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Hauppauge USB TV tuner: inaccurate signal strength, always 100%
I recently installed a USB dual tuner from Hauppauge: their WinTV-dualHD 01595 ATSC/QAM tuner, identified as USB ID 2040:826d. Tuning and recording works great; I can record two channels at once with...
[SOLVED] Permissions Changed on /opt
I updated my Current install today and found that I couldn't open my browser (Vivaldi). Permission denied. After investigating, I found that the permissions for /opt had become rwx --- --- instead of...
Processes listed from results of top command execution
I ran the top command to list processes running. There are some processes listed there that I wanted to get an idea of their purpose but there seems to be no manual for them: konsole kwin...
[SOLVED] Libre Office Writer change font size
I copied a very hefty size document and pasted it in Libre Office Writer. The person who wrote this document had a font size of 50! Before I print I wish to have a font size of 12 so how do I go about...
Which terminal emulator can do activity alert notifications?
I'm looking for a terminal emulator or terminal mulitplexer which can fire up an alert of some kind, preferably a custom script, when activity resumes after a quiet period regardless of the focus of...
LXer: How to Install Sysdig on Ubuntu 20.04
Published at LXer: In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install Sysdig on Ubuntu 20.04 and 21.04.Sysdig is open source, system-level exploration: capture system state and activity from...
LXer: Protect Online Privacy
Published at LXer: Once you learn top ethical hacking terminologies, it’s time to learn how to protect your online identity. These days it is one of the biggest challenges to stay anonymous while...
Understanding dmesg output error: ata1.00: speed down requested but no transfer mode left
*PC Details:* > Dell Precision 390n > CentOS 4.6 > Kernel version: 2.6.9-67.ELhugemem > WD Green SSD WDS120G2G0A *Background: * Original disk installed was a HDD. I upgraded to SSD last 2...
Reading password when it prompts in Automation
Hi, Pavan here, I've been working on automation using shell script. I'll connect ro snowflake using snowsql command. Which it will ask password. Here i need to automate the password reading.Can...
[SOLVED] Need to change my "plus/equals" button at top of keyboard to some other button? How?
I've been trying to resurrect and old 2013 laptop. Everything is going great (I'm on it now) but there are 2 keys that are broken.... the ESC and the Plus/Equals button on the top of the keyboard...
LXer: Docker Logs: What They Are and How to Use Them (with Examples)
Published at LXer: If you are a system administrator and responsible for building and managing containerized applications, docker logging is one of the most important for you. In this article, we...
LXer: How to Reverse a String in Python
Published at LXer: String reversal is not a common operation in programming and is generally used is in coding interviews. This article goes through several different ways to reverse a string in...
Set software as default
I have installed Irfanview image viewer (a Windows program)on my Linux Mint 20.2 and it works well I used WINE to install it. I tried to set it as my default image viewer and the system wouldn't...
LXer: Xfce’s Apps Update for July 2021 Brings New Releases of Catfish, Mousepad, Sensors Plugin, and More
Published at LXer: The July 2021 issue of my exclusive “Xfce’s Apps Update” roundup is here and it’s packed with great news about your favorite Xfce apps, and more. Read More......
Basic networking: mirror browser requests, but confirm before doing each request
Hello, i have the situation described in this other thread (https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?p=6271483), but you may help me faster. Using the browser "inspect element", i...
Kingston flash-drive sometimes identifies as Phison 2307
Some time ago I backed up several files (both documents and media) to a Kingston Data traveller 3.0 with 16 Gb of storage. Looking at it now, I found that I could not delete or modify the files ; the...
Lubuntu 20.10 Expired
I've been using Lubuntu for about four months now. It's been working great! It's a Microsoft free household here. Just a couple little snags to figure out but once you do, it's a done deal. For...
LXer: Install Windows Subsystem For Linux With Single Command
Published at LXer: Installing WSL was previously too complicated. Microsoft has just made it very easier to install Windows Subsystem for Linux with single command in Windows. Read More......
LXer: First Arch Linux ISO Powered by Linux Kernel 5.13 Is Now Available for Download
Published at LXer: Arch Linux, the famous, highly customizable, lightweight and independent GNU/Linux distribution, has a new ISO release for the month of August 2021, the first to be powered by...
PDF printer driver stopped working
I use Feren OS classic (which is basically a twin of Linux Mint) and I had the PDF printer driver working all of a sudden it prints but no PDF is created anywhere. I have tried all the standard stuff...
LXer: Use the Linux terminal to see what files are on your computer
Published at LXer: To list files on a computer with a graphical interface, you usually open a file manager (Files on Linux, Finder on MacOS, Windows Explorer on Windows), and look at the files. ...
WIRELESS NO LONGER WORKING in MINT
Hello! Thank you for your time firstly! I've been crying over this for days.... My Dell XPS L502X laptop (whilst running LUBUNTU) suddenly stopped allowing me to connect wirelessly to any WIFI...
Run script on resume
I am trying to run a script on resume after system suspend. Placed a script called test in /lib/systemd/system-sleep. Set the execution bit. #!/usr/bin/env bash # # useless test script # ...
/etc/passwd vs /etc/sudoers **add user to super user**
Please tell me what is the different resultant between these 2 : Code: --------- # usermod -aG sudo --------- This one is add username to sudo group , which is in "/etc/passwd"
What are the best C-based utilities for the terminal?
