Maybe check out the app GParted. https://gparted.org/
It was included in the Ubuntu .iso “live” version I tried.
From what I understand, Linux will install itself in empty drive space.
You can set up specific partitions, but you don’t have to necessarily.
If you’re allowing the browser to save passwords, that’s not ideal IMO. I know it’s convenient, but it’s a security risk. I never save passwords in the browser. I either memorize them, or use a password-protected reference sheet when necessary.
Brave does allow you to bookmark to the browser and then to import those bookmarks to another OS, Partition, etc. with a random list of words. It is in the settings menu under Sync. I would be lost without it. It may not be the “safest” option but until I settle on a final distro for all my daily drivers and stop testing new ones this is a great way to go. You can also try BitWarden and when you install it on a new distro BAM all your passwords are there. This makes it easy to keep all my bookmarks and passwords within reach on any device that I happen to be using. I hope this helps.
Yes, I’ve used Brave for bookmarks as well as some PWs that aren’t critical. I also use ProtonMail PW saver. I have a notebook in code for everything since I don’t trust technology. I’m glad to know Brave will move stuff to another OS.
I’ll look into BItWarden. I like the idea of a PW manager, but who to trust? Always the issue…
I saw Naomi Brockwell “highly recommend” BitWarden, the time-stamped link is here:
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She seems to really know what she’s talking about on tech security, but that said, I still don’t use a password manager. I just prefer to have separate “silos”.
I do use Brave bookmarks extensively, though I have never used Sync. I just export the bookmarks if I need to use them elsewhere. I just keep an updated bookmarks.html on other machines and that works pretty well. I’m sure the Sync feature is quite handy though.
Hi I’m new to the forum today March 16th 2024 but have used Linux Ubuntu for some years now, still learning and stumbling my way through. Have learnt a lot but so much more to go
Hello Minty - glad I’m not the only newbie on here. Its all a bit 'double dutch to me at the moment but hopefully it will become clearer as we progress
I love learning new skills, especially ones I can use to improve my daily pursuits.
The feeling of “freedom” is hard to explain. When I see the drones using Windoze and Apple I just feel sorry for them. Especially when the majority of them do not realise how much of their lives are being monitored and molded by big tech.
Every time I figure out how to do something new with Linux, usually after researching numerous sources, the sense of accomplishment is very gratifying. And maybe I’m weird, but there is just something satisfying (“addictive”?) about being able to type a bunch of words/code into the command line and have my machine do something rather than using the mouse to click on a GUI.
Welcome! Yep, I’m a noob as well. I’ve already learned a lot, but I still have a few pieces to get into place. This i know for sure: Linux is the way to go!
Thank you, yes I’ve been using Linux Ubuntu 20.04 for some years now, mostly blundering my way through the intricacies by trial and error. My local PC shop / engineers have decided to close their private customer side, like myself, to concentrate only on business customers, which leaves me high and dry !!
Well I cheated. My computer wouldn’t boot up, so I asked a guy I know to look at it. I’m not quite sure what the problem was, but while he was replacing a solid state drive (SSD), I mentioned this would be a great time to switch over to linux… so he installed Ubuntu and gave it back to me.
Historically, I have experience in all things mechanical with some short jaunts into electricity… like battery powered stuff. Now I’m drinking out of the fire hydrant and trying to come to grasph with how to handle my new break from big tech while my phone and ipad are still stuck in that world.
On top of that, my kids got a 3d printer and now I’m struggling to install Orca Slicer from an app-image… although I’ve heard a rumor that there’s an issue with that. If anyone has any experience with getting app-images to work, please contact me!
Otherwise, I’m loving it! It’s faster and simple to use for the basic stuff like surfing the net… as long as the programs I want are available under the App Center. Otherwise it’s keeping this old dell XPS humming along!
Hi everyone,
My name is Tim. I am a retired Database consultant. I began my career as a computer operator with the newly formed UK company ICL, which was a merger between ICT and English Electric Computers. I was introduced to Linux in the 1990’s and used it (Red Hat) for about 2 years but have lost touch with it after many years of having to use Microsoft. Now I want gradually re-orientate to Linux to reduce my dependence on Microsoft. Are there any courses of an intermediate nature which anyone can recommend to update my Linux skills?
Honestly, just install your distribution of choice somewhere (virtual machine? old pc?) and begin using it. Depending on your use case(s),that may be sufficient to re-introduce you to how solid and use friendly Linux has become. Old hardware feels newer again.
Zorin is a good distro for Windows users to test drive, as the UI will feel familiar immediately. I personally prefer Linux Mint, the Cinnamon version because I really dig the Cinnamon UI.
There are 1000s of “How to” videos on Youtube. You quickly learn which Content Creators are knowledgeable (Professional) and which ones are amateurs trying to get clicks.
As you reacquaint yourself with Linux and separate yourself from Windoze, if you haven’t heard about it, I recommend you check out Ventoy:
Also, just be aware, Ubuntu while very popular and which I am using (for now) is sliding towards the Microsoft ideology of “we (Canonical) know best”. It comes with a Package Manager called Snaps preinstalled. For me, it was a bitch to get rid of. I finally got it off my PC. If you don’t do it correctly it keeps coming back. You can even inadvertently reinstall Snaps by installing an App like Firefox from the “Snap Store” repository
I am still fighting with Automatic Updates. I’ve followed various tutorials on how to stop Ubuntu from downloading files without my permission, but I keep getting the notification that “updates need to be installed… files have already been downloaded”… . While I really like the OS, this was one of the reasons I gave the finger to Gates World. So I may be Distro hunting again.
Back before I went with Ubuntu I had settled on Mint (Hence my Handle). Zorin was right up there as well but the only OS that supported the adapter I needed for my multi monitor setup was Ubuntu.
Don’t have much time these days to go down the Distro rabbit hole again, but thanks for the recommendation.
