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Forum: Linux - Newbie Yesterday, 02:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By beachboy2
Deleted-answering a different question!

Deleted-answering a different question!
Forum: Linux - Distributions 05-30-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 348
Posted By beachboy2
linuxuser371038, Forget about operating...

linuxuser371038,

Forget about operating systems for the moment and ask what exactly is it that your mother wishes to do when using her computer.

If it is simply a matter of web browsing,...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-30-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 182
Posted By beachboy2
Mrobvious, To install Linux from USB drive: ...

Mrobvious,

To install Linux from USB drive:
https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/burn.html

Plenty of distros to choose from:
https://distrowatch.com/
Forum: Ubuntu 05-30-2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 586
Posted By beachboy2
JASlinux, I suspect that a large number of...

JASlinux,

I suspect that a large number of former Ubuntu users have discovered that Linux Mint, despite being based on Ubuntu, does things properly and without all the bloat.

Others may have...
Forum: LinuxQuestions.org Member Intro 05-28-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By beachboy2
xunilyug, Hello and welcome to Linux...

xunilyug,

Hello and welcome to Linux Questions forums.

Anything you can contribute to help others on these friendly forums will be gratefully received.
Forum: Linux - Security 05-28-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By beachboy2
kevinbenko, As fatmac says, we have all been...

kevinbenko,

As fatmac says, we have all been suffering because of an external attack on LQ Forums servers.

This is one of the threads:...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-27-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 149
Posted By beachboy2
ash_956901, This command should help to mend...

ash_956901,

This command should help to mend broken packages:

sudo dpkg --configure -a
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-27-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 194
Posted By beachboy2
Sibbie, You have not responded further. ...

Sibbie,

You have not responded further.

Has a suitable solution been provided?

If so, then please go to your original post and, at the top, click on Mark this thread as solved if you feel a...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 05-27-2024, 02:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By beachboy2
That is exactly my experience with my AMD 5600G...

That is exactly my experience with my AMD 5600G with built-in graphics. I used to use Intel CPUs exclusively, but no longer.
I generally find that for a given price point the AMD CPUs are both...
Forum: LQ Suggestions & Feedback 05-26-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 789
Posted By beachboy2
Access to LQ Forums is still very slow as at...

Access to LQ Forums is still very slow as at Sunday 26th May.

Moving around the site and attempting to submit a new post is also slow or impossible.

When is Cloudfare going to get its act...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 05-26-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By beachboy2
crajor, I think you may have to install...

crajor,

I think you may have to install brlaser first.

With the printer connected, in theory, you should just need to click on "Add printer".

This link (at 6m 20s) may help:...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-26-2024, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 272
Posted By beachboy2
harmlessvirus, I suggest that you install...

harmlessvirus,

I suggest that you install Boot-Repair on a USB drive and then boot from it.

Then follow the instructions and click on "Recommended Repair".
...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 05-26-2024, 03:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By beachboy2
Planning to buy a new computer in the future? This is essential reading.

For the benefit of anybody planning to buy a new computer in the future, it may be worthwhile considering Turbocapitalist’s post #30 which is found in the General section of Non-*NIX Forums:
...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-25-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 149
Posted By beachboy2
ash_956901, Welcome to LQ forums. Try...

ash_956901,

Welcome to LQ forums.

Try this:

Click on Linux Mint Start button > Package Manager (Synaptic) > Edit > Fix Broken Packages.
Forum: General 05-25-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 683
Posted By beachboy2
Microsoft's systems have been a happy hunting...

Microsoft's systems have been a happy hunting ground for hackers and other ne'er-do-wells for decades.

Despite Microsoft's reassurances and soothing words, I doubt whether Recall on Copilot+ PCs...
Forum: General 05-23-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 683
Posted By beachboy2
Extract from the link posted by hazel: ...

Extract from the link posted by hazel:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/computing-security/windows-recall-sounds-like-a-privacy-nightmare-heres-why-im-worried
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-23-2024, 02:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 88
Posted By beachboy2
lpridgen, Open a terminal and try using this...

lpridgen,

Open a terminal and try using this command:

sudo apt install hplip-plugin

Then run hp-setup:

sudo hp-setup
Forum: General 05-22-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 683
Posted By beachboy2
Microsoft spying on you again?

The UK data watchdog says it is "making enquiries with Microsoft" over a new feature that can take screenshots of your laptop every few seconds.

