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by Snafu
Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:09 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: I'm worried that I might mess up tbh. How does upgrading to Linux Mint 20.2 work?
Replies: 11
Views: 668

Re: I'm worried that I might mess up tbh. How does upgrading to Linux Mint 20.2 work?

I upgraded two computers during the last week, one is a Lenovo Thinkcentre, and both upgrades went flawlessly.
You can find the upgrade in your update manager just click on "edit"
by Snafu
Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:16 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Desktop Layout Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 813

Re: Desktop Layout Problem

In the main menu go to preferences>appearance and you will find a selection of options, themes and icons to choose from. You can also find more at cinnamon spices
by Snafu
Wed Oct 24, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Other topics
Topic: VPN walkthrough for Noobs?
Replies: 11
Views: 2857

Re: VPN walkthrough for Noobs?

Any VPN that you choose will have step by step installation instructions on their download page. Most, if not all, also have a live chat help desk in case you strike any problems during set up. Free VPN services tend to be inferior to paid ones, they typically are slower and have fewer server locati...
by Snafu
Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Error - Could not refresh the list of updates!
Replies: 1
Views: 264

Re: Error - Could not refresh the list of updates!

Try changing mirrors. That usually fixes this
by Snafu
Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:45 pm
Forum: Networking
Topic: NordVPN confused
Replies: 5
Views: 4668

Re: NordVPN confused

I don't know how the nordvpn app works but the private internet access app has an option in the settings for a killswitch. If the connection drops then the killswitch activates. Top Nord has this feature but it is only available in their app and they don't have a Linux app yet. (one is in developme...
by Snafu
Sat Aug 11, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Questions before starting with Linux
Replies: 42
Views: 3332

Re: Questions before starting with Linux

I have LM19 Cinnamon installed on a Dell 3521 with the same processor and ram and it runs perfectly well. Switching from windows to Linux Mint is a very easy learning curve, they aren't all that dissimilar to use.
by Snafu
Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:58 am
Forum: Other topics
Topic: Recommend trustworthy DNS Leak tools?
Replies: 7
Views: 935

Re: Recommend trustworthy DNS Leak tools?

before I solved the problem I used to wrestle with DNS leaks regularly. I found that Astrill

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https://www.astrill.com/vpn-leak-test
often found my true DNS when other tests said there was no leak
by Snafu
Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:10 am
Forum: LMDE Archive
Topic: [Abandoned] Unable to import vpn config
Replies: 0
Views: 7548

[Abandoned] Unable to import vpn config

I have installed Nordvpn as per instructions but cannot add a vpn connection to network manager. If I try to do so via network settings, after navigating to the config I want in ovpn_udp folder and clicking on the config I want to add the window closes. If I try to add a connection via network setti...
by Snafu
Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:57 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: process runnig in terminal
Replies: 18
Views: 1354

Re: process runnig in terminal

But updating LaTeX is already finished,...
When a process finishes your prompt will reappear
by Snafu
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Compiz, Conky, Docks & Widgets
Topic: Show cpu core temp in conky
Replies: 13
Views: 10181

Re: Show cpu core temp in conky

sensors coretemp-isa-0000 Adapter: ISA adapter Core 0: +54.0°C (high = +86.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) Core 1: +54.0°C (high = +86.0°C, crit = +100.0°C) The temps don't always read the same but they do follow each other up and down. I don't have much open other than this forum so the computer is almost i...
by Snafu
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: Compiz, Conky, Docks & Widgets
Topic: Show cpu core temp in conky
Replies: 13
Views: 10181

Re: Show cpu core temp in conky

51C is not your correct temperature it is a placebo output. run sensors to see what your temps are named did you run sudo sensors-detect I ran sensors|grep 'Core 0'|cut -c16-22 in a terminal and the temps shown by the conky match the output from that command. It's mid winter here and the ambient te...
by Snafu
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: Compiz, Conky, Docks & Widgets
Topic: Show cpu core temp in conky
Replies: 13
Views: 10181

Re: Show cpu core temp in conky

https://i.imgur.com/m10kAVr.png?1 $ inxi Fxzd CPU~Dual core Intel Core2 Duo E4600 (-MCP-) speed/max~1291/2403 MHz Kernel~4.15.0-24-generic x86_64 Up~3:43 Mem~1484.1/1984.1MB HDD~250.1GB(21.7% used) Procs~198 Client~Shell inxi~2.3.56 conky.config = { alignment = 'middle_left', background = false, bo...
by Snafu
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: Compiz, Conky, Docks & Widgets
Topic: Show cpu core temp in conky
Replies: 13
Views: 10181

Re: Show cpu core temp in conky

thanks :).
https://forum.mxlinux.org/viewtopic.php ... was the info I needed.

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${color 66FFFF}core 1 temp   ${color}${hwmon 0 temp 2}C ${alignc 60}
${color 66FFFF}core 2 temp   ${color}${hwmon 0 temp 3}C ${alignc 60}
was the script that worked but it takes some tweaking to make it work.
by Snafu
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Compiz, Conky, Docks & Widgets
Topic: Show cpu core temp in conky
Replies: 13
Views: 10181

Show cpu core temp in conky

I've been trying to add cpu core temps to my conky, without success. I've read a dozen guides, most of which confuse me, without finding an answer. I have the command I need sorted, $ sensors|grep 'Core 0'|cut -c16-22 but don't know what to do with it. I need a "conky for dummies" guide. H...
by Snafu
Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:50 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Why oh Why can't we make Linux better looking
Replies: 104
Views: 19218

Re: Why oh Why can't we make Linux better looking

With just a little searching I can find find endless options for icons, cursors, themes, anything. Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder but there are choices to suit every eye available
by Snafu
Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:19 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: [SOLVED] Dummy Packages
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Re: [SOLVED] Dummy Packages

You're most welcome, though I'm certain that the irony of snafu-4.15.0-24-linux-kernel will need to be explained :mrgreen: I'm not sure I want to give my name to a kernel but since LM20 will presumably have a name starting with S I propose LM20 Snafu :mrgreen: Edit: On reflection I can see some dra...
by Snafu
Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:06 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: [SOLVED] Dummy Packages
Replies: 4
Views: 474

Re: Dummy Packages

Thanks :)
by Snafu
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: [SOLVED] Dummy Packages
Replies: 4
Views: 474

[SOLVED] Dummy Packages

Twice in the last two days the update manager has offered me level 4 packages it tells me are "dummy packages". What is a dummy package and why do I need them?
by Snafu
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: [SOLVED] LM19 software update error with GRUB-COMMON. How dangerous is this error?
Replies: 10
Views: 1493

Re: LM19 software update error with GRUB-COMMON. How dangerous is this error?

Same result from that update here. Thankfully it was only a "dummy package", god knows what might have happened if it was a real one :lol:
by Snafu
Sun Jul 08, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] MATE Terminal questions...?
Replies: 12
Views: 1378

Re: MATE Terminal questions...?

I had the same problem and found a solution here https://askubuntu.com/questions/123268/ ... and-prompt

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