Desktop Basics

Covers copying and moving files in the GNOME file manager using copy/paste, cut/paste or drag and drop, with modifier keys to force copy or move.

The official user help for the GNOME desktop used by Ubuntu, Fedora and others. It covers apps, files, networking, sound, settings, accessibility and tips.

The index of the official Mint user guide, linking to pages on Update Manager, boot menu, Bluetooth, printers and scanners, and upgrading between releases. The site says it is still being expanded.

Shows several ways to open programs in GNOME: searching in Activities, using the dash or app grid, and launching by command with Alt+F2.

Explains the Super+Tab window switcher and how to cycle through apps and an app's grouped windows.

A list of GNOME shortcuts for switching windows and workspaces, opening Activities, locking the screen, copy/paste (including Terminal variants) and screenshots.

A tour of the GNOME desktop: the Activities overview, top bar, dash, calendar and system menu, plus the lock screen. A good first read if you are new to this layout.