I’ve always used Windows and am super comfortable with it. I have set up a dual boot with fedora but don’t use it because I have never identified a need to use it. I see a lot of windows hate, so what does Linux have that I need? What can motivate me to migrate? What is a good Linux to have for a desktop + steam?
Debian Stable is a solid choice as it has the best support and is a hassle-free experience. Maybe with KDE Desktop. Its the most userfriendly windows-like desktop i know of.
Optional: You can also install the MX-Tools from MX Linux to get some comfortable GUI system tools.
I have some USB sticks, and I want to use them as portable Linux USBs. However, I am stuck on which distro will function the best. Here are my possible options:...
It looks like a typical thinkpad rubber back, but with the x1’s “carbon fiber” design cutting through it with a wide diagonal line. Google only gives standard rubber backs. Anyone have any idea what this version of the design is called?
I’d like to start a discussion about TV privacy in 2023. I’ve never been interested in having a TV, but recently I was thinking of getting one. Looking into it, the privacy implications seem horrible. All the major brands seem to have cameras, microphones, and content recognition software. I can’t believe how dystopian it...
A german magazine just made a video on that topic. You can activate english subtitles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBSEHpU-pyI
They tested a bunch of smart tvs and tv-sticks and their network activites.
They say that roku devices were the most privacy friendly tv-sticks.
And if you dont care about warranty voiding, open the tv and tape the things you dont want. Mic, cam, etc. Its probably the cheapest option
Systemd is hated by hobbyists mainly because it invalidates a lot of their hacked together wisdom ...
Maybe these people dont hate systemd but want choices for a more minimal/barebones OS. Not to gatekeep Linux but to install a more energy-efficient, lightweight Linux OS for themselves like many Alpine, Debian and Arch users do. They believe in the KISS principle. The concept that less complexity equals better security ("less is more").
I’m wondering how to effectively keep track of the data I hoard. I’m almost at 80TB and currently use very basic folders structure to keep track of my data. I’m looking for something like a full text index maybe even a like a search engine for local data? Is there such a tool?
Use some kind of hierarchical folder-structure like the Usenet does.
Something like: unix.desktop.theming for all your desktop ricing/theming stuff, unix.lx.debian.doc for debian documentation, win.win10.winget for everything related to winget on windows 10, rl.bureau.finances for your finances, accounting, etc. ...
You can use the Browser Extension "QuickCut" to save your bookmarks in folders. Its really helpful when you work on a bigger project and have all the documentation weblinks at hand.
Just use a second phone for that proprietary stuff. So you dont have to comprise privacy/security on your main/private phone. Also a huge fan of xprivacylua to isolate proprietary apps and feed them random data.
School is starting up soon, and I want to install a stable distro to a 64GB flash drive that i own will remain stable while booting onto at least 2 computers (my home PC for maintenance and my School laptop for, well school)....
I used a public instance of Piped for a while and thought about selfhosting it, but the installation process was incredibly hard, to the point of being obnoxious, and in the end, it didn’t even work. I liked the features I saw on the public instances and would like to revisit it some time. Until there I’m using Viewtube....
Like most people, I entered COVID as a normal hobby geek with a Linux server I played around with and a healthy hardware habit with a side of home automation and DD-WRT. I emerged from COVID enrolled in college, now with two servers (one new build, one rebuilt from my first one), two Pi, multiple instances of Home Assistant (one...
Beagleboards are great. Good Support and nice community. Nearly as good as Pi. I used BBB because it was the only open hardware SBC available in my area.
BTW: Please recommend me other good Open Hardware/Open Firmware SBCs. I am always looking for something new. Maybe for a Router or Selfmade-NAS.
looking for half-stable Linux distro
Hello, i am currently looking for a Linux distribution with these criteria:...
Why should I primary Linux for Home Desktop and which one do you recommend?
I’ve always used Windows and am super comfortable with it. I have set up a dual boot with fedora but don’t use it because I have never identified a need to use it. I see a lot of windows hate, so what does Linux have that I need? What can motivate me to migrate? What is a good Linux to have for a desktop + steam?
Which non-standard / unpopular launcher do you use?
Hey c/Android,...
Self hosted image editor?
I’ve done god only knows how many searches looking for a solution to this with no joy so any help you can offer would be great....
Looking for a good distro for use on a USB stick
I have some USB sticks, and I want to use them as portable Linux USBs. However, I am stuck on which distro will function the best. Here are my possible options:...
What's this design on my T450's back called? Googling "thinkpad t450 back" doesnt give any similar results. (thelemmy.club)
It looks like a typical thinkpad rubber back, but with the x1’s “carbon fiber” design cutting through it with a wide diagonal line. Google only gives standard rubber backs. Anyone have any idea what this version of the design is called?
Is privacy possible with smart TV?
I’d like to start a discussion about TV privacy in 2023. I’ve never been interested in having a TV, but recently I was thinking of getting one. Looking into it, the privacy implications seem horrible. All the major brands seem to have cameras, microphones, and content recognition software. I can’t believe how dystopian it...
Should i switch from systemd to another init system, What are the advantages of using another init system?
I have seen so many times that systemd is insecure, bloated, etc. So i wonder ¿does it worth to switch to another init system?
Warfork (a FOSS game) (lemmy.world)
Warfork is a demanding fast paced first person shooter with a focus on speed, aim, movement, and above all competitive play....
SystemD (lemmy.ml)
Ive been runing Debian 12 (kde) since bookworm was released and am loving it....
[Opinion] Windows 11 has made the “clean Windows install” an oxymoron (arstechnica.com)
How do you keep track of you data?
I’m wondering how to effectively keep track of the data I hoard. I’m almost at 80TB and currently use very basic folders structure to keep track of my data. I’m looking for something like a full text index maybe even a like a search engine for local data? Is there such a tool?
Rooting android & banking apps
I always favored rooting my phone, used to have a redmi 4x with magisk and lineage os. It was time for a new phone, and got a xiaomi note 10S....
Looking for a email-provider where i can host my own domain (feddit.de)
Not really about selfhosting, but I read that a lot of selfhosters do not selfhost their emails. Should have pop/imap....
(Re-)Introducing GameVault: The Self-Hosted Gaming Platform
Hi guys,...
Linux Distro For Use On A Flash Drive
School is starting up soon, and I want to install a stable distro to a 64GB flash drive that i own will remain stable while booting onto at least 2 computers (my home PC for maintenance and my School laptop for, well school)....
Just installed Viewtube. What's your favorite alternative youtube frontend ?
I used a public instance of Piped for a while and thought about selfhosting it, but the installation process was incredibly hard, to the point of being obnoxious, and in the end, it didn’t even work. I liked the features I saw on the public instances and would like to revisit it some time. Until there I’m using Viewtube....
Really good tutorial for getting Debian setup with Timeshift ready BTRFS (www.youtube.com)
Alternative WhatsApp Client
Hate to use the app but many relatives only have one. Is there any privacy hardened versions for Android?
Looking for a music player (for local files)
I'm looking a music player focused on local media (stored in my phone's SD card)...
Blizzard’s bringing its PC games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 (www.polygon.com)
What CLI apps you use to do common tasks like editing (pdf, audio, video, image) files.
Here is my list:...
What Are Your Favorite SBCs (Single Board Computers), Why, and How Did You Get Into Them?
Like most people, I entered COVID as a normal hobby geek with a Linux server I played around with and a healthy hardware habit with a side of home automation and DD-WRT. I emerged from COVID enrolled in college, now with two servers (one new build, one rebuilt from my first one), two Pi, multiple instances of Home Assistant (one...