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Tech Wednesday 12: Tech Wednesday 12-1: New Version of WINE compatibility layer has been released. This is what makes most of our windows games work at all in Linux, along with other software. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/06/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-711-is-out-now/ #WINE #techwedenesday #TechFreedom #technews #linuxgaming #windowscompatibility #goodstuff Identity. This is the key that is rarely taught in churches. When our identity is solidly founded on being a beloved child of God, rather than on our jobs, roles, or bank accounts, then we can hold those other things more loosely and rest more easily. #identity #inspiration #childofgod #memesplanation #TechFreedom Tech Wednesday 12-2: Steam Deck native Linux where possible, but largely relying on their proton compatibility layer mojo. https://www.techradar.com/news/steam-deck-will-run-native-linux-games-where-it-makes-sense #techwedensday #fun #TechFreedom #Steam #Linuxgaming #sortof #Proton #steamdeck Freed Computer (consultation) This is what we do, should you choose to convert your current computer to Linux and FOSS. We schedule a call, ideally after a Freedom Consultation, and I walk you through the conversion process remotely, step by step. https://techfreedom.pro/product/system-set-up/ #TechFreedom #productspot #degoogleyourlife #Linux #freedcomputer #linuxinstall Tech Wednesday 12-3: More Steam!!!! Well, SteamDeck to be precise... https://linuxgameconsortium.com/steam-deck-docking-stations-on-sale-soon/#more-103420 #techwednesday #TechFreedom #Steam #Steamdeck #Linux #Proton #linuxgaming

What to Expect: FOSS Fun Wednesday 1: Xonotic Release Memesplanation What's Lutris, anyway? Freed Computer (Consultation) 9 Best Gaming Distros How to Degoogle Your Phone Foss Fun Wednesday 1-1/ Tech Wednesday 14-1: Ever played First-peson Shooters like Quake 3 or Unreal Tournament? Xonotic would probably be a fun game to pick up if you have the time. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/07/xonotic-0-8-5-released Find #satisfaction in what you do today. Choose to work hard, whether at work, or at side projects that you might feel are more fulfilling than your day job. #hardwork #workhard #fulfillment #Memesplanation #TechFreedom Foss Fun Wednesday 1-2/ Tech Wednesday 14-2: What's Lutris? I know I have referred to it from time to time in the past, so here is the brass tacks from the project itself. https://lutris.net/about Freed Computer (consultation) This is what we do, should you choose to convert your current computer to Linux and FOSS. We schedule a call, ideally after a Freedom Consultation, and I walk you through the conversion process remotely, step by step. https://techfreedom.pro/product/system-set-up/ #TechFreedom #productspot #degoogleyourlife #Linux #freedcomputer #linuxinstall Foss Fun Wednesday 1-3/ Tech Wednesday 14-3: One thing that is often asked by younger guys (particuarly) is which distro is best for gaming in Linux. The distinction is not as strong as it once was, but here is a reasonable list: https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/ Quick & Dirty How to Degoogle Your Phone https://rumble.com/vzvm8t-how-to-de-google-your-phone.html?mref=2jfr3&mc=anr3y #TechFreedom #degoogleyourlife #getfree #explainer

FOSS Fun Wednesday 3: What to Expect: Best Distro for Gaming: https://linuxstans.com/best-linux-distro-gaming/ Memesplanation: Be intentional about what you put into your mind and heart today. How to Play games on Linux: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-play-pc-games-on-linux Freed Phone https://techfreedom.pro/product/freed-phone/ Feral GameMode 1.7 released: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Feral-GameMode-1.7 #fossfun #techwednesday #linux #linuxgaming #linux4gamers #TechFreedom

FOSS Fun Wednesday 4 What to expect: Slimbook Line Refresh Memsplanation Steamdeck Tips Free Your Internet Godot 3.5 FOSS Game Engine released How to Regain Control of Your Data FOSS Fun Wednesday 4-1: Slimbook refreshes some of their line… need a Linux-native laptop? These could be good solutions for you. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/07/slimbook-recently-refreshed-a-bunch-of-their-linux-laptops/ #slimbook #Linuxlaptops #Linux #TechFreedom #technews Shift your perception today… is it a weed, a helpful herb, or a wish? My kids get goofy whenever they see a dandelion and try to always pick and blow. It is hard to shift into childlikeness, and the practical, western American side of me wants to yell at them about spreading weeds, but that is not right either, is it? #perception #childlikeness #dandelion #seeds #wishes #weeds #memesplanation #TechFreedom Foss Fun Wednesday 4-2: Steamdeck tips https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/top-quick-steam-deck-tips-and-tricks/ #steam #steamdeck #Linux #linuxgaming #tips #TechFreedom Free Your Internet https://techfreedom.pro/product/free-your-internet/ One-stop shop for getting you and your business transitioned off of Big Tech online platforms and tools, so that you have control of your data once again. I will also help you to find better alternatives. #TechFreedom #internetfreedom #nogoogle #nometa #noyahoo #nomicrosoft FOSS Fun Wednesday 4-3: Godot 3.5 Released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/open-source-game-development-advances-with-godot-engine-35-out-now/ #gameengine #godot #FOSS #FOSSgaming #Linux #technews #TechFreedom

