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2026-02-06 04:23:51 UTC

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@nprofile…sftd @nprofile…vm2f Same. PLEASE send them a hearty hello from me.

2026-02-06 04:21:59 UTC

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@nprofile…sftd @nprofile…vm2f You should stop in and see them!

2026-02-05 23:58:43 UTC

AliExpress reaching out about a paid collaboration wasn't on my "YouTube Creator Bingo Card" today. Not quite sure how to feel about that...

2026-02-05 21:53:05 UTC

Borderlands 4 is finally Steam Deck Verified! But Gearbox did us dirty...
https://youtu.be/C6Q3zrnrdfI
#SteamDeck

2026-02-05 17:00:32 UTC

I always held this belief that having some kind of "shock face" (or any face whatsoever) on a YouTube thumbnail was critical to views. And I think that's been the conventional wisdom, right?
Well, I ran an A/B test for my latest benchmarking video.
When shown the version with my silly face, 43% of people chose to watch. When shown the version without, 57% of people chose to watch.
GOOD. I always hated the derp face approach anyway!
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/116/019/090/602/083/766/original/ee669175443c0f79.jpg
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/116/019/090/616/420/797/original/e07ea06d37673507.jpg

2026-02-05 15:52:39 UTC

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@nprofile…spja YUP. Besides the satisfaction of real ownership, one of the main reasons I prefer owning physical media for my favorite shows is: music! Scrubs is a good example, but there are others. For streaming, TONS of the original music that aired with the episodes has been replaced because licenses ran out. And it's just not the same, you know?

2026-02-05 06:05:17 UTC

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@nprofile…spja I think it's on HBO Max and Hulu, but it's also on my Plex server courtesy of my Mom's DVD collection :)

2026-02-05 05:51:21 UTC

If you've been enjoying The Pitt but never watched ER, go track it down. I caught a few episodes here and there when it originally aired more than 30 years ago, but I'm finally watching it all.
Despite the pilot being a masterclass in character development and world-building, holy crap this show pulled no punches (at least so far) when it came to social commentary and complex moral dilemmas.

2026-02-04 20:40:10 UTC

Well, I THOUGHT I had my 3 "handheld indie gems" picked out for the month of January, but then @nprofile…jnzr had to go and mention Hyperslice. DAMNIT LIAM! This game is addicting! https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/hyperslice-is-a-fast-focused-and-extremely-fun-action-arena-roguelite/

2026-02-04 20:23:54 UTC

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@nprofile…wg9p Holy crap, there's a fourth coming out this year!? I read the first two in the series. Gotta say the first was exemplary. An absolutely epic read.

2026-02-04 17:11:26 UTC

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@nprofile…lfeq Indeed! And I'm pretty sure they all will fit into that profile. The big question is: will they all play at 4K/60 with FSR on Balanced or Performance?

2026-02-04 17:01:32 UTC

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@nprofile…lfeq No, I'm on Bazzite. It's not "Apples to Apples" at all. Just a reference point.

2026-02-04 16:46:07 UTC

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@nprofile…vaj2 Whereas I'm painfully aware that I'll become increasingly obsessed 🤣

2026-02-04 16:45:05 UTC

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@nprofile…a0vu OK, promise.

2026-02-04 16:30:13 UTC

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@nprofile…lfeq Here's VRAM usage on my machine, running the benchmark at 1080p/Ultra, with FSR disabled. Granted, this is the RTX 4070 Super, but it's using 7.3GB of VRAM.
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/116/013/306/712/620/718/original/f0f9e817fda1fad0.png

2026-02-04 16:17:00 UTC

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@nprofile…lfeq I feel like CP2077 should be using way more than 4.5GB of VRAM at 1080p Ultra. Are you *also* upscaling / using FSR in-game?

2026-02-04 16:13:41 UTC

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@nprofile…vaj2 This reply was a wild rollercoaster 😂

2026-02-04 15:54:03 UTC

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@nprofile…kfln You need this, it will help: https://justthebrowser.com

2026-02-04 15:48:30 UTC

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@nprofile…lfeq I'm not aware of any current game that *won't start* with only 8GB of VRAM, but if you want games that easily shoot beyond that when scaling up resolution and graphics quality: Alan Wake II, Dead Space Remake, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

2026-02-04 15:22:14 UTC

It has been 84 days since the Steam Machine and Steam Frame were announced.

