Ubuntu Tips

1. Show Desktop Shortcut

11.10  CTRL+ALT+D

12.04,12.10 CTRL+Windows Key + D

2.  Show Launcher

Super (Hold) 

3. Open Terminal Window

CTRL + ALT + T

4. Change Launcher Icon Size in Unity 3D

1) System Settings --> Appearance
2) At the botom of the screen you'll find the slider for changing icon size. If you cannot see the slider you're probably running Unity 2D and follow the steps below.

5. sudo bum