Activate X/XFCE window from commandline via process number
Hi, ...sorry if this is basic and has been asked before (I have looked).But could someone please give me a quick pointer to activating a window (atril) from a bash script, preferably using the process...
View Article[Software] How to add UEFI to existing installation?
In early April I had a motherboard failure. I ordered new parts (MSI Pro B850-S WIFI6E motherboard, AMD 9600X3d, 32 GB DDR5, case and power supply once I found the new cooler wouldn't fit in my old...
View ArticleBoot problems on HP laptop
I have a new installation of Trixie on a HP 17 laptop. U used to have Bullseye on this laptop, but there were issues during upgrading which forced a new installation. There are multiple error messages...
View ArticleCryptsetup won't unlock disk.
Hello,I have change my Debian trixie disk Cryptsetup password on slot 0, slot 1 and slot 2 and confirmed all passwords were correct. After restart, S 0 password is rejected and I get to the grub black...
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BOSTO drawing tablets `08f2:6811` — full A4 area on Linux.
Title: [HOWTO] UC-Logic / SZ PING-IT 08f2:6811 tablets — full A4 area on DebianApplies to: BOSTO T501, GAOMON (1060Pro, A1201, A5H, A601, D16/D22S, G12…), Multilaser MX002, VINSA 1060Plus, 10moons...
View ArticleSuspend only works from TTY on minimal Openbox install
I am on debian 13 stable. When I installed debian I unchecked the graphical DE options and did a minimal install with only openbox and use startx without a display manager. When I run "systemctl...
View ArticleMissing firmware which does not exist
Hello,While installing Debian 13 on a ThinkPad T14 Gen7, I was prompted with missing iwlwifi firmware. As I initially couldn't find the missing firmware in the online repositories...
View ArticleDebian 13 server partially freezes after hours: SSH fails before KEX,...
I am troubleshooting a recurring partial system failure on a Debian 13 server. The machine can run normally for several hours, then enters a strange state where some already-running components remain...
View Articlepage font Rendering
I've been a Linux distro user for a long time but and yes there is a but, I've never been able to duplicate the clear font rendering of Windows. I've installed many, many different fonts but look at...
View Article[HowTo] Debian 12 15 Gnome-Software v 43.5-1 -deb12u2
I appear to have a problem with the Gnome-Software software Center for GNOME package and seek help in rectifying it.On selecting either Updates or Installed, it goes no further than to show a spinning...
View Article[Feedback] Is 32GB of RAM overkill for Linux?
Good morning everybody, I apologize sincerely if this is a stupid question; is 32GB of RAM overkill for Linux at all?I don't do much when I'm on my laptop. I watch YouTube, play Minecraft, silly web...
View ArticlePerformance Mode
Something that's stumping me:I've installed Debian 13 on my laptop and set it up mostly the same as my desktop. There's one issue I can't figure out. On my desktop in Settings, I can swtich between...
View Article[Installation] how to safely remove non-free packages
So I have a new server and I installed debian server with non-free-firmware. As I am only using wired connection and removed the wifi card, I understand I could remove the non-free packages used for...
View Article[Testing - Forky] Auditing sources.list.d
sorry for hijacking this thread, but I have a related question...CwF note: Let's go ahead and start a new thread... @ejohb can edit the title and even delete this segment if you'd like.Code: ─╼ $ cat...
View ArticleWriting Debian download
Hi,I’ve been told that it is important to verify the Debian file after you’ve downloaded it. I went to the verification page and read through it. But it’s confusing. I know I should use SHA256, but...
View ArticleInteresting numad action
I want to tune for some extra heat to be generated where it can be handled. I made a bad choice years ago that usually works out fine, but sometimes not.On a larger vm I use for background chewing I...
View ArticleWifi disconnects and reconnects randomly
My laptop seems to get disconnected randomly out of nowhere when I'm connected to wifi. This happens like thrice an hour. It disconnects for a second and reconnects again. Unfortunately I play online...
View Article[HowTo] Set up rtorrent with GUI over SSH and RSS/IRC autograbber
1. OverviewThis how-to is made for those who want a lean rtorrent client running on a home server or seedbox. It should be able to host thousands of torrents without any issues.We will also install a...
View Article[Software] [reupload] dmesg | grep cert doesnt return anything after reboot
[REUPLOAD]Hi all, Ive been using debian 13.7 and i recently enrolled new MOK Keys as to enable secure boot after installing nvidia drivers. After rebooting and running the recommended terminal command...
View Article[Solved] HP Laptop Undetectable Drive After Kernel Update?
Hello, this is my first post so forgive any missing info, or clunky explanation. This morning I booted my laptop to start some of my daily work, I opened firefox, and after maybe 20-30 minutes the...
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