I am working on a personal project, where I try to implement the features of a C-based utility, but in my own way, in my own project. I am trying to learn C, and I am learning a lot by reading what...
Seamonkey 2.53.8.1 for 14.2 won't build from source.
Realizing that Seamonkey was updated for current a couple of weeks back, and the same update is not available for 14.2, I tried to use the 14.2 source and slackbuilds from packages.slackware.com to...
Renaming LARGE files
Hi all, Is there a faster way to simply rename files than using mv? I mean just a plain re-name; no copying/deleting involved. I find it takes umpteen minutes with very large files using mv so there...
epsom printer on ubuntu 21.04
im trying to hook up my epsom wf2510 printer to ubuntu 21.04. as soon as i plugged in the printer (via usb) it found the printer but said only compatible driver was epsom 201211w, it installs ok and...
Watch Command Options?
Hi all, I find the Watch command very useful for monitoring the progress of large image files being copied over. However, the default output is in bytes and I would prefer (*much* prefer) to have it...
GIB & MIB vs. GB and MB
Hi guys. Is there an easy way to convert MIB and GIB to GB and MB, so I get an exact size that I want like 30GB? It's very confusing with some installers.
LXer: How to Install aaPanel on Ubuntu 20.04
Published at LXer: aaPanel is an open-source and lightweight server control panel used for managing a web hosting environment. It is a simple and alternative to other famous control panels...
How to undo iptables flush in Debian?
On Debian Testing, I just accidentally cleared my iptables rules with "iptables -F" but I have not run "iptables save" so that shouldn't be permanent, right? Relevant search results are saying...
New install of Tails OS
I have updated "Packages". Meed some help with the process of downloading and installing apps such as Tixati or Calibre or any other suggested applications. If either Taxati or Calibre are included in...
[SOLVED] Booting impossible: A start job is running for /dev... (..., no limit)
One of my disks is dying. It contained a swap partition with low priority. So I commented out the swap line in /etc/fstab and used dd to overwrite the disk with zeros. While dd was running I did other...
I set Brave Search as Default in Firefox (Linux Mint 20.1) and it's disappeared completely
After Firefox updated to 90.0.2 the Search function in Settings has changed and there's no way to add it back - this takes me to the FF add-on page now. Both a laptop and desktop affected. ...
LXer: How to Install MariaDB 10.6 on Rocky Linux 8
Published at LXer: MariaDB is one of the most popular open-source databases next to its originator MySQL. In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install MariaDB 10.6 on Rocky Linux 8. ...
Expand/transform an URL which is inside a credential accessed site
Where i study, there is a site which all students use to do things related to the institution. Within this site, there is also access to a subsystem which runs Moodle...
SSH error : no route to host
I am using a Samsung Galaxy Tab A T595 to ssh into my ubuntu server running on the same local network (connected to same wifi router) via a mobile ssh client termius and JuiceSSH. I have successfully...
LXer: 5 Popular Free And Open Source Project Management Tools
Published at LXer: Several open source project management tools have matured enough to be able to compete with proprietary software. Here we list some of them. Read More......
LXer: 4MLinux 37.0 Distro Released, Powered by Linux Kernel 5.10 LTS with Reiser4 Support
Published at LXer: Mini distribution 4MLinux has been updated today to version 37.0, a major stable release that brings new features, improvements, and latest updates. Read More......
LXer: What Is Podman And How To Install Podman In Linux
Published at LXer: This guide explains what is Podman, its features, difference between a Podman container and an image, and how to install Podman in Linux. Read More......
how can I print terminal text to a file?
I learned how to print command output to file. Example: ls > file path or echo "print to file" > text.txt. But say I am converting a video file to audio. The new mp3 goes to a file. This is normal....
Nord VPN/ Fedora
Hi all, I have wanted to get a VPN for some time and I have been recommended Nord so I am soliciting some views. I suppose I should say first off that the immediate reason for using a VPN is to get...
LXer: Freespire 7.7 Released with Xfce 4.16 and Kernel 5.4
Published at LXer: Freespire 7.7 is here based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) and still does not incorporate any proprietary media codecs. Read More... (https://linuxiac.com/freespire-7-7/)
Routing traffic command not working
Hello I want to route traffic to 192.168.1.100, I have found the two commands below in an other post but non of them works, why ? OS: Ubuntu 18.04.5 Code: --------- sudo route delete *
Generate a 0 padded sequence with a string prefix
I'm trying to generate a list of values like this: Hi000 Hi001 Hi002 .. Hi999 My bash code currently looks like this: Code:
Slow Boot with Kernal Error : drm:drm_atomic_helper_wait_for_flip_done [drm_kms_helper]] *ERROR* [CRTC:34:pipe A] flip_done timed out
So I am getting all these time out errors on boot and stuff that is slowing my boot to a crawl as I wait for them to time out... I have found a number of threads saying to edit my grub... ...
LXer: How to Send Email From the Linux Terminal
Published at LXer: Learn how to send email from the Linux terminal using various tools , like mail, sendmail, telnet and mutt, and add attachment to your mail too. Read More......
LXer: How to Install Craft CMS with Nginx on Ubuntu 20.04
Published at LXer: Craft CMS is a free, open-source content management system for websites. This guide shows how to install Craft CMS on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa). Read More......
general container confusion
So its been years of me not quite understanding containers. Even the fallback of trail & error hasn't helped. It's obviously a conceptual gap. This thought is prompted by how documentation for the...
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