How to change the default browser and Email client in Ubuntu

Ubuntu comes with some pre-installed default applications, including the Popular Mozilla Firefox browser and Thunderbird's e-mail client. Although both applications have their own fans, none of them can meet everyone's taste and needs. We often receive emails or tweets asking us how to change the default browser on Ubuntu or set the mail link to different email clients. We will not only discuss how to install different software, but also

Ubuntu comes with some pre-installed default applications, including the Popular Mozilla Firefox browser and Thunderbird's e-mail client.

Although both applications have their own fans, none of them can meet everyone's taste and needs. We often receive emails or tweets asking us how to change the default browser on Ubuntu or set the mail link to different email clients.

We will not only discuss how to install different software, but also how to set the system to process an application for a specific file, link, or content type.

Changing default applications in Ubuntu, including browsers, email clients, text editors, music and video players, is very simple. But not everyone knows where to change the settings panel. Let's take a quick look.

How to change the default browser on Ubuntu

Mozilla Firefox is a stable, open-source, and reliable window to the Internet, but it is not everyone's choice. This does not matter.

To use different default browsers on Ubuntu, you must first install a new browser. What you do depends on the browser you want:

• Open-source browsers such as Epiphany, Chromium, and IceWeasel can be installed from the Ubuntu Software Center.

• Mainstream browsers, such as Google Chrome, Opera, and Vivaldi, must be downloaded from the official websites of their respective projects.

No matter which browser you choose, no matter how you choose to install it, you can continue after the installation is complete.

To change the default web browser opened when you click a link in another application (such as instant messaging software, Twitter client, and e-mail), you need to use the Ubuntu system setting tool.

You can enable system settings in multiple ways. One of the fastest ways is to click the Cog icon in the upper-right corner (the RTL system is in the upper-left corner) and select the 'System settings' menu shortcut.

1. Open 'System settings'
2. Select the details option.
3. Select 'default project' on the sidebar'
4. Change the 'Firefox 'of the 'web' entry to the option you want.

That's it.

How to change the default mail client on Ubuntu

Ubuntu uses Thunderbird as the default email application. This means that when you click on most browsers, PDF files, and instant messaging softwareThe email address or mailto link is automatically opened.This application.

Of course, if you use Thunderbird, It's really convenient. But this is not the case for many of us; we mayUse a lightweight client such as Geary, GNOME stalpolicevolution, or relying on network mail services such as Gmail or Outlook.

From Thunderbird on UbuntuChange default email clientGo to another application and choose system Settings> details> default application. Click the drop-down menu to 'mail' and select your desired client from the list.

Set Gmail as the default mail client on UbuntuFirst, you need to click the button below to install the 'gnome-gmail 'package. After installation, choose system Settings> details> default application. Click the drop-down menu of 'mail' and select 'gmail 'from the list '.

• Install GNOME Gmail on Ubuntu

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The above steps can also be used to enable your favorite music player when you double-click a music file, such as using a VLC application to process. avi and. mp4 files.

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Via: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2015/04/change-your-default-web-browser-in-ubuntu

Author: Joey-Elijah Sneddon Translator: ictlyh Proofreader: wxy

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