Questions tagged [input]
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Is there a REALLY lightweight gnome extension for old computers, that shows all critical information like IOWait, CPU%, Swap, RAM%?
Is there a REALLY lightweight gnome extension for old computers, that shows all critical information like IOWait, CPU%, Swap, RAM% ?
The problem is: fancy gnome extensions causing problems with input ...
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Wrong ds4 controller mapping
currently I'm having a very weird problem with my ds4 controller, its bindings are just wrong, right stick binds to triggers, triggers binds to right stick and buttons are all switched. It does work ...
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Sway Wayland, input keyboard only applies to terminal, not to other browser based apps
I have a custom keyboard layout like so
input * xkb_layout custom
The layout is found in /usr/local/xkb/x11/symbols.... (something like that)
And it works... in terminal, but if I open up brave
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Use an Aux line in port as a video in?
I have got a (three band) composite to aux cable, and I was wondering if I could use it to grab composite output from something like a PS2 and use my Ubuntu computer as a display for it (with audio)?
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Android Device on Linux
I have a Desktop PC running Ubuntu, I also have an Samsung galaxy Tablet.
I am looking for a solution for the following needs:
Connect tablet to PC.
Tablet opens up as an application window.
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dpkg problem lock file
While installing a package I have got a dpkg error. When I try to:
sudo dpkg --configure -a:
dpkg: error: unable to access the dpkg database directory /var/lib/dpkg: Read-only file ...
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Guitar connection to ACER
my Acer laptop only has one 3.5 jack. When trying to connect to it as a line input, a number of problems arose. The laptop offers to define the equipment as either a headset or headphones, but not as ...
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Using Tab key in WSL Ubuntu (Linux Journey)
I'm trying to follow the Linux journey tutorial in the text-fu section on WSL2 running Ubuntu.
I can't use my Tab key to insert a text tab in the terminal. It just rings the error bell when I press it....
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Slow external monitor (input lag)
[solved]
I've read some of the other posts here and other places regarding this, but they did not help me yet. I have severe input lag for my external (4k) monitor.
Some facts:
Running Ubuntu 22.04.2 ...
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left click randomly triggers right click action
I have issue with left click randomly triggering right click action. For example I click with left button in chrome but it opens context menu. This issue happens in any apps.
Ubuntu 20.04.
Dell G5 ...
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Keyboard doesn't work, title bars are gone
Been using Ubuntu Studio the last 5 days. Now, all of a sudden the title bars on top of the windows are gone and the keyboard can't write anything.
Numlock scrolllock capslock are all toggling ...
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Visual Boy emulator does not respond to any inputs
I'm trying to remap controls or interact with VirtualBox, but I get no response with default controls or remapped controls. Updates do not improve the situation. I'm using Ubuntu 22.04.
I don't want ...
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Inout/output error when writing to SD card connected via a camera
So I have my camera connected to the computer, and have been able to access the files located on the SD card. I can view them, I can copy them, and I can even delete them. However, I cannot write to ...
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Access Rights Problem: USB Device Read as User
I am trying to access an USB device as $USER running some Python Code based on this GIT repo. I am running Ubuntu 20.04 Server on a RaspberryPi4b. It works fine as root
sudo python3 myPythonCode.py
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How do I disable the touchscreen on my Dell Precision 5560?
Summarize the problem
I don't like my touchscreen, and attempts at disabling it via xinput have proved fruitless.
Provide details and any research
I also tried this method, but even after adding ...
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Keyboard layout input sources is not being remembered when system restarted after Ubuntu Budgie upgrade from 20.04 to 22.04
After Ubuntu Budgie system upgrade from 20.04 to 22.04 the correct system keyboard (in my case Bulgarian traditional phonetic - 'асдф') did not work but the layout was replaced by English (US) - 'asdf'...
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Keyboard input doesn't work in various snap apps after upgrade to 22.04
After the update I noticed that I can't type in firefox.
