Manage File History in Ubuntu Linux

File History in Ubuntu Linux helps you quickly find recently opened documents and applications.

This feature shows a list of your recent files right in your file manager, typically in the sidebar.

While useful for finding your work fast, you can turn off File History for privacy or if you don’t need it. Ubuntu’s Settings app lets you easily manage this feature.

How to enable or disable file history in Ubuntu Linux

You can manage Ubuntu’s file history by turning the file history feature on or off in your system settings. This feature determines whether Ubuntu remembers the files and folders you have recently used. If you want to stop seeing recently used files, follow these steps to disable or enable the file history setting.

If you prefer not to see recently used files, the steps below will guide you through disabling or enabling them.

Most Ubuntu Linux system settings are found in the System Settings panel. This central location allows you to manage configurations like user creation and updates.

Alternatively, click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar.

Then, select Settings from the menu, as shown below.

Click the Privacy tile to open its panel in the Settings app.

In the System Settings -> Privacy panel, select File History & Trash to open that section.

In the System Settings -> Privacy -> File History & Trash settings pane, toggle the File History switch to the Off position to disable it.

To re-enable this feature, toggle the File History switch back to On.

Under File History Duration, you can choose how long to keep your file history. Options include 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or Forever.

This browser setting does not change how your web browser stores data about the websites you visit. This setting only impacts File History backups in Ubuntu Linux.

That’s all there is to it! You can now close the Settings app.

Conclusion:

• Disabling or enabling the file history in Ubuntu Linux can help you manage your privacy and access to recent files and folders effectively.
• Following the simple steps outlined in this post, you can easily customize the file history settings to suit your preferences.
• Remember that this setting does not affect how your web browser stores information about the websites you visit, so consider additional privacy measures if needed.
• Understanding and controlling these settings empowers you to balance convenience and privacy while using Ubuntu Linux.

By following the steps here, you can customize file history settings to suit your preferences and manage your privacy in Ubuntu Linux.