2026-02-04 02:36:20 UTC

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@nprofile…6w9t Ha, thanks. I've already done the whole "leaving my corporate job, wheels up in under 60 days" timeline :) I'm not ready to do that again.

2026-02-03 20:43:39 UTC

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@nprofile…k95v @nprofile…ueeq Is this when you can drive into the Mississippi Lake area?

2026-02-03 20:38:09 UTC

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@nprofile…ueeq @nprofile…k95v HAHA my adventures never seem to be boring! (And I'm grateful for that)

2026-02-03 20:32:58 UTC

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@nprofile…k95v @nprofile…ueeq this thread might be persuading me to head back there this week for an overnighter. It seems like Spring over there right now!

2026-02-03 20:25:05 UTC

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@nprofile…k95v @nprofile…ueeq Sorry about that, should be working now.
And yea, some of those ascents are STEEEEEP.

2026-02-03 20:14:27 UTC

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@nprofile…k95v @nprofile…ueeq My second backpacking trip was there! It absolutely wrecked me, but it was type 2 fun. I wrote a bit about it if anyone's interested.
https://seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-henry-coe-state-park-day-1-escaping-the-yosemite-bubble-2/

2026-02-03 14:54:37 UTC

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@nprofile…u02k And it's not like Mike hasn't had a TON of experience dealing with "normal" PC users!

2026-02-03 14:17:07 UTC

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@nprofile…7t4r You're on the ball!

2026-02-03 14:13:18 UTC

He has given away more than 1500 Linux laptops to people in his community, and he's just getting warmed up.
https://youtu.be/lka_vjcPDEI
#NixOS #NixBookOS #Community #Podcast #Linux

2026-02-02 21:18:43 UTC

Good ole' Windows Mint 😂
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Gws7du8JvR8
(Short clip from my conversation with @nprofile…sftd -- full video version coming tomorrow)

2026-02-02 17:36:07 UTC

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Here's the thumbnail for one that's coming up!
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/116/002/243/601/844/564/original/99a2b69f4baa59c6.jpg

2026-02-02 15:08:45 UTC

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An equally powerful performance from the same fundraiser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj-yWE9fJpg

2026-02-02 15:07:41 UTC

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I'll get ahead of this: I always run one or two benchmarks on both OSes BEFORE logging and recording :)

2026-02-02 14:57:22 UTC

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@nprofile…mr5r Stewart + Morello 2028.

2026-02-02 05:47:32 UTC

"If it looks like fascism, sounds like fascism, acts like fascism, dresses like fascism, talks like fascism, kills like fascism, and lies like fascism - brothers and sisters, it's fucking fascism."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLMKAxFtjB8
Ladies and gentlemen, the citizens of Minneapolis filling in for Zack de la Rocha.

2026-02-02 02:27:46 UTC

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@nprofile…rs0f HAHAHA just don't say it out loud, we might jinx it! But DAMN the momentum is accelerating so fast.

2026-02-02 02:08:04 UTC

"Microsoft isn't selling Windows.
They're selling YOU."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4SV9NDs6iM

2026-02-02 01:44:12 UTC

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@nprofile…a0vu Using Terminal as the sponsor segue-way was next level.

2026-02-02 01:41:45 UTC

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@nprofile…a0vu And in this video, I learned about Adobe's UNSUBSCRIPTION fee. Wow...
Pretty awesome that he accepted the sacrifice of not using Photoshop and learned the FOSS alternative.

2026-02-02 01:16:03 UTC

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@nprofile…a0vu SERIOUSLY!?

2026-02-02 00:23:54 UTC

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@nprofile…jwrp @nprofile…swax That is a very valid concern, and I'm not sure how we negotiate that.

2026-02-02 00:04:25 UTC

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@nprofile…jwrp @nprofile…swax Linus Tech Tips has also been beating the Linux gaming drum more. The Verge is devoting more time to Linux coverage. It's really heating up out there and I love to see it.

