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    [SOLVED] Headless TeamViewer on Ubuntu 19.10

    Here's what I did and it's been perfectly working for me: Step 1: Open Terminal and paste sudo nano /etc/default/grub Step 2: Update the line GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT to include nomodeset. Step 3: sudo update-grub && sudo reboot At this point, TeamViewer should be able to load, and you...
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    [SOLVED] Headless TeamViewer on Ubuntu 19.10

    @Alabalcho Yes, I could forward the X session, but I prefer TeamViewer as it has WOL, FTP, VPN and everything that I need baked in. I figured out how to get it working. I changed my GRUB config. I shall post the answer once I'm done testing in a few days.
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    [SOLVED] Headless TeamViewer on Ubuntu 19.10

    I did get the GUI to show up on TeamViewer by following https://askubuntu.com/a/1087551/707371. But I am unable to log in by typing my username and password. Once I type in, it tries to login and then I guess it logs out and puts me back on the lock screen. SSH works perfectly fine when I try to...
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    [SOLVED] Headless TeamViewer on Ubuntu 19.10

    @Alabalcho Thanks, although that would work, I'm looking towards a software-based approach. My keyboard and mouse work fine, but I'm unable to login when I install the 'xserver-xorg-video-dummy ' package. Other than that, no issues with the keyboard and mouse. As for the display, when I install...
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    [SOLVED] Headless TeamViewer on Ubuntu 19.10

    Hey folks! I have been attempting to connect to my home server running Ubuntu 19.10 over TeamViewer from my other devices (Linux computers, Android phones or Windows computers) in vain. I have tried fiddling with Xorg configurations, installing and uninstalling various things. To summarise...
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    Looking for a software to control android phone

    Myphoneexplorer worked perfectly for me. Thanks anyways. http://www.fjsoft.at/en/ - See more at: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/newresponse/2653842#sthash.zIT2tUAu.dpuf
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    Looking for a software to control android phone

    Myphoneexplorer worked perfectly for me. Thanks anyways. http://www.fjsoft.at/en/
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    Looking for a software to control android phone

    I have a Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro GT-I8552. It has a pin type password. Unfortunately it's screen cracked and I am not able to unlock and use the phone. The touch screen has stopped working. Is there any software I can use to unlock the phone and transfer all the data to my new phone? Is...
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    How many Sata cables do I need?

    SATA cables are basically data transfer cables also known as Serial ATA. It is used for compatible HDD/SSD/CD Drives. Hence according to the number of HDD/SSD/CD Drives you have, you must buy that many. You would get the SATA power cable with the PSU itself. Usually you get at least one SATA...
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    Laptop dosen't fast boot

    I have a new DELL Inspiron 15R 5537. I got it in November 2014. I have noticed that it dosen't do the usual fast boot. Instead it does a cold boot every time. Please help me. I have tried defragmenting, checking disk for errors, etc.. I don't want to do a factory reset because I have lot of...
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    Installing ubuntu on laptop with UEFI BIOS

    I got a new laptop- Dell Inspiron 15R 5537. I got it with Windows 8.1 and was planning to install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS on it alongside Windows 8.1 without turning off the UEFI BIOS. Is this possible or should I change the BIOS to legacy mode to install?
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    ASUS BIOS Update