control the appearance of your windows, buttons, scroll bars, panels, icons, and other parts of the desktop. The theme called ``Ambiance'' is enabled by default, however, you will see there are seven other default themes to choose from in the list. Just click once on the theme you want to try, and the changes will take effect immediately.
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\marginnote{You can also change the background by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting \button{Change Desktop Background} from the pop-up menu.} Click the \button{Background} tab in the Appearance Preferences window to change the desktop background. Here you will see Ubuntu's default selection of backgrounds, however, if you have your own pictures stored on your computer you can use these as well. To change the background simply click the picture you would like to use from the list in front of you. To use your own, click the \button{Add\ldots} button, and navigate to the image you want. Double-click it, and the change will take effect immediately. This image will also then be added to your list of available backgrounds.
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You can also change the fonts used throughout your desktop through the Appearance Preferences window by clicking on the \button{Fonts} tab. You can individually set the font style and size for applications, documents, desktop items, window titles, and for anything using fixed width fonts. The Rendering section at the bottom of the Fonts window gives you four options for changing the way that fonts are drawn on your screen. Changing these may improve the appearance of text on different types of monitors.
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Make sure that the \button{Activate screensaver when computer is idle} option is selected if you want to enable the screensaver. The slider can be adjusted to set the idle time. If the screensaver starts after the designated period of inactivity, you can resume working on your computer by pressing any key or moving your mouse. For added security, you can also select the \button{Lock screen when screensaver is active} option. In this case, Ubuntu will ask you for your login password when you return to the computer.
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\application{Orca} is another useful tool for persons with visual impairments, and comes pre-installed on Ubuntu. To run \application{Orca}, press \keystroke{Alt+F2} and type \userinput{orca} into the command text field. Click \button{Run} when you are done. Orca's voice synthesizer will activate and assist you through the various options such as voice type, voice language, Braille, and screen magnification. Once you have finished selecting your settings, you will need to log out of the computer (Orca will offer to do this for you). When you log back in, the Orca settings you chose will automatically run every time you use your computer.
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To save energy, you can put your computer into sleep mode, which will save its current condition and allow you to start more quickly while remaining on but using very little energy. Suspending the computer spins down the hard disk and saves your session to memory, so it is very quick to suspend and resume from suspension.
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