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- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:49 pm
- Forum: Open chat
- Topic: How to make an application portable?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 389
Re: How to make an application portable?
I'm assuming Windows here :) Sorry if I misunderstood :( Have you looked at -> https://portableapps.com/development -- you might get an idea or 2. Or here -> https://www.portablefreeware.com/faq.php -- check (search) the forums for various wrapper portability ideas. There are various utilities used...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:51 am
- Forum: Non-technical Questions
- Topic: [SOLVED] Decision Time
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1043
Re: Decision Time
Since we can't provide no more than an opinion, only you know what's best for you... If it were me, assuming my Windows OS hdd is in good working order, boots fine and all, I would yank the Windows drive out, and set it aside, store it away in a safe place (properly marked HP HDD Win10x64)... whatev...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:33 am
- Forum: Other topics
- Topic: Recommend python sites / tutorials / forums / books ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 829
Re: Recommend python sites / tutorials / forums / books ?
Here's a few more links: -> https://python-forum.io/Thread-A-List-o ... -Resources
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:27 am
- Forum: Newbie Questions
- Topic: Why am I getting a Netgear Login page? (updated)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 245
Re: Why am I getting a Netgeor Login page?
I have a Netgear router and either 123.456.7.8 or routerlogin.net are used to set it up or make adjustments using the firmware or website software - possible you may have forgotten something in the past year or two. I don't know if anyone can tell you why a link is in your browser. If you tried it h...
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:10 am
- Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
- Topic: Latest Improved Version of Cinnamon as mentioned in LM blog...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 868
Re: Latest Improved Version of Cinnamon as mentioned in LM blog...
Reading thru the comments after the blog post it looks to target LM 19... see here -> https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3525#comment-140375
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:34 pm
- Forum: Mounting Partitions
- Topic: Swappiness change
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5864
Re: Swappiness change
Do you think with a swap partition of 2GB it's enough for my computer to work well? I have adjusted the swappiness to 30, since I tried to decrease it to 10, but started to work slower everytime I oppened few apps. Do you think if I make a swap partition of at least 4GB that would make my compuer r...
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:28 am
- Forum: Mounting Partitions
- Topic: Swappiness change
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5864
Re: Swappiness change
Hi toolrick As has already been mentioned, the size of your swap file/partition (2GB, 4GB, 6GB, etc) is different from how often (frequent) data is written (60, 30, 10, etc). You might say it can be compared to a 2 gallon, 4 gallon, or 6 gallon fuel tank, and at what rate it gets emptied, 10 minutes...
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 2:33 am
- Forum: Suggestions & New Ideas
- Topic: "Verify your ISO image" instructions for Windows users
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10417
Re: "Verify your ISO image" instructions for Windows users
<snip>...<snip> Hi "MScott", Tip - FYI: To prevent your ISP and others from knowing (monitoring) what you are doing and or restricting what you are doing: Hope this helps ... Hi phd21 The info is much appreciated... I'll add the links to my list of things to read :D Oh, for those still in...
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: Suggestions & New Ideas
- Topic: "Verify your ISO image" instructions for Windows users
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10417
Re: "Verify your ISO image" instructions for Windows users
Sadly not all ISPs allow torrent downloads, mine is one of em 

- Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:03 pm
- Forum: Software & Applications
- Topic: Solved (quickly!) - Firefox browser preferences question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 728
Re: Solved (quickly!) - Firefox browser preferences question
<snip>...<snip> Thanks for that. I found using the "compact" did give me a little bit more viewing real estate. However, I can't find the first one you mention. I'm not sure what Firefox portable is, but maybe the standard Firefox does not have this option? Hiding the title bar and making...
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:14 am
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: Lenovo Blues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 672
Re: Lenovo Blues
Hi KamenRiderNecro Your Z580 is tricky due to possible BIOS issues specific to it, you will need to be more specific about what exactly is going on... First: Is there a NOVO button on your machine? Does it offer BIOS, Booting, and Recovery options when pressed? Also: Can you get into the BIOS to mak...
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 6:49 am
- Forum: Software & Applications
- Topic: Solved (quickly!) - Firefox browser preferences question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 728
Re: Solved (quickly!) - Firefox browser preferences question
Out of curiosity I installed Firefox 58.0.2 portable and looked to see what else could be done. In "Customize Firefox" unchecking Title Bar gives back some space, also, under "Density" selecting "Compact" shrinks the tab height just a scosh more.
Just some FYI
Just some FYI

- Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:08 pm
- Forum: Software & Applications
- Topic: Solved (quickly!) - Firefox browser preferences question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 728
Re: Solved (quickly!) - Firefox browser preferences question
Excellent, you got an answer.
I was gonna say there's gotta be a tweak or about:config setting, no need to run an change versions
I was gonna say there's gotta be a tweak or about:config setting, no need to run an change versions

- Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:42 pm
- Forum: Software & Applications
- Topic: Solved (quickly!) - Firefox browser preferences question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 728
Re: Firefox browser preferences question
Chrome looks "maximized" (not fullscreen) - what happens when you click "maximize" in Firefox?
In FF 56, when I click "maximize" this is what I get, the tab goes right up to my taskbar...
This might be a better pic...
In FF 56, when I click "maximize" this is what I get, the tab goes right up to my taskbar...
This might be a better pic...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:43 pm
- Forum: Newbie Questions
- Topic: Linux Mint Forum Search Function Problem [SOLVED]
- Replies: 8
- Views: 502
Re: Linux Mint Forum Problem
So when I use the Search Topic box next to the NEW TOPIC button I type in,,,,,how to become root,,,or just,,,, root. What I get, is every post ever written that contain these words, how, to, become, root. When all I am looking for is, "how to become root". This is most frustrating. Wouldn...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:41 pm
- Forum: Open chat
- Topic: Do you use Windows?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4790
Re: Do you use Windows?
<snip> Bah-Blah-Blah So, here's some assorted thoughts. I have no idea what may be of use to you, so use all or some or none of it as the case may be. In light of demonstrated (and, in some cases, exposed ) business practices of assorted companies within the tech sector, certain ones in the enterta...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:36 am
- Forum: Newbie Questions
- Topic: LM 18.3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 431
Re: LM 18.3
Most download managers I've used have the ability to paste a checksum directly into the GUI and can run a check after the download finishes -- popping up a message with a mismatch or failed warning if the download is corrupt. If this isn't available to you, in Linux Mint (I think) is the sha256sum p...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Getting ready to go Mint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 833
Re: Getting ready to go Mint
Hi NoahVale I think you and I may be in similar situations, I hope your experimenting is successful and you can make the switch with few hiccups. I think MInt is very user-friendly, and not really any different than moving from one MS OS to another. Mint is pretty intuitive. If by chance you have se...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: Installation & Boot
- Topic: (SOLVED) Can I install Linux Mint on this old PC?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 658
Re: Can I install Linux Mint on this old PC?
Hi ovisergiu On your Vista machine, if you go into Control Panel - System and Security - System, and look at the "System type" section you should see something like 32-bit Operating System, x86-based processor - in this case download a 32-bit (x86) Linux distro, if your machine has a x64-b...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:04 am
- Forum: Open chat
- Topic: Do you use Windows?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4790
Re: Do you use Windows?
Thank you for the clarification, much appreciated.Moem wrote:'On bare metal' means directly installed on the physical machine, as opposed to installed inside a virtual machine.MScott wrote:I didn't vote because I'm not sure what the bare metal reference means