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Is Native Linux Gaming Dead?
Matt and Tyler celebrate Tyler's birthday with a talk on the future of Linux gaming Is it Native or Proton? We also take some questions from the chat.===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Mitchel V - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 1 Patron[Show Notes]**What have we been up to Li...
Cutefish OS on Ubuntu- Early First Look
Today I take a look at Cutefish, a very pretty Desktop Environment that has just released an Ubuntu based iso.===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Jackson Knife and Tool - Tier 3 PatronJoshua Lee - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ======Odysee - https...
The Week Ahead
I don't do a great job of actually following this, but I try to make a plan for the upcoming week and share it with you guys.Today was the stream with TFL. It was awesome.Ubuntu with Cutefish DEDebian Long Term ReviewMonitor Your Bash Scripts with AutoexecRicing AwesomeWMHow to Check Free Disck Space on Linux
The Nerdiest Video I've Ever Made!
Ever wonder where the wheel group gets its name? Matt's here to find out!Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcastLiberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/===== Referenced ====https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/1262/where-did-the-wheel-group-get-its-name===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Jackson Knife and Tool - Tier 3 PatronJoshua Lee - Tier 3 PatronMitc...
5 Things We Love About Linux, 5 Things We Hate
This week, Matt and Tyler talk about a few things we absolutely love about Linux and 5 things we don't. We also talk about the new Gnome release, Gnome running on M1 Macs, and Tyler's new hairdo.**What have we been up to Linuxrelated this Week?**Tyler β Shaving my head and face to be a proper Linux creator.Matt β I made it to 4000 subs this week. And I've been learning some new stuff in Gimp so that I can make better thumbnails.===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 P...
Ask TLC - Why Does SystemD Suck?
Matt takes your questions, and gives them some dubious answers.===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Jackson Knife and Tool - Tier 3 PatronJoshua Lee - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ======Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4Mastadon ...
Qutebrowser is Awesome
I seem to be on the road to trying out all of the browsers. I've switched to qutebrowser as of last night. So far? I'm loving it.The ability to pop out a youtube video into an mpv player is awesome. Also gets past the horrible adblocking that qutebrowser has (it doesn't work on Youtube at all).I also love the fact that you can use vim bindings in Google Docs. It's soooooooooo good. It's the kind of thing that will make me stick around because I'd miss it too much if I moved back to Firefox.I will say that there are some ...
The Week Ahead
So this is what is coming up on the channel this week. As always, this is apt to change as I go forth and have other ideas.Stream today, qutebrowserDebian Long Term Review (Still have to record this, so it might get pushed to Tues or Wednesday).Does Blur Make Your Computer Run Slow?5 Best Looking DistrosHow to Check for Free Space on LinuxWaxing Poetic on Gruvbox
Sparky Linux 6.0 First Impressions - Plasma, BSPWM, AwesomeWM
Today I take a first look at one of my favorite Debian derivatives, Sparky Linux 6.0.===== Referenced ====https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-6-0-po-tolo/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Jackson Knife and Tool - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ======O...
Elementary Woes - The Linux Cast
Matt and Tyler go on a rant filled journey of Linux, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Elementary. Seriously, no one is spared. Except for the real main topic, which we don't even get to. So be prepared for a wild ride!===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Mitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCam...
For the love of Gruvbox
I re-riced my dwm setup this last week, and chose Gruvbox as my theme. Now, I know what you're thinking. Matt. You always rice your shit. How is this news?It's not. But I just wanted to say that I've fallen in love with gruvbox. I don't know what it is. I can't really stand the color brown normally. It's just not my color. I've always been a more bright guy. But gruvbox really works for me. I love the contrast, but it's not as dark as the usual black (#2a2a2a) background I usually go with on my custom color schem...
Upcoming Videos
I sometimes try to let you guys know what's coming up. It only works when I have a plan, LOL. Here's what's tentatively planned for this week (in no order)Stream today. Qutebrowser or gaming, not sure.Should You Use Blur?Top Linux Setups August 2021 (new series)Ricing Spectrwm (from a poll ages and ages ago)10 Terminal Commands To Make You More Efficient and Awesome (needs better title)Debian 11 Long Term Review (if I can get it done)Sorry that Early Access hasn't been on lately. I've had a hard time with topics this past we...
On the Edge
I shouldn't have been surprised that the video I did about my leaving Firefox behind and starting to used Microsoft Edge created so much backlash among my subscriber base.I haven't had a video that 'controversial', if I can use that term, since I made a video calling Linux Mint a 'Useless Distro'.But I was surprised.Apparently people care what browser I use? And if I don't use Firefox, I'm a traitor to the cause. It's a very odd thing.It's gotten me thinking about this question: Can you be a FOSS advocate...
Top 5 Linux Apps for August 2021
Another new month is here, so that means 5 more Linux apps for you to try. Let me know in the comments which one you like best.===== Referenced ====Sayonara Player - https://sayonara-player.com/Converseen - https://converseen.fasterland.net/Deemix-Gui - https://deemix.app/gui/Clapper - https://github.com/Rafostar/clapperNotes - https://www.get-notes.com/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaegl...
I've Finally Stopped Using Firefox
Today I talk about why I've left Firefox and what I'm now using instead.Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcastLiberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 PatronEastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Jackson Knife and Tool - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - ...
