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Translations are done with Google Translate due to limited or no support for the languages I need in other translation services like DeepL and Bing Translate. I am working on finding an alternative. For some reason, the formatting (links, dividers, bolding, italics, etc.) is messed up in various translations. It is tedious to fix, and I do not know how to fix these issues in languages with non-latin characters, and right to left languages (like Arabic) extra help is needed in fixing these issues
Due to maintenance issues, many translations are out of date and are using an outdated version of this README article file. A translator is needed. Also, as of April 25th 2021, it is going to take me a while to get all the new links working.
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See above. This is a general tech support article project related to computer cursor freeze-up issues.
[See Windows 10 help](/Windows/Windows 10/)
This directory contains documentation and scripts to try and help you fix your frozen/malfunctioning mouse cursor (mouse pointer, or just cursor) on Linux.
Note: some scripts only work for certain configurations. You can find your desktop environment in settings >> about
If it is a one time thing, you can close programs with alt + f4 and you can save your files with CTRL + s (to save playlists in VLC Media Player, the shortcut is CTRL + Y) sometimes, the issue may resolve on its own after a few programs are closed. If not keep closing until you get to the desktop and see if it responds. If not, try the tricks below, or reboot your system by pressing the power button and pressing TAB until you get to restart or shutdown (you should NOT power down your system by holding down the power button unless the keyboard isn't responding as well, this should be a last resort)
If not already installed, GNOME Extensions give you control of desktop icons, the dock, and app indicators. Turning the first 2 off and turning them back on may fix the mouse problem.
If not already installed, GNOME Tweaks offers various ways of tweaking the appearance and control of your Linux/GNOME system.
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Try:
General>>Screen animationstry turning this off. It can help sometimes, although it can make using your system a lot more bland -
No other options currently available for this program
Compiz is a powerful desktop customization tool. It can unfortunately be the problem. If you have compiz installed and want to test, try:
pkill compizBe careful with this command, as it will break compiz for your current session, although it should work again after a reboot.
To reinstall your mouse, try this script:
modprobe -r psmouse # for removing itIf you don't have permissions, add a sudo (I promise this is safe, I did it myself on my main machine):
sudo modprobe -r psmouse # for removing itThen add the mouse back by using this script:
modprobe psmouse # for adding itIf you still don't have proper permissions, add a sudo again. Also, again, I promise that this is safe:
sudo modprobe psmouse # for adding itNote: this method doesn't always work.
You can see the scripts here
I got these examples from the Unix stackexchange @ https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/522446
If all else fails, a reboot might be needed. If that doesn't work, or you don't want to/can't reboot, always remember that you can use your computer without a mouse. If you have a touchscreen, you can use that to replace the mouse, but you should probably try to learn how to use your computer without your mouse and without touch input.
To open a terminal, type ctrl + alt + tab
To switch between programs, type alt + tab keep pressing until you get to a program you need
To submit information in a web browser, type ctrl + enter
To close a window, press alt + f4 (yes, this does work on Linux, it isn't specific to Windows)
You will likely be using the tab and enter keys very frequently (tab switches to the next available button/element)
[See Windows 10 help](/Windows/Windows 10/) - Link is currently broken
This directory contains documentation and scripts to try and help you fix your frozen/malfunctioning mouse cursor (mouse pointer, or just cursor) on Windows 10
Note: this guide is incomplete. This is a heavily modified version of the Linux article, which can be seen here
If it is a one time thing, you can close programs with alt + f4 and you can save your files with CTRL + s (to save playlists in VLC Media Player, the shortcut is CTRL + Y) sometimes, the issue may resolve on its own after a few programs are closed. If not keep closing until you get to the desktop and see if it responds. If not, try the tricks below, or reboot your system by pressing ALT + F4 on the desktop, then press TAB to select the dropdown, and use the up and down arrow keys until you get to restart or shutdown (unless there is an update available, then you might want or might not want to do it)
You should NOT power down your system by holding down the power button unless the keyboard isn't responding as well, this should be a last resort) pressing the power button will put the computer into sleep mode (with default settings) so this won't work.
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To reinstall your mouse, try this script in the Windows terminal (normal terminal, PowerShell IDE, or your preferred terminal program)
Note: none of these scripts are available yet. Please help me write this article better.
echo ("Data not available");PERMISSION_DENIED
echo ("Data not available");Then add the mouse back by using this script:
Note: none of these scripts are available yet. Please help me write this article better.
echo ("Data not available");PERMISSION_DENIED
echo ("Data not available");Note: this method doesn't always work.
