It can be run at reboot or at specific times or you could setup your script to recognize when the USB disk is connected+mounted and only then run the...
As I understand it, No. Only the public-facing parts of the forum will be visible and accessible. The software is old, and read-only is the only way...
I am on Plucky at the moment and the Wired settings are still present. I am connected by Ethernet cable. But the controls should still be there even...
I am not seeing any wired network controls either in the "quick settings" panel when I click the top right of my desktop or in the "network" section...