I’ve just unboxed a brand-new computer and want it running the latest stable release of Ubuntu as quickly and cleanly as possible. Your job is to handle the entire installation process—from creating the bootable USB through post-install updates—so that I can sit down to a fully working Ubuntu desktop geared toward everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and office work. Here’s what I expect: • Prepare and verify the installation media, then configure the BIOS/UEFI and storage layout so Ubuntu boots reliably. • Complete the OS install, apply all security updates, and enable automatic updates. • Install and test drivers for graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and any other detected hardware. • Pre-configure a welcoming desktop environment (GNOME by default) with essential applications such as Firefox/Chromium, LibreOffice, and a media player, plus any common codecs so video and audio “just work.” • Create my primary user account with sudo privileges and set sensible privacy, firewall, and power-management defaults. • Provide a brief hand-off document (or screen-share walkthrough) showing key settings and how to keep the system updated. If anything in the process requires remote guidance (e.g., changing BIOS settings), please outline that in advance so I can be available. Once your work is done, the computer should boot straight to the Ubuntu login screen, connect to the internet, and be ready for everyday use without additional tweaks.