My text punch-list of things I do after a new install; it quickens the process,
after doing the common things the system itself instructs users to do (updates, etc).
I install & uninstall (purge) what I use and do not use:
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Make sure to double space between programs or it'll think it's the same one:

sudo apt install  vlc  adwaita-qt  asunder  handbrake  dropbox  easytag  xfburn  simplescreenrecorder
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sudo apt purge thunderbird  rhythmbox  libreoffice
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Not yet in repositories: https://astian.org/midori-browser/linux (Debian 64bit)
Follow instructions at:  https://protonvpn.com/support/official-linux-vpn-mint
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For VLC visit: https://itsfoss.com/vlc-dark-mode
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Right-click Time > Config > custom date format (include spaces; just copy/paste all this):
 %a | %m/%d/%y | %I:%M%p 
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Settings > Themes: Apps & Desktop = Cinnamox-Rhino or OrchideaDock/Orchis-Dark | Icons & Pointer = Yaru
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Settings > Preferred Applications > Removable Media: CD = Asunder | DVD = Handbrake
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Turn Firewall ON. Set-up, then run first Timeshift!
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For more options to add to your list, see: https://EasyLinuxTipsProject.blogspot.com