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I sync my passwords file across my PCs via my NAS (Synology DS216). I have a script in startup applications, so run on boot. I also have a launcher on the desktop that runs the script. The script uses unison to do the syncing. It generates a notification to tell me what it's done when run. Can't th...

Have you got the facility to plug a USB drive into your router for use as NAS? Either that or invest in a small NAS like a TerraMaster F2-210 or Synology DS220j There's a write up here - https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/storage/best-nas-drives-3217608/ This idea is interesting. I'm going t...

Now that Dropbox only allows 3 connections.... I switched to pCloud when Dropbox started limiting connections. A "free" version of pCloud is available for trial, and I find it is adequate for my needs. There are subscription plans that offer more storage and additional users. The Linux de...

I have used Dropbox to share my Keepass database between my laptops and Android phones. Now that Dropbox only allows 3 connections for the free account I need to find another solution. I have 3 laptops running LM 20.1, 2 cell phones and 2 tablets all running Android of different versions. What I wou...

I don't know how, but it's fixed. I was about to try a re-boot and decided to re-install the cable to the USB 3 port like I'd tried 4 times already. This time the drive mounted like it was supposed to and I can drag and drop like a boss. Weird :? Mike I have a Seagate 2TB external hard drive. It is ...

Thank's, I'll give it a try

After the upgrade my Samsung laser printer does not print. I set it up as a network printer but can't print any file or a test page. I've followed other threads here with similar problems but mine still exist. If someone could help me I would appreciate it. Here are my vitals: System: Kernel: 5.4.0-...

I've had this issue with my Dell laptop for quite some time. The only way I can get my laptop to charge is to plug in the charger with the lid closed. This puts the laptop to sleep and then it will accept the charge. If the lid is up the charge will not happen. I've had this Dell for about three yea...

I fixed it by upgrading to Linux Mint v20 :D Now it doesn't work in v20. Other threads like this indicates a bluetooth problem with Linux Mint. My Galaxy Buds used to work fine on my laptop. I don't know what changed, but now they will pair but will not connect. I've tried un-pairing and then pairi...

My bad. But a rose by another name....

During the installation of LM 19.3 Cinnamon I chose to use the LVM option. The install has been running for about 12 hours now. I have never seen it take more than an hour to install any distro. I can only assume that the LVM option is the problem. Is this a known problem with installing with LVM? W...

Download http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.271+bdcom-0ubuntu4_amd64.deb Reboot into 4.15 kernel and double click the file to install, then reboot into the 4.15 kernel again Firefox tells me this file is malware or a virus. Is there another place I...

Download http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.271+bdcom-0ubuntu4_amd64.deb Reboot into 4.15 kernel and double click the file to install, then reboot into the 4.15 kernel again Firefox tells me this file is malware or a virus. Is there another place I...

OK, I see the Linux shares, so Samba is working. Thank you. I have to go to work now, but I will trouble shoot the problem tomorrow. Thanks again for your help.

Mike

I'm using Cinnamon on Linux Mint 17.2. I have the folder I want to access set to share in Linux so that others can read and write to it. On the Windows laptop I have network discovery on, file and printer sharing on, and sharing turned on so people can access the public folders. When I access the ne...

I have three laptops in my house running Windows 7 and a desktop running Linux Mint 17.2. I would like to be able to access the drives on the Linux box with the Windows laptops. I've read through several threads that involve configuration files and frankly they're over my head. Is there a tutorial, ...

That fixed it for me, thanks.

Package updater could not refresh the list of packages. If I run apt-get update I get this: E: Encountered a section with no Package: header E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_quantal_main_i18n_Translation-en E: The package lists or status file could not be ...

txtinman@txtinman-System-Product-Name Changing /etc/hosts and /etc/hostname should have fixed it only if you ran the following command: sudo service nmbd restart If that doesn't fix it outright then edit /etc/samba/smb.conf and add a line under the workgroup line: netbios name = something Make sure...

txtinman@txtinman-System-Product-Name ~ $ testparm -s Load smb config files from /etc/samba/smb.conf rlimit_max: increasing rlimit_max (1024) to minimum Windows limit (16384) Processing section "[printers]" Loaded services file OK. Server role: ROLE_STANDALONE [global] server string = %h ...