I'm: https://paa.neocities.org Suggestions: TechGeekNerd@duck.com See also: https://paa.neocities.org/txt/install.txt & https://paa.neocities.org/txt/gaming.txt ---------------------------------------------- PS: If you're using Waterfox or Librewolf on Linux, viewing this text page: highlight a link here; right-click; Open Link in New Tab! https://onionengine.io/blog/waterfox-vs-librewolf ---------------------------------------------- ABOUT: Aloha! Long-time FOSS Tech here! When a new laptop/PC/phone is born, it has no information on any chip, other than an embedded self-ID; all the chips on the motherboard are still virgins; they've received no instructions beyond basic commands. These same Chips are found in all electronics, so their instructions are generic at first. Once an Operating System (OS) is installed on it (directly by Big Tech, or their OEM), that first OS gives every chip on the board, instructions for two-way communication (a marriage), so that at launch, it knows instantly and exactly what to do; it knows what it's being used in; a car, a smart house device, a laptop/PC; anything! When a laptop/PC user decided they hate Big Tech and tries to install a different OS on it -- typically Winux -- each chip must get another set of instructions to interact with that OS. Now it has 2 sets of instructions; this adulterates the system. Only rarely will this go well; typically an update from either OS will cause glitches or outright failures. That's intentional code. Therefore, wise Techs do not recommend dual-booting for these reasons. Back in the early aughts, hackers managed to do this, because then, Linux for PC had many issues, which meant one had to launch the first husband (Windows) to get work done. Plus hard drives were small & expensive. Those days are over; Linux in many ways exceeds Big Tech OS's. Those who recommend dual-booting, unwittingly expose themselves as non-Techs; they are users with YouTube degrees and anonymous accounts, just in case their advice kills another's unit! But know this provable fact: All Big Tech is malware! ================================================= HERE ARE THE UPDATE STEPS: This is my update punch-list of things I do after a new FOSS OS install; it quickens the process, after doing common system requirements; updates, driver checks, etc. I install & purge what I do & don't use (yours will differ): ------------------------------------------------- In Terminal, double-space between programs or it will think it's the same one: sudo apt install adwaita-qt asunder dropbox easytag handbrake simplescreenrecorder vlc xfburn Note: these are already in the Software Manager; make sure it is, before manual installs. Installing outside the Package/Software Manager poses risks. ------------------------------------------------- sudo apt purge thunderbird rhythmbox libreoffice ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- VPN on LMC: https://protonvpn.com/support/official-linux-vpn-mint ------------------------------------------------- If VLC does not follow system dark theme, visit: https://itsfoss.com/vlc-dark-mode (that's what adwaita-qt is for; any program that does not follow system theme colors). ------------------------------------------------- Right-click Time > Config > custom date format (include spaces; copy/paste all this next line and paste): %a | %m/%d/%y | %I:%M%p ------------------------------------------------- uBlock Origin - My Filters list: https://facebook.com/ www.facebook.com/ https://messenger.com/ www.messenger.com/ https://threads.com/ www.threads.com/ https://twitter.com/ www.twitter.com/ https://x.com/ www.x.com/ https://instagram.com/ www.instagram.com/ https://whatsapp.com/ www.whatsapp.com/ https://tiktok.com/ www.tiktok.com/ (This protects users from accidentally browser opening these Social Media malware/adware products ;-). ------------------------------------------------- Settings > Themes: Apps & Desktop = Cinnamox-Rhino & Numix-Cinnamon-Semi-Transparent | Icons & Pointer = Yaru ------------------------------------------------- Settings > Preferred Applications > Removable Media: CD = Asunder | DVD = Handbrake ------------------------------------------------- Turn Firewall ON. Set-up, then run first Timeshift! Save only 1, and only let it run one a month. ------------------------------------------------- For more options to add to your list, see: https://EasyLinuxTipsProject.blogspot.com Keep in mind, this is from an old tech (like myself :-) from the Netherlands. I've never collaborated with them because the only contact point (the Disclaimer page) is an expired Google Groups. So the Blogger is not updated, but when a new Mint release comes out, at least that part seems to be updated, though I don't use it myself. So buyer beware! ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Anyone can bookmark this, or right-click anywhere and Save Page As! It can be opened in a browser, or a Text Editor where it can be modified as needed. Check back now & then as I make updates to it after interaction with users.