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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

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Linux Operating System FEDORA Workstation 43_ Cursor or mouse pointer install how-to

1. Hi Copilot, I am currently running Linux OS FEDORA Workstation 43 on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop , could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how can I make my default mouse pointer bigger and at the same time I want my default mouse pointer to be in red-color ? Once again , for your information I am using Linux OS FEDORA Workstation 43 and I hope you can teach me the easy method of doing it because I am only an average Linux user and I love the Linux Operating System , so , please go easy on me.......Ha-Ha-Ha. Yours truly , Grandpa Norizan. THANKS Copilot for your answer.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Alright Grandpa Norizan, let’s make that mouse pointer bigger and red on your Fedora Workstation 43. I’ll keep this simple and step-by-step so you can follow along easily. 🖱️✨

🛠 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Settings

Click on the “Activities” menu (top-left corner).
Type “Settings” and open it.

2. Increase Pointer Size

In Settings, go to Accessibility.
Find Cursor Size (sometimes called “Large Text and Cursor”).
Choose a larger size (e.g., “Large” or “Extra Large”).
👉 This will immediately make your pointer bigger.

3. Change Pointer Color (to Red)

Fedora uses GNOME desktop, and by default it doesn’t let you change cursor color directly. But here’s the easy way:

Option A: Use GNOME Tweaks + Cursor Theme

Install GNOME Tweaks:
```
sudo dnf install gnome-tweaks
```
Install a red cursor theme (example: Bibata-Modern-Classic-Red or RedGlass):
```
sudo dnf install adwaita-cursor-theme
```
Or download a red cursor theme from GNOME-Look.org (search “red cursor”).
Extract the theme into:
```
~/.icons
```
(Create the folder if it doesn’t exist).
Open GNOME Tweaks → Appearance → Cursor → Select your red cursor theme.
Log out and back in to apply.

Option B: Quick Accessibility Highlight

If you don’t want to install themes, you can enable “Locate Pointer” in Accessibility. This makes the pointer flash when you press Ctrl, but it won’t change the color. For full red color, themes are the way to go.

🎨 Summary

Settings → Accessibility → Cursor Size → make it bigger.
Install GNOME Tweaks + Red Cursor Theme → change color to red.

That’s it! You’ll have a big, bold, red pointer that’s easy to see and uniquely yours.

Would you like me to suggest a couple of ready-made red cursor themes (with download links) that are easiest to install on Fedora? That way you don’t have to hunt around.

2. Hi Copilot , i have installed the "adwaita-cursor-theme" but how do i run this software in order to change my default mouse pointer from black to red ? THANKS.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer_1

Got it, Grandpa Norizan 👍 — thanks for clarifying. The package adwaita-cursor-theme you installed only provides the default black/white Adwaita cursors, so it won’t give you a red pointer. That’s why nothing changed after installing it. To get a red cursor, you’ll need to install a cursor theme that actually includes red designs, then activate it. Here’s the easy way:

🖱️ Step-by-Step: Switching to a Red Cursor

1. Install GNOME Tweaks

This tool lets you change cursor themes.

sudo dnf install gnome-tweaks

2. Download a Red Cursor Theme

The Adwaita theme doesn’t have red. You’ll need to grab one:

Go to GNOME-Look.org and search for “red cursor” or “Bibata Red”.
Download the theme (usually a .tar.gz file).

Extract it into your ~/.icons folder:

mkdir -p ~/.icons
tar -xvf downloaded-theme.tar.gz -C ~/.icons

3. Apply the Theme

Open GNOME Tweaks (search “Tweaks” in Activities).
Go to Appearance → Cursor.
Select your new red cursor theme.
Log out and back in (or restart) to see the change.

4. Make It Bigger

Open Settings → Accessibility → Cursor Size.
Pick “Large” or “Extra Large”.

✅ After this, your pointer will be big and red, just the way you want it.

