Ubuntu sound woes - use HDMI

Ubuntu 12.04 sound woes

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshootingProcedure

Is all I can offer - nothing  works - it just seems to be randomly functional.

Try (lots of) reboots....

Moved to using HDMI properly - can't remember how but that fixed it doh!

Ubuntu keyboard reverts to US layout

Try this: 

# for uk keyboard, use other country symbols to release yourself from US domination...

setxkbmap gb 

add to your .bashrc, reboot and try

Other hints that only worked temporarily:




sudo dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration


trouble is that only works until you reboot :-(


This had no obvious effect:


sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup

Pairing Garmin HRM with Edge 500

I have been having trouble getting my Garmin Heart Rate Monitor that came with my Garmin Edge 500 to pair properly.

I tried to replace the battery but to no avail.

Found these steps on the Garmin help forum and now its working again.

After you wet both electrodes on the HRM strap and put it on your chest it is in standby and ready to send data.

1. Press and hold MENU 
2. Select Settings->Bike Settings->Heart Rate->ANT+HR
3. Select Yes 
4. Select Rescan and press enter
5. Press Back until back on your front screen 

 If you have not seen the Garmin Edge 500 - take a look they are pretty cool and come with a spiffy web site to help you analyse your data after a ride.

DC Rainmaker gives a good in-depth review of the Edge 500....