I do struggle with the Gnome settings app. It used to be a lot better
years ago but after it was redesigned I think its become a lot less
accessible - or at least that's how it feels to me.
I also didn't have much luck with the Gnome text editor in Ubuntu 24.04.
I ended up replacing it with
Indeed Gnome settings was more accessible but I can find my way for
esample to add another user, Bluetooth, Energy, Privacy, System. I also
installed Pluma which is my favorite text editor and switching between
windows with Control+Alt+Page-Up or Down. Other apps I can switch
between windows wi
Gnome seems to have the advantage that one can connect to the wi-fi easily. On
mate, one must deal with the top pannel and it seems harder to pick the wi-fi
network.
As far as settings, mate seems to be easier for some settings.
Gnome has the settings screen, but for me it is very hard to work.