i installed nvidia offical drivers,installed va api nvidia bridge driver. and installed brave the offical way(not snap not flatpak) directly from brave site.

changed brave flags to override software rendering.

and launched brave with any arugements i could find online.

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i was able to get brave://gpu to say hardware accelerated even on video decode by compiling va api driver and using it. however when i use nvidia-smi brave doesn't actually use the gtx 1650 in video decoding at all and defaults to igpu anyway. which causes framedrops in youtube.

Buenas, tengo este problema, me desaparecieron todos los iconos del cajon de aplicaciones de ubuntu, los busco y me aparecen, pero no están como están exhibidos siempre. me pueden ayudar porfaaaaa

I was installing Ubuntu on my Dell using a bootable USB, but my laptop shut down during the installation because the battery died. Now it’s stuck on the Ubuntu loading screen.

I've a Ubuntu 24.04 LTS machine.

Today when run update it shown bunch of update for Libreoffice.

The weird thing is the version change

On machine 4:26.2.4.2-0ubuntu0.26.04.2

New version 4:26.2.5.2-oubuntu0.26.04.1

So the new version is from 26.2.4.2 to 26.2.5.2 but clearly the ubuntu base version is a old version, from

0ubuntu0.26.04.2 to older 0ubuntu0.26.04.1

should it not be 4:26.2.5.2-0ubuntu0.26.04.2?

I am planing to install Ubuntu over my windows hdd and use my ssd for game storage only

Is Ubuntu better for 32 bit era games like gta 4 or the sims 3

Windows 11 has been causing more issues with these two games recently and it makes me want to switch, is it worth it?

And oh maybe watchdogs 2

Hello everyone, I recently got rid of windows on my laptop and installed ubuntu 26.04. I've been a linux user in the past so I'm fairly comfortable with it. I set up my Gnome taskbar thingie to be a dock instead, however there's one thing that's bothering me more than it should lol and it's how the wallpaper cuts and reappears whenever I do a 3 finger swipe up to see my open apps. Does anyone how to fix it, or mitigate it while allowing me to keep the taskbar as a dock?

Thanks in advance

Edit: typo in ubuntu version

Hola. Aun no se puede actualizar desde la versión 24.04 LTS a la 26.04 LTS?? Entiendo el release fue el 27/08 pero a hoy 07/09, no he podido actualizar a la versión 26.04

Im trying to install a windows app via bottles/wine and with no luck. it loops on install and was hoping someone here can help. the app is the Reolink security camera app.

Hey! I'm having a weird Wi-Fi issue on an HP 14s-dq1xxx laptop with an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201.

I'm running Ubuntu with kernel 7.0.0-30-generic. I've also tested 7.0.0-29. BIOS is F.36 and the Wi-Fi card is an Intel AX201 (PCI 00:14.3), using the iwlwifi driver.

Wi-Fi works perfectly after boot, but after deep sleep (S3) it becomes hard blocked. rfkill shows "Soft blocked: no" and "Hard blocked: yes".

The kernel log during resume shows:

ACPI: EC: EC stopped

ACPI: PM: Low-level resume complete

ACPI: EC: EC started

ACPI: PM: Restoring platform NVS memory

ACPI: PM: Waking up from system sleep state S3

iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: reporting RF_KILL (radio disabled)

iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: RF_KILL bit toggled to disable radio

I've tried rfkill unblock all, unloading/reloading iwlwifi, unloading iwlwifi before suspend and reloading it after, iwlwifi power_save=0, forcing PCI runtime PM on, pcie_aspm=off, ec_no_wakeup, different kernels, updating linux-firmware, and resetting BIOS to defaults. None of these fixed it.

s2idle works correctly, but I want to use deep/S3 sleep because s2idle keeps the fan running.

Windows on the same laptop can suspend/resume and Wi-Fi works normally.

Does anyone know what could be causing this? Could this be an ACPI/EC, iwlwifi, kernel, or HP firmware issue? I'm willing to test kernel patches or modify the Linux driver if someone knows what to try.

I’m actually losing my f*cking mind and about to smash my PC to pieces. I’ve been trying for TWO WHOLE YEARS to switch to Linux and fix this absolute b*tch of a resolution bug. At this point, every time I hear or see the word "resolution", I get triggered.

