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Update and upgrade, then reboot to apply system and kernel updates.


  1. Update and upgrade

    Section titled “Update and upgrade”

    Fetch the latest package lists and apply security patches.

    Terminal window
    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

  2. Reboot

    Section titled “Reboot”

    Apply kernel updates and restart services to ensure a clean state.

    Terminal window
    sudo reboot

  3. Install extension manager

    Section titled “Install extension manager”

    Install GNOME Extension Manager to browse, install and configure GNOME Shell extensions.

    Terminal window
    sudo apt install -y gnome-shell-extension-manager

  4. Launch extension manager

    Section titled “Launch extension manager”

    Open Extension Manager from the applications menu or launch it from the terminal.

    Terminal window
    extension-manager

  5. Install and configure Deja Window

    Section titled “Install and configure Deja Window”
    • Open the Browse tab and search for Deja Window by mcastaldo.
    • Install the extension, then open the Installed tab.
    • Click the settings icon next to Deja Window.
    • Under Global Defaults, toggle Enabled and then click Restore.
    • Enable Size, Position and Avoid Overlap for Additional Windows. Leave all other options disabled.