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by wallyUSA
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Dell Latitudes
Replies: 6
Views: 171

Re: Dell Latitudes

I installed Mint Cinnamon on a refurb Dell Latitude 7490 last year. No issues at all.
by wallyUSA
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:31 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Texting on computer
Replies: 6
Views: 188

Re: Texting on computer

I can send from computer keyboard from email acct to phone text by addressing the message to the phone in the format of 123.123.4444@vzwpix.com
Where it is their phone number at vzxpix.com is for Verizon.

Also works for ATT with different url.

HTH
by wallyUSA
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hi Everybody
Replies: 3
Views: 228

Re: Hi Everybody

Welcome to the forum. This is a great resource for answers and suggestions to your questions and issues. Many of the friendly members will freely share their suggestions. You may even find your own answer(s) by using the SEARCH option above. Most all answers about how to use the forum can be found v...
by wallyUSA
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched
Replies: 10
Views: 337

Re: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched

HELP!

I can not offer any help. I am sure someone else will soon offer some assistance!

Good luck :!:
by wallyUSA
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched
Replies: 10
Views: 337

Re: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched

Another way to get help. Go to the top of this page. Click 'Quick links' Click 'Board index' Click 'Rules & Notices' Click 'READ: How To Get Help' In rule [5]: "List any relevant hardware or software specifications. For this you can use the System Reports (mintreport) program from your menu...
by wallyUSA
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched
Replies: 10
Views: 337

Re: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched

Please provide your hardware and software info with your technical issues. From the command line run inxi -Fxxxrz Post the results from the command line in between code tags (see button above the text box of your post, to the right of the quote mark). This will help someone see more about your syste...
by wallyUSA
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched
Replies: 10
Views: 337

Re: Linux Mint freezes when Zoom is launched

@antonspon, I am not a techy but I have some questions that might help. There may be something that is tying up the sys resources needed. I would re-boot and run Zoom right away with no other apps running to see to if that helps. Are you low on storage space or memory? Can you run System Monitor to ...
by wallyUSA
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: hi guys!
Replies: 1
Views: 243

Re: hi guys!

@Luketa, Welcome to the forum. This is a great resource for answers and suggestions to your questions and issues. Many of the friendly members will freely share their suggestions. You may even find your own answer(s) by using the SEARCH option above. Most all answers about how to use the forum can b...
by wallyUSA
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Import Pictures from iPhone
Replies: 8
Views: 676

Re: Import Pictures from iPhone

PCloud option works for me :!:
by wallyUSA
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Gidday from The Ottawa Valley✌
Replies: 2
Views: 658

Re: Gidday from The Ottawa Valley✌

Hello All, ... Bruinizm Welcome to the forum. This is a great resource for answers and suggestions to your questions and issues. Many of the friendly members will freely share their suggestions. You may even find your own answer(s) by using the SEARCH option above. Most all answers about how to use...
by wallyUSA
Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Virtual Machines
Topic: VMware
Replies: 6
Views: 1119

Re: VMware

Which VMware to install. mint 21.2 Cinnamon I am trying the Linux Foundation Introduction to Linux - Full course for Beginners which uses VMware Workstation 14 Player Looked in Software manager where I saw many but not sure which one to use. Just a word of caution when you talk about VM’s on Mint. ...
by wallyUSA
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: Themes, Icons & Wallpaper
Topic: Where can I get Photoshop
Replies: 6
Views: 1996

Re: Where can I get Photoshop

abigailyoung wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:25 am I need to enhance a few of my art prints for an upcoming art exhibition at Miguel Camarena Art Gallery, and for this, I require Photoshop for a one-time job. Purchasing the software is an expensive option. Where can I get the Adobe Suite, and is it compatible with Linux?
Have you tried GIMP?
by wallyUSA
Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Dual-boot, VM or else…
Replies: 4
Views: 143

Re: Dual-boot, VM or else…

Basically, I am a Windows user considering switching over to Linux Mint. Now, because my HP laptop is very stubborn with its RST, not letting me install Mint. QUESTION: What are the advantages and disadvantages of each and which one would you choose? I personally would go with #2. If you share your...
by wallyUSA
Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Open Chat
Topic: Old Laptops
Replies: 86
Views: 4733

Re: Old Laptops

Our state government surplus store removes and destroys hard drives from old laptops, then sells them for $20 US. These are corporate grade machines, 3 to 5 years old, very sturdy with good specs. Quite a deal given the low cost of SSD's these days. For example I bought a Dell Latitude 6440 last ye...
by wallyUSA
Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Virtual Machines
Topic: My experience with Windows 11 on a KVM VM in LM
Replies: 2
Views: 954

Re: My experience with Windows 11 on a KVM VM in LM

WIN 11 also works on Dell 8 Gen i5 lappy with 16GB under LMC 21.2 using KVM.
by wallyUSA
Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: A New User
Replies: 7
Views: 580

Re: A New User

@JRay, I prefer to run Windows in a Virtual Machine Some people prefer to run M/S Windows and Linux on the same machine using dual-boot methodology. I prefer to use a virtual machine approach so I can have both Linux and M/S Windows installed and running (or available) at any time without having re-...
by wallyUSA
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Installed LM21.3 Beta in a VM --- looks good so far
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: Installed LM21.3 Beta in a VM --- looks good so far

Installed in gnome boxes - lean & clean. Hypnotix worked great :!:
by wallyUSA
Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Howdy from Oklahoma
Replies: 3
Views: 452

Re: Howdy from Oklahoma

A warm welcome!
by wallyUSA
Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: Other topics
Topic: Best .wma File Conversion Tool?
Replies: 6
Views: 376

Re: Best .wma File Conversion Tool?

I have some songs that are .wma files that I am unable to listen to on my phone. What's the best Linux Mint tool to use to convert them to a file format such as .mp3 so that I can listen to them on my phone? I've seen references to VLC as well as FFmpeg. Which is preferred? Are there others? My pla...
by wallyUSA
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: How do I install OpenOffice?
Replies: 18
Views: 722

Re: How do I install OpenOffice?

newishy wrote: Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:03 pm First of all why is OpenOffice not available in the Software Center?
You might want to take a look at LibreOffice. It is in the Software Manager. Very similar to OO and better support IMHO.

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