How can I keep my laptop display off in clamshell mode on NixOS with KDE?
I'm running NixOS with KDE Plasma, Plasma Login Manager, and a ThinkPad X1 Carbon connected to an external monitor. I want the built-in display to remain off whenever…
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Ubuntu Installer Is Slow and Cannot Detect the SSD in My Lenovo LOQ
I'm trying to install Ubuntu on a Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E. The Ubuntu USB takes a very long time to boot and the installer feels extremely slow. Once it…
Ubuntu installer is slow and cannot detect the SSD on my Lenovo LOQ
I'm trying to install Ubuntu on a Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E. The Ubuntu USB takes a long time to boot and the installer runs very slowly. More importantly, no…
Which Linux distribution would work best on my low-spec Windows 11 laptop?
I'm currently using Pop!_OS and know my way around Linux, but I'm considering replacing Windows 11 on another machine. Windows feels extremely resource-heavy, especially with only 12 GB…
Which Linux distribution is best for travel and battery life?
I impulse-bought a modern laptop during a sale and plan to use it mainly while traveling, so battery life is my biggest concern. I'm trying to decide whether…
Which Linux distribution is a good replacement for Windows 11 on my HP laptop?
I currently use Windows 11 on an HP OmniBook X Flip Laptop NG AI and am considering replacing it with Linux, or possibly keeping Windows and running Linux…
Why Is My Internet Slow on Linux Despite Normal Speed Tests?
I'm running Linux Mint 22.2 on an ASUS X554LJ laptop, and the connection has become unusually slow over the past few months. The issue happens over both Ethernet…
How can I clear my name after an ex-friend accused me of hacking her phone?
I have an ex-friend who believes I hacked her phone. She claims that a random Linux laptop connected to her Google account is mine since I use Linux.…
Recommendations for Affordable Linux Laptops Below $500
I'm on the hunt for a new Linux laptop that costs under $500. I'm open to refurbished options as long as they come with a warranty. It would…
What's the Best First Computer for a 7-Year-Old?
I'm looking for some advice from parents about choosing a first 'real' computer for my 7-year-old daughter. She's really into typing, does well in math, and has a…