Microsoft says Recall, which will store encrypted...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 05-18-2024, 03:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 99
Posted By beachboy2
rblampain, Go to Brother Support and search...

rblampain,

Go to Brother Support and search for Downloads & Drivers for DCP-1510.

Select Linux (deb).

Then select either Driver Install Tool or the appropriate scanner driver below this.
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-16-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 232
Posted By beachboy2
Graham UK, I totally disagree with your...

Graham UK,

I totally disagree with your sentiments.

I have been using Linux Mint for many years and I can assure you that the use of terminal is minimal compared to many other Linux distros.
...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 05-16-2024, 02:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 481
Posted By beachboy2
joboy, According to the following link, it...

joboy,

According to the following link, it may depend on which kernel you are using:
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1162974/wireless-usb-adapter-0bdac811-realtek-semiconductor-corp

You...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-15-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By beachboy2
Cy10001, Are you able to boot from the...

Cy10001,

Are you able to boot from the installation media and then access Terminal?

If so, let us know the output of these 2 separate commands.

sudo nano /etc/fstab

blkid
Forum: Linux - Software 05-15-2024, 04:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 214
Posted By beachboy2
lvm_, Well actually I did read the whole...

lvm_,

Well actually I did read the whole article and I hoped it would be helpful to you.

As shruugy points out, you have been using apt-get as opposed to apt.

I hope you resolve your problem...
Forum: Linux - General 05-15-2024, 03:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By beachboy2
hazel, You should try EndeavourOS which is...

hazel,

You should try EndeavourOS which is based on Arch but has a user friendly installer (Calamares):
https://endeavouros.com/

https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=endeavour

A...
Forum: Linux - Software 05-15-2024, 03:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 214
Posted By beachboy2
lvm_, A pretty comprehensive explanation...

lvm_,

A pretty comprehensive explanation here:
https://www.baeldung.com/linux/apt-packages-kept-back
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-14-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 425
Posted By beachboy2
kevinbenko, Assuming that you are looking...

kevinbenko,

Assuming that you are looking for a desktop PC in the future, I would search for a new one which is supplied without an OS, such as this example:...
Forum: Linux - Distributions 05-13-2024, 02:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 348
Posted By beachboy2
linuxuser371038, Your mother will not go far...

linuxuser371038,

Your mother will not go far wrong with my default recommendation for new Linux users, namely Linux Mint MATE (or Xfce), assuming hardware is not bargain basement spec.

I do not...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-12-2024, 03:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 425
Posted By beachboy2
kevinbenko, As camorri mentions, you...

kevinbenko,

As camorri mentions, you probably still have a Legacy mode/CSM support option in the Boot Options in UEFI/BIOS. Look for the Boot tab.

Enable Legacy mode and disable Secure Boot.
...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-09-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By beachboy2
Orion2024, I find that Calamares is one of...

Orion2024,

I find that Calamares is one of the most user friendly installers around. I have used it on both Parrot (formerly Parrot Security OS) and EndeavourOS.

The installation instructions...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 05-07-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 358
Posted By beachboy2
linuxuser371038, Try using this for quote...

linuxuser371038,

Try using this for quote tags:

[B]
Forum: Linux - Hardware 05-07-2024, 03:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 358
Posted By beachboy2
linuxuser371038, Here is one on Amazon UK: ...

linuxuser371038,

Here is one on Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-M7000-Portable-Unlocked-Management/dp/B089ZFZK5L/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Buy new and sleep easy at night!
Forum: Linux - Newbie 05-05-2024, 02:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 407
Posted By beachboy2
shinnen, Somebody here with a Dell laptop of...

shinnen,

Somebody here with a Dell laptop of similar vintage and having booting problems:...
Forum: Linux - Laptop and Netbook 05-04-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By beachboy2
richard7049, If you wish to install, for...

richard7049,

If you wish to install, for example, Linux Mint 21.3 MATE on your Intel NUC, then I suggest you look at the general procedure shown in post #4 here:...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 04-21-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 201
Posted By beachboy2
Paraply, Is your Asus board similar to this...

Paraply,

Is your Asus board similar to this one where updating the BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME version?
...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 04-21-2024, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 201
Posted By beachboy2
Paraply, Have a look at this earlier LQ...

Paraply,

Have a look at this earlier LQ thread:
https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-hardware-18/me-firmware-updates-4175726993/

Post #14 seems to suggest that the Asus BIOS update...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 04-20-2024, 02:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 232
Posted By beachboy2
ScarabianSkillcraft, According to the specs...

