Ubuntu 16.04: How to Show Hidden Folders and Files

How to show hidden folders and files in the Nautilus file explorer on Ubuntu 16.04:

1. Open the file explorer.
2. Open the View menu and check Show Hidden Files. You can also use the Ctrl+H keyboard shortcut.
3. To turn this on permanently, go to Edit → Preferences.
4. Under Default View, check Show hidden and backup files.

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Kdenlive: How to Split a Clip on the Timeline

How to split a clip on the timeline in the Kdenlive video editor:

1. Drag the clip onto the timeline.
2. Switch the the Razor tool by clicking on the scissors icon at the top of the timeline or by pressing the X key.
3. Position the cursor over the place where you want to split the clip and left-click.
4. To switch back to the Selection tool, click on the arrow icon or press the S key.

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GIMP: How to Convert an Image to Grayscale

How to convert an image to grayscale (often referred to as black and white) in GIMP:

• Open the Image menu.
• Go to Mode, and select Grayscale.

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gedit: How to Switch from Tabs to Spaces

How to switch from tabs to spaces for indentation in the gedit text editor:

1. In the status bar, click on Tab Width.
2. Check the box next to Use Spaces.
3. If you do not see the status bar, go to Edit > Preferences.
4. Switch to the Editor tab.
5. Check the box next to Insert spaces instead of tabs.

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