Every single time I install Ubuntu—or literally ANY Linux distro—it's the exact same story: it just refuses to set the resolution properly.

The ONLY workaround that ever "worked" was nuking the GPU drivers completely. But I obviously can’t do that sh*t because the performance turns into total dogsh*t. I can't even play a 720p video smoothly (which hurts even more because my internet is capped), let alone run heavy 3D stuff like Three.js to stress test the card.

Look, I know my card (GTX 750 Ti) is from 2013 and far from powerful, but it still gets the job done! On Windows, resolution works flawlessly out of the box with zero issues. This is specifically a Linux/xrandr problem with my drivers—xrandr just straight-up rejects every custom mode unless I purge the drivers.

So I need the real sweaty, touch-no-grass, non-showering Linux gods in here—the absolute wizards who live and breathe Linux—to fix this cursed bullsh*t for me. I swear I hate Linux so much right now, but I keep coming back because I love it, only for xrandr to slap me across the face and tell me to go crawling back to Windows like a dog.

All I want is to hit 1600x1200 just like I seamlessly do on Windows, so I can finally throw Windows into the absolute trash bin where it belongs. I swear to God I'll stop showering like a true Linux neckbeard if someone helps me fix this cursed resolution once and for all.
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**System Information:**

- **OS:** Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS (Noble Numbat) x86_64

- **Kernel:** 7.0.0-31-generic

- **Desktop Environment:** GNOME 46.0

- **Display Server:** X11 (X.Org 21.1.11)

- **Motherboard:** MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX (BIOS: B.H0)

- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 Cores / 12 Threads)

- **GPU:** NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti

- **NVIDIA Driver:** 580.173.02

- **Current Resolution:** 1024x768 @ 60Hz (Output: VGA-0)

- **RAM:** 16 GB

i ran

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y and

on my home server and now it is stuck at

Setting up power-profiles-daemon (0.21-1ubuntu2) ...

for over an hour.

OS: Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (Kernel: 7.0.0-28-generic x86-64)

Device: Beelink MINI S (Vendor: AZW, Model: MINI S)

Firmware: MINISF003 (Date: 2025-03-31) Type: Mini PC / Desktop

any help will be appreciated.

Hi, relatively new to the linux world... I've dabbled on and off back in the day. But I'm looking to transition fully now. Just installed ubuntu 26.04 LTS on my surface latop 3. And its hovering at 45-50 degrees just idling on the homescreen 10- 15mins after startup.

Is this normal?

Quick question, since I am still fairly new to the Linux world. What is a good, fast, efficient means of getting a lot of papers OCR-scanned into Linux? I have a lot of typewritten notes, stories, etc that I'd like to bulk-scan but so far the OCR tools I've seen in the Software Center are all individual single pic tools, as in, "Open the JPG you want to extract text from". They work, but one-at-a-time scanning would be a nightmare for a 200 page document. Any other solutions?

Alright I just finished installing Ubuntu. Yet **still** have to use a terminal command to enable letting me minimize apps to the dash when clicked. That should be a default by now wtf.

Now here's why I'm here. Is there a GUI or something that'll let me access sample rates and bit depths from the sound settings, instead of having to go to nautilus?

Like games or videos the default 48kHz is fine. But when I'm listening to music I want everything my hardware is can muster in it's physical capabilities.

I had dual of windows and ubuntu 26 lts , but I tried to triple boot a 22lts in a external HDD , it was working but after disconnecting it i am not able to see the 26 lts on boot menu but the partion is still there and kernel is there , how to recover it pls somebody help me

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to learn more about how NVIDIA DLSS works on Ubuntu, especially when using emulators like shadPS4.

While searching for information, I found several videos showing DLSS being enabled on Windows 11, usually through the NVIDIA App. From what I understand, that seems to be the preferred way to access features like DLSS overrides and other enhancements on Windows.

What I'm not sure about is how this works on Linux/Ubuntu.

I have an RTX 2060 and I'm currently playing The Last Guardian with shadPS4. The game runs pretty well overall, but some scenes can cause noticeable performance drops. I was wondering if DLSS could help, but I haven't found a clear explanation of how to enable it or whether it's even supported on Ubuntu in the same way as on Windows.

Does anyone know:

How DLSS is handled on Ubuntu?

Is there an equivalent to the NVIDIA App on Linux?

