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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What’s causing snap layout lag after the Windows 11 update?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-causing-snap-layout-lag-after-the-windows-11-update</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=750">JohnS</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my head around the new Windows 11 23H2 update, specifically the way it handles window management with snap layouts. I set up a three-column layout for my work, but every time I drag a window to a snap zone, it feels like there’s a slight delay before the layout preview appears, and sometimes it doesn’t register at all. Has anyone else noticed this kind of inconsistent behavior since updating?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my head around the new Windows 11 23H2 update, specifically the way it handles window management with snap layouts. I set up a three-column layout for my work, but every time I drag a window to a snap zone, it feels like there’s a slight delay before the layout preview appears, and sometimes it doesn’t register at all. Has anyone else noticed this kind of inconsistent behavior since updating?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i expect GPT partitioning issues with a fresh distro install?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-expect-gpt-partitioning-issues-with-a-fresh-distro-install</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=752">William96</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just tried to install the latest version of my distro, but the installer keeps failing when it gets to the disk partitioning step. My drive is using a GUID Partition Table, and I’m wondering if that’s somehow incompatible with the new installer’s automatic layout tool. Has anyone else run into this with a fresh install recently?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just tried to install the latest version of my distro, but the installer keeps failing when it gets to the disk partitioning step. My drive is using a GUID Partition Table, and I’m wondering if that’s somehow incompatible with the new installer’s automatic layout tool. Has anyone else run into this with a fresh install recently?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I fix a second monitor that won't wake after suspend on Linux?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-a-second-monitor-that-won-t-wake-after-suspend-on-linux</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1443">Ryan73</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get a dual monitor setup working on my Linux machine, but the second display just won’t wake up from sleep. I’m using a DisplayPort cable for the main screen and an HDMI connection for the other, and the system seems to detect both in the settings, but one stays black after the system suspends. I’m not sure if this is a driver issue or something with how the display manager handles waking up multiple outputs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get a dual monitor setup working on my Linux machine, but the second display just won’t wake up from sleep. I’m using a DisplayPort cable for the main screen and an HDMI connection for the other, and the system seems to detect both in the settings, but one stays black after the system suspends. I’m not sure if this is a driver issue or something with how the display manager handles waking up multiple outputs.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do I fix Windows 11 and Ubuntu dual-boot install failing to detect drives?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-fix-windows-11-and-ubuntu-dual-boot-install-failing-to-detect-drives</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:36:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=571">KevinAW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to set up a dual-boot with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the installer keeps failing when it tries to detect the existing partitions. I’m worried it might be something with the way Windows set up the disk with its modern standby mode enabled. Has anyone else run into this recently?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to set up a dual-boot with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the installer keeps failing when it tries to detect the existing partitions. I’m worried it might be something with the way Windows set up the disk with its modern standby mode enabled. Has anyone else run into this recently?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I keep GRUB as the bootloader after Windows updates?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-keep-grub-as-the-bootloader-after-windows-updates</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1255">SofiaOB</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows boot manager keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to adjust the boot order in GRUB, but after a Windows update, it just defaults back and I can’t get into Linux without a live USB. Has anyone else dealt with this and found a reliable way to make the Linux bootloader stick?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows boot manager keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to adjust the boot order in GRUB, but after a Windows update, it just defaults back and I can’t get into Linux without a live USB. Has anyone else dealt with this and found a reliable way to make the Linux bootloader stick?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why is Windows 11 running slow on my PC after a fresh install?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-is-windows-11-running-slow-on-my-pc-after-a-fresh-install</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2367">Savannah78</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 11 on my desktop, and the whole process felt slower than I remember from Windows 10. The initial setup took ages, and now even basic file operations seem to drag. I’m wondering if this is just the new normal for the OS or if my hardware might be the bottleneck, even though it met the stated requirements.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 11 on my desktop, and the whole process felt slower than I remember from Windows 10. The initial setup took ages, and now even basic file operations seem to drag. I’m wondering if this is just the new normal for the OS or if my hardware might be the bottleneck, even though it met the stated requirements.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can i fix permission denied running a script in wsl after copying?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-permission-denied-running-a-script-in-wsl-after-copying</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=359">Charles97</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my head around the Windows Subsystem for Linux, specifically how it handles file permissions between the two systems. I copied a script from my Windows desktop into the Linux home directory, but it won’t execute, saying permission denied, even though it worked fine before the move.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my head around the Windows Subsystem for Linux, specifically how it handles file permissions between the two systems. I copied a script from my Windows desktop into the Linux home directory, but it won’t execute, saying permission denied, even though it worked fine before the move.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I recover Ubuntu after a failed upgrade that leaves a black screen?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-recover-ubuntu-after-a-failed-upgrade-that-leaves-a-black-screen</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=664">JonathanT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just tried to update my Ubuntu install from 22.04 to 24.04 using the command line, but the process failed halfway through. Now my system boots to a black screen with a blinking cursor. I can get to a tty terminal, but I’m not sure what to do next to recover my installation without losing my home folder.