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by daibak
Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: LM21.1 Installation: getting bad shim signature even when secure boot is disabled
Replies: 5
Views: 832

LM21.1 Installation: getting bad shim signature even when secure boot is disabled

After attempting several clean iso installs of LM 21.1 Vera Cinnamon-MATE-XFCE to dual boot Windows 11 always receiving this identical GRUB shim error message, whether with BIOS Secure Boot enabled or disabled, I gave up. In under three minutes on first attempt I'd installed Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 Jam...
by daibak
Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: [SOLVED]¿How to use whatsapp messenger in linuxmint?
Replies: 7
Views: 4703

Re: [SOLVED]¿How to use whatsapp messenger in linuxmint?

Noticed unable to use Desktop WhatsApp today, which I immediately suspected was due to constant updates to Linux Mint. My SOLUTION was to load web.whatsapp.com in the Firefox address bar. This promptly shows a QR code and you are good to go as soon as you scan it with your linked smartphone.. This a...
by daibak
Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Linux Mint 20 file sharing ??? something's missing
Replies: 18
Views: 9579

Re: Linux Mint 20 file sharing ??? something's missing

I had to search your other posts to determine what desktop environment you use to answer this question. Please tell people you use Mint MATE when you ask a question. You will get a more tailored answer. It appears you are missing a package so install it: sudo apt install caja-share Then logoff and ...
by daibak
Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:59 am
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: [SOLVED] initramfs unpacking failed: Decoding failed
Replies: 77
Views: 130539

Re: [SOLVED] initramfs unpacking failed: Decoding failed

Thank you for this helpful link to https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/p/bugs.html#ID26 Scroll down to tip number 26 in long list Boot error concerning the unpacking of initramfs 26. You might get to see the following error during booting, which is a bug: which solved this boot issue on a HP S...
by daibak
Sat May 09, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Folding@home-Team Linux Mint-76140
Replies: 887
Views: 195188

Re: Folding@home-Team Linux Mint-76140

Thanks for the bottom ASUS PC casing hotspot tip, Citizen229, which I've tried over past 36 hours but of little benefit. I perched laptop atop (adding free airflow of base off tabletop 3/4") cork table-mats at each rear corner well clear of air vents but, with room temperatures here in Spain va...
by daibak
Thu May 07, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Folding@home-Team Linux Mint-76140
Replies: 887
Views: 195188

Re: Folding@home-Team Linux Mint-76140

I installed folding@home today, and after getting everything set up I looked at what effect it was having on my hardware as I have it set the Folding Power slider set to Light (lowest setting). What I did notice was a sharp spike in CPU temperature. It went from it's normal ~30 degC to 72 when runn...
by daibak
Sun May 03, 2020 7:09 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] How to install & launch Micron Storage Executive in XFCE
Replies: 3
Views: 7043

Re: [SOLVED] How to install & launch Micron Storage Executive in XFCE

Thanks, LanceM, for your prompt, straightforward instructions how to install a *.run executable in Linux Mint. Actually, in the interim before returning today to this forum to check for any response, I discovered this guide from 2014 which had allowed me to install this MSE dashboard laying out exac...
by daibak
Sat May 02, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] How to install & launch Micron Storage Executive in XFCE
Replies: 3
Views: 7043

[SOLVED] How to install & launch Micron Storage Executive in XFCE

Running LM 19.3 XFCE 64-bit, I've downloaded Micron's Storage Executive for Linux StorageExecutive_Linux.run file size 204.7 MiB found at https://www.micron.com/products/solid-state-drives/storage-executive-software Storage Executive Software for Linux Systems Storage Executive Software (RUN) – 4.16...
by daibak
Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: random freezes
Replies: 7
Views: 1858

Re: random freezes

[SOLVED] For gittiest personITW, Thanks for that touchpad tip. No more random content selection, I must've been brushing the touchpad inadvertently while typing in browsers. Great tip! For Valsimot, Thanks but I'd followed all the setup tips from your link when doing a clean install of LM 19.2 Xfce ...
by daibak
Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:28 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: random freezes
Replies: 7
Views: 1858

