Basic Operations

Question 1

Where can you set the default applications to open certain files?

Answer 1

Settings menu
Default Applications/Details -> Default Applications

Question 2

What is Nautilus? And what does it do?

Answer 2

• File manager utility
• used to navigate the file system
• file cabinet icon

Question 3

How can you switch with shortcuts between Icons and List format in the file manager Nautilus?
How can you show hidden files?

Answer 3

Icons -> Strg + 1
List -> Strg + 2
Hidden files -> Strg + H

Question 4

How can you open Nautilus from the command line?

Answer 4

simply type “nautilus” on command line

Question 5

Where are deleted files moved?

Answer 5

.local/share/Trash/files under the users home directory

Question 6

How can you permanently delete a file or directory?

Answer 6

Shift + Delete

Right mouse + permanent delete

To Trash bin and then empty trash bin