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    HP laptop, can't get into BIOS and BIOS recovery fails.

    I have two partitions in my SSD. A Linux and a windows one. A few months ago the windows partition stopped working after a Microsoft update. I was using Linux all this time just fine but today I thought why not try and format that partition and do a clean install. I tried to get into BIOS...
  2. Paradise My-Colors

    masking apps as other apps from isp (VPN like)

    hi everyone, I was wondering if there is a way to hide my apps internet usage from my ISP within another app. the reason I need this is my ISP allows only connection to a social networking sites (Facebook, whatsapp, Instagram... ) anything other than that will fail to connect (like normal VPNs...
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    Raspberry Pi Zero W Best OS Option? Online Banking Security options in linux?

    So, I want an alternative system to do my online banking on, as I don't like the idea of using my primary Windows desktop for this purpose. Those contracts are extremely fault heavy on the consumer, to be honest. So, I got a RPZ from a retail program for free, and I haven't touched it. I was...
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    Linux and anti-virus (security options)

    Hi folks, I'm new to Linux and was wondering what anti-virus software/options you can recommend? (Previously I've been using Avast in Windows). Are there any good options for blocking viruses etc, and also any software for scanning and removal of viruses/spyware (e.g. a rootkit scanner)? Is...
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    dell inspiron 7577 reboot loop within 5 seconds

    when installing kali linux i messed something around with my bios setting and after my failed attempt to install kali linux on my device i went back into the bios settings and reset the setting to factory defaults since then my laptop has been restartin continuoisly within five seconds..Even the...
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    Toshiba Satellite with Linux

    I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop with Edubuntu 14.04 installed. How can I install Windows 10? Seems like the booting process is linux only when I installed it a few years ago. Want to install Windows 10 and remove Linux.
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    kali linux dual boot solid underscore?

    hello guys , i had installed kali linux more than 6 times on my other devices only this laptop wouldn't boot when i boot into kali from a usb it shows me a solid underscore (should be flashing then it boots) and then nothing happens
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    Solved! kodi linux problem

    Hello guys i have an acer mini pc that runs on linux and through that i use kodi a few days ago when i turned it on and i pressed the kodi icon it came on as i line in the middle of the screen and diappears before i have any time to do anything just for a second or so .Can anybody help what...
  9. Lutfij

    How To Use iTunes On A Windows Or Linux Laptop

    iTunes is Apple’s one stop solution in their efforts to integrate their entire ecosystem. If it’s for downloading images of your iOS capable smart phone or uploading songs to your portable Apple branded media player, iTunes is the app you must have on your system provided ofc you have nothing...
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    How To Install Kali Linux On MacBook Pro Virtual Box

    Designed for penetration testing and digital forensics, Kali Linux is an important tool for developers. Linux distribution is typically funded and maintained by a company called Offensive Security Ltd. Kali Linux is known to host more than 600 preinstalled penetration-testing programs, and is...
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    Asus GL702ZC won't even show BIOS

    Hi. Bad day here. I blew away my windows disk by accident (dual boot linux, overly zealous dd.) So I figured I'd just make a usb stick with Microsofts Win10 on it. No problems. Laptop won't boot the stick, no matter what I try. Different file system, different creation mechanism, anything...
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    How to get into boot settings

    Can’t get into boot in my Linux cp
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    I need help for creating a Virtual Machine

    Hello, i have Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS and i want to create 10 android workspaces. I want all changes to be saved when rebooting. What virtual machine i must use and how can i do this?
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    Can't boot kali linux from usb on MSI GE62 Apache Pro 6QF

    I'm trying to boot kali linux from a usb on my laptop and every time i try to boot from the usb the OS crashes and i have to restart my laptop. I've tried the usb on multiple other laptops and the usb worked perfectly, so i know it's not an issue with the usb. The errors displayed are also...
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    Solved! ClamAV - Linux Supported Versions

    Can someone please tell me what all Linux Versions does ClamAV Support?
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    Looking to install linux on my asus c302ca chromebook

    Want to install Linux preferably deepin or solus want to know how to and if it will work. Also with no USB drive if that is possible and want to run steam has core m3 and 64gb and 4gb ram.
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    Dualboot Windows and Linux

    Hello guys, I have a question. Should I install Linux and Windows on 2 separate harddrives? Since I gotta learn Linux for my work I need some general idea is it better on 2 separate hard drives or not. I know I gotta install Windows first then Linux, but my question is with that. Thank you guys...
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    Hisense tv software

    I have just bought a new 2017 Hisense Tv model N6600 I am trying to put Kodi on it I know the software is Linux based by a company called Frog But what version of Linux is it As there are a lot of versions And I do not know Linux at all Thank you in advance
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    Can I make a recovery disc on one laptop and use it to "recover" another identical laptop?

    Laptop had a nervous breakdown, lost its windows OS. We decided to move it to Linux like the laptop I'm using. Now right after the Toshiba logo pops up and leaves us with a blinking curson on a black screen. Help?
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    What to do if wifi drivers are lost in ubuntu?

    I have installed ubuntu in my hp laptop it has windows 10 in it but the wifi drivers in ubuntu had lost what to do ?