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How Do You Access A USB Flash Drive in Ubuntu Linux?

December 18, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’ve moved over to running Ubuntu Linux on one of my older PCs and want to be able to copy files using a 128GB USB Flash Drive (aka “thumb drive”). How do I access it from within the Ubuntu Linux world?

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Can I Turn Off My Display Without Locking My Ubuntu Linux Screen?

November 5, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I work at a facility where everyone runs Ubuntu Linux and our computers lock the screen after just a few minutes of inactivity. I don’t mind the screen turning off, but can I set it up to not require a password if I immediately wake it up?

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Can I Install & Run Zoom on an Ubuntu Linux System?

October 14, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’ve switched from Windows to Linux and it’s going well, except I can’t figure out how to install Zoom on my Linux box. Is there a way to run Zoom on Ubuntu or am I stuck using my phone for meetings and calls?

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How Do I Pair Bluetooth Earbuds with my Ubuntu Linux System?

September 30, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’m running Linux on an old PC rather than suffering through Windows and it’s going well. Except I would like to pair my new Bluetooth earbuds with the system so I can listen to streaming music. What’s the easy way to pair Bluetooth with Ubuntu?

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How Do I Play Backgammon on my Linux Computer?

September 10, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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My boss insists that everyone in the IT department run Linux on their computer, so I have Ubuntu Linux on my laptop. But I’m not a huge fan. I might grow to like it a bit more if I could find a good backgammon game, however. How can I play backgammon on my Ubuntu Linux system, Dave?

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How do I Access my Android Phone File System from Ubuntu Linux?

August 7, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / 4 Comments
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I’m been learning Linux and really enjoying the open source world, but still bump into some things that are easy on Windows but seemingly impossible in Ubuntu. The latest: Accessing the Android file system on my phone when I plug it into my Linux system. I just get “Folder is Empty”. HELP!

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Best Ways to Quickly Disable an Ubuntu Linux User Account?

July 26, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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We’re about to fire an employee and the boss is worried he’ll mess up our servers or steal customer data before he’s escorted out of the office. She’s asked me to disable his accounts, but not delete them. How can I do that in Ubuntu Linux?

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How do I Import Favorites and Bookmarks from Chrome into Firefox?

May 21, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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Hi Dave! I’m running Firefox as my main Web browser on my new Linux system and really want to have the same favorites bar bookmarks as I do on Chrome on my MacBook Air. How can I get those favorites copied across?

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