Questions tagged [keys]
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How to fix missing GPG keys?
I have just installed Ubuntu 12.04 and I added some repo, and when I did apt-get update, I got missing gpg key.
Following command seems to doesn't work for me:
apt-get update 2> /tmp/keymissing; ...
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Network error: Connection refused putty
I am trying to log in to my server with ssh keys (I use putty to do it) but every time I try to connect it says Network error: Connection refused. I believe it's something wrong with the public key ...
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How to get Multimedia keys working at my ASUS N56VZ Ubuntu 12.04 Notebook
I don't get my multimedia keys (FN Keys) working. The Notebook is a ASUS N56VZ.
If I normally press the multimedia key combinations, nothing happens. If I try to get the keycodes while pressing, for ...
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Cannot solve GPG error
I ran sudo apt-get update and at the end I have these errors:
Fetched 14,3 kB in 54s (264 B/s)
Reading package lists... Done
W: GPG error: http://archive.canonical.com saucy Release: The following ...
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How do I change keyboard keys configuration on Ubuntu 20.04?
I had Ubuntu MATE 18.04, and I could change keys like "Ctrl is mapped to Win and usual Ctrl keys", or "Alt is mapped to Right Win...", those options for me were very useful, that let me adapt ...
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How can I swap CAPSLOCK for BACKSPACE?
I want to swap Capslock with Backspace and came only so far as to mix them both together. By that I mean: hitting Capslock does work like the Backspace key, but also activates Caps (including the LED)....
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Why can't I import keys into the gnome keyring?
I'm trying to import a private key + certificate into my gnome key ring on Ubuntu 14.10, but the seahorse gui application won't let me, the 'import' button is greyed out:
If I try it from the command ...
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Only can type in caps. It acts like the shift key is stuck
Its not my keyboard. I have tried multiple keyboards.
Everything I type is in CAPS.
When I try and click on a line it acts like the Shift key is held down and selects stuff.
Please Help
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How to remap a key when it's pressed twice?
Some of my keyboard keys has gone, so I’m trying to program the other keys that are still working to press the damaged keys when I press them twice. Is that possible? Is there any program that can ...
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Use volume and playback keys without waking the monitor?
Often my laptop is just standing around and just playing music and for the below mentioned actions I don't need to see wat's going on on my desktop.
Is it possible to use the volume and playback keys ...
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My keyboard symbols suddenly changed
My keyboard symbols suddenly changed. For example, if I type the backslash key, it gives #, if I use shift + 2, it gives " instead of @. I don't understand what has changed suddenly. Does anybody know ...
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Some keys not working until ~10/20min using laptop
I'm having, since 3-4 months some strange problems with my laptop's keyboard. It's an ASUS X401A running Ubuntu 12.04.3 x64.
When I start the notebook, some keys (a, d, g, i, m, k, down arrow) don't ...
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How To Login to VPS Using SSH/RSA Keys
I followed the instructions here and created a set of ssh keys (rsa) whilst logged into a vps as root. Encryption level 4096 as suggested...
The keys were already on the host so no need to transfer......
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Publish generated key to Launchpad
I created a new local PGP key but I dont find how to publish it so Launchpad will recognize it.
All explanations are only in english but in my german Ubuntu I cannot find the tools under those names:
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How do I get the media keys on an Asus k53br working?
I've got myself an Asus k53br. and indeed all fn + random button functions work except my multimedia buttons on the arrow keys. is there any chance I can get them to work?
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Ubuntu 12.10 and Windows 8 Dual Boot - Bluetooth Pairing
I have a Dell L702X which has been enabled for UEFI via Custom BIOS and I have Windows 8 Pro x64 and Ubuntu 12.10 x64 successfully dual booting on GPT.
I have named my device under Ubuntu with the ...
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Specific keys not working after the latest update on Kubuntu 22.04
I'm having a particularly nasty keyboard issue where keys A, S and L don't work. I have a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop and it was working fine yesterday.
I have a Windows VM and Windows is installed. In ...