Category Archives: Linux/ Mint

Solve Bluetooth issues in Linux

bluetoothSometimes the Bluetooth in Linux may not working properly.
You can solve it by removing the default blueberry application, and install blueman.

Steps:
1. Open Terminal and type sudo apt remove blueberry and follow the steps.

2. Then type sudo apt install blueman

Open blueman app and connect your device. (For Mobile phones, use “network access point” )

Tip: Open blueman > go to View > local services > select “accept files from trusted devices” under “Transfer section”

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Boot time is longer in 18.3? Check your Boot IDs

After installing 18.3 it was taking “too much time to boot”. Earlier it was so quicker..
My issue came from Boot ID and its was following:
The ID in “sudo gedit /etc/fstab” was different than in “blkid”.
I have given the right ID and the boot time till “Login” screen is 1min04 Secs!
Really quick, as earlier…

Here is a way to fix it:
– open Terminal and type “blkid” to find the real IDs of your Partitions.
– Then type “sudo gedit /etc/fstab” in terminal and check, if the IDs are same.
– If not give the right ID from “blkid” result in the “sudo gedit /etc/fstab” result and save it.

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Recording issues for Audacity in Linux: My Solution

I had some recording issues with Audacity in Linux (Mint) recently.
After much searches I got a solution, which I share here.
Let me tell you, this is how I Solved. You may have to do some more experiments with the settings.

Step 1. Open Audacity > Change the default “PULSE” to the device ends with the (hw:0,0) which is seen on the right side of the “Mic” Icon.

Step 2. Change the default setting also right to the “Speaker” icon.

Try the recording.

I am happy with it. Hope you too.
All the best and happy recording/ Editing with Audacity.

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Timeshift – System Backup and Restore for LINUX

TimeShift for Linux is an application that provides functionality similar to the System Restore feature in Windows and the Time Machine tool in Mac OS. TimeShift protects your system by taking incremental snapshots of the file system at regular intervals. These snapshots can be restored at a later date to undo all changes to the system.


timeshift

Steps of Installation:

Open Terminal
Run the following commands:

sudo apt-add-repository -y ppa:teejee2008/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install timeshift


If you want to uninstall

Run the following command in a terminal window:
sudo apt-get remove timeshift

or

sudo timeshift-uninstall

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Openshot – Free Video Editor

openshotOpenShot Video Editor is a free, open-source video editor for Linux. OpenShot can take your videos, photos, and music files and help you create the film you have always dreamed of. Easily add sub-titles, transitions, and effects, and then export your film to DVD, YouTube, Vimeo, Xbox 360, and many other common formats.

OpenShot is available for Linux, OS X, and Windows. Check out the download page for more details.

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Kdenlive – free video editor for Linux

kdenliveKdenlive is an acronym for KDE Non-Linear Video Editor and it is Free Software. It is primarily aimed at the GNU/Linux platform but also works on BSD and MacOS. It is currently being ported to Windows as a GSOC project.

Non-linear video editing is much more powerful than beginners’ (linear) editors, hence it requires a bit more organization before starting.

https://kdenlive.org/

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