Bash Challenge - Matt VS Tyler
Matt and Tyler engage in a Bash battle, our first challenge.Our scripts are here: https://github.com/mtwb47/scripts/tree/master/bashchallenge===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 Patron EastCoastWeb - Tier 4 PatronGentoo is Fun Too- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.Mitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ======Odysee - https://odys...
5 Reasons Why I Use Linux
I had someone on that Windows 11 video ask me why I use Linux. My response was that Windows sucks, so of course, I use Linux.But I think it really deserves an answer, even if it is only here for my supporters. So here are 5 reasons why I use Linux. (I may end up making a video about this, let me know if that's something you'd like to see).5 - It's Open SourceHonestly, this is the least of the reasons for me. I do support the FOSS ideology, but as long as Linux was better than Windows and Mac, I'd still use it even if Linus owned...
I Switched to Colemak - My Journey Away from QWERTY
Today I talk about my few days with the Colemak keyboard layout, and why it's just not for me.Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcastLiberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronChris - Tier 4 Patron (On screen shoutout will begin on Monday)Marcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronKell of Devils - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronArchSinner - Tier 2 on YTMarek M. - Tie...
Is Federated Social Media the Future?
On this episode, Matt and Tyler talk about Matt's new keyboard layout, Duck Duck Go, Garuda Linux, and federated social media.===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronChris - Tier 3 PatronKell of Devils - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ======Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4Mastadon...
Is Ricing a Waste Of Time?
Today I talk about my obsession with ricing.Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcastLiberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronChris - Tier 3 PatronKell of Devils - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ======Odysee - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@thelinuxcast:4Masta...
Content poll for 7-28-21
What would you like to see on the channel coming up?
Debian an BSPWM - An Update
So, as you know, my first long term distro review is going to be Debian. I'm about a week in, and I'm really liking it so far. The horrible installation experience aside, the rest has been very enjoyable. Even switching from stable to bullseye went well.The thing I was worried about mostly was app availability. I'm so used to the AUR, that having to go out and find a PPA for something just doesn't appeal to me. But honestly, the Debian repositories are much better than I remember them being. Kitty was there, as was rofi, which s...
How to Theme Discord
Today I look at a little app called BetterDiscord. It allows you to make Discord, well, better. (See note in the comments regarding performance).===== Referenced ====https://betterdiscord.app===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronChris - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ======Odysee - https://odysee.com/$...
Tips for Managing Multiple Window Managers
If you're like me and like to install multiple window managers and desktop environments on your system, managing them can be a pain in the ass. So today I talk about a few tips that can make it just a little easier.===== Referenced ====DWM Cheat Sheet https://youtu.be/jsuz-ryLfm0===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronChris - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronMarek M. - Tie...
The Future of Gaming on Linux
On this episode, which is remarkably tangent-free, Matt and Tyler talk about a new font, Valve and the Steam Deck, and how Valve could make VR on Linux so much better.Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcastLiberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronChris - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox Tier 2 PatronMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Pat...
Content Poll 7-21-2021
Last week's winner (Top 5 Best Looking Distros) is on the list . IDK when that will get done yet, probably next week, but we'll see. That will take some work and RL has been killing me lately.What would you like to see coming up on the channel (apologies if a couple of these are ones that have been on previous polls)
Debian with BSPWM - My First Long Term Review
Distro reviews have always been horrible. Every Fosstuber does them, because they get views, but man are they boring af. Install the distro (as if we haven't seen that 1000 times). Reboot. Talk about the apps installed. End video.I thought that doing a random distro every Tuesday would be a good thing, but even that didn't last beyond a week.So, as I've been promising, I'm going to switch to doing long term reviews. I put up a poll yesterday on the community tab asking which distro I should use, and Debian is the winner. Origina...
What Happens if the Steam Deck Flops?
Yesterday I talked about how a successful Steam Deck launch affects Linux. Today I look at the opposite scenario: what does it mean if the Steam Deck fails?Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcastLiberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronChris - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== ...
How Does the Steam Deck Affect Linux?
Today I talk about how Valve's new Steam Deck affects Linux and how it might make those Windows users start to think about switching.Patreon - https://patreon.com/thelinuxcastLiberapay - https://liberapay.com/thelinuxcast/===== Thanks to Our Patrons! ====Devon C. -- Tier 4 PatronMarcus B. - Tier 3 PatronDonnie H. - Tier 3 PatronMaeglin - Tier 3 PatronSven C. - Tier 3 Patron.EastCoastWeb - Tier 3 PatronChris - Tier 3 PatronMitchel V - Tier 2 PatronMr. Fox - Tier 2 PatronMarek M. - Tier 1 PatronCamp514 - Tier 1 Patron===== Follow us π§π§ ...
Something new: Coming up this week
Thought I'd start to do this each Sunday. Just a list of topics for videos coming up this week. Just a note, I do sometimes change my mind or come up with other topics, so there may be changes. And I've not assigned them days yet.Ricing Sway WMGit Kraken for GitHow to Schedule Shutdown and Wake up times on Linux5 Tips for Using Multiple Window ManagersSearch Engine Comparison - Brave vs Google vs DDG (this one may or may not get done. I want to, but it's tedious, so might get pushed back depending on how much of a procrastinator I t...