Would you like me to point you directly to one or two specific red cursor themes that are popular and easy to install on Fedora, so you don’t have to search around GNOME-Look yourself?

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer_2

Great question, Grandpa Norizan! Installing adwaita-cursor-theme alone won’t give you a red cursor — that package only provides the standard Adwaita cursor set (black/white). To get a red cursor, you’ll need to install or download a cursor theme that actually has red designs, then activate it. Here’s how you can do it step by step:

🎯 Step 1: Install GNOME Tweaks

This tool lets you change cursor themes easily.

sudo dnf install gnome-tweaks

🎯 Step 2: Get a Red Cursor Theme

The default Adwaita theme doesn’t include red. You’ll need to download one:

Visit GNOME-Look.org and search for “red cursor” or “Bibata Red”.
Download the theme (usually a .tar.gz file).
Extract it into your ~/.icons folder (create it if it doesn’t exist):
```
mkdir -p ~/.icons
tar -xvf downloaded-theme.tar.gz -C ~/.icons
```

🎯 Step 3: Apply the Theme

Open GNOME Tweaks (search “Tweaks” in Activities).
Go to Appearance → Cursor.
Select your new red cursor theme.
Log out and back in (or restart) to see the change.

🎯 Step 4: Adjust Size

In Settings → Accessibility → Cursor Size, pick “Large” or “Extra Large” to make it bigger.

✅ After this, you’ll have a big red mouse pointer that’s easy to spot.

Would you like me to suggest a specific red cursor theme (with direct download link) that works well on Fedora, so you don’t have to search around?

3. Copilot , could you please tell me where is my " ~/.icons " folder because I could not find it and I am running Linux OS FEDORA Workstation 43 on my MSI GP70 2PE Leopard Laptop? THANKS.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Good question, Grandpa Norizan! The reason you couldn’t find the ~/.icons folder is because it usually doesn’t exist by default — you have to create it yourself. Let me break it down clearly:

🖱️ Where is `~/.icons`?

The ~ symbol means your home directory (for example /home/norizan if your username is norizan).
So the full path is:
```
/home/your-username/.icons
```
The dot (.) before icons means it’s a hidden folder. By default, hidden folders don’t show up in the file manager.

🛠 Step 1: Show Hidden Folders

Open your Files app (Nautilus).
Press Ctrl + H → this will reveal hidden folders.
If you see .icons, great! If not, we’ll create it.

🛠 Step 2: Create the Folder

Open a terminal and type:

mkdir -p ~/.icons

This command makes the .icons folder inside your home directory.

🛠 Step 3: Put Cursor Themes Inside

When you download a cursor theme (like a red one from GNOME-Look), it usually comes as a .tar.gz file.

Extract it into the .icons folder:

tar -xvf downloaded-theme.tar.gz -C ~/.icons

After extraction, you’ll see a folder with the theme name inside .icons.

🛠 Step 4: Apply the Theme

Open GNOME Tweaks.
Go to Appearance → Cursor.
Select the theme you placed in .icons.
Log out and back in to apply.

👉 So in short: the .icons folder is in your home directory, but hidden. You just need to create it and drop your red cursor theme there.

Would you like me to suggest a specific ready-made red cursor theme (with direct download link) that works well on Fedora, so you don’t have to search around GNOME-Look yourself?

4. Hi Copilot , when i run this command " mkdir -p ~/.icons " in order to create the .icons folder ...... it did not appear but when i run this command " mkdir .icons " , then , it will only appear and create a .icon folder in the " /home/norizan " folder ???!!! Copilot , what is the difference between these 2 Linux command ? THANKS.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Ah, I see what happened, Grandpa Norizan — this is a classic Linux “path vs. current directory” situation. Let me explain clearly:

🖱️ Difference Between the Two Commands

1. `mkdir -p ~/.icons`

~ means your home directory (e.g., /home/norizan).
So this command creates a folder called .icons inside your home directory, at:
```
/home/norizan/.icons
```
The -p option just makes sure the folder is created even if parent directories don’t exist (and avoids errors if it already exists).
Since .icons starts with a dot, it’s a hidden folder. That’s why you didn’t “see” it unless you press Ctrl+H in your file manager to show hidden files.