You can see the scripts [here](/Windows/Windows 10/Scripts/)
Source: none
If all else fails, a reboot might be needed. If that doesn't work, or you don't want to/can't reboot, always remember that you can use your computer without a mouse. If you have a touchscreen, you can use that to replace the mouse, but you should probably try to learn how to use your computer without your mouse and without touch input.
To open a terminal, press [::] Windows + R
To switch between programs, type alt + tab keep pressing until you get to a program you need
To submit information in a web browser, type ctrl + enter
To close a window, press alt + f4
You will likely be using the tab and enter keys very frequently (tab switches to the next available button/element)
This directory contains documentation and scripts to try and help you fix your frozen/malfunctioning mouse cursor (mouse pointer, or just cursor) on MacOS.
Applicable for: Classic Mac OS (8.0 and up) Mac OS X Server, Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.7, OS X 10.8 to 10.11, MacOS 10.12 to 10.15, 11.0 to 11.3
Note: some scripts only work for certain configurations. You can find your desktop environment in settings >> about
If it is a one time thing, you can close programs with alt + f4 and you can save your files with CTRL + s (to save playlists in VLC Media Player, the shortcut is CTRL + Y) sometimes, the issue may resolve on its own after a few programs are closed. If not keep closing until you get to the desktop and see if it responds. If not, try the tricks below, or reboot your system by pressing the power button and pressing TAB until you get to restart or shutdown (you should NOT power down your system by holding down the power button unless the keyboard isn't responding as well, this should be a last resort)
No data is available here.
To reinstall your mouse, try this script (only tested on Linux, NOT MACOS)
modprobe -r psmouse # for removing itIf you don't have permissions, add a sudo
sudo modprobe -r psmouse # for removing itThen add the mouse back by using this script:
modprobe psmouse # for adding itIf you still don't have proper permissions
sudo modprobe psmouse # for adding itNote: this method doesn't always work.
You can see the scripts here
I got these examples from the Unix stackexchange @ https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/522446
If all else fails, a reboot might be needed. If that doesn't work, or you don't want to/can't reboot, always remember that you can use your computer without a mouse. If you have a touchscreen, you can use that to replace the mouse, but you should probably try to learn how to use your computer without your mouse and without touch input.
To open a terminal, type command + alt + tab
To switch between programs, type alt + tab keep pressing until you get to a program you need
To submit information in a web browser, type command + enter
To close a window, press alt + f4 (yes, this does work on MacOS, it isn't specific to Windows)
You will likely be using the tab and enter keys very frequently (tab switches to the next available button/element)
Did everything else fail? Just want to try an extreme solution? Here are some that were too extreme to mention on the main list:
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Never let your battery drop below
xpercent (20-31% recommended asx) -
Never let your battery reach
ypercent (91-100% recommended asy)
Those are all the extreme solutions that have worked for me. Recommend more here
Click/tap here to view this projects Wiki
If the project has been forked, the Wiki was likely removed. Luckily, I include an embedded version. You can view it here.
You can sponsor this project if you like, but please specify what you want to donate to. See the funds you can donate to here
You can view other sponsor info here
Try it out! The sponsor button is right up next to the watch/unwatch button.
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All of my works are free some restrictions. DRM (Digital Restrictions Management) is not present in any of my works.
This sticker is supported by the Free Software Foundation. I never intend to include DRM in my works.
I am ussing the abbreviation "Digital Restrictions Management" instead of the more known "Digital Rights Management" as the common way of addressing it is false, there are no rights with DRM. The spelling "Digital Restrictions Management" is more accurate, and is supported by Richard M. Stallman (RMS) and the Free Software Foundation (FSF)
This section is used to raise awareness for the problems with DRM, and also to protest it. DRM is defective by design and is a major threat to all computer users and software freedom.
Image credit: defectivebydesign.org/drm-free/...
Currently, I am the only contributer. Contributing is allowed, as long as you follow the rules of the CONTRIBUTING.md file.
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If the repository has been forked, issues likely have been removed. Luckily I keep an archive of certain images here
Read the privacy policy on issue archival here
TL;DR
I archive my own issues. Your issue won't be archived unless you request it to be archived.
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No other past pull requests
If the repository has been forked, issues likely have been removed. Luckily I keep an archive of certain images here
Read the privacy policy on issue archival here
TL;DR
I archive my own issues. Your issue won't be archived unless you request it to be archived.
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None at the moment
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No other active pull requests
If the repository has been forked, issues likely have been removed. Luckily I keep an archive of certain images here
Read the privacy policy on issue archival here
TL;DR
I archive my own issues. Your issue won't be archived unless you request it to be archived.
Here are some other resources for this project:
No other resources at the moment.
Contributing is allowed for this project, as long as you follow the rules of the CONTRIBUTING.md file.
Click/tap here to view the contributing rules for this project
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