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    Slow Boot Up & Mouse Sticks Sometimes

    I've noticed my laptop becoming very slow to boot up and also sometimes very slow to start programs once booted up (particularly Libreoffice but also things like Chromium etc.) I've also had problems with the cursor sticking. It happens spontaneously with no pattern as to when or why and then...
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    Can't Enable Microphone

    I'm having problems enabling my microphone. I disabled it some time ago because I wanted to record a radio programme with audacity and didn't want external noise but I can't remember how I disabled it. I've tried going to volume settings, using pulse and using gnome-alsamixer but all to no...
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    Video Not Working

    Hi, I've a strange problem with my video. When I try to watch live sports streams I see nothing. The video doesn't start at all. However, if I connect to the internet using a VPN the same video then plays with no problem at all. I've also tried using my phone and again the same video works even...
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    Typing Accents

    I speak French and Italian as well as English and use forums in all three languages. With Windows I was able to use (I forget the correct name) international UK keyboard or something where I could easily put accents etc. I've tried changing the keyboard settings to various English language...
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    Firewall Blocks My VPN - Solved

    To get Pure VPN to work I have to disable my firewall (UFW). It won't connect otherwise. Rather than keeping the firewall disabled whilst using the VPN though, how do I create an exception (this might not be the right term) so that the firewall will allow my VPN to connect? Also, I speak French...
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    Newbie: Help Please - Found Traces of Windows After Linux Mint Complete Install

    I'm new to Linux and am finding the experience really positive so far. I installed Linux Mint 19.2 Cinnamon as a full install (chose to wipe Microsoft Windows). After a little exploring I've found traces of Windows still left in the C drive, e.g. in Program Data folder, Program Files folder etc...
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