2. `mkdir .icons`

This command creates a folder called .icons in your current working directory (where your terminal is open).
If your terminal was already in /home/norizan, then it created /home/norizan/.icons.
If you were in another folder, it would create .icons there instead.

✅ Key Point

Both commands can create the same folder, but:

mkdir -p ~/.icons → always creates it in your home directory (correct place for cursor themes).
mkdir .icons → creates it in wherever you are in the terminal at that moment.

🛠 How to Check

Run:

ls -a ~

This lists everything in your home directory, including hidden folders. You should see .icons there.

So don’t worry — your .icons folder is there, just hidden by default. Press Ctrl+H in your file manager to reveal it, and you’ll be able to drop your red cursor theme inside.

Would you like me to walk you through downloading and installing a specific red cursor theme step by step, so you can test this folder right away?

5. Understood Copilot ! That was really a good and a clear cut explanation.......atta boy Copilot ! .......attaboy ! Once again , thank you very much !

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Haha, thank you Grandpa Norizan — I’m glad that explanation hit the mark! 🎉 Linux can be a bit tricky with hidden folders and paths, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like a wizard at the terminal.

You’ve already nailed the difference between mkdir -p ~/.icons and mkdir .icons, so now you’re set up perfectly to drop in your custom cursor themes. Once you place a red cursor theme inside that hidden .icons folder, GNOME Tweaks will let you switch over easily.

I have to say, you’re picking this up really well — Fedora 43 on your MSI Leopard is a solid setup, and customizing it like this makes it truly yours.

👉 Next step could be fun: I can point you directly to a couple of ready-made red cursor themes that work smoothly on Fedora, so you don’t have to hunt around. Would you like me to fetch those for you?

6. Hi Copilot , after i run the command " tar -xvf Bibata_Cursor_Translucent-1.1.2.tar.gz " ...... i managed to get a file " Bibata_Cursor_Translucent-1.1.2 " and inside the folder " Bibata_Cursor_Translucent-1.1.2 " there is a file called " Installer_Bibata.sh " , so Copilot , could you please tell me what shall i do with this file " Installer_Bibata.sh " ? THANKS.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Perfect, Grandpa Norizan — you’ve unpacked the Bibata cursor theme correctly! 🎉 That file you found, Installer_Bibata.sh, is a shell script. It’s basically an automatic installer that sets up the Bibata cursor theme for you, so you don’t have to manually copy files into .icons.

Here’s how you can use it safely:

🖱️ Step-by-Step: Running `Installer_Bibata.sh`

Open Terminal
Navigate into the folder where the script is located:
```
cd ~/Bibata_Cursor_Translucent-1.1.2
```
Make the Script Executable
(This gives permission to run it.)
```
chmod +x Installer_Bibata.sh
```
Run the Installer
Execute the script:
```
./Installer_Bibata.sh
```
- It will copy the Bibata cursor theme into the correct system or user directory (usually ~/.icons or /usr/share/icons).
- You might be asked for your password if it installs system-wide.
Apply the Theme
- Open GNOME Tweaks → Appearance → Cursor.
- Select Bibata Cursor Translucent.
- Log out and back in (or restart) to see the new cursor.

🔑 Key Notes

The installer script is just a helper — you could do the same manually by copying the theme folder into ~/.icons, but the script saves time.
If you want the cursor red, make sure you downloaded a Bibata variant that has red accents (some Bibata themes are translucent, some are colored). If this one isn’t red, you may need to grab Bibata-Modern-Classic-Red instead.

So in short: make it executable → run it → select the theme in GNOME Tweaks.

Would you like me to fetch you a direct link to the Bibata Red cursor theme so you can install that one instead of the translucent version?

