Nautilus is the file manager of choice for many Linux users, probably because it has one of the strongest development teams around. And nautilus will integrate with everything giving you an excellent user experience.
Using Nautilus
Manage your applications and files the easy way and use Nautilus to create files and folders, customize the appearance of your folders, or browse locations inside your computer or on your network.
The Gnome desktop environment is generally loaded with choices when it comes to screensavers, and more are always easy to get. After installation I always find that one of my first tasks is always adjusting the time before my screensaver becomes activated.
Finding Your Settings
Here is a closer look at the settings that can be found for your screensaver if you are using the Gnome desktop environment. Your Gnome screensaver settings can usually be found in your preferences menu, or inside the Gnome control center.
For further efficiency when using the Gnome desktop you may want to configure your favorite applications to start automatically when you login to your system. Or you may want to have all previously opened windows from the last sessions reopened.
Startup Settings Info
To configure these settings look in your system menu inside the preferences section for your startup applications button. From here you can add, remove, or edit startup applications. Another new function is the remember currently running application button.
An often overlooked feature of the Gnome desktop environment is the ability to easily configure your keyboard shortcuts. Many keyboard shortcuts are already configured by default but several more can be added at any time.
Keyboard Shortcut Details
Efficient keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, but it is remembering them all that seems to be the problem. Nonetheless, you can always open the Gnome keyboard shortcuts window to see the available shortcuts any time, or just be sure to bookmark this page for future reference.
The Gnome desktop environment offers the unique ability to select your own preferred applications to launch when you open a file. This can be done through the Gnome control center, by clicking on the preferred applications option.
Available Settings
You can choose your default web browser, email reader, music player, terminal, or accessibility tools. Several additional options are also available such as launching at startup, or inputing custom commands to run in the shell when launching certain file types.
The Gnome desktop environment has a useful and unique interface that allows you to store personal information as well as contact details. This tool works as a personal address book, but for your private details.
Personal Information
You can store your email addresses, phone numbers, and instant messaging contact information in one convenient location. Home address information can also be stored, or add your work address if needed.
The Gnome panels are an important part of your desktop that can be customized many ways. This guide is meant to help users get a better perspective of all the uses and possibilities your panels can offer when using the Ubuntu Gnome desktop.
For all of the Gnome fans out there, here is a closer look at exactly what the gnome menus offer. Though you may use them every day, it seems there is always more to learn.
If you have a vast collection of digital photos Shotwell photo manager might be the right tool for you. Many Linux distributions that use the Gnome desktop now have Shotwell photo manager installed by default after installation.
About Shotwell
This application has powerful disk or camera import tools, and multiple viewing modes to suit your preferences. Shotwell can be found in your Applications menu inside your Graphics section if it is already installed.
If you are looking for an application launcher with features galore Docky might be right for you. Docky is a front end for the popular Gnome-Do application. But after installing Docky you might just forget about the rest of your desktop.
Configure Your Dock
All of your icons can be moved to suitable positions and more items can be added easily. Docky will also store useful applets which can display important information.
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