I'd appreciate any information or personal experiences. Thanks!

I was trying to install wine via the app center but it will not install - is the snap disabled?

I install ubuntu 22.4.5 in my laptop. The installation is successful. But after that when I reboot the device then i got this problem.

What is the solution?

Its core i3.

1tb hdd

I only formatted sda2 folder. Ext4 Journaling. /

My laptops battery is dead. I use AC power.

[ I hope this is allowed, it's not a support question, but it is a problem I tried to resolve.]

Hello All! I created an Ubuntu Server 26.04 autoinstaller with ZFS filesystems (including root) and CIS disk layout. I didn't see a way to install Ubuntu Server 26.04 with ZFS, so I made this project. I documented the process and uploaded a README and the configuration text files to GitHub. I did not apply any of the CIS security settings to the disks or any of the other CIS security settings, this is purely the CIS disk layout. Hope this is useful.

Why I did this? Well... it's funny and sad... I have to support some old Sun Solaris 10 and 11 servers at work, and I'm the only person on the team who has a least minimal Solaris knowledge, I needed something to practice on before touching a production Sun server. I did also buy an old Sun T4-1 from eBay for experimenting on the hardware side.

GitHub link.

I moved over to a Kubuntu build after trying out some other Ubuntu flavors and one repeated problem i've been having is directional audio is way too sensitive (working a little too well?). I've got a Creative Sound Blaster Z SE and I've used QasMixer (alsamixer) alongside Pulseaudio (pipewire was giving me issues)

Works out just fine but it's way too sensitive or something, I'm not sure. Basically if something is on my left ear, the right side will be dead silence and vice versa. I need it mixed so the right side gives a little output. Back on windows it would be like a general area thing and wouldn't be blatantly one side. If I even remotely have an object slightly to the left of my screen it will be noticeably louder, and i need.

Say like normally if something was directly on my left side it would give like a 100% Left Output and 25% Right output but on here it's a 100% Left Output 0% Right Output if that makes sense. It's like diddling one of my ears anytime something isn't directly in front of me. If you've ever had some crappy dollar store earbuds where one side died off that's the experience anytime something isn't directly in front of me. This applies to just about anything audio-wise whether it's a video or a game. This isn't unusable I've been doing fine but it's REALLY getting on my nerves the more it happens to me.

I've been having difficulties figuring out how to fix this because everything I've tried so far hasn't done jack. I'm hoping it's something simple like "sudo apt install ThingTheFixesMyExactIssue" so i can stop dying over something that should be an easy fix (the usual linux experinece)

I've: Messed with the Surround Channel Config, Enabled/Disabled OutFX (toggles anything under FX:), toggled the Full-Range options, Equalizer, Messing with any slider that would probably relate to my issue, and some other stuff.

Edit: Using pipewire as well now to add options to however i could fix this

I just upgraded my ThinkPad E560 from Ubuntu Studio 24.04 to 26.04. I am wondering if anyone else here is running a similar configuration, and if so, how has your experience been so far?

For me, the upgrade went relatively smoothly, but I am curious if there are any specific performance tweaks, audio/video latency improvements, or hardware quirks (like Wi-Fi or battery life) that I should look out for on this specific laptop model.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and tips!

I'm considering switching to Ubuntu GNOME, but privacy is one of my concerns.

I know Ubuntu's telemetry can be disabled/opted out. My questions are:

1. If Ubuntu telemetry is completely disabled, does Ubuntu still send any usage/system data to Canonical?
2. Are there any background services that communicate with Canonical even when telemetry is disabled?
3. Does Snap/Snap Store collect any information independently of Ubuntu's telemetry?
4. Since some parts of the Snap ecosystem are closed-source, how can users verify exactly what data is being sent?
5. Is there any documented network traffic that Ubuntu sends to Canonical for reasons other than updates, package downloads, Snap functionality, crash reports, etc.?
6. If I remove/disable Snap and turn off all optional telemetry, is Ubuntu reasonably privacy-friendly?

I'm not asking whether Ubuntu is "spyware" in the sensational sense. I'm trying to understand exactly what data leaves the machine and what can be disabled.

I'd especially appreciate answers from people who have actually monitored Ubuntu's network traffic (Wireshark, tcpdump, OpenSnitch, etc.).