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I've recently started using Ubuntu (26.04) and noticed two things with the OpenComm and the USB-C dongle and wondered if Shokz has a solution?

The first is that, when watching a YouTube video I have to hit the volume up button on the Shokz (as the UI volume is full blast) to hear the audio. When I pause I have to hit the volume up button again as the volume has reverted back to very low (even though the UI volume is max)

The second is that Shokz send a 'shutdown' message to Ubuntu - a problem noted here (https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxhardware/comments/1542e1r/comment/kc2yj9y/). As this problem was discussed 3 yrs ago and a new dongle has been released since I wonder if this has been fixed? And, if not, does Shokz know about it?

In the process of making the switch to Ubuntu Desktop which involves a lot of learning how Ubuntu works. One thing that has struck me is the different approaches and options available for backing up these alternate OS

On Windows I use Macrium Refresh which give me one solution for various backup methods including a bare metal restore. This is, of course, enabled by Windows VSS

Linux (and Ubuntu therefore) doesn't look to have a VSS like service. In exploring how people go about backing up their Desktop the approach seems to involve a number of different tools (e.g. a combination of Clonezilla, Timeshift, Déjà vu).

In case I'm missing the trees due to the forest, is there a single approach akin to Reflect for Ubuntu?

I'm a new client and seeding (uploading) data for the first time. I noticed uploads had been stuck for a few hours and, suspecting internet related issues, did some investigation. When that didn't yield anything I rebooted ... Uploads are now continuing.

I was wondering how pCloud uploads to their servers? What Windows services are used? What can I check to see if it's client side that's causing the problem? How to restart pCloud without a reboot (do I just quit the tray icon or is there more)?

Thanks for the help

There are two versions of pCloud Drive for Windows on their download site. According to the file names the full ver is 5.1.0 and the beta, weirdly, 5.0.13. Two questions:

Are the version numbers correct?

How do I know what is contained within the beta (i.e. what are the changes or additions)?

Thanks very much