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I have an issue with Ubuntu 21.04. After upgrading I noticed all my files in the desktop went to a folder named Desktop in Documents. How can I transfer them back to the desktop screen? When I select Move to or Copy I can't make them go in the desktop. It's like the Desktop is restricted to not be able to add files too.

karel
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You will want to install gnome-tweak-tool and then enable the "Desktop icons ng" extension. Here's how you can do this:

  1. Open Terminal (if it's not already open)
  2. Update apt: 
    sudo apt update
  3. Install Gnome Tweaks: 
    sudo apt install gnome-tweak-tool
  4. Open Gnome Tweaks: Gnome tweaks
  5. In the "Extensions" tab, ensure the top toggle is enabled as well as "Desktop icons ng": Gnome Tweaks - Extensions
  6. Copy/Paste/Move files to the desktop to your heart's content

Note: One issue that I see with this extension is that you cannot delete files from the desktop with Shift+Delete. Instead you will need to right-click, then choose "Move to trash"

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