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Ubuntu Logo Ubuntu Desktop Guide

Ubuntu 17.10
Getting Started with GNOME — New to GNOME? Learn how to get around.
Introduction to GNOME — A visual introduction to your desktop, the top bar, and the Activities overview.
Log out, power off or switch users — Learn how to leave your user account, by logging out, switching users, and so on.
Start applications — Launch apps from the Activities overview.
Your desktop
Calendar, notifications, keyboard shortcuts, windows and workspaces…
Networking, web & email
Wireless, wired, connection problems, web browsing, email accounts…
Sound, video & pictures
Digital cameras, iPods, editing photos, playing videos…
Files, folders & search
Searching, delete files, backups, removable drives…
Install & remove software
Install applications, remove applications, add repositories…
User & system settings
Keyboard, mouse, display, languages, user accounts…
Hardware & drivers
Hardware problems, printers, power settings, color management, Bluetooth, disks…
Universal access
Seeing, hearing, mobility, braille, screen magnifier…
Tips & tricks
Special characters, middle click shortcuts…
Get more help
Tips on using this guide, help improve this guide…

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