2026-02-01 22:46:44 UTC

Earlier this week, Dave2D (a YouTuber with 3+million subscribers) declared Windows is ruining new laptops. Now Austin Evans (5.7million subscribers) is boosting the signal.
And that signal is getting pretty strong, folks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PIhbBDyLSk

2026-01-31 16:46:37 UTC

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@nprofile…upcd Love those comparison sliders you're using. And I'm VERY relieved to see the improvement, because I sincerely wanted to recommend this game on the channel, but the early performance made it a dealbreaker.

2026-01-31 16:44:45 UTC

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@nprofile…70ej I'm taking ALL necessary steps to avoid burnout. I managed to queue up all this content while still hiking once a week :)
I also have two whiteboards on the wall now with the intent of getting organized and staying that way. The less messy things are in my head, the more I can avoid feeling overwhelmed.

2026-01-31 15:45:49 UTC

Somehow, I posted a new video yesterday and I have a finished one waiting in the wings.
Plus 2 more being edited. Plus a new Games For Everyone recording next week, and a conversation with the PR lead at Sapphire (an AMD GPU manufacturer) who just switched to Linux.
I think I'm finding my rhythm again!

2026-01-31 15:36:04 UTC

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@nprofile…49d7 And with the current pricing crisis surrounding memory and flash storage, it's only going to get worse.

2026-01-31 15:17:45 UTC

I'm currently reviewing the ACEMAGIC F5A Mini PC which ships with Radeon 890M integrated graphics. So you KNOW I had to stop and do some gaming benchmarks!
In this video I benchmark a suite of six games across Windows 11 and Bazzite Linux, providing some light commentary along the way.
https://youtu.be/a4iTFVIzoTg

2026-01-31 02:06:22 UTC

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@nprofile…wmlv Same here! I fully expected that and Horizon Zero Dawn to perform better in Windows.

2026-01-30 23:01:40 UTC

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@nprofile…exvm Only a few years ago, it would be practically an EVENT when Linux had a gaming performance win over Windows. To have all these games even perform at parity, much less better, is absolutely wild.
Those open source graphics gurus are really working their magic.

2026-01-30 20:26:14 UTC

LET'S DO THIS!
https://youtu.be/a4iTFVIzoTg
#Bazzite #Gaming #Linux #Windows

2026-01-30 17:14:54 UTC

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@nprofile…jnzr So their comment was effectively "no comment."
That's mildly infuriating.

2026-01-30 14:21:07 UTC

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@nprofile…jnzr It's so weird to me that Playtron is a part of this. I don't actually blame the CachyOS lead one bit for not wanting to be associated.

2026-01-30 03:45:40 UTC

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
— George Orwell

2026-01-29 16:05:41 UTC

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@nprofile…dxgh What an absolutely incredible review that was.

2026-01-28 23:36:35 UTC

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That comment is from this Dave2D video.
https://youtu.be/fDwt9AiItqU
Yep, ANOTHER major TechTuber telling it like it is. The momentum keeps building.

2026-01-28 23:26:10 UTC

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@nprofile…le0y Oh you KNOW we're gonna be talking about THIS.

2026-01-28 23:22:18 UTC

I don't normally love YouTube comments, but when I do:
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/115/975/293/287/074/452/original/eb5309c7438a262f.png

2026-01-28 22:20:30 UTC

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@nprofile…9uhx I won't send any complaints your way! Only gratitude for reminding me about that version.

2026-01-28 21:33:45 UTC

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@nprofile…g8a0 I'm looking forward to this! Might have to bring "Songs from the Source" back :)

2026-01-28 21:26:33 UTC

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@nprofile…9uhx HZD Complete Edition... I should replace that with the Remastered Edition in my benchmark suite.

2026-01-28 20:43:03 UTC

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@nprofile…5lx2 Only a difference of a few FPS, but that's a massive win given the overhead of Proton. I'll have a video up along with detailed results, hopefully by early next week.

