You can see your windows and applications in the overview. You can also start typing to search your applications, files, and folders.

The **Apps** menu provides launchers for the [[included software|about/features]] and GNOME utilities.

<p>By default, any setting that you change in Tails is lost when you shut
down. Only the settings that you saved in the [[Persistent
Storage|persistent_storage]] are restored when you restart Tails.</p>

The keyboard layout menu allow you to change the keyboard layout and input method for non-Latin scripts.

In the top-right corner of the top navigation bar, the system menu allows you to manage your settings, connect to a Wi-Fi network, and restart your computer.

<p>Your screen will automatically lock after some time if you have set up an
administration password. To disable this behavior, execute the following
command in a console.</p>

While suspended, your computer is not computing anymore but is still powered on, like if it was standing still but still alive.

<p>If you remove your Tails USB stick while suspended, your computer will not
shut down immediately and will only shut down when resuming.</p>