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A peripheral is a device that connects to a computer, but its not a part of it.

A peripheral is an external device that connects to a computer via cable, but its not a part of it. Example of peripherals: Common types like keyboard, and mouse. Others like printers, monitors, an external hard drive.

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Wacom Intuos S only recognized in Android Mode

Second edit: Since this question keeps getting attention, I want to put a clear disclaimer at the top: if you are experiencing this problem, it will likely be solved by pressing and holding the left-most and right-most button on your pad at the same…
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Are there any 802.11ac adapters working in Ubuntu?

Has anyone got an 802.11ac adapter working in Linux/Ubuntu? PCI or USB. Looks like the a6200 might be having issues. And according to wikidev, it's the only released piece of client hardware for 802.11ac.
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How do I get a PS3 Sixasis Controller working via USB?

I am trying to get a PS3 Sixaxis controller to work with Ubuntu 12.04. The ubuntu wiki page for sixaxis says to install QtSixA, which I did. The issue now is actually using the controller. I installed "SuperTux 2" to test it out. Normally, SuperTux…
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Logitech MX Master 2s via bluetooth change pointer speed

I have a Logitech MX Master 2s connected via Bluetooth to my Ubuntu 19.04. All buttons work with a charm, but I am not able to increase the speed. In the settings GUI it is already at the highest level, but the pointer moves still very slow and I…
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How do I automatically switch PulseAudio input to headset upon connection?

Using Xubuntu 18.04, I have a headset that I connect, with its own microphone input. Every time I connect it, I then have to launch pavucontrol, click to the "Input Devices" tab, then select the "Headset Microphone" (instead of "Internal…
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Xbox One controller Ubuntu 18.04

What are the necessary steps to connect a wireless Xbox One controller with Ubuntu 18.04? When I try to connect the Xbox sign only blinks but when I try to connect with a cable it works in an instant. I've tried to follow the old suggestion that…
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Is it possible to get an HP Media remote to work with Ubuntu?

I have two HP remotes, one is a huge remote for the TV tuner and media centre, and the other is a tiny remote for just controlling a media centre. Is it possible to get them to work with Ubuntu (11.04) using LIRC? I know at least one of them is…
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Lock builtin laptop keyboard but keep an external USB keyboard functioning

I have a laptop but also an external USB keyboard connected to it. Is it somehow possible to lock the built-in laptop keyboard (i.e. keys pressed should have no effect) but keep the external one responsive? I'm running Ubuntu Gnome 16.04. My laptop…
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How to make HP IR6 remote control work?

I've been using an HP Pavillion dv4-1430us laptop with Ubuntu 10.04 installed on it. I want to use the IR6 remote control that comes with the laptop on my Ubuntu. However, I've failed to do so after several attempts. Could anyone please let me know…
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How to use fingerprint authentication on a HP DV6-3049TX?

How can I use the fingerprint reader on my HP DV6-3049TX? I've tried it with some software (please edit so we know what you've tried) but it just says "No device".
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Error in recognizing arduino on ubuntu 20.04

I just bought an ARDUINO MICRO and it looks it is recognized by the system since it shows on /dev/ttyS0. The sketch I wrote compiles without error, but when I try to upload I get: If I press the reset button, as suggested, after starting the…
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USB Keyboard regularly disconnects during use

The keyboard I own after a little while of use (at least a few minutes) disconnects. It will even disconnect while in use in the middle of typing and not just after being idle. It can be resolved by unplugging and plugging the device in again. The…
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IR camera LED flashing constantly

My laptop has an embedded IR camera. According to HP specs, it is an HP Wide Vision FHD IR Camera. Whenever I use it, the IR LEDs flicker constantly (five times a second at lest). I can't use the IR camera, because the light needs to be solid, so…
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How to shutdown peripheral

I was helping someone on the Italian help service investigating a problem of battery draining when the computer is shut down. This problem appears only when shutting down from Lubuntu, not from Windows. And the following question came to my mind. Is…
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Enable visible mouse cursor in Ubuntu Touch

I am running a new nexus 7 with Ubuntu Touch (3.4.0-4) installed. I have plugged a mouse into the usb slot, and the device receives input (randomly clicking and dragging works) but the mouse cursor is invisible. Is there a way to make the cursor…
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