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    can't initialize a new usb hdd

    I have a new 3.5 in WD WD20EARZ 2TB Hard Drive I am using it in a V7 usb 3.0 Dual Bay Docking System I am running linux mint 22.1 I cant get the new drive to initialize the docking station is working because I have a 500gb also inserted and it works fine but the 2tb shows up in disks but I can't...
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    cinnamon-session-cinnamon [SOLVED]

    Whenever I try to start my Linux Mint, I’ll enter my login info and be met with cinnamon-session-cinnamon and a black screen after pressing ok. I’ve loooked at a bunch of stuff and Ctrl Alt F2, login, and after typing sudo apt-get install cinnamon, Y, it says Could not resolve...
  3. CataclysmicGentleman

    Is flatpaking all apps sufficient to avoid the security concerns of X11?

    Hey, so I use linux mint, I love the experience, however lately i have been reading and seeing how x11 allows a rouge app to log keystrokes, considering a few months ago I saw an app have malicious code inserted, I feel the need to make sure I am diligent in securing my system. Although I could...
  4. tinfoil-hat

    Laptop doesn't wake up from sleep

    Hi, when I close my Laptop lid, it won't wake up from sleep. I don't know what information you need besides the distro is Linuxmint 21.1 Cinnamon
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    Linux Mint Cinnamon copy,paste,undo or alt key not working on MacBook Pro late 2011

    Hi, I just installed a Linux mint on my MacBook pro by replacing macOS high sierra, but I notice copy and paste shortcut not working I tried command + c, command + v or alt c or v but it's not working in a browser or any text editor I'm also having trouble killing the terminal if I ping some ip...
  6. tinfoil-hat

    Network Connection not possible after disconnecting from OpenVPN

    Hi, I am using Linux Mint Cinnamon and use it's Network-Manager (I beleve it's the gnome-network-manager). I can successfully connect to the VPN. But when I disconnect from my OpenVPN, a popup message appears: "Network Interface has no connection" yadayada. Disabling the Network and enabling it...
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    Use phone as gamepad

    Can anybody please tell me about any software which can make my android phone a gamepad for linux mint, like droidjoy is available on windows only. Please help.
  8. Stellaris

    [SOLVED] Nouveau vs Proprietary Nvidia Drivers Performance

    Repaired my machine with Geforce GT210 graphics card after an year which was running Linux Mint for years. I installed Linux Mint 20 a week ago expecting the same smooth experience I had and everything went fine until I installed Nvidia drivers. Suddenly, sometimes the system freezed for few...
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    Solved: Bluetooth Adapter Is Not Detected

    Hello, I bought a bluetooth usb adapter (Miilink BT501) i tested it in windows so i know it works. When i boot in Linux Mint it is not detected. I go to the default bluetooth app, it looks like it turns on the bluetooth but it does not detect my adapter. I run Linux Mint 20.1 x86_64, Kernel...
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