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    Zim headers have turned into a gray that is hard to see

    My headers in Zim used to be readable but they have changed yo a barely readable gray. Where and how can I edit the colors?
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    Can anyone else post on this website?

    I am unable to post on this website https://forums.arrowheads.com/ I am signed in. I have contacted the administrator probably 25 times to seek help. I have never once been answered by the admin. People post on this site every day. On my end I have no "new topic" button and I have no "reply"...
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    Report error that occurs during startup

    Sometimes an error occurs during system startup and then a window pops up saying "an error occurred. Do you want to report it? Yes or No". When this occurs and I choose to report it, how is the message sent, where is it sent to and what happens as a result of me sending the message?
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    Is there a better alternative to ZIM?

    I've been using Zim for a few year to keep all my notes, etc. I've got a mountain of stuff saved. I am always rearranging and trying new ways of organizing my notes for easier and better searching. But I still end up with more clutter than I hope for. I love Zim but often wonder if anyone has...
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    Can video progress bar color be changed?

    Usually when playing a video there are times when I want to backup or advance the video. However, the progress bar is barely visible because of the color. Is there a solution to this? Does it require file editing or what?
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    Deleted files did not free up disk space

    I have Ubuntu 20.04 with 1tb drive. /home is on a seperate partition and / is on its own 53.91 gig partition with 43.67 gig used. Computer runs slow. I start it and when the desktop loads I see the icons jump out to the desktop. Other functions are slow also. I went into /boot/grml and deleted...
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    I just learned a new command to remove the spaces in all my filenames-detox

    The command is <detox>. Have tested it on a couple of folders and it works. It has lots of options which I have not learned to use yet but it does work great. It removed my spaces and replaced them with <_> (underscore). It also removes and adds other symbols when used properly (theoretically)...
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    How do I cd down one level ?

    CD up one level with cd .. DC down one level on the directory tree by typing the <cd name_of_directory> But how do I cd from </home/user/level1/level2> down to </home/user/level1>? I just want to drop back ONE level from a sub, sub directory but not back to the directory tree.
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    grml error load kernel first

    I have grml installed. I stuck a "Andys ham radio linux" iso in the grml folder. When I reboot and try to open the "andy" in the grub menu I get a error "you need to load the kernel first". How do I fix this?
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    Is fractal technology more than just data gathering and analysis

    Tuxbot. Any computer can gather software and analyze it. How does fractal technology do it better? Is it just faster or what. This article talks about fractal. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/11/jay-valentine-when-citizens-have-better-computer-technology/
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    Explain fractal technology to me

    I know fractal has something to do with higher mathematics. No I am reading that fractal technology can be used for examination of databases. I can get nothing by reading about it except that it seems to be just a faster method (thousands of times faster) of acquiring data and sorting it. Can...
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    Can I display terminal readout from days past?

    In other words, I downloaded a video using a command line command (yt-dlp for example). I actually have an alias (vidl) which runs the yt-dlp command and then asks for a url to be downloaded. Heres the alias... alias vidl='echo -n "enter url: " && read url && cd Downloads; yt-dlp...
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    Explain backup snapshot storage and deletion

    I have two snapshots (back-in-time). The first one is a full backup and the second is a partial consisting of new data since the first snapshot. 1) Now, if I do a full restore I assume I must use the first (full) snapshot and then use the second (partial). Is that correct so far? 2) But if I...
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    Need viewer for GPX file

    Does linux have a viewer to view GPX files?
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    Can I use console without keyboard?

    Is there a way to control the console using only the mouse? In other words, can I replace the keyboard up and down arrows (history) and the "enter" key with some mouse function? Sat my keyboard batteries die...can I use just the mouse?
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    New ssd won't boot after clone

    Ubuntu 20.04. Just Foxcloned my old 240gb Sandisk ssd with Ubuntu 20.04 over to a new Crucial 1tb ssd. Now when I boot the new ssd, immediately following the Dell splash screen, I get the message to "insert or select proper boot device". I formatted the new disk as ext4. Whats going on?
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    Do you still call yourself "intelligent" after reading this article?

    AI is not intelligent at all. It is merely just able to repeat info that it was told pertaining to its field of interest. https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/despite-how-the-media-portrays-it-ai-is-not-really/446894
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    yt-dlp giving error not seen before

    I have used yt-dlp for a long time with no problems. Now, however, I am getting this error when trying to download a video... generic] Extracting URL: https://frankspeech.com/Video/you-will-crush-serpents-and-live-long-trees-isaiah-65-psalm-91-7-30-23 [generic]...
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    Where are the menu bars on other browsers

    I am looking for a great alternative to firefox. I have determined that mt slow loading websites are a problem of firefox so I want to replace it. First thing I have noticed is that the other browsers do not have a menu bar! Thats crazy. What are that alternatives that are most preferred over...
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    Using terminal without a keyboard?

    I can open console from application window with mouse. But is there a way to scroll console history and then activate the chosen command by using only the mouse?
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