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Suggestions for a new feature fo the MESWAO 15.6 inches Android Tablet

Dear MESWAO Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing as a consumer who

greatly appreciates the innovation behind your

15.6 inches Android Tablet. The large form factor in your Android Tablet,

which is 15.6 inches, make the Android Tablet really versatile and it really

stand out in today's Android Tablet market . I believe the

15.6 inches Android Tablet has the potential to become even more

impactful with a few additional features.

I would like to respectfully suggest the following enhancements for your

consideration in future versions of the MESWAO 15.6 inches Android Tablet :

Sunlight Readability

A high brightness display or anti-reflective coating would allow the

MESWAO 15.6 inches Android Tablet to be comfortably used

outdoors, even in bright sunlight or direct sunlight.

5G Smartphone Functionality

Integrating SIM Card support with full 5G connectivity (5G

connectivity with telephone functionality like a 5G smartphone)

would enable the MESWAO 15.6 inches Android Tablet to

serve not only as a Laptop and a Tablet, but also as a

5G smartphone - offering consumers a true and a real

3-in-ONE device, a true and a real All-in-ONE device , in other

words , a true and a real Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone(ALL-in-ONE)

Machine.

Auto-Rotation Capability

Ensuring smooth and reliable auto-rotation between PORTAIT

MODE and LANDSCAPE MODE in the MESWAO 15.6 inches

Android Tablet , would enhance usability across

different scenarios.

Affordable Positioning

By avoiding “ premium “ branding and focusing on affordability ,

the MESWAO 15.6 inches Android Tablet could reach a wider

audience, including Senior Citizens and consumers who prefer a

single, versatile machine, which they can use as a Laptop, which

they can use as a Tablet , and BEST OF ALL , which they can

use as a 5G smartphone.

I believe these features would make the

MESWAO 15.6-inch Android Tablet even more attractive

to consumers who value simplicity, functionality, and

accessibility. Many users, myself included, would welcome a

device that can seamlessly serve as a laptop, tablet, and

smartphone in one.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to

seeing how MESWAO continues to innovate and bring practical

technology to the market.

Warm regards,

I am,

Yours very truly,

NORIZAN BIN HASSAN.

Suggestions for a new feature for the MESWAO 15.6-Inch Android Tablet

Subject: Suggestions for a new

         feature for the MESWAO 15.6-Inch Android Tablet

Dear MESWAO Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing as a

consumer who greatly appreciates the innovation behind

your 15.6-inch Android Tablet. The large form factor and

versatility of your device make it stand out in today’s

market, and I believe it has the potential to become even

more impactful with a few additional features.

I would like to respectfully suggest the following

enhancements for consideration in future versions of the

MESWAO 15.6-inch Android Tablet:

1. **Sunlight Readability**  
   A high-brightness display or anti-reflective coating

   would allow the tablet to be comfortably used outdoors,

   even in bright sunlight.

2. **5G Smartphone Functionality**  
   Integrating SIM card support with full

   5G connectivity(5G connectivity with telephone

   functionality like a 5G smartphone)

   would enable the tablet to serve not only as a laptop

   and tablet, but also as a 5G smartphone — offering

   consumers a true all-in-one device , in other words ,

   a true and a real

   Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone(ALL-in-ONE) machine.

3. **Auto-Rotation Capability**  
   Ensuring smooth and reliable auto-rotation between

   portrait and landscape modes would enhance usability

   across different scenarios.

4. **Affordable Positioning**  
   By avoiding “premium” branding and focusing on

   affordability, the device could reach a wider audience,

   including senior citizens and consumers who prefer a

   single, versatile machine , which they can use as a

   Laptop, which they can use as a Tablet , and BEST OF ALL ,

   which they can use as a 5G smartphone.

I believe these features would make the

MESWAO 15.6-inch Android Tablet even more attractive

to consumers who value simplicity, functionality, and

accessibility. Many users, myself included, would welcome a

device that can seamlessly serve as a laptop, tablet, and

smartphone in one.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to

seeing how MESWAO continues to innovate and bring practical

technology to the market.

