Swap file and swap partition in Arch Linux (BlackArch): what to choose and how to add Swap
Posted by Alex On July 1, 2022
RAM, along with the central processor, is a determining factor in the performance of a computer. Moreover, the speed (frequency) of RAM is not so important, how important is its quantity – the amount of RAM. The computer starts to work much slower if it does not have enough RAM. Moreover, if it has a […]
Xfce boots without Taskbar and Start button (SOLVED)
Posted by Alex On July 1, 2022
From time to time my Kali Linux with Xfce desktop environment boots up without the taskbar and start button. Only desktop shortcuts and the desktop itself are visible, that is, the system looks like this (this is a full, uncropped screen). It is almost impossible to work in such a system, although Linux works, it […]
How to connect a TV to a computer in Windows 11
Posted by Alex On June 30, 2022
Is it possible to connect a TV or a second monitor to a computer in Linux This guide will show you how to connect a TV or a second monitor to a computer in Windows 11. It will also talk about the available settings and solutions to common problems that arise when connecting a TV […]
How to connect a TV to a computer in Linux in GNOME (Ubuntu)
Posted by Alex On June 27, 2022
Is it possible to connect a TV or a second monitor to a computer in Linux This post will show you how to connect a TV or a second monitor to a Linux computer with the GNOME desktop environment. It will also talk about the available settings and solutions to typical problems that arise when […]
How to connect a TV to a computer in Linux in Xfce (Kali Linux, Xubuntu)
Posted by Alex On June 25, 2022
Is it possible to connect a TV or a second monitor to a computer in Linux This post will show you how to connect a TV or a second monitor to a Linux computer with the Xfce desktop environment. It will also talk about the available settings and solutions to typical problems that arise when […]
How to connect a TV to a computer in Linux in Cinnamon (Linux Mint, LMDE)
Posted by Alex On June 23, 2022
Is it possible to connect a TV or a second monitor to a computer in Linux This post will show you how to connect a TV or a second monitor to a Linux computer with the Cinnamon desktop environment. It will also talk about the available settings and solutions to typical problems that arise when […]
How to check if a computer is using BIOS or UEFI; GRUB or systemd-boot bootloader; MBR or GPT partition table
Posted by Alex On June 17, 2022
How to know if UEFI or GRUB is being used? The system booting process consists of the following 4 steps: System initialization: UEFI or BIOS (POST) Starting the bootloader (GRUB2 or systemd-boot) Kernel initialization Starting systemd, the parent of all processes Related: How to update the systemd-boot loader in /boot How to change the default […]
How to convert .webp images to GIMP
Posted by Alex On June 14, 2022
What are .webp files Files with the .webp extension are image files in a format developed by Google. To date, the WebP format has not been widely used, but it is supported by many web browsers and image viewers and editors. How to Open WebP in GIMP Recent versions of GIMP support WebP format (previously […]
Batch image processing in GIMP
Posted by Alex On June 14, 2022
In addition to creative work with images in GIMP, sometimes you need to do fairly simple things, but with a large number of files. Sometimes even with a very large number of files. Such actions are called “Batch File Processing” or “Batch Image Manipulation” when the same operation is performed on multiple images. Such an […]
Why computer can’t connect to Wi-Fi Hotspot on Android phone for a long time (SOLVED)
Posted by Alex On June 12, 2022
Why my computer cannot connect to the Android mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for a long time After updating Android, I ran into a problem that the computer sees a mobile hotspot, but at the same time: 1. It does not try to connect to it automatically 2. When I select the Access Point manually, an attempt […]