Ubuntu customization 2

To setup grub password in Ubuntu
sudo apt-get install imagemagick
sudo apt-get install startupmanager

To hide completely the upper panel after checking option “Autohide”

alt+f2
gconf-editor
apps, panel, top levels
size = 0

Dual monitors using KDE

Customize Keyboard Shortcuts (System/Preferences/Keyboard Shortcuts)

Remember always back up not only your hard drive but also your Browser Bookmarks, Mail Settings, YouPlayer List (if you have one) …

Print manager
gnome-cups-manager

KDE in ubuntu

Unhide Programs
Go to System/Preferences/Main Menu

Install Google Gadgets for Linux on Ubuntu

Conky, a light weight system monitor

Unfortunately, conky has few problems, however below are some tips to fix them

no flikering problem
boot time problem

Manage Engines in Firefox
To add: Click in the downside triangle located in the google bar, choose “Manage Search Engines …”, and then “Get More Search Engines”
Or add then directly from the link above
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:4/cat:all?sort=name

My favorites are: Merrian webster dictionary, Wikipedia

Common plugins for Firefox