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by woojo
Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: Wireless
Topic: Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Re: Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage

As I mentioned in the first post I did try that initially. I just tried it again with the 4.13.0-21 kernel and there was no change. :( lol - I'll offer my apologies and blame my advanced age :) No problem :lol: I'm sure this question gets asked a lot so a natural response would be to go there. I'll...
by woojo
Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: Wireless
Topic: Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Re: Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage

As I mentioned in the first post I did try that initially. I just tried it again with the 4.13.0-21 kernel and there was no change. :(
by woojo
Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Wireless
Topic: Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Re: Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage

tried the latest kernel - no change

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woojo@woojo-laptop ~ $ uname -a
Linux woojo-laptop 4.13.0-21-generic #24~16.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Mon Dec 18 19:39:31 UTC 2017 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
by woojo
Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: Wireless
Topic: Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage
Replies: 8
Views: 1292

Realtek RTL8821AE speed is garbage

Lenovo ideapad 110-15ACL Fresh Mint install of 18.3 I tried directions here: https://medium.com/@elmaxx/rtl8821ae-wifi-drivers-in-ubuntu-16-04-4c1286524afa Thinking it would fix my poor wireless performance. alas those drivers made life worse. Does anyone have any other advice to make this wireless ...
by woojo
Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Best way to upgrade from 11 (Katya to 12 (Lisa)
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

Re: Best way to upgrade from 11 (Katya to 12 (Lisa)

Thanks remoulder - I'll do some reading
by woojo
Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Best way to upgrade from 11 (Katya to 12 (Lisa)
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

Best way to upgrade from 11 (Katya to 12 (Lisa)

First, let me say that after downloading the 12 DVD I am very impressed with the UI - it's a real winner to me :) On to that point - I've been using 11 since July and have it pretty much where I like it. Lots of apps i use, and settings just right for the way i use it. Is there a way to upgrade from...
by woojo
Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Jumping Winblows to install Linux
Replies: 14
Views: 1842

Re: Jumping Winblows to install Linux

I say install windows first - shrink the partition using the "Disk Management" tool & install linuxmint.

That's basically what I did with an off the shelf HP I've been using for a week. I would guess that wine could run your windows stuff fine.
by woojo
Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Logitech Marble Mouse - scroll buttons?
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Logitech Marble Mouse - scroll buttons?

Well I figured it out - I simply used the following instructions on this page from Ubuntu:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Logit ... emouse_USB

now I can hold down the right secondary button to scroll freely.
by woojo
Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Logitech Marble Mouse - scroll buttons?
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Logitech Marble Mouse - scroll buttons?

Thanks Vincent - I will check that out. :)

The marble mouse might just be clever marketing:

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-poin ... vices/4680
by woojo
Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Logitech Marble Mouse - scroll buttons?
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Logitech Marble Mouse - scroll buttons?

I just installed mint 11 on my new PC and everything seems to be working well. Kudos on this OS. I'm a mac guy, but my G4 MDD was getting really pokey, so I replaced it. After playing with linux over the last 10 years and never sticking with it It seems like I can make this my main OS if I try :-) O...

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