could solve it: https://lemmy.ml/comment/8727647

ah crazy, i made it work with Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS!

For some reason i had to unplug the PC before restarting. Then it got found as UEFI and could boot.

The full installation on the USB was a bit dirty, as i put the Live Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine and installed it from there. So i typed the full disk encryption and login passwords in Windows … but I wont be too paranoid about that one now 😅

ok, appreciate your time and insight. thanks!

seems to involve disabling secure boot, not happy with that. will cause more paranoia 😬

like i said, i tried mint, does not work from that stick, only tails works. what i want to achieve is not much:

• create files that i cannot decrypt in my windows, even if i have the keys or the password, which i both dont have. (already done in tails)
• run this one single app on a secure usb, so when my windows or phone have a virus/stolen/lost, this app is not there and not in danger.

Appreciate it a lot, thanks. What Distro would you recommend running from a USB?

Beside security concerns about stuff that I don’t understand, my only real needs are:

• Kleopatra (to generate keys and passwords my Windows will never know about)
• And this fucking App that will not connect to the internet on Tails.

soon will be one year old.

yes and my pc too 😅

omg pls do digress! like i said, im reallly open to other distros.

did try other ports.

dont have another usb. i like this one cuz its fast and i dont want to buy a new one before being sure it will work.

Are you sure you need the UEFI mode and not the legacy BIOS mode?

im not. and i dont even understand that question 🙈

but the stick is new and should not be too bad: https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006057488603.html

mostly just abbreviations like

:*:ty-::Thank you very much

I know its possible in linux. but on windows in ahk it takes me seconds to add/remove/deactivate/activate them. and on a good working day do that maybe 20 to 50 times. and they are all in one single file.

i also use it for simple shortcuts or things like

:R*?:ddd:: FormatTime, CurrentDateTime,, dd.MM.yy SendInput %CurrentDateTime% return

or stuff like search selected text in search engine X or Y; but if selected in program A, then use search engine Z or open program B and enter it there. but those are the most complicated ones i use and dont need quick changing.

id really like to use linux, but not before this is working. i dont understand how you linux people can live witout ahk.