Convert a pen USB to External Hard disk
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Convert a pen USB to External Hard disk

My sat decoder need to have an external HDD to record videos... If I use my 8GB as pen, it doesn't recognize it! How can I convert to it, to let the ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Tried Kubuntu desktop; removed it, but bits remain
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Tried Kubuntu desktop; removed it, but bits remain

I know there are lots of answers re. removing the Kubuntu desktop. However, I haven't found one that solves the following problem. Original installat...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Stop Terminal from saving commands
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Stop Terminal from saving commands

When using terminal, it saves the previously executed commands. When I press the Up arrow button, it tells us that which commands I have run previously. S...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

FX-6300 detected as i686 - Kubuntu won't install
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FX-6300 detected as i686 - Kubuntu won't install

I'm trying to install in Virtual Box. This is my first try at Linux, so I just want to mess around a bit before I tackle grub, etc. I've got an ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

User Thomas Dreibholz - Ask Ubuntu
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User Thomas Dreibholz - Ask Ubuntu

Q&A for Ubuntu users and developers

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Ubuntu 20.04 - Cannot connect to public wifi networks
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Ubuntu 20.04 - Cannot connect to public wifi networks

I'm using Ubuntu 20.04 on my Lenovo laptop, and cannot connect to public Wifi networks anymore (I used to be able about 6 months ago). However, I can...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

How to write commands with default variables for terminal or default app (Browser, Terminal) so it would work on any Ubuntu or Debian?
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How to write commands with default variables for terminal or default app (Browser, Terminal) so it would work on any Ubuntu or Debian?

How to write commands with default variables for terminal or default app (Browser, Terminal) so it would work on any Ubuntu or Debian? For example Ubuntu ...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Tar restore from tape fails
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Tar restore from tape fails

I have a basic backup to tape script and restore script that was written by a previous admin. When trying to restore from tape, I get the following error:...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Wacom pen small tablet ctl-490/b isn't recongnized
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Wacom pen small tablet ctl-490/b isn't recongnized

I have ubuntu version 14.04 on my laptop. When plugged my wacom pen into the usb drive the led light turned on but the tablet isn't working and not r...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Play Window Games on Ubuntu [closed]
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Play Window Games on Ubuntu [closed]

I have many windows games on my PC like Doom, Doom 2, Diablo, Diablo 2, Diablo 3, NFS Games, Left 4 Dead games call of Duty games, Halo games and many man...

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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