After changing the snap for the ppa from mozilla the problem was solved. But then I noticed that typing also doesn't work in signal-desktop ...
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Cannot use input methods (iBus/fcitx) in WINE apps
I am running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and KDE Plasma 5.18.8.
Recently, I installed WeChat on Crossover 21 and found that I cannot input Chinese characters using iBus input method. When I click the text entry ...
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How can I use lynx --cmd_script to position the cursor on an input field?
Lynx provides simple keystroke recording/scripting with -cmd_log and -cmd_script.
The man page doesn't provide much detail on the behavior of these arguments, and what it does describe makes certain ...
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Keyboard and mouse not working on brand new formatted disk install of Ubuntu 20.04.3 with Kernel 5.11.xx-generic
I've been having a bug for the past few months where any kernel newer than 5.10.-43-generic (I can't remember the exact kernel version. I tried looking it up, but I only remember it being before 5.11 ...
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Ubuntu on old MacBook Pro not responding to input after boot
My computer, a circa 2014 MacBook Pro Model A1502 running Ubuntu, has stopped responding to input after boot. I can uuse the keyboard to control GRUB, but as soon as I leave grub, my computer stops ...
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(18.04) Gedit and Calculator with a transparent background for more than an year and I can't fix it
For more than an year Gedit and Calculator are unusable due to having a transparent background. Example: gedit transparent background
I have tried the suggestions here: Gedit has a transparent ...
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Is there a fix for keyboard freezing in Ubuntu Studio 20.04.x?
Can any of users share a workaround/fix for keyboard input stopping from time to time in Ubuntu Studio 20.04 LTS, I would apreciate the suggested fixes.
That is the exact question - to share the ...
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how to simulate a joystick
i'm trying to simulate a joystick so variable to joystick output
but i don't really find any information about how to make a virtual joystick
a came out at these api docs
https://www.kernel.org/doc/...
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Does Libinput require X/Wayland?
In short: Is X.org a dependency of Libinput?
Rephrased, can libinput work standalone?
The question is mostly about hacking around with some input devices. I'm trying to route USB/PS1/Bluetooth input ...
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Touchpad not working when booting live USB of 19.04 or 20.04
I am using a Lenovo Yoga laptop that came with Windows. I then did a dual boot with Fedora, then realized that I want to switch to/add Ubuntu.
I've tried booting Ubuntu 19.04 and 20.04 as live USB, ...
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Reviewing history of inputs and outputs
I closed my previous session on Ubuntu and when I logged back in, I realized I wanted a screenshot of my previous outputs. I used history and that only gave me my last 50 previous inputs. Is there any ...
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Microphone on Wired Headphones not Detected Ubuntu
So I am new to Ubuntu, which I installed on my 2017 Mac Book Air and when I plug in my roccat ELO x Stereos in the audio comes out of the headphones but the attached mike is not recognized and when i ...
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How to set the default audio input in Ubuntu 20.04
Thanks to How do you set a default audio output device in Ubuntu 18.04? for the output but I can't work out how to set the default input
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How can I type Korean Yethangul on Ubuntu?
currently I have an Fcitx setup where I can easily switch between IBus Pinyin Chinese, Google Japanese Input, and Korean Hangul input.
However, I want to be able to type Yethangul, which are old ...
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Steam adds an extra input device
Steam adds an emulated Xbox controller while there is also "Sony Interactive Entertainment Controller"(DS4) so some games that have native support for DS4 recognize there being 2 players. ...
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How to run a script command inside a executable process? [duplicate]
I don't know if i can't formulate the right question, but i couldn't find the answer to what looks like a simples thing.
Basically i'm trying to make a bash script to automate some work that i need to ...
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Can't change input/output device (sound, microphone)
My laptop's microphone doesn't work.
I've tried connecting wireless earpods and other headphones to it, but I cannot change the default input/output devices.
I bought a small microphone that connects ...
