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Short Version Can someone please tell me how to set the default browser and search engine on Linux? Long Version After installing Brave browser and gaining some experience with it, and adding the crypto wallet extension which was the whole purpose of finding a compatible browser.... sent crypto...

Can anyone with a ThinkPad tell me a recommended way to do selfie videos on it? Also, ummm... where is the volume control? So used to iPad, it takes some transitioning. But all good.

Firefox is installed and used. Some Apps I need to use work only with Chrome. Multiple attempts to download Chrome have failed. Download doesn't start. I disabled the Defender, still no download. Does anyone have suggestions?

Does anyone have experience with the software - Dolphin File Manager, Dragon, and Telepathy? I installed Dolphin even though it had no reviews, because I liked the look from the Fedora preview. The Telepathy description says: KDE Telepathy aims to integrate real-time communication and...

Discovered on my own that first startup has to be interrupted by pressing Enter, then there's a choice to get the BIOS screen by tapping F1. Got Bios, now what? How do I launch Linux on the USB from here, someone please? Is there any security risk to my posting this screenshot? Seems I...

Should I be able to launch Virginia by clicking on the corrrect file in the folder, per screenshot? Which file is it, please?

Will Mint Cinnamon Virginia have any advertising or attempts to sell me on anything?

On multiple attempts yesterday to download the 2.9 GB Linux Virginia file, from morning to past midnight, the network connection failed repeatedly, per screenshot. Messages while downloading were saying, 'This is going to take 2-3 days.' Finally, I let go of the obsession to get it done...

Scares me that so many choices come up and I don't know the meaning of terms. Download Etcher lists 6 choices. Which do I want for making a bootable USB stick? Installer? Portable? Seems downloaded in Windows, where is it? Flash from file? Wish I could screenshot.

Well, the ordered ThinkPad for Linux was delivered today. As expected, the Windows is German. I understand there's a way to change it to English, but it seems only by going online. So I wonder if anyone has experience changing the language? I had wanted to avoid creating an online account...

Just to let you know, while researching MX, I tapped a link to check out download and got error message. I joined MX forum and posted for pre-install help per screenshot.

I have gone through the distribution interview. Very useful tool. Will go through again before deciding. Meanwhile, what are Pros and Cons of Kubuntu?

Been trying to research applications available on Linux but my iPad isn't scrolling well online. Browsed the first of this article, 100 Best Applications for Ubuntu 2023, just got two screens then the ipad hangs up. Can someone please tell me if there are Linux apps which work on Kubuntu for...

The keyboard was delivered yesterday. It's about the size of the top of my desk! When it comes time to replace, I'll look for something smaller and without batteries. In the meantime, am wondering how many of the hot keys are usable on Linux. Can someone please give a link to hot key...

A developer in the Cardano blockchain community who uses Linux says he likes Ubuntu. I need to consider it before choosing a distribution. Can anyone help me understand the GNOME desktop environment and / or point me to an explanation with screenshots?

Can someone give steps on 'How to Create A Boot Pen Drive'? Or a to same. I'm not clear if that's the same as running Linux from a USB stick. Found 7 pen/sticks from my past devices, in the photo.

LINKS FOR LINUX NEWCOMERS and resources for reference by old timers Revised March 12, 2024 There will likely be unintended duplications, etc. here. Corrections and additions are appreciated. ---- LINKS FOR LINUX ON THE FORUMS...

In my search for a refurbished device to run Linux, there's a ThinkPad with decent specs and price but the Windows OS is German. I wrote to the seller and they confirmed this. Does anyone know if the OS language can be changed, or if there are other options for making it compatible with my...

As a senior, and newbie to Linux, some help would be appreciated. I just saw there are laptops sold configured for and loaded with Linux. That would be more ideal, but would strain my budget. I'm looking at the Acemagic AX15 Laptop on Amazon. Does anyone know if it can run Mint Linux...