This section details some tips for using and customising Ubuntu's desktop environment (called GNOME), and the file manager (called Nautilus).
Run programs automatically when GNOME starts
Login automatically to GNOME when the computer starts
Change Display Mode in Nautilus
Show hidden files and folders in Nautilus
Open the Location Bar in Nautilus
View remote SSH, FTP, and SFTP servers using Nautilus
Change the default "Open with" program for a file type
Open files with administrative privileges from the file manager
Hide Recent Documents in the Places menu
Show the Computer, Home, and Trash desktop icons in GNOME
Change my preferred email client to Mozilla Thunderbird
Restart GNOME without rebooting the computer
Preventing the Ctrl-Alt-Backspace shortcut keys from restarting X
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