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BASH script - How to simulate user input for password
I'm trying to make a bash script used to unlock an external drive which is password-protected by WD proprietary software.
Since I'm combining this with other bash scripts, I need it to take the ...
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Is there a way with ssmtp to include a file as the body?
With ssmtp, is there a way to include a file as just the body?
I would like to send as below so I can just email myself something:
$ ssmtp [email protected]
To: me
From: me
Subject: A File
< fileName
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Ubuntu VirtualBox VM does not accept input after logging in
After successfully installing VBox Guest Additions, I can now change the screen resolution to whatever I like. Unfortunately, I now have another issue.
I can't type anything, I think it is not ...
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How to install a language which is not shown under "installed languages"? [duplicate]
I need to use "Greek Polytonic". After installing Ubuntu 20.04 recently on my new computer, it does not show "Greek Polytonic" or any kind of Greek for that matter under "...
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How to add chinese input system in ubuntu 20.04?
I've been using ubuntu operating system for a long time from ubuntu 14.04 to ubuntu 20.04. I recently had to reinstall the operating system from scratch because I had a problem and could not find the ...
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How to ask a user to enter a welcome message? Then, how to do I print this custom message to other users?
I should execute necessary bash commands to print this custom message automatically to other users.
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Ubuntu Studio 20.10 Loopback / Monitor Microphone Realtime
How could I further reduce delay?
Audacity seems to add a bit more delay. So I have routed input to output, and enabled realtime, through QjackCtl. I still notice quite a bit of delay.
I am at the ...
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Where is my audio device?
I'm new to Ubuntu, and haven't been able to figure this out. When I got to my sound settings, I can select an output device. My PC has two different aux plugs for headphones and a microphone. Neither ...
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Mouse sensitivity reset after replugging
After complete system upgrade yesterday my mouse sensitivity get reset every time I replug it. This happens often since I have my peripherals attached to my monitor which I use as a dock to switch ...
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Cant make ubuntu to switch language with alt-shift [duplicate]
On my fresh ubuntu 20.04 desktop, im trying to set the language input switch using left alt-shift, but for some reason, the window bellow accepts other things then alt-shift...
Any idea?
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I Just installed Ubuntu 20.04.1 and my keyboard doesn't work
As I said, my keyboard doesn't work.
I did secure boot>root console>sudo apt install xserver-xorg-input-all.
It worked but when I restart, gone again.
I'm having really serious problems with the ...
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Input signal out of range Change settings to 1600x900 60 [duplicate]
Ubuntu was working fine till i changed the resolution to one that was higher than the recommended settings(1600x900) now i don't know what to do. Any help?
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pactl - Default Input - No Such entity
Referring to the Ask-Ubuntu link here, I am hoping to use the following CL term to make an input the default input using pactl set-default-sink. Despite what I believe is proper syntax, I continue to ...
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Dell Active Pen PN350M not working properly
I'm running Ubuntu 20.04 on a Dell Inspiron 15 7591 2-in-1. The laptop comes with a stylus, the Dell PN350M Active Pen, which unfortunately does not work properly under my system. I found out that the ...
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Ubuntu 20.04LTS - Jabra Talk 25 - earpiece works but mic doesn't
Jabra Talk 25 connects to Bluetooth ok. Ear piece works and can hear sound. However the microphone doesn't work. It can be selected in Bluetooth settings, but there is no sound.
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Command Execution With Arguments Have No Relation with Stdin?
Here is a script to check what the source is for stdin,
which is from How-to Geek: "What Are stdin, stdout, and stderr on Linux?"
https://www.howtogeek.com/435903/what-are-stdin-stdout-and-...
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Typing "stack" results in "sxtazck," (Ubuntu 14.04) [closed]
Very annoying issue: keys are inserted while I type text. For example, typing "a" gives "az" as seen on the "Keyboard Layout Map" below:
All was fine yesterday.
PL>...
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