Meet “Hera” elementary OS 5.1, here are the new features

1. What is elementary OS Hera based on?
2. How do I install elementary OS 5.1 Hera?
3. How do I enable dark mode in elementary OS Hera?
4. What version of elementary OS do I have?
5. Is elementary OS good for beginners?
6. How safe is elementary OS?
7. Can I get Elementary OS for free?
8. Is elementary OS heavy?
9. Should I use elementary OS?
10. Does Elementary OS have a dark mode?
11. How do I change my theme on elementary OS Hera?
12. How do I install elementary tweaks Hera?

What is elementary OS Hera based on?

elementary OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS. It promotes itself as a "fast, open, and privacy-respecting" replacement to macOS and Windows and has a pay-what-you-want model.

How do I install elementary OS 5.1 Hera?

Install Elementary OS in dual boot with Windows:

1. Step 1: Create a live USB or disk. ...
2. Step 2: Make some free space for elementary OS. ...
3. Step 3: Disable secure boot [for some old systems] ...
4. Step 4: Boot from the live USB. ...
5. Step 5: Start the installation of elementary OS. ...
6. Step 6: Prepare the partition.

How do I enable dark mode in elementary OS Hera?

Go to System Settings and open Tweaks section and turn on Prefer Dark Variant. Then close all running applications and start one. It must be in dark theme right now. If you do not have this tweak tool, install it first.

What version of elementary OS do I have?

The System Settings -> About has detailed information about Elementary OS. Or you can also click on Application from top left corner of your screen and search for About. You can check it by clicking the power button from the top right corner of your computer and then 'About This Computer'.

Is elementary OS good for beginners?

Conclusion. elementary OS has a reputation of being a good distro for Linux newcomers. ... It's especially familiar for macOS users which makes it a good choice to install on your Apple hardware (elementary OS ships with most of the drivers you'll need for Apple hardware, making it easy to install).

How safe is elementary OS?

Well elementary OS is built on top on Ubuntu, which itself is built on top of Linux OS. As far as virus and malware Linux is far more secure. Hence elementary OS is safe and secure. As it is released after the LTS of Ubuntu you get a more secure os.

Can I get Elementary OS for free?

You can grab your free copy of the elementary OS directly from the developer's website. Note that when you go to download, at first, you may get surprised to see a mandatory-looking donation payment for activating the download link. Don't worry; it's completely free.

Is elementary OS heavy?

I feel that with all the additional apps pre-installed, and relying heavily on deriving elements from Ubuntu and Gnome, elementary must be heavy.

Should I use elementary OS?

elementary OS is great for casual use. It's great for writing. You can even do quite a bit of gaming. But many other tasks will require you to install a number of non-curated apps.

Does Elementary OS have a dark mode?

Elementary OS is a streamlined Linux desktop operating system that enforces minimalism without sacrificing style. Dark mode or not, it looks sharp and makes a great first impression. But the developers made a deliberate choice not to provide a dark mode option in elementary OS 5 Juno.

How do I change my theme on elementary OS Hera?

Change themes in Elementary OS

In the System Settings, you should see a new option Tweaks now. Click on it. Under Appearance, you will see the option to change the themes and icons. When you click on it, it'll show you all the theme or icons available.

How do I install elementary tweaks Hera?

To install Tweaks, follow these steps:

1. Open up a terminal window.
2. Add the necessary repository with the command sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mpstark/elementary-tweaks-daily.
3. Update apt with the command sudo apt-get update.
4. Install Tweaks with the command sudo apt-get install elementary-tweaks.