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by earthlingkc
Fri Jan 06, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Does MInt have big demand on battery?
Replies: 22
Views: 35468

Re: Does MInt have big demand on battery?

Installing TLP made a big difference for me, over an hour more of usage time compared to Win10.
by earthlingkc
Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Why should I switch to Linux?
Replies: 41
Views: 5386

Re: Why should I switch to Linux?

I use Mint as primary and Windows as either dual boot or under Virtualbox (the latter on most computers). Keep your files in Linux, use for browsing, media or anything Linux is capable of then boot Windows when you need a unique app (I use fileshare to my Linux file repository as a NAS that is repli...
by earthlingkc
Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: Virtual Machines
Topic: VirtualBox can't see USB
Replies: 4
Views: 3397

Re: VirtualBox can't see USB

I had this issue too, adding userid to groups fixed it. Am surprised this hasn't been fixed in VB install scripts as it wasn't an issue in the past.
by earthlingkc
Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Need a new printer, what to go with?
Replies: 10
Views: 1421

Re: Need a new printer, what to go with?

^Nice. I only print a page or 2 every month or 2 so that is overkill but nice to know there are cheap toner options out there. Thanks.
by earthlingkc
Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Need a new printer, what to go with?
Replies: 10
Views: 1421

Re: Need a new printer, what to go with?

So you guys may have convinced me to go Laser. Am thinking about this Brother laser printer/scanner... https://www.amazon.com/Brother-DCPL2540DW-Wireless-Compact-Replenishment/dp/B00MFG57ZK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483376220&sr=8-1&keywords=brother+laser+printer+scanner And Linkyo toner c...
by earthlingkc
Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Need a new printer, what to go with?
Replies: 10
Views: 1421

Re: Need a new printer, what to go with?

^I don't print very often, actually scan a lot but sometimes must be able to print - about once a month or two. Might consider a laser but may not be worth the $. Laser does sound like the way to go otherwise. A friend pointed me to cheap inkjet cartridges for Epson and others so may consider Espon ...
by earthlingkc
Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Printers & Scanners
Topic: Need a new printer, what to go with?
Replies: 10
Views: 1421

Need a new printer, what to go with?

I've had HP's and they've had constant problems with paper feed. Epson is great but if a color ink goes out you can't print just B&W, it wants all cartridges working. Is this the case with all models? Have tried my sister's Canon on Linux and it seemed OK and she likes it. My requirements.. - De...
by earthlingkc
Fri Dec 30, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Difference between mate and cinnamon ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2604

Re: Difference between mate and cinnamon ?

One odd thing about Cinnamon is that you can't drag a link to file/folder to the panel/taskbar like you can with Mate. It annoys me enough that I stick with Mate. And Cinnamon can be a bit sluggish depending on hardware.
by earthlingkc
Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: System shutsdown instead of go to sleep
Replies: 2
Views: 482

Re: System shutsdown instead of go to sleep

What's the best way to submit this as a bug?
by earthlingkc
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Hardware Support
Topic: System shutsdown instead of go to sleep
Replies: 2
Views: 482

Re: System shutsdown instead of go to sleep

I'm having this issue too on Yoga 700 Mint 18.1. The 'put computer to sleep' after X minutes really does a shutdown. If I do a manual 'suspend', it resumes just fine.
by earthlingkc
Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Boot Mint 18.1 and Windows 10 on different drives
Replies: 18
Views: 3354

Re: Boot Mint 18.1 and Windows 10 on different drives

Grub didn't find your Windows partition or it wouldn't boot after selecting Windows from grub?
by earthlingkc
Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Installation & Boot
Topic: Boot Mint 18.1 and Windows 10 on different drives
Replies: 18
Views: 3354

Re: Boot Mint 18.1 and Windows 10 on different drives

Boot into Linux and do..

sudo update-grub

It will hopefully find your Windows partition. And then when you boot Linux, hold Shift key and grub menu should come up where you can select Windows if you want.
by earthlingkc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: Cinnamon: Dragging files/folders to Panel as a link
Replies: 8
Views: 450

Re: Cinnamon: Dragging files/folders to Panel as a link

Bummer. So a feature request to add to panel by just dragging. Mate does this easily. Seems intuitively obvious thing to do. Windows does it too.
by earthlingkc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: Cinnamon: Dragging files/folders to Panel as a link
Replies: 8
Views: 450

Re: Cinnamon: Dragging files/folders to Panel as a link

The destination would be the Panel (aka Task Bar), not another folder. Can't drag to the Panel.
by earthlingkc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Cinnamon
Topic: Cinnamon: Dragging files/folders to Panel as a link
Replies: 8
Views: 450

Cinnamon: Dragging files/folders to Panel as a link

Have used Mate for years and try Cinnamon once in a while but haven't made the jump yet. One thing I miss from Mate is ability to simply drag a file or folder to the Panel and it creates a link. Am surprised Cinnamon can't do this for supposedly the more advanced Desktop. So it's a feature request b...
by earthlingkc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Finally jumped completely off the Windows ship
Replies: 27
Views: 2698

Re: Finally jumped completely off the Windows ship

Main reason why I'm still leaving Windows intact is the possibility of selling it and buying a new one. Not easy to sell a PC for a reasonable price without a legit Windows in it. That's just the way it is. I just bought a new Windows 10 laptop where it is difficult to replace internal drive, so im...
by earthlingkc
Mon Dec 19, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: Chat about Linux Mint
Topic: Finally jumped completely off the Windows ship
Replies: 27
Views: 2698

Re: Finally jumped completely off the Windows ship

A few tips. You can use your old Windows license in Virtualbox. If you don't have Windows key but still can boot to drive, you can get the key with one of these tools. http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-recover-your-lost-windows-7-or-windows-8-product-key Then install a fresh Windows copy in Virtual...
by earthlingkc
Fri Dec 16, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: Beginner Questions
Topic: Change username on the forum
Replies: 6
Views: 472

Re: Change username on the forum

Cosmo. wrote:
djneic wrote:I`ll create a new account.
No, that is the wrong way. One person = one account. PM to xenopeek or Oscar799 and ask them to change the account name.
Think I'll change mine too, might be clashing with xenopeek.
by earthlingkc
Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: Chat about Linux
Topic: Linux predictions for 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 857

Re: Linux predictions for 2017

On Linux breaking 3% market share, are they including Chromebooks? According to Netmarketshare.com, Linux is at around 2.3% lately. I think it's measured by web hits. Given "Other" is at 0%, would suspect they include Chromebooks. https://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-shar...
by earthlingkc
Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: Software & Applications
Topic: Desktop Manager designed for touchscreens
Replies: 7
Views: 11926

Re: Desktop Manager designed for touchscreens

Either way touch screens are here to stay and pretty much all future laptops/hybrids will have them. Mint Windows Managers (at least one) may as well make the most of it. I didn't like idea for laptops either but am using touchscreen with Mint way more than I expected as is (especially when in Chrom...

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