Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts [KARMIC KOALA BIBLE #16]
Create Bespoke Keyboard Actions
Here are some fast access tips, showing how to make time with keystroke shortcut combinations to open quickly anything you need on a regular basis.
Maybe you open and close some application, like Nautilus or the terminal, regularly, or maybe you need to type frequently some special character.
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Set Up & Enhance Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE
In simple copy/paste steps .. from zero to hero.
Scroll down for the full series index.
Wake up and smell the Ubuntu! Hope it helps. the_guv
These two tweaks are handy for:-
- opening files, folders or applications on the fly
- personalising keyboard functionality
Here goes ..
Manipulate Default Shortcut Settings
Go here:-
System > Preferences > Keyboard shortcuts
Browse the list and it's all pretty self-explanatory.
I like to add the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T to run a new terminal, f'rinstance, and Ctrl+Alt+T to open Nautilus with my /home/username folder.
Alternatively or as well, you can play with more custom shortcuts using the enhanced graphics manager, CompizConfig Settings Manager. Thing is, I've never done that, so sorry I can't tell you how! Lemme know someone.
Mapping the Windows Key as a Modifier
Get that Windows key doing something useful. After all, it's your hardware, whatever darned logo monopolises it. Read Part 18 - Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10.
Manipulate Keyboard Settings
Go here:-
System >Preferences > Keyboard > Layouts > Layout options
For example, I add the Eurosign by choosing, cleverly enough, Adding Eurosign to certain keys, then choosing E. Then I can print the symbol by typing Alt Gr+E.
Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10 .. KARMIC KOALA BIBLE
Set up Koala .. tweak it to perfection .. & maximize productivity .. for work & play.
That's what the Karmic Koala Bible does, stepped out in easy copy/paste guides.
From Linux initiates to intermediates, here's what you need.
- Intro: Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10
- Ubuntu Desktop vs Server Edition?
- Plan Hard Drive Partition Strategy
- HOW-TO Install Ubuntu 9.10
- UPGRADE Jaunty 9.04 to Ubuntu 9.10
- apt-get v aptitude v Synaptic v Software Ctr
- Terminal Alias Shortcuts with bashrc
- Add The Best Software Repositories
- Safe-Upgrade 9.10 System & Packages
- Update Latest 9.10 Hardware Drivers
- Speed Up 9.10 by Disabling Services
- Speed Up 9.10 Boot & Personalise GRUB
- Optimise 9.10 SWAP with Swappiness
- Restore 9.10 'home' Folder from Backup
- SAVE TIME! Permanent Partition Mount
- TWEAK File Management Preferences
- Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts
- Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10
- HACK-PROOF 9.10 Anti-Virus & Firewall
- HOW-TO Disable Annoying System Beep
- Top 9.10 Software Picks by Category
- Add Application Launcher to Panel
- Set Preferred Startup Applications
- Remember Running Applications on Reboot
- Emulate Virtual OSes with VirtualBox
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