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  • Linux For Your Grandma

    If you're tired of Windows, or just want to try something new, perhaps it's time to give Linux a try?

    I put a lot of time and effort into writing and recording this video, Linux is something I am very passionate about and really want more people to be aware of! Hopefully I did it justice (:

    Read a written version of this video:

    https://bpt11.vercel.app/public-stuff/writing/final-scripts/linux-for-normal-people/

    Here are all the various links mentioned in this video:

    1. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications
    2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module
    3. https://www.lansweeper.com/resources/report/hardware-components/windows-11-requirements-audit/
    4. https://www.protondb.com/
    5. https://www.winehq.org/
    6. https://usebottles.com/
    7. https://www.winboat.app/
    8. https://tldr.sh/
    9. https://alternativeto.net/
    10. https://ventoy.net/

      11. Linux Distro download pages:

      1. https://linuxmint.com/download.php
      2. https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop
      3. https://zorin.com/os/
      4. https://kubuntu.org/archives/getkubuntu.html

        5. Discover some other Distros here:

        1. https://distrowatch.com/

          2. Get some Linux support here:

          1. https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxquestions/
          2. https://lemmy.ml/c/linux or paste "[email protected]" into the search field of your chosen Fediverse server.

            3. If you have any desire to support me, you can give me a tip here:

            https://ko-fi.com/bpt11

            If you read this whole description please comment the scientific name of your favorite kind of fish.

            Timestamps:

            0:00 Intro

            4:13 Why you might not want to use Windows
            6:11 Planned Obsolescence
            10:24 Windows Doesn't Respect Me
            13:50 Recall.
            17:44 Microsoft Owns my Computer
            18:38 The Linux Burger
            22:10 How Linux Fixes my Problems
            24:56 Linux is Lightweight
            26:01 Gaming on Linux Rocks
            26:33 Managing Software is a Breeze
            29:27 Drawbacks of Linux
            29:53 Windows Software is NOT Supported
            32:08 Games With Anti-Cheat
            33:57 Hardware Compatibility
            35:41 The Terminal is Intimidating
            37:04 Quick Terminal Tutorial
            39:16 What Does Linux Look Like?
            42:55 DE and Distro Reccomendations
            43:12 Linux Mint Cinnamon
            46:21 GNOME
            52:34 KDE Plasma
            55:20 Special Reccomendations
            58:03 Before you Install...
            58:33 Live USBs
            1:01:56 Make Backups!
            1:03:02 Dual Booting
            1:06:18 Installation Guide
            1:07:44 Bryce's Tech Tips
            1:08:42 Creating a Ventoy USB
            1:10:37 Booting into Ventoy
            1:13:22 Trying Linux from the Live USB
            1:13:52 Installing the Operating System
            1:17:04 Post Install
            1:18:30 Outro

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          5. Kagi Hub

            Kagi Hub is a home base for Kagi members worldwide.

            If you are in Belgrade, feel free to book your spot (at no cost!) and spend a day in the heart of this wonderful city: https://hub.kagi.com/

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          8. New X11 server, New portable package manager, no more Steam Deck LCD - Linux Weekly News

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              Timestamps:

              00:00 Intro
              00:51 Sponsor: Proton Mail
              01:40 Brand new X11 server in the works
              04:36 New packaging solution for portable apps
              08:10 Steam Deck LCD is discontinued
              10:11 Linux Foundation publishes annual report
              12:58 elementary OS 8.1 released
              15:57 Older AMD GPUs get 30% performance boost
              17:41 CachyOS looks at the server now
              20:09 Italy fines Apple for their privacy framework
              23:24 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers

              Links:

              Brand new X11 server in the works

              https://git.dec05eba.com/phoenix/tree/README.md
              https://linuxiac.com/phoenix-emerges-as-a-modern-x-server-written-from-scratch-in-zig/

              New packaging solution for portable apps

              https://itsfoss.com/pkgforge/

              Steam Deck LCD is discontinued

              https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/valve-discontinuing-the-last-steam-deck-lcd-model/

              Linux Foundation publishes annual report

              https://linuxiac.com/the-linux-foundation-spent-8-4-million-on-the-linux-kernel-project-in-2025/

              elementary OS 8.1 released

              https://blog.elementary.io/os-8-1-available-now/

              Older AMD GPUs get 30% performance boost

              https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-619-amdgpu-radeon/5

              CachyOS looks at the server now

              https://cachyos.org/blog/2025-christmas-new-year/

              Italy fines Apple for their privacy framework

              https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/italy-fines-apple-116-million-over-app-store-tracking-privacy-practices/

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