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by galaxysurfer
Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:55 am
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: MX Package Installer doesn't install popular packages
Replies: 19
Views: 1816

Re: MX Package Installer doesn't install popular packages

Hi, I am facing a similar issue. I block google DNS from my router and use a vpn. I want to disable the internet check on a live USB I couldn't find the mentioned file to alter code. How can I fix this so mxpi will connect to internet? I can use discover with no issues, only mxpi causes issues. My g...
by galaxysurfer
Sun May 01, 2022 3:18 am
Forum: MX KDE Official Release
Topic: Dual display management
Replies: 2
Views: 234

Re: Dual display management

So far I have used 2 virtual desktops, 2 panels, show desktop, activity manager & windows list to achieve my goals.
I also found out about "x-tile" while searching online. How does that work for my use case ? Which is the best window manager to use for dual monitor scenario?
by galaxysurfer
Sun May 01, 2022 2:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Chrome hacked
Replies: 18
Views: 2990

Re: Chrome hacked

For android checkout chromium or sister app bromite (chromium + ad blocker) available in f-droid
by galaxysurfer
Sun May 01, 2022 1:24 am
Forum: MX KDE Official Release
Topic: Dual display management
Replies: 2
Views: 234

Dual display management

Hi, I purchased a second screen for use in my Virtual based office for screen sharing on Primary PC as well as on demand screen for 2nd pc. I am needing help with configuring desktop so I can use them as 2 separate instances or as a mirroring display. As you will see from my explanation below I have...
by galaxysurfer
Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: MX KDE Official Release
Topic: KDE Weather Widget 2
Replies: 9
Views: 630

Re: KDE Weather Widget 2

As an aside you might want to check out meteo-qt v2.1, available in stable repo of mxpi, which runs on OpenWeatherMap. It has a cute little icon on panel bar. I have mine displaying an icon & a customized font showing the current temp. You can learn more about it here https://github.com/dglent/m...
by galaxysurfer
Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: MX KDE Official Release
Topic: Upgrade to KDE 5.24 [Solved]
Replies: 4
Views: 883

Re: Upgrade to KDE 5.24 [Solved]

Where is plasma version displayed?
by galaxysurfer
Sat Apr 09, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Using NordVPN (OpenVPN) - choosing connection question
Replies: 2
Views: 367

Re: Using NordVPN (OpenVPN) - choosing connection question

If you use a router at all, that could free up some options. I personally use an ddwrt based router for my network. It is a whole lot easier than controlling net access by the device. With my router I can control which Nordvpn server I am using and more. Send me a dm if you want to know more about h...
by galaxysurfer
Sat Apr 09, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: Bugs and Non-Package Requests Forum
Topic: Request to add Greenfish Icon Editor Pro to repo
Replies: 0
Views: 503

Request to add Greenfish Icon Editor Pro to repo

Hi, In my quest to find an icon editor for Linux I came across this software. http://greenfishsoftware.org/gfie.php#apage I am hoping that adding it here will shine a spotlight on it & therefore drum up support for this developer to continue the project. There seems to be only 2 software coverin...
by galaxysurfer
Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: LibreWolf - firefox fork - what are your thoughts? [Solved]
Replies: 45
Views: 5640

Re: LibreWolf - firefox fork - what are your thoughts? [Solved]

I am a fan, having installed it using a flatpak when it was painful & went through many issues. THANK YOU Mx Team for adding this to the MXPI database! Look forward to continuing my journey with Librewolf as one of my daily drivers.
by galaxysurfer
Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: SysV and systemd script to change DNS servers
Replies: 18
Views: 6644

Re: SysV and systemd script to change DNS servers

Sorry to chime in on old thread. I am attempting to fix same problem. I don't know if isp is overriding my settings or something else. I use a vpn & default through their dns ip addresses via router. This works fine for Win pc but fails on Mx Linux. I also have google dns blocked. The only thing...

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