https://www.kubuntuforums.net/ New to Kubuntu Linux, or just not sure which of our forums to post your question in? You are in the right place. en Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:35:54 GMT vBulletin 60 images/misc/rss.png https://www.kubuntuforums.net/ https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/newbie-support/help-the-new-guy/694615-format-external-ssd-for-backup Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:26:21 GMT Hi everyone, I am new to linux (Kubuntu 26.04, transitioning from macos) and I am a bit lost... I just bought a new external ssd which I intend to... I am new to linux (Kubuntu 26.04, transitioning from macos) and I am a bit lost... I just bought a new external ssd which I intend to use for backup, but I am unable to mount it... The device is seen in the KDE partition manager and the SMART status seems ok. However partition manager stated that no usable partition could be found, so I supposed this was the problem. I tried creating a single partition with the partition manager, and I now have one, unallocated, partition on the disk. Yet this did not solve the issue... The question is how should I format / partition the disk for its intended usage ? Thank you for your help !]]> Help the New Guy LostRaccoon https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/newbie-support/help-the-new-guy/694615-format-external-ssd-for-backup https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/newbie-support/help-the-new-guy/694466-plasmashell-not-loading Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:09:57 GMT OS: 26.04 This just started this morning. When I turn on the computer this is what happens: 1. I get the login screen 2. I enter my password...
This just started this morning. When I turn on the computer this is what happens:

1. I get the login screen
2. I enter my password
3. I get the "K" plasma screen
4. The wallpaper displays
5. Then I get this dialog: plasmashell-Crash Handler plasmashell has closed unexpectedly.
6. I close that dialog
7. I get a blank black screen, the mouse is still active
8. I press the computer power button
9. The login screen displays again, and I start all over with the same results.

I can send screen shots if that will help.

Any ideas? Thank you for your time.
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James

]]> Help the New Guy JamesKB https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/newbie-support/help-the-new-guy/694466-plasmashell-not-loading https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/newbie-support/help-the-new-guy/694293-is-the-automatic-update-from-24-04-to-26-4-1-still-delayed Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:56:16 GMT Hi everyone, I’d like to know if there’s any news on when the LTS update from 24.04 to 26.04.1 will be released. I just wanted to know if they are... Hi everyone, I’d like to know if there’s any news on when the LTS update from 24.04 to 26.04.1 will be released. I just wanted to know if they are still improving the general (automatic) process for that version upgrade. Help the New Guy RobertoAC https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/newbie-support/help-the-new-guy/694293-is-the-automatic-update-from-24-04-to-26-4-1-still-delayed