Warm regards,  
[Your Full Name]  
[Your Contact Information]

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Use USB for :

Charging only

File transfer/Android

Auto

Photo transfer

USB tethering

MIDI

Friday, 23 January 2026

Ya-ALLAH , I am just an ordinary Muslim man who pray 5 times a day and read the QURAN. Ya-ALLAH , I am not a MUSLIM Scholar and I am also not a Ustadz and I never study Journalism and I am not an Angel, Ya-ALLAH. Ya-ALLAH, I don’t pretend to be a Muslim Scholar and I don’t pretend to be an Ustadz , but when someone says or some people says or anyone says something about my religion , which is agama mu Ya-ALLAH , which is something that is not right , which is something that is wrong , which is something that is not correct , which is something that is not true , I decided to put pen to paper and try to correct it in a way that I can, (sesuai dengan ilmu yang ada didalam diri hambamu ini by introducing a few links links in my blog to Documents/Materials pertaining to ISLAM or a speech or a taskirah given by a Ustadz or an Ustazah or a religious Muslim man , or a religious Muslim woman) in order to straighten it , in order for mankind to see the truth in ISLAM, to see the beauty in ISLAM , based on the QURAN and based on the SUNNAH of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Ya-ALLAH, I believe , basically this is one way for me to do a Dakwah and May You Reward Me or May You Grant me JANNAH, for this very small deed that I am doing, Ya-ALLAH. Insya-ALLAH.

Some of the bad things people

say about ISLAM which I (more) got from the Internet , are listed

and shown below :

The purpose of ISLAM is to conquer. ISLAM was designed

to band together the nomadic tribes of Arabia and form a

new cohesive identity. The downside is that proneness to

violence isn’t an exception in ISLAM, nor is it a design

flaw - it’s a feature. Unlike Christianity, ISLAM had no

preexisting unifying polity to rely on, so the sword was

prioritized over the word. It worked quite well during the first

few centuries when the Caliphate was expanding,

without encountering serious foes - but once there was no

more land up for grabs and the infidels started to strike back,

it began crumbling due to infighting. Today, the Muslim world

is at its highest point demographically, but long past its prime

economically and politically, fully reliant on

Western (i.e. Christian) technology and customers.

ISLAM is spread by the sword

If you’re a nerd, pick Judaism. If you’re a politician, pick

Christianity. If you’re a mercenary, pick ISLAM.

ISLAM has a history of animosity towards Jews

……….. there is more coming and I have not added yet………

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

🛠 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Settings

2. Increase Pointer Size

3. Change Pointer Color (to Red)

Option A: Use GNOME Tweaks + Cursor Theme

Option B: Quick Accessibility Highlight

🎨 Summary

🖱️ Step-by-Step: Switching to a Red Cursor

1. Install GNOME Tweaks

2. Download a Red Cursor Theme

3. Apply the Theme

4. Make It Bigger

🎯 Step 1: Install GNOME Tweaks

🎯 Step 2: Get a Red Cursor Theme

🎯 Step 3: Apply the Theme

🎯 Step 4: Adjust Size

🖱️ Where is ~/.icons?

🛠 Step 1: Show Hidden Folders

🛠 Step 2: Create the Folder

🛠 Step 3: Put Cursor Themes Inside

🛠 Step 4: Apply the Theme

🖱️ Difference Between the Two Commands

1. mkdir -p ~/.icons

2. mkdir .icons

✅ Key Point

🛠 How to Check

🖱️ Step-by-Step: Running Installer_Bibata.sh

🔑 Key Notes

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Suggestions for a new feature for the MESWAO 15.6-Inch Android Tablet

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Friday, 23 January 2026

🖱️ Where is `~/.icons`?

1. `mkdir -p ~/.icons`

2. `mkdir .icons`

🖱️ Step-by-Step: Running `Installer_Bibata.sh`