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  1. Brickwizard

    no sound

    @noelw this has been an on going problem with I-mac sound, I have found this it goes further than i normally do, [YOU do not need to install INXI as it is already installed in Mint] https://itsfoss.com/fix-sound-ubuntu-1304-quick-tip/
  2. Brickwizard

    no sound

    Oh I was not expecting that, will need to think... if your i-mac has the cirris chipset for sound then there was an updated driver put out a couple of months back https://github.com/davidjo/snd_hda_macbookpro, but i will keep thinking
  3. Brickwizard

    no sound

    Sounds like the updates in the kernel have a corruption of some sort [it may not affect all machines] if all else fails try.. [sorry, this may be a pain in the butt] sudo apt-get remove --purge alsa-base pulseaudio [this will compleatly remove the current...
  4. Brickwizard

    Terminal Command re system and/or problem information

    inxi is solely an information application, so you can play around as much as you like with it, it will not change anything on the machine
  5. Brickwizard

    no sound

    that was my thoughts when you were on this morning
  6. Brickwizard

    Terminal Command re system and/or problem information

    No you have MINT, and it doesn't matter if it's Mint21 mate mint 21 cinnamon or Mint LMDE, it comes already installed and configured [if it wasn't then you would not have been able to run the commands]
  7. Brickwizard

    Terminal Command re system and/or problem information

    oh but there is, just open a terminal [little black icon with $- in it, and type inxi -FnxxZ [ or copy and paste]and enter, and You will get a full hardware schedule for your machine with the relevant drivers installed now this is safe for you to post to on line forums for help, FOR YOUR...
  8. Brickwizard

    Terminal Command re system and/or problem information

    Hi John, there are several ways, I prefer inxi read this one https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-hardware-information-from-linux-to-help-forum-helpers.9676/
  9. Brickwizard

    What makes you trust DuckDuckGo is OK for privacy?

    I have used DDG since it came out, I find it more accurate without the Google bloat and priority advertising, To give an example, a couple of years back my local boozer needed to have some very large canvas parasols repaired, I told them to use one of the local Tarpaulin repairs/manufacturers...
  10. Brickwizard

    no sound

    that will depend on which sound server you have, from terminal run inxi -A and paste back the result, i may not be around till later but one ot our other members may pick up on it
  11. Brickwizard

    no sound

    Did this happen directly following an update? if so you could try re-starting the sound server
  12. Brickwizard

    text stuck on screen

    Welcome to the forums Kali is not for those unfamiliar with Linux Kali is not "Kool" Kali has one job and only one job as purely a tool for professional pen-testers Please learn Linux using a standard desktop distribution before you you Bulk your machine. [and you will at some point]
  13. Brickwizard

    Laptop Problem.

    Oh, another thought some Toshes have a screen lock.. Switch on and hold FN and press F5
  14. Brickwizard

    Laptop Problem.

    Good morning, do you not see anything flash on the screen? the first and easiest test is as you switch on enter the bios, on a tosh to do this , as you switch on keep tickling the F2 key, if you get the bios screen, that would then indicate it's not a screen fault, do you know what Linux...
  15. Brickwizard

    What am I doing wrong?

    Yes we love chromebooks...NOT. to install Linux to chrome books you have to enter developer mode, on newer ones this may just mean finding and altering the settings in the BIOS, on older ones it may mean stripping down to find a toggle switch on the mother board, and on some others it's a case...
  16. Brickwizard

    Installing Linux Mint

    Go back to your first post click edit and there is a drop down box to the left of the title
  17. Brickwizard

    Uninstalling programs

    Hi John.. first this is Linux, we dont have programs [unless your watching the TV] we have applications, Now as you are using Mint there are 2 ways to safely remove applications, if it is something you have installed from a third party repository, then in mint menu under all applications search...
  18. Brickwizard

    Paint like alternatives for Mint

    I don't know if one of these will fit the bill, [most will be in the Mint repository via the software manager] Pinta → drawing tools, image filters, colour adjustment tools, multiple image layers KolourPaint → easy-to-use paint program for KDE, similar to Microsoft Paint MyPaint → freehand...
  19. Brickwizard

    Dell Inspiron 15 3000 series

    Hi, my Dell lappy is 4 yrs older and had 4gb ram I run Mint LMDE +Cinamon, and it's fine [I use LMDE as its a bit less bulky than the ubuntu [mint 21] offering] the only concession I have made was to swap out the plate spinner for a ssd
  20. Brickwizard

    Compare Mint with MX

    This is true, all main distributions include a firewall, but it is your choice if you switch it on, there are several rescue applications [time shift being one of the most popular] but as I keep saying, the biggest weakness in all operating systems, is located between the seat back and keypad...
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