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I have installed dropbox on my computer 32 bit Mint Sarah 18. I did this through the Software Manager. When I go to Menu/Internet/Dropbox icon and click it nothing happens. I have googled this problem but have been unable to find a solution that works. I have the same problem but what I have discov...

First I tried fake raid Created a raid 0 array in BIOS said it was created as volume 1 but it doesn't show in the boot setup That's because you're doing it wrong. Try these instructions: https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=127676#p695514 It's from 2013 but I reviewed it and it should still...

Don't pay attention to the squabbles. If your USB is bootable and your boot order is USB then HDD then the Windows USB should boot. I can see you verified those two things but it may not hurt to make absolutely sure. The other thing I am curious about, and someone who knows a lot more about Windows ...

The comparison doesn't hold up. Linux Mint isn't a cause for at least a dozen types of cancer like cigarettes. Nor does it cost hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars a year to use. It's quite the opposite. Linux Mint is more like quitting smoking. Clearly you don't get the joke (sort of). Once you...

I never use IRC, I just simply don't like it. I much prefer to get into the appropriate category and try to format a reasonably clear explanation of my problem. then, it might be 5 minutes, or 5 days, before someone takes notice and helps me fix a problem. So far, in 2 years, no one on this forum, ...

All I can say is that I have been there more times than I can count - all brought on by my own , shall we say exploration and curiosity - a few times without backing up my data - had to learn that the hard way (yes, I know you would think once would suffice . . . so I will leave that as is without f...

Four big red flags here from a "computer professional." 1.) The upgrade deal - I don't know anyone who has been around linux Mint for any length of time that doesn't think that is a bad idea. 2.) Going to a new version in a commercial environment before and adequate soak to wring out bugs etc. - I ...

Four big red flags here from a "computer professional." 1.) The upgrade deal - I don't know anyone who has been around linux Mint for any length of time that doesn't think that is a bad idea. 2.) Going to a new version in a commercial environment before and adequate soak to wring out bugs etc. - I h...

Come on folks - this a troll pure and simple.

This is exactly why I believe we need a Security/Privacy section with tutorials on this forum. Of course I will get flamed because the purist take the parochial position that the forum should only be OS centric. Yes, the reality is the linux mint OS itself is relatively pretty secure out of the box ...

GS3 wrote: ⤴

Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:32 pm

We need to know what the OP is trying to achieve. If he just wants to add an access point he does not need a router at all.

Exactly Right - I think folks were trying to give the OP some examples of how the hardware we call "routers" can be used.

I am not quite sure what you are trying to do. You only need one router at a time. If you want to switch back and forth the simplest way is to unplug one and plug everything into the other. What are you trying to do? GS3 is correct as far as it goes but there are several good reasons to have more t...

My persistent USB takes less than 30 seconds. Alas, it was created with YUMI on Windows. Ironically, I've yet to find an alternative on Linux that's as easy to use." Haven't worked on this for few days but tried YUMI using windows on a VM - twice - didn't work the USB isn't even bootable. +----- Tr...

"I'm looking to stray away from all these big corporations that steal data from users with a smile on their faces saying how secure and private we should feel with their products." "I have no clue how to find out if a browser steals / uses my data" I won't even get into the concept of open source an...

"My persistent USB takes less than 30 seconds. Alas, it was created with YUMI on Windows. Ironically, I've yet to find an alternative on Linux that's as easy to use."

Haven't worked on this for few days but tried YUMI using windows on a VM - twice - didn't work the USB isn't even bootable.

"One thought, did you physically disconnect the failed HDD? If it's still plugged in, it possible the system is still attempting to connect to it until an eventual time out." The problem is it is an old iMac - so I can't get to the HD ir at least I don't see a way to get to the HD - I have been told...

A friend was going to recycle an iMac running and Intel i5 CPU with 8G of RAM but with a failed HD. I tried to run SpinRite on the HD but even SpinRite could not find it let alone revive it. I can get it to boot up a live USB of 18.3 Cinnamon but, of course, it cannot find anywhere to install it. Th...

kyphi wrote: ⤴

Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:09 pm

JosephM wrote: ⤴

Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:58 pm

... when I do an install I want it clean. I don't want left overs.

I'll drink to that.

+1 absolutely

First of all I do not agree with the "no root" password by default policy. I understand the rational that it keeps inexperienced people from logging in as root - I get it that it seems prudent but with sudo and su - the file manager lets anyone right click and "Open as Root" - what does the policy a...

I posted the below response previously - I will just add "cleaning" has never netted me any significant space other than cleaning out old kernels from time to time. The other thing I will add is that most of the PCs being "trashed" episodes I have encountered concerning BB are when the wipe facility...