2026-01-28 20:36:24 UTC

So, that Mini PC I'm testing, with the AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 + Radeon 890M graphics... I benchmarked a suite of six games across Windows 11 and #Bazzite.
Arc Raiders, Cyberpunk, Forza Horizon 5, Horizon Zero Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Spider-Man Remastered.
When measuring average FPS, Bazzite wins EVERY SINGLE ONE. This was honestly NOT expected for some of these games! And not only that, but Bazzite shows superior frame pacing in titles like Spider-Man Remastered and Horizon Zero Dawn.

2026-01-28 17:03:54 UTC

The next Linux For Everyone video is gonna be a little different :)
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/115/973/798/431/323/852/original/8de95709a6f66607.mp4

2026-01-28 16:02:33 UTC

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@nprofile…jnzr So that's what the person who ends up spearheading GOG Linux development has to swallow? Doing it with AI tools?
Throwing up in my mouth a little.

2026-01-28 00:46:09 UTC

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@nprofile…st9f @nprofile…q0d7 Sadly GPD has a history of doing things like this.

2026-01-28 00:17:00 UTC

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@nprofile…q0d7 Behavior like this is why I've never trusted GPD and will never buy or endorse their products.

2026-01-28 00:14:17 UTC

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@nprofile…alu2
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/115/969/835/372/813/160/original/a54e9b576c3ee879.mp4

2026-01-27 23:15:56 UTC

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@nprofile…wg9p YES!
In related news: I switched to Vivaldi late last year and am never going back. I love it. It's what Firefox SHOULD have evolved into.

2026-01-27 23:04:39 UTC

Mozilla: "We Choose Humanity."
Also Mozilla: "But let's keep talking about AI until we're blue in the face."
The saddest part is that the smartest marketing minds at Mozilla haven't figured out one simple truth: if Mozilla wants marketshare back, all it has to do at this point is completely REJECT everything AI. It's that simple.
RE: https://stateof.mozilla.org

2026-01-27 17:46:37 UTC

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@nprofile…w700 Yyyyea. You know, I try to be a positive person, but it's only become far, far worse in that 40 years hasn't it?

2026-01-27 17:04:09 UTC

I sincerely look forward to the day when Rage Against The Machine lyrics aren't increasingly relevant.

2026-01-27 15:54:24 UTC

Sometimes the world feels shockingly small.
I only saw ONE person on my 9 mile hike yesterday. In a national park visited yearly by 4 million people around the world.
And he lives in my town, about 3 blocks from me 🤣
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/115/967/859/079/968/129/original/398f9757ad1036a3.jpeg

2026-01-27 14:51:43 UTC

"Glazed granite."
That area is called "Widow's Tears" but I didn't want to get close enough to find out why. (Truthfully I was too exhausted to make tracks to it, so admired it from afar.)
#Hiking #Yosemite
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/115/967/623/279/161/928/original/181f3c0172022f4d.jpeg

2026-01-27 05:03:52 UTC

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@nprofile…p2u7 Always and forever!

2026-01-27 03:30:25 UTC

Everything hurts but my spirit is full.
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/115/964/942/129/543/659/original/a6cc3ff727a57587.jpeg

2026-01-26 15:36:16 UTC

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@nprofile…uvne welcome to the real social NETWORK (not social media). Looking forward to seeing more of the nature around you.

2026-01-26 15:35:22 UTC

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@nprofile…zy3n at least you didn’t say “you’re almost there” like so many casual hikers do. Seriously, by resetting his expectations you became the first line of safety. Maybe you prevented an SAR attempt?
Good on you.

2026-01-26 15:24:39 UTC

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@nprofile…eslw appreciate that positive vibe!

2026-01-26 15:24:23 UTC

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@nprofile…zy3n thanks man!

2026-01-26 15:08:52 UTC

The trail is calling…
Think I’m going to head up to Yosemite and hike the Stanford Point trail. About 8 miles, mostly in the snow.
Which will be about double the length I’ve ever hiked in snow! But even if I can’t finish, the focus is on fun and nature.
Have a great day!
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/115/962/020/694/902/793/original/4810c2061d620b8d.jpeg

2026-01-26 04:18:53 UTC

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@nprofile…mw6z Haha, noted for the days I'm too lazy to start a fire at night.

