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How to make remote desktops (Citrix) with resolutions above the native resolution work with Ubuntu?
I have installed Ubuntu 14.04 on my HP laptop (Model - G8D85PA).
At present there is only one display resolution listed in System Settings --> Display with resolution 1366 X 768.
I want to install ...
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Wifi hardware not working and not found on Acer Aspire One D255
The wireless worked perfectly under Windows7. I have just installed UBUNTU and tried various commands like "nmcli" and "lshw -C network" and "nmcli device show" and more, but no sign of a wireless ...
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How do I fix a frozen black screen on Lubuntu startup?
Followup question to:
How can I detect a duplicate version of Lubuntu installed?
How do I remove duplicate versions of Lubuntu? (Followup)
The past couple days I have only specifically been using ...
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Replaced monitor. Now during boot - screen blanks (Revivable with cable re-connect)
I have been using my Ubuntu 22.04.2 machine for a fairly long time without issues.
All this time I had a very old monitor that has 1080p resolution at 60Hz.
That old monitor was connected to Intel CPU'...
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My computer boots to a black screen, what options do I have to fix it?
I am trying to boot Ubuntu on my computer. When I boot Ubuntu, it boots to a black screen. How can I fix this?
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If you are trying to install Ubuntu
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Does Ubuntu Install Your PC Drivers Automatically?
Does Ubuntu install your PC drivers automatically?
And does it need to be updated like Windows Update?
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Radeon Drivers R9 270X Ubuntu 14.04 [duplicate]
Do I need drivers for my graphic card Radeon R9 270X? If yes how can I install them?
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Wifi not working [ No wifi adpater found ubuntu 18.04 ]
I found many similar questions and followed this one. As per the accepted answer, in case the status of wireless interface listed as *-network UNCLAIMED, I should follow the steps to install new ...
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Can I install extra drivers via the command prompt?
Since I can't seem to open the Additional Drivers program? And how do I know what driver I need to install?
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how to install amd raedon graphic card in ubuntu 14.04
I want to know whether ubuntu comes with preinstalled graphic drivers like windows 8?
or we have to manually download and install them. I just installed ubuntu 14.04 in my laptop. I installed steam ...
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Blank screen after installing nvidia restricted driver
I've installed the current nvidia restricted driver and rebooted my machine and now I get a black or blank screen.
How can I fix this?
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How do I check the status of my drivers and install them if needed? [duplicate]
I'm trying to learn how to use Ubuntu, but I must say I didn't have half as many issues with 16 as I have had with 18.04
I'm using a laptop and I'm at a beginner-level. (But I'm willing to learn)
And ...
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New install on HP laptop causes screen to flicker
Installed the latest Ubuntu (ubuntu-14.04.2-desktop-amd64) on my ol' HP using LinuxLive USB Creator and a pendrive. Set the boot options as usual in BIOS to read that first. Install went beautifully. ...
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Is my Nvidia Geforce 8600 GT compatible with Ubuntu?
I have a Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT graphics card that worked on windows before I switched to Ubuntu 14.04. When I booted up for the first time the screen had white pixel sized rectangles appearing and ...
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Mic doesn't record on Linux
I have bought a Lenovo Ideapad 330 and the mic records on Windows, but when I have instaled Linux (Ubuntu Budgie, Mint, Deepin, Elementary Os...) the mic doesn't record on browsers. The audio is ...
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