ScarabianSkillcraft,

According to the specs on this link, your Asus already has an SSD:
https://icecat.biz/en/p/asus/fx504gm-e4147/tuf+gaming-notebooks-fx504gm-e4147-76657168.html

Any noise...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 04-19-2024, 02:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 211
Posted By beachboy2
Red Squirrel, You may also find a used/new...

Red Squirrel,

You may also find a used/new SanDisk Image Mate 12 in 1 Memory Card Reader on ebay etc, such as this one:...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 04-18-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 304
Posted By beachboy2
hazel, The latest version of CUPS is 2.4.7...

hazel,

The latest version of CUPS is 2.4.7 or similar, so your Brother printer should still work using Brother's proprietary driver.

CUPS 3.0 is overdue and is not expected any time soon.
...
Forum: Linux - Laptop and Netbook 04-18-2024, 02:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By beachboy2
rnturn, The OP on this thread took extreme...

rnturn,

The OP on this thread took extreme measures and reset the CMOS battery which then allowed him to boot the laptop:...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 04-14-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By beachboy2
Do note that DBAN does not delete the drive's...

Do note that DBAN does not delete the drive's hidden HPA (host protected area) and DCO (drive configuration overlay).

DBAN (formerly Darik's Boot and Nuke) was acquired by Blancco who now market...
Forum: Linux - Laptop and Netbook 04-14-2024, 03:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 159
Posted By beachboy2
Mookait26, Welcome to LQ forums. If...

Mookait26,

Welcome to LQ forums.

If rokytnji's suggestion does not highlight a particular problem, I would be inclined not to waste further time and simply reinstall Linux Mint (or try another...
Forum: Linux - Hardware 04-13-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By beachboy2
systemsniper, Parted Magic will securely...

systemsniper,

Parted Magic will securely wipe both HDDs and SSDs using the Internal Secure Erase command on both Windows and Linux computers.

The Parted Magic download is a boot disk operating...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 04-13-2024, 05:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 542
Posted By beachboy2
Samdasti, Welcome to LQ forums. Do you...

Samdasti,

Welcome to LQ forums.

Do you have particular programs in Windows which are essential for you?

Is similar software available in Linux?

We would have a much better idea on how to...
Forum: General 04-09-2024, 03:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 343
Posted By beachboy2
Watch live: Post Office Horizon inquiry hearings...

Watch live: Post Office Horizon inquiry hearings | Tuesday 09 April 2024 (starts at 10.00am UK time, with a 3 minute delay):...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 04-05-2024, 02:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By beachboy2
vinifera, I appreciate that Qemu has the GPU...

vinifera,

I appreciate that Qemu has the GPU passthrough facility, but that does not mean that Qemu is "always recommended".

Like many others I use VirtualBox. I have not used Qemu.
Forum: Linux - Newbie 04-04-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 16
[SOLVED] TP-Link AC1300
Views: 346
Posted By beachboy2
SimonWh, This BrosTrend AC1200 Linux...

SimonWh,

This BrosTrend AC1200 Linux Compatible USB WiFi Adapter - AC3L
has good feedback from Linux users:
...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 04-04-2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 16
[SOLVED] TP-Link AC1300
Views: 346
Posted By beachboy2
SimonWh, Save yourself a lot of heartache...

SimonWh,

Save yourself a lot of heartache and return the TP-Link AC1300.

Then do a search on LQ forums or elsewhere to find a suitable Linux-compatible wifi dongle.
Forum: Linux - Newbie 04-02-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 151
Posted By beachboy2
JDWheel, Highlight the list in LO. ...

JDWheel,

Highlight the list in LO.

Click on the Tools tab > click on Sort (alphamumeric and ascending/descending).
Forum: Linux Mint 04-02-2024, 03:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 448
Posted By beachboy2
Nishtya, Thanks for the mention of wattOS,...

Nishtya,

Thanks for the mention of wattOS, which I had never heard of before.

It uses LXDE and is Debian-based.

It sounds like a useful distro for older hardware and its reviews are...
Forum: Linux - Newbie 04-01-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,449
Posted By beachboy2
What you seem to forget is that many Linux users...

What you seem to forget is that many Linux users never even touch the Terminal. All they want is to have a reliable operating system and be able to use the internet and send/receive emails.

I have...
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