Personal

The following sections introduce examples of how to configure some personal aspects of your GNOME desktop, like your password or keyboard shortcuts. For configuration of assistive technologies refer to Chapter 4, Assistive Technologies.

Changing Your Password

For security reasons, it is a good idea to change your login password from time to time. To change your password:

  1. Click Computer+Control Center+Personal+About Me.

  2. In the upper right corner, click Change password.

  3. Type your old (current) password.

  4. Type your new password.

  5. Confirm your new password by typing it again, then click Change Password.

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that provide an alternative to standard ways of performing an action. You can customize the keyboard shortcuts for a number of actions.

To open the Keyboard Shortcuts tool click Computer+Control Center+Personal+Keyboard Shortcuts.

Figure 3.16. Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog

Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog

To change the shortcut keys for an action, select the action and then press the keys you want to associate with the action. To disable the shortcut keys for an action, click the shortcut for the action, then press <—.