TTT 20 What to Expect: Opinion Piece on Why You Should Make the Switch Memesplanation 10 Common Linux Mistakes to Avoid Free Your Internet Just Perfection v21 Gnome Extension 10 Things You Should Know About Tech Freedom TTT 20-1: Why to make the switch to Linux… Security… Windows has holes still that it had in 1991, as it was never intended to be networked, and is intentionally designed with flaws that it requires in order to just get stuff done. https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/10/opinion_column_drop_windows_for_linux/ #techtips #techtuesday #Linux #maketheswitch #security #stability #TechFreedom No matter how bad it looks, you can still find SOMETHING to be thankful for. The fact that you are breathing, your heart is beating, and able to read or listen to this are HUGE things to be thankful for. #techtuesday #memesplanation #TechFreedom #thankfulness #alwayssomething TTT 20-2: 10 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in order to improve your experience… https://www.makeuseof.com/common-linux-mistakes/ #TTT #techtuesday #Linux #techtips #improveyourexperience Free Your Internet https://techfreedom.pro/product/free-your-internet/ One-stop shop for getting you and your business transitioned off of Big Tech online platforms and tools, so that you have control of your data once again. I will also help you to find better alternatives. #TechFreedom #internetfreedom #nogoogle #nometa #noyahoo #nomicrosoft TTT 20-3: Just Perfection v21 This is a mega extension to radically change your GNOME shell in a single stop… I might be tempted to try this, if it means I can get it looking and working the way I want. https://linuxiac.com/just-perfection-21-gnome-extension/ #TTT #techtips #techtuesday #TechFreedom #GNOME #justmaybe

FOSS Fun Wednesday 5 What to Expect: Heroic Games Launcher Memesplanation ProtonDB Freed Computer Arch takes the Cake in Gaming on Steam Data Rescue Tutorial FFW 5-1: New Version of Heroic Games Launcher https://news.itsfoss.com/heroic-games-launcher-2-4-0-release/ #FOSSFun #FFW #TechFreedom #Heroic #linuxgaming #Linux Gratitude attracts more of that which you are grateful for, so focus on those things far more than that which you may lack. Be grateful for and appreciate for what you have, and you may find that you get more of it. #gratitude #lifehacks #memesplanation #TechFreedom #thankyoujesus FFW 5-2: ProtonDB, where you go to see if you can play your games on Linux or the SteamDeck https://www.protondb.com/ #protondb #Linux #linuxgaming #FOSSFun #FFW #TechFreedom Freed Computer https://techfreedom.pro/product/tech-freedom-freed-computer/ #freedcomputer #linux #nospying #safe #TechFreedom FFW 5-3: Arch FTW in Steam Gaming in 2021… https://boilingsteam.com/all-roads-lead-to-arch-the-evolution-of-linux-distros-used-for-gaming-over-time/ #FFW #FOSSFun #Linux #linuxgaming #steam #TechFreedom #archlinux

Foss Fun Wednesday 6: Moar Games on Proton with 7.0-4 & More What to Expect: New Linux Exploit called “Dirty Cred” Memesplanation Top 5 Secure Linux Browsers Freed Computer Proton 7.0-4 Released Break Google’s Chains FFW 6-1: What is Dirty Cred? Do we need to worry about it as end users? Let’s see what the uber nerds at Black Hat found out. https://www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/linux-exploit-dirty-cred/ #fossfun #FFW #Linux #FOSS #exploits #security #technews #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness Memesplanation I believe that we each have a Purpose for being here. What lights you up every time you think about it? What gets you giddy but triggers a fear reaction in you at the same time? What are you naturally good at? The intersections of the answers to these questions will give you insight as to what your Purpose is. Once you find it, seek to fulfill it. #memesplanation #purpose #bigpicture #bigwhy #motivation #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness FFW 6-2: Top 5 Secure Broswers for Linux: Ungoogled Chromium, GoLogin, Brave, Vivaldi, and Tor round out their list… Let’s see why they ranked each one where they did. https://linuxstans.com/most-secure-browsers-for-linux/ #FFW #fossfun #technews #secure #security #browsers #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness Freed Computer https://techfreedom.pro/product/tech-freedom-freed-computer/ #freedcomputer #linux #nospying #safe #TechFreedom Gab: Freed Computer https://techfreedom.pro/product/tech-freedom-freed-computer/ #freedcomputer #linux #nospying #safe #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness FFW 6-3: Proton 7.0-4 Releases with even more game support, as well as updated drivers and misc bug fixes. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/proton-70-4-is-coming-to-bring-more-compatibility-to-linux-and-steam-deck/ #FