elementary OS Stack Exchange Community Digest

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BCM43142 and linux kernel 4.15.0-24-generic

I’ve got trouble – wi-fi not working on 4.15.0-24-generic. I tried rebuild module: Building initial module for 4.15.0-24-generic ERROR (dkms apport): kernel package linux-headers-4.15.0-24-generic …

wifi hardware

asked by Vitaliy Popov Score of 3 answered by Javis Score of 3

How can I adjust the mouse scrollwheel speed?

Does anyone know how to make the mouse scrollwheel go faster?

settings system desktop mouse pantheon

asked by G. Gino Score of 14 answered by quassy Score of 13

How to minimize a window?

I’m new with elementary, and actually I don’t find the way to minimize a windows, I only see a button to close a window and one to change the size. How can I minimize a window?

window-management user-interface minimize

asked by Rasengan Score of 5 answered by wowbagger Score of 4

How can I get Plank and Wingpanel on both monitors without Mirroring Screens

I would like to get Plank and Wingpanel on both screens of my dual monitor set up without mirroring my screens. How can I do this?

plank wingpanel

asked by Crutchcorn Score of 11 answered by Tomblarom Score of 11

Why can't I place files on the desktop by default, and how can I get this feature?

By default, elementary OS doesn’t have a desktop folder – and no files can be placed onto the wallpaper. Note that this isn’t just that icons don’t show, there really is no desktop folder: Where …

desktop files user-interface navigation

asked by Christian Score of 29 answered by Daniel Foré Score of 40

How can I make LibreOffice look better?

For example, this is what LibreOffice Calc looks like right after installation: Very Windows 95 looking. Ho can I make it look more in line with the design of elementary OS?

themes libreoffice

asked by Gabriel Score of 30 answered by fitojb Score of 41

Create Bootable USB in elementary OS

I’m trying to upgrade to Freya from Luna and I need to create a bootable usb drive. Ubuntu has Startup Disk Creator, what does elementary OS have?

usb

asked by Karl Morrison Score of 10 answered by lemonslice Score of 12