Re: random freezes

I haven't used LibreOffice frequently enough to comment on unwanted selections only observed till now in browsers Firefox & Chromium. I normally run this HP Stream 13 off AC power but will be happy to test it on battery power. Rest of my terminal output follows but with touchpad now disabled in ...
by daibak
Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: random freezes
Replies: 7
Views: 1858

Re: random freezes

Thanks for your interest in discovering what's causing these freezes and unsolicited content selections, so I'll answer best in parts not to exceed Post limits. HP Stream 13 PC terminal output follows for first two commands requested - I'm using a Logitech USB Wireless M705 mouse, duly enabled to ob...
by daibak
Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: random freezes
Replies: 7
Views: 1858

Re: random freezes

Facing random freezes also wholesale, random selection of all text on web pages misbehaviour using Firefox and Chromium, I was surprised to see a huge number of red ERROR WARN FAIL displays in my terminal output running gittiest personITW's command journalctl | grep -i "error\|warn\|fail\|acpi&...
by daibak
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] Epson XP-405 Wi-Fi scanner not detected Linux Mint 19.2 XFCE
Replies: 3
Views: 452

Re: Epson XP-405 Wi-Fi scanner not detected Linux Mint 19.2 XFCE

Thanks but no scanner devices available after installing xsane 0.999 either.

daibak
by daibak
Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] Epson XP-405 Wi-Fi scanner not detected Linux Mint 19.2 XFCE
Replies: 3
Views: 452

[SOLVED] Epson XP-405 Wi-Fi scanner not detected Linux Mint 19.2 XFCE

Closing update for today: After the sorts of hours only retired folk can spend on a topic like this, reinstalling the EPSON ImageScan v3 bundle but second time around using their "GDebi Package Installer" which didn't make a scrap of difference (!), and about to call it a day I deactivated...
by daibak
Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] Update Manager updates clobbering Firefox
Replies: 4
Views: 738

Re: Update Manager updates clobbering Firefox

[SOLVED] With my apologies to all, seems my unstable, weak and dropping-all-the-time Wi-Fi network connection with browser, whether Firefox or Chromium, was caused by the wrong settings for REALTEK RTL8723BE Wireless Network Adapter on my HP STREAM 13 PC, eventually solved by implementing suggestion...
by daibak
Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] Update Manager updates clobbering Firefox
Replies: 4
Views: 738

Re: Update Manager updates clobbering Firefox

Thanks for your killall firefox in Terminal suggestion, Flemur, which I just used when original problem with updates repeated itself moments ago with Update Manager but this time with Firefox freezing. After Synaptic Package Manager concluded this software update I simply opened Firefox again - with...
by daibak
Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: [SOLVED] Update Manager updates clobbering Firefox
Replies: 4
Views: 738

[SOLVED] Update Manager updates clobbering Firefox

With Linux Mint 19.2 Xfce TINA 64-bit running Firefox browser I've noticed last few days that when an (auto update) notification "i" appears in the Mint Panel on this HP STREAM 13 PC Firefox shrinks its window to a single menu bar at the top of the screen and I'm unable to remaximize it wi...
by daibak
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: Not discovering Bluetooth Devices
Replies: 11
Views: 3493

Re: Not discovering Bluetooth Devices

Sorry, kelebek333, no Bluetooth mice*** detected after rebooting HP STREAM 13 PC 19.2 Xfce after performing both of your suggested commands in Terminal:

***two different BT devices that work perfectly auto-detection with Chromebook and Windows PCs, HP Mouse Z8000 and GENIUS Navigator 905BT
by daibak
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: My bluetooth is not detected
Replies: 2
Views: 1077

Re: My bluetooth is not detected

Facing the same issue with any Bluetooth device running LM 19.2 Xfce Tina 64-bit on HP Stream 13 PC, all I've achieved following your instruction to run: sudo apt update && sudo apt-get install --install-recommends linux-generic-hwe-18.04 linux firmware command in the terminal, then rebootin...
by daibak
Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: Not discovering Bluetooth Devices
Replies: 11
Views: 3493

Re: Not discovering Bluetooth Devices

Thanks, Moem.

I'll continue my search for a solution in the thread you directed me to but, only fyi, I've followed those instructions but still no BT HP Mouse Z8000 set up.

Best, daibak

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