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just tried to update my Ubuntu install from 22.04 to 24.04 using the command line, but the process failed halfway through. Now my system boots to a black screen with a blinking cursor. I can get to a tty terminal, but I’m not sure what to do next to recover my installation without losing my home folder.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I recover a partially upgraded Ubuntu server after a failed upgrade?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-recover-a-partially-upgraded-ubuntu-server-after-a-failed-upgrade</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=771">StellaRM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just tried to upgrade my Ubuntu server from 20.04 to 22.04 using the `do-release-upgrade` command, but it failed halfway through. Now I'm stuck with a partially upgraded system that won't boot properly, and I can't seem to get the network manager to start so I can even try to fix it remotely.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just tried to upgrade my Ubuntu server from 20.04 to 22.04 using the `do-release-upgrade` command, but it failed halfway through. Now I'm stuck with a partially upgraded system that won't boot properly, and I can't seem to get the network manager to start so I can even try to fix it remotely.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why is the show more options menu stuck in legacy mode on Windows 11?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-is-the-show-more-options-menu-stuck-in-legacy-mode-on-windows-11</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2454">Ethan_W</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 11 on my desktop, and I’m already running into a weird issue with the new context menu. When I right-click on the desktop or in File Explorer, the “Show more options” legacy menu pops up almost every single time instead of the new compact one, even for simple actions like creating a new folder. I’m not sure if this is a bug from the latest update or if something I installed is forcing it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 11 on my desktop, and I’m already running into a weird issue with the new context menu. When I right-click on the desktop or in File Explorer, the “Show more options” legacy menu pops up almost every single time instead of the new compact one, even for simple actions like creating a new folder. I’m not sure if this is a bug from the latest update or if something I installed is forcing it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do I stop Windows 11 from taking over the boot with GRUB on Ubuntu?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-stop-windows-11-from-taking-over-the-boot-with-grub-on-ubuntu</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=363">KennethXS</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-stop-windows-11-from-taking-over-the-boot-with-grub-on-ubuntu</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows bootloader keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to use GRUB as the main boot manager, but after a restart it just defaults straight to Windows again. I’m not sure if I’m missing a step in the UEFI settings or if Secure Boot is interfering with the process.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows bootloader keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to use GRUB as the main boot manager, but after a restart it just defaults straight to Windows again. I’m not sure if I’m missing a step in the UEFI settings or if Secure Boot is interfering with the process.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What can I do about a laggy, jumpy trackpad after a Windows update?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-can-i-do-about-a-laggy-jumpy-trackpad-after-a-windows-update</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1813">Anthony.D</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just installed the latest Windows 11 feature update, and now my laptop's trackpad feels completely off. The cursor seems to jump around, and two-finger scrolling is way too sensitive. I tried adjusting the pointer speed in the settings, but it doesn't really fix the laggy, erratic behavior. Has anyone else run into this after an update?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just installed the latest Windows 11 feature update, and now my laptop's trackpad feels completely off. The cursor seems to jump around, and two-finger scrolling is way too sensitive. I tried adjusting the pointer speed in the settings, but it doesn't really fix the laggy, erratic behavior. Has anyone else run into this after an update?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do I keep GRUB when Windows updates overwrite it on a dual-boot?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-keep-grub-when-windows-updates-overwrite-it-on-a-dual-boot</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1812">Ella.J</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows bootloader keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to use GRUB as the main boot manager, but after a Windows update it just disappears and I’m stuck booting straight into Windows again. I’m not sure if I’m missing a step in the UEFI settings or if there’s a better way to handle this so both systems are reliably accessible.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows bootloader keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to use GRUB as the main boot manager, but after a Windows update it just disappears and I’m stuck booting straight into Windows again. I’m not sure if I’m missing a step in the UEFI settings or if there’s a better way to handle this so both systems are reliably accessible.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why does scanning freeze on Ubuntu with SANE after the driver is detected?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-does-scanning-freeze-on-ubuntu-with-sane-after-the-driver-is-detected</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1784">Gary_A</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my old scanner working on Ubuntu 22.04, but every time I try to scan something the software just freezes. I installed the recommended SANE packages and the driver seems to be detected, but the actual scanning process never completes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my old scanner working on Ubuntu 22.04, but every time I try to scan something the software just freezes. I installed the recommended SANE packages and the driver seems to be detected, but the actual scanning process never completes.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do I fix Windows boot manager overriding GRUB after dual-boot setup?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-fix-windows-boot-manager-overriding-grub-after-dual-boot-setup</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2013">Luke57</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows boot manager keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to use GRUB as the main bootloader, but after a Windows update, it just defaults back to the Windows boot screen and I can’t see the Linux option anymore.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to set up a dual-boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu on my new laptop, but the Windows boot manager keeps taking over every time. I followed a guide to use GRUB as the main bootloader, but after a Windows update, it just defaults back to the Windows boot screen and I can’t see the Linux option anymore.]]></content:encoded>
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