Ubuntu

Sound Settings

gnome-control-center sound

Startup Applications

gnome-session-properties

Restore stock NVidia drivers

http://askubuntu.com/a/163808

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/1166765/comments/9

http://www.webupd8.org/2012/10/how-to-reset-compiz-and-unity-in-ubuntu.html

Install binary NVidia drivers

https://askubuntu.com/questions/450046/black-screen-with-nvidia-drivers-on-ubuntu/450546#450546