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[Bohandas]

You're kinda gonna want to do that anyway or you end up with Download dirs like I have on the PC with 3500 files :p   If you don't keep up as it goes, going back to cleanup now is scary.  And I DO have 52 directories under it that I *did* halfheartedly sort into, it could have been that much worse 

And that's precisely why I need to put them into the right folder as I download them

[Antsan]

I am running Debian testing with XFCE4 and lightdm.
After login while autostarting programs, the whole x-server freezes. I cannot move the mouse anymore or use the keyboard, preventing me from switching to the terminals.
Claws Mail is started just fine before the freeze happens.

I have no idea where to start troubleshooting with this.
I tried removing Clipman (I saw that at the bottom of… I don't know, the x-session log file in my home folder?) and that didn't help and I suspected BOINC of doing something strange, but removing that didn't do anything either.

Any hints where I can look for some information of what might be causing this?

[SirQuiamus]

Sounds like a typical Linux Problem™ – an impenetrable mystery with no explanation or solution in sight. I've been experiencing similar crashes on Xubuntu since 14.04, and absolutely no-one on the Ubuntu forums seems to have a sodding clue. It mostly happens when I'm browsing the filesystem with Thunar, and the error logs seem to suggest that the problem is also occultly related to systemd (not much of a surprise), but otherwise it's utter black magic.

My favourite workaround for now is to use mc instead of Thunar, and of course I'll be switching to another Ubuntu flavour when the next LTS arrives.       

[Reelya]

Hmm, having trouble finding some software that does everything I need...

Does anyone have any suggestions for a general video player for android. Something fast, but without visible artifacts / tearing. I can't find any players that are doing the trick. Most of what I want to play are mkv's encoded with h264, sometimes hi10p color.

[Aklyon]

Have you tried MX Player? It has multiple modes (SW/HW/HW+), and I haven't had much trouble with it playing things.

[Reelya]

I'm using that already but having problems with some files. Digital image tearing on scene changes etc. None of the modes made any difference, and my video player on PC plays the same files perfectly. I've decided to try converting the file formats instead.

[Sensei]

How easy is it to use a generic bluetooth receiver (this for example) and get it to work with products which originally came with their own receiver? I have a wireless keyboard and mouse set for which I lost the dongle, and I also have a Logitech F710 gamepad for which the dongle broke. I know where to find the drivers, so is it as simple as finding the receiver in Device Manager and assigning the drivers to it, or am I likely to run into other stumbling blocks?

[Thief^]

If it's a Bluetooth device, it won't care what receiver you use. If it's a generic "wireless" device, it won't work with a Bluetooth receiver, as it's likely not Bluetooth.

Edit: The Logitech F710 gamepad is generic "wireless" so it won't work. I'd bet the same is true of your keyboard/mouse set.

[Tellemurius]

If its a logitech you are screwed, their receivers don't connect any other device and they don't make spares either. They will just recommend you buying another controller. Go cheap instead and get a 360 controller with the wireless receiver.

[Sappho]

Friends, I am in super rage mode. I hate Facebook for many reasons, yet some of my friends insist on communicating using it, so I have to go on there sometimes to keep in touch with them. However, lately I cannot get the fucking thing to work. I have tried three different browsers, but it just will not work. The page starts to load, gets halfway through loading the front page, and then just gives up. It tells me it's loading, but nothing more ever happens. The chat continually disconnects me, as well. I have been at this for over half an hour because I have a message waiting for me (and I've been waiting for a couple of important messages), but I can't even see who it's from. This is standard - sometimes I'll manage to get the messages page open, but when I click a message to read it, it says "unable to retrieve message" or something similar. When I try to send chat messages, it'll appear to be working fine until suddenly it tells me it hasn't sent my past 5 or 6 messages (though I'm still RECEIVING messages just fine).

My internet is not fast. It tops out around 300 kb/s download speed. But I have never had a problem like this with other sites. Web pages load just fine, even ones with lots of scripts and flash and whatnot. It's only Facebook that gives me this bullshit. Half the time it won't even connect at all, just gives me an error message saying the site is unreachable.

I've checked with a few local friends and they all say they have zero problems with Facebook, so it's just me. I tried accessing it at work and it was just fine. It's only at home that I have this problem.

I'm so frustrated I'm ready to check something across the room. Does anyone have any idea why this would be happening and what I might be able to do to fix it? I wish I could just stop using Facebook entirely, but for now, that's not an option. Thanks, guys.

[Sensei]

If its a logitech you are screwed, their receivers don't connect any other device and they don't make spares either. They will just recommend you buying another controller. Go cheap instead and get a 360 controller with the wireless receiver.

Yeah, that's what I've done (buying a 360 receiver was a no brainer since I already own 360 controllers, and it works great!) I was just hoping to salvage my F710- the receiver for that is absolute trash, you get a half second input delay if your knees are between the controller and the receiver. And then later it broke. I'd have to say the control pad itself was very nice though, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a wired F510.

The wireless KBAM does also appear to be "wireless" rather than bluetooth. Alas, lost dongle!

[Tellemurius]

If its a logitech you are screwed, their receivers don't connect any other device and they don't make spares either. They will just recommend you buying another controller. Go cheap instead and get a 360 controller with the wireless receiver.

Yeah, that's what I've done (buying a 360 receiver was a no brainer since I already own 360 controllers, and it works great!) I was just hoping to salvage my F710- the receiver for that is absolute trash, you get a half second input delay if your knees are between the controller and the receiver. And then later it broke. I'd have to say the control pad itself was very nice though, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a wired F510.

The wireless KBAM does also appear to be "wireless" rather than bluetooth. Alas, lost dongle!

Technically its operating on radio frequency than bluetooth. Their keyboard and mouses uses a Unified receiver which can let you use multiple devices but its not compatible with their controllers. Really stupid but Logitech has pretty much dropped the controller market long ago. Even their steering wheels aren't that big anymore since you you can get new ones with feedback and such.

[Bohandas]

What's the safest way to root a Droid Maxx running Android 4.4.4? and will it adversely affect my ability to use my phone as a phone or access my carrier's 4g network?

[Tellemurius]

What's the safest way to root a Droid <axx running Android 4.4.4? and will it adversely affect my ability to use my phone as a phone or access my carrier's 4g network?

I need a carrier and phone model. Rooting gives you admin rights to edit system files that are normally locked out for a person including drivers and hex settings. Technically its a security risk but as long as you have SuperSU updated you will get a prompt when an app needs admin access. Rooting will not effect your network connection unless you are changing the chipset drivers but this will void your warranty if you ever need to send it back for repairs (abetted some models this can be reversed).

[Bohandas]

What's the safest way to root a Droid <axx running Android 4.4.4? and will it adversely affect my ability to use my phone as a phone or access my carrier's 4g network?

I need a carrier and phone model. Rooting gives you admin rights to edit system files that are normally locked out for a person including drivers and hex settings. Technically its a security risk but as long as you have SuperSU updated you will get a prompt when an app needs admin access. Rooting will not effect your network connection unless you are changing the chipset drivers but this will void your warranty if you ever need to send it back for repairs (abetted some models this can be reversed).

Droid Maxx on the Verizon network