:( I double checked it was not my system.
#Insignia bluetooth adapter stuck in usb mac
It was able to list the exact device name along with the MAC address.
I tried using my Insignia Bluetooth Receiver in the past, but had no luck on Mint or Ubuntu, while my newly bought Kensington Bluetooth 4.0 dongle #K33956AM was recognized and paired seamlessly with my other devices. Just connect and turn on your HP printer, then go to printer settings within Ubuntu or Linux mint 17.1 and simply add your HP printer (which should be already listed).Ī little research first will definitely save a huge headache later. For example, if you didn't know, most HP printers are recognized immediately and effortlessly within Linux because of the the wonderful HPLIP opensource project. I am currently using Linux Mint 17.1 KDE, which is more or less a derivative of Canonical's Ubuntu. If you are new to Linux, especially switching from Windows, it is important to know that not all hardware is compatible and to make it even more interesting, Linux “distros” are also not equal. may quickly lead to a fresh re-install of one's favorite flavor of Linux. powerful "sudo" commands that are entered without understanding of their meaning. I have fallen in love with Linux and wish for other "newbies" to do the same :)įor someone converting from windows. Please be patient with my explanation because I wrote it with a brand new person to Linux in mind. I am relatively new to the Linux world, but have had no major issues converting from Windows. Next time, I want to get some drinks or snacks, I could just walk away, without needing to unplug the wired headset, and without interrupting the music or video I am listening to, really convenient.