Has anyone succeeded in accessing #GDrive files from a file manager under Linux?

I tried the gdrive kioslave (using Dolphin under KDE), but it fails because --

Unable to create KIO worker. Unknown protocol 'gdrive'.

Searching Synaptic, the only thing with "gdrive" in it was that kioslave, which (of course) I installed. DDGing for information about this finds very little, and a lot of what I find is wrong or outdated, and none of it mentions the gdrive protocol. The instructions for the kioslave seem to think It Just Works.

(Google's desktop client is only available for WIndows and Mac, and the Windows version won't install under WINE.)

I'm using the latest Kubuntu (24.10).

Context (usage)

@Harena is trying to offload a bunch of stuff from her #GoogleDrive in order to free up space, having almost used up the 15GB free limit -- but even after deleting a bunch of stuff, it only freed up a few MB and we're trying to figure out what's going on (and also it would be nice to have a more friendly file-oriented UI for doing this).

So, need a new phone that isnt going to try to shove AI down my throat.

Suggestions?

#Smartphones
#TechHelpNeeded
#phones

Help urgently needed. MS word restarts on saving as well as copying text. Event viewer shows MSVCP140.DLL as the faulty module. I can't remove or uninstall it. Have tried uninstalling+reinstalling Office, uninstalling+reinstalling all the visual c++ packages (in safe mode), problem persists. I am panicking as deadlines loom. Can't use alternate apps because of specific macro needs.
Help me, fediverse, you're my only hope. #TechHelpNeeded #techhelp #windows #msword #arrrrgh

I'm maybe looking at upgrading the Wi-Fi card on my laptop. Is getting any Wi-Fi card should be alright for Linux or would I need to get certain ones?

I did check online of the specs of the current Wi-Fi card and the it has the PCIe Half MiniCard solt
#LinuxNewbie #TechHelpNeeded

I know I'm unlikely to get a helpful response
But does anyone in 2024, know how to make the Steam Controller act as... A controller? On Windows 10 ideally, in 2024

It boots into a mode the pretends to be keyboard and mouse and causes havok
Every advice seems to link to outdated/unsupported/unfinished projects

Please, PLEASE don't respond with "Just use Linux " or to random untested posts, that wasn't what I asked about

#TechHelpNeeded when it comes to optical drives, does orientation (vertical or horizontal) installation make any notable difference.

My web queries have been fruitless in trying to find some form of an answer.

https://mastodonapp.uk/@TeaganArtist/112565822999478495

2/2

I system restored back to the 3rd June and now my documents folder is empty.

I worry for years of writing as a poet and lesson plans. Human error and OneDrive being crap.

In a related note for the future, If anyone knows how to move to #Linux and have Fortnite work for my nephew, the game important to him, please do shout up, also any way to get clarity on what happened to my cloud and system Documents folder. Thanks. #TechHelpNeeded #techhelpdesk

#microsoft #onedrive #TechHelpNeeded Is there a way for a consumer account to see what has happened to files - an activity log. I downgraded my plan (I'm low income) and s notified me I'm out of storage. I selected "store on this device only" on the documents folder and deleted the onedrive documents folder. I see my documents disappear and panic. I pay to upgrade to Microsoft 365+ onedrive plan and recover the documents folder from the OneDrive cloud recycle bin. Not much recovered. 1/2

For those smarter than me, I am trying to copy files to my MicroSD card but somehow managed to lock it into Read Only no matter what reader I use, even mounting it directly from the #NintendoSwitch. How can I fix this? Running Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS #TechHelpNeeded

To all the smart folks on the Fediverse who can see this #HelpRequest, is there a way I can capture ALL the DNS requests a windows machine makes?

#SoundEngineering #accessibility #TechHelpNeeded

Greetings Fedizens! Ive been busy researching some options and found it may be better to reach out to experts here. What am I referring to? Details:

I am mostly deaf so this is an accessibility project but also a music therapy project. I prefer the acoustic guitar to all other instruments played because I can "feel" many of the sound frequencies I can't hear. I've been away from playing guitar for some years but recently decided to get a 3/4 size folk/classical Austin travel guitar. My goal is to play it for both physical rehab and general wellness/pleasure.

The first thing I did on receiving the guitar was take it over to Guitar Center. I had them change out the steel strings with flexible low gauge nylon strings and file the rough fret edges while setting the nut and bridge accordingly. Then I spent a couple of weeks building callouses and starting the physical rehab. It's going great! However, I do have an issue hearing it, so this is what I need some help with.

I need to be able to hear the guitar sound better but not disturb anyone nearby - and to be able to hear another guitar being played better as well (anticipating a jam session). This reminded me of needing to play an electric guitar "silently" for a variety of reasons.

My plan to self-accommodate my disability is to find a way to

1) amplify a non-electric acoustic guitar without losing natural sound quality
2) hear the amplified natural sound of my guitar, and at times another guitar, via my headset (and make the mixed sound available to the other guitarist)
3) optionally also mix the microphone channels
4) optionally have other inputs for the mixer, i.e. drum machine, mp3, wireless mic, bluetooth connection, additional wired inputs for instruments or mics
5) output available to virtual amplifier/pedal/speaker/PC

Functionally, this diagram is what I came up with where: guitars are "electrified" using piezo or mic to convert the sound to electric form; headsets with 3.5mm jacks have Y adapters to split the mic input from the speaker capabilities; 8 channel mixer shown so all sounds can be mixed and pre-amplified; mixed and slightly amplified sound is heard in the headsets via a sound monitor splitter; and the potential to offer the other options exists for the future.

What I need help with is determining what tech to buy to achieve a natural quality reproduction of the sound a person with normal hearing hears. (Hearing aids are horrible regarding sound quality.) Summary of functions: audio mixer, audio pre-amp with multiple-headset monitor capability, natural sound quality audio interface (FX not needed but nice to have just in case), and modern features for wireless, bluetooth, and mp3 connectivity.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what tech options I have?

Si jamais quelqu'un peut me venir en aide, je suis coincée depuis deux jours avec un problème que je n'arrive pas à résoudre (je découvre une library que je n'ai encore jamais configurée et je galère sur un point).

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/78246480/cant-revert-a-loggable-entity-because-of-a-doctrine-repository-error

#TechHelpNeeded Troubles with Mastodon, using Chrome with macOS. Thank you!
@drmambobob https://ecoevo.social/@drmambobob/111380029658913295

I have an eye-if card (yes old, I know, but it works reliably for me). My MacBook has forgotten all my saved wi-if passwords, so now I can’t connect to it on the eyfi wifi network it creates. Is there anyway to find out or reset the password? #eyefi #TechHelpNeeded

Next month, #westerndigital will remove support for their MyCloudHome desktop app, meaning you have to connect via the local network.
Followed their setup instructions and it won’t work.
Expensive alleged #nas system about to become doorstop.
Anyone know of a network storage device that just works?
#Computing #network #storage #TechHelpNeeded

: #TechHelpNeeded - I'm in the market for a new laptop. I'm on the fence about getting a MacBook, but I'm not well-versed in MacLand (yes, I made that up). If there's a laptop similar to a MacBook - I'm all ears... LOL. I prefer specs of AT LEAST 32 GB RAM, 4 TB HDD. : This laptop will be my travel laptop with multiple VMs on. TIA!

Can anyone help me find the name of a mouse function so I can replace my broken one? My current has a smooth, not clicky mouse wheel on rotate. The one I'm using as back up has lots of clicks. How do I assure the mouse I buy has a smooth scroll?
#TechHelpNeeded #GamingMouse