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How to use Fingerprint reader in Ubuntu 19.10

I am using Ubuntu 19.10 in Asus X510UN. Using the lsusb command I can't find Fingerprint Device, and it's even showing no device found in fprint...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Libreoffice spreadsheet unable to reference columns by name

In Ubuntu 12.04, with Libreoffice Spreadsheet, I could name a column, say "PRICE" and then make formulas referencing cells by this name instead of the lit...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Additional monitor to laptop with HDMI to VGA convertor randomly disconnects

I am ubuntu 18.04, with Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (WHL GT2) and since i had a spare old vga monitor lying empty i thought of using it as a dual monitor. I h...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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How can I see my password on the terminal?

I can't see my password on the command line and even though I am sure that I enter my password correctly, sudo doesn't accept. How can I see my ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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RT5390 WiFi Card Suddenly Stopped Working Ubuntu 18.04

Spent a few hours on this one and it's driving me crazy. My dad has been running Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04 and now 18.04 on his laptop for ages and had no ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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How can I add new autostart programs in Lubuntu?

In Lubuntu, there's no 'Add New Program...' button in Desktop Session Settings. Is there an easy way to add new autostart programs in Lubuntu?

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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"Path not found" error while trying to install Photoshop CS6 in Ubuntu 14.04

I am trying to install photoshop cs6 in Ubuntu 14.04 using PlayOnLinux and while clicking the install button am getting an error "Path not found". I have ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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DNS_ERROR_BAD_PACKET During Join Ubuntu to Domain

When I'm trying to join Ubuntu client machine to domain server I'm getting this error: Error: DNS_ERROR_BAD_PACKET [code 0x0000251e] A bad packe...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Unable to change the refresh rate to 60hz with xrandr

My monitor supports 1920×1080 @ 60hz (LG W2486L) and graphic card (GeForce 9400 GT) using Ubuntu 12.04. When I type xrandr -q I get this: xrandr -q xrandr...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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How do you run cura 15.04.6 on Ubuntu 19.10?

I just installed Ubuntu 19.10. I am also very new to Linux; this is my first install ever. I need to be able to use my robo r1+ 3D printer from this compu...

Published: Jul 20, 2026