2026-01-23 15:58:02 UTC

Whoa! When did Steam add the ability to send game recording clips to other Steam devices? Is that new(ish?) For the longest time I thought you could only send clips to your phone via the Steam app
Straight from my Steam Deck to my Bazzite box for editing. This rocks!

2026-01-22 19:00:53 UTC

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Notice anything else interesting about that screenshot?
9.8GB of total RAM in use by Bazzite and 15.8GB in use by Windows 11 😲

2025-06-12 13:48:46 UTC

Finished "Into The Wild," several years after first seeing the film adaptation. If that film sparked your interest, you owe it to yourself to read the book. It dives pretty deeply into Chris McCandless' psyche, the impact he had on those he met, and other outdoor adventurers who experienced equally tragic ends.
I'm excited to start Steinbeck's "Travels With Charley: In Search of America" (which many of you recommended, thanks!), especially since I'm currently writing my own travelogue.
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/114/670/706/709/643/053/original/7ad970c79a90df1e.jpeg

2025-05-21 16:58:58 UTC

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@nprofile…5ypw @nprofile…2wc8 I agree with you. But that's not a realistic possibility for many, many people for a variety of reasons.

2025-02-12 15:09:26 UTC

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@nprofile…hydf Jesus, this is epic! Unexpected chord changes, searing vocals, really enjoying this.

2023-08-14 14:48:27 UTC

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@npub1xwa…yjnf "This screen recorder works with both X11 and Wayland."
You had me at "works" 😂

2023-08-14 14:29:37 UTC

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And on that note, I'm 110% thrilled to announce the newest member of @npub1gzc…fsz3's Marketing & Communications team.
She's an experienced software engineer, passionate about #opensource, and even LOVES writing documentation!
Please give a warm welcome to Heather Ellsworth @npub1qkv…dsph), who starts her journey with us next month!
Heather will spearhead our efforts to build an engaged contributor community, AND will help to build the tools and systems to support them.
Exciting times ahead!

2023-08-12 17:29:04 UTC

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@npub10vn…jqf4
Steam Deck: "I exist."
(Have a nice time at the beach)

2023-08-12 15:33:01 UTC

I need to say this: it's exciting to have a budget healthy enough to start building a marketing & communications team for @npub1gzc…fsz3.
Those of you who know me, know that I've been preaching how important marketing is to the sustainability of open-source projects.
That's why it's so refreshing to work for an organization that recognizes the crucial need to invest in building and nurturing both our user and developer communities.
Stay tuned!
#OpenSource #Marketing #Community

2023-08-12 14:17:44 UTC

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@npub1m4e…320p @npub1ur3…kwtl That would rock.

2023-08-10 13:21:30 UTC

VIDEOVERSE is a love letter to early internet fan communities -https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/videoverse-is-a-love-letter-to-early-internet-fan-communities/ #Linux

2023-08-08 23:58:05 UTC

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@npub1t2h…ck9n Thank you Scott!

2023-08-08 23:57:51 UTC

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@npub10ht…hvav Such a perfect description for how it feels at first! I just went from 720p to 4K.

2023-08-08 22:41:30 UTC

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@npub18g6…xw5k You have quite a good friend! I would imagine "cost" is about 1000 times cheaper than the "inflated for insurance" prices. (I'm exaggerating, but you probably get my meaning.)
Thanks for warm welcome!

2023-08-08 22:40:04 UTC

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HOLY CRAP, I can actually use my Steam Deck again and be able to read text. I'm practically crying now. . .

2023-08-08 22:35:28 UTC

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@npub1eua…jcsu Thanks! I kinda splurged since my insurance covered $150 towards frames. They just looked and felt "right."

2023-08-08 22:30:28 UTC

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@npub1532…5ffy Oh dude, it's a revelation I was not expecting.

2023-08-08 22:22:55 UTC

After 47 years my eyeballs needed some glasses. The sense of relief I feel now is immeasurable. I didn’t realize just how badly I needed them until putting them on and observing the dramatically clearer world around me.
https://files.layer8.space/media_attachments/files/110/856/319/892/662/883/original/505b7a8836ce80f4.jpg