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I've used https://itsfoss.com/create-swap-file-linux/ ( aka what you labeled as this page 's instructions plenty of times before so I know those instructions work. ==== Hopefully you're not trying to do a swap partition.. As this is no longer needed === Now I read around a bit more and think I shoul...

1. Disable Fast start up aka quick startup aka quick boot aka fast boot in your Windows desktop...then disable that same item in your uefi/bios. This has a nasty habit of causing all sorts of weird problems for those dual booting Windows and Linux operating systems. 2. AFTER you've confirmed any pre...

While billyswong is definitely on point here...I don't see why it should be a problem to try Mint 21.x for this mission. I have yet to see a single thing that works in Ubuntu regardless of the version versus the close enough " adjacent " version of Mint since using it since late 2010 ( for...

Summarizing shedyed's point

Step 5 of how to get help, 2nd dot aka bulletin point shows how to post system info the easy gui way.

Just wondering if it would make a difference if I uninstalled the programs first Usually doesn't matter. The Only way I could think it might, is if you specified different folders for your wine containers versus what is by default in Bottles. I've never used Bottles, but assuming Bottles ...by defa...

Same base and I like what the Mint team does with it. Not confusing to me Just because Mint uses the same base as Ubuntu..doesn't mean Mint ...IS...Ubuntu. One difference is that Clem and his team isn't trying to turn into Microsoft as Canonical has shown signs it does want to ( Forcing snaps is on...

And just think...even WITH this knowledge that is straight from the DONKEY'S mouth ( donkey = MS ) xD.....Soooo many complacent Windows users ...STILL will continue using Windows 11 while continue to complain about it; even when someone like us come along, explain they have another choice and have f...

I'm confused...Why are you thanking the Linux Mint team if you chose to install Ubuntu instead of Mint? (scratches head in confusion)

Maybe just a rant, but we really want to make a switch to full Linux Mint, but it can't happen if they can't make it simple plug and play for the common user. flatpak versions of applications are even EASIER to install than .deb versions. Look them up on Software Manager application, click the Inst...

(sigh). * Points upwards... FORUM RULES .. how to get help , that's a link..click it. step 5, 2nd dot aka bulletin point shows how to post system info. We need more details At first guess you haven't enabled write permission for /media/johnj/Photos/ folder or something else is afoot. I wonder if you...

But when I boot into my usb it just sits on the linux mint logo Hard to execute terminal commands without being able to access the terminal yet..as I think that's what the OP is eluding to...the OP , it appears, cannot reach a gui desktop yet. I forgot how to access a console aka terminal screen du...

opened bios, and couldn't find Mint anywhere

Mint uses the same boot loader as Ubuntu and thus if everything else is in order... You might see " Ubuntu" in the bootable device selections in bios/uefi

I can't find any way to convince mintupgrade that snapshots are turned on I'm wondering if you are accidentally misunderstanding. Pjotr or another more experience Mint user..please correct me if I'm wrong on this next statement. mintupgrade process will detect if you have a snapshot already created...

Then I wondered: What would happen if someone - me in a forgetful moment, or some unauthorized person - turned on the computer without the SD card containing /home inserted? Would it fail to complete startup? If /home is on a completely different storage drive ( in this case your sd card) and you e...

There was nothing in System Reports Right..as the instructions in what I explained earlier..( that you followed correctly :) ) said to click " System information tab/selection on the left...and then copy button at bottom right silly xD Ok..first... 14.379s networkd-dispatcher.service can be di...

Well if all else has failed....( before considering a clean install start)... 1. create a Timeshift snapshot, or system image backup or full drive clone using Foxclone or another dependable image backup or cloning software targetting a separate ssd. 2. Boot into a Mint Cinnamon 21 installation thumb...

More details needed * points upwards to the pink or red section above* how to get help 2nd dot aka bulletin point shows how to post system info. Also after posting that, please post the results of the following commands...pressing enter once or twice between posting separate results, then click Subm...

*points upwards to the almost impossible to miss section that is pink or red ... FORUM RULES how to get help ..step 5, 2nd dot aka bulletin point shows you how to post system info Need all the details ;) Also if you haven't already, you need to boot into Windows ( if you have Windows installed into ...

Create a snapshot. Restore an older snapshot

Um..that order of operations won't help if the OP didn't create ( be it automatically via defaults or manually) the Timeshift snapshot ...before...this problem began xD

the ui for the install gui is TOO small While for the most part I couldn't agree more, I imagine until more time passes - to the extent of where UHD AKA fasley advertised 4k resolution screens - become the more minimum standard/normal ordeal for every day budgeting joe and jane...I doubt Clem and h...