Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or a newb who's just switched from Windows, getting your Linux experience to run just the way you want it can be a time-consuming chore—especially if you do it by tweaking every app and setting individually. But with the GNOME Configuration Editor, you can tweak everything—from your OS interface to your individual apps—through a single, easy-to-use menu.

If you're running Ubuntu, Config Editor is not enabled by default. To enable it, go to System > Preferences > Main Menu, select System Tools from the left menu, and then put a checkmark next to Configuration Editor. Close the Main Menu editor and then run Configuration Editor from the Applications > System Tools menu.

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It seems like things are starting to settle in with GNOME 2.19, and more specifically, the Appearance applet. Those who have wondered why there are so many different dialogs for doing similar things in GNOME have had their query answered. The final form presents one clean, organized application that lets you configure most display settings from one window.

I recorded this short video to show the changes.

GNOME 2.19: An overview of the Appearance applet