Summary

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces several enhanced features that significantly improve both accessibility and user efficiency.

Accessibility Options

Ubuntu 24.04 LTSis equipped with new and easily “accessible” Accessibility options.

For individuals like myself with less-than-perfect vision, these enhanced tweaks are a welcome improvement.

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To enable Accessibility options in Ubuntu 24.04, begin by pressing the “Super” key on your keyboard.

Next, bang out “controls” and kick off the controls program.

From there, select “Accessibility” from the sidebar.

The “Seeing” area of Ubuntu 24.04’s new Accessibility menu.

I often opt for “Large Text” due to my minor vision issues.

Overall, the enhanced Accessibility options menu in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is a significant advancement.

Consider activating some of these features to enhance your experience with the new Ubuntu release.

The new Ubuntu 24.04 quick settings area.

To jump into the dropdown, simply punch the Power button.

Once you click it, the quick controls menu will appear.

This menu allows you to quickly toggle options such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

New advanced tiling feature in Ubuntu 24.04.

In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, I frequently find myself using these tweaks to easily adjust gadget functionalities.

It’s incredibly convenient and a fantastic enhancement to the Ubuntu desktop experience.

Window Tiling for Enhanced Multitasking

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces some excellent multitasking features that are worth exploring.

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To access this, open Ubuntu options and navigate to “Ubuntu Desktop.”

Under Ubuntu Desktop, look for “Enhanced Tiling.”

This will enhance your window tiling experience on your Ubuntu desktop.

The firmware updating tool that was newly added to Ubuntu 24.04.

But that’s not allthere are several other advanced multitasking features in this new release of Ubuntu.

Go to the “Multitasking” section, and you’ll find many options.

To reach the app, simply search for “Firmware Updater” in the app menu.

Once you initiate the app, it will scan your hardware for compatible devices.

If you have any, you’ll be able to update them quickly.

For example, on my HP laptop, I was able to easily update several devices.

The main limitation of Firmware Updater is that not all computer manufacturers support the tool.

Take the time to explore these features further to better suit Ubuntu to your needs.