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I've been using Google Hangouts for months for a certain job I am working. I have been connecting with no issue. However, I went to have a call yesterday and the call would not connect. I have my mic and camera on, I have the plugin installed, and nothing has changed on my end. Has there been an update to Google Hangouts I should be aware of? Is there any other troubleshooting I can do?
Read moreIs it possible to have a virus on a cell phone that is causing crashing of my phone? I am hoping to not have to buy a new phone or buy anti-virus software for my Android, but I keep having a repeat issue. I am using the phone, and it just shuts down. The battery is fully charged, and I can't find other concerns. Is it possible it is a virus or more likely an issue with the phone itself? Thank you.
Read moreAfter an upgrade to my MAC, I am seeing corrupted fonts when I open up Powerpoint. I have completed a virus scan because I thought that might be the culprit, but all came back clear. I'm unsure what to do next, I cannot reproduce the issue, it just happens on occasion. Any suggestions on what I might try next or what might be the cause?
Read moreThere are only a few versions of Windows but there are around 100 distros of Linux. Goto distrowatch.com. Why are these developers making only the distros which don't support anything of Windows. If same thing goes on then Windows will win the battle easily. I'm really confused. Will we get a distro this year which will be a great trouble for Windows.
Read moreThere are many smartphone which are sold with Ubuntu as the default OS. But, I'm afraid that I won't be able to run all the Android apps on the Ubuntu powered smartphone. Is there anything like Wine which runs many Windows applications, on the smartphone, to run many android apps. I mean, is there anything like Wine for Android?
Read moreI have Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 and I don't want to run it on the built in OS. Instead, I want to run my smartphone on one of the versions of Ubuntu Touch. Any suggestions whether or not to install Ubuntu Touch on my device. I don't want to end up with a bricked phone, OK. So, only answer the question if you have enough experience.
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Linux Mint Cinnamon was released few days ago and many downloads have been recorded in its official page till date. I've heard that Linux Mint is the best Linux based Operating System. If yes, what are the features in Linux Mint which make it better than any other versions of Linux OS? Also, can anyone suggest me, what are the thing to notice while selecting a Linux Distro?
Read moreI burned the .iso files to a DVD last night and started my PC with DVD-ROM as the first boot device. The Ubuntu Operating System started and I got the desktop on the screen. But, I'm unable to enjoy videos in Live Session of Ubuntu. Furthermore, Youtube also shows some missing content error. Also, I'm unable to download software from Ubuntu Software Centre. What can be done to fix all the above mentioned problems?
Read moreThe reviews on the internet have proved that WineHQ can run many Windows applications such as Office 2013. Play on Linux, on the other hand, is also popular for running Windows applications. However, both the above mentioned software run only few Windows files or .exe files. What are the things that can be done for the maintenance of WineHQ and Play on Linux so that they will run all Windows applications and games.
Read moreUbuntu 14.04 LTS was released few days ago and it had some new features. Play Linux OS which is also 14.04 LTS based is said to support many Windows applications. The Play Linux OS site is play-linux.com. Check out the site and there are many proverbs supporting Play Linux OS. Which one of the above mentioned OS would meet all my demands as well as use less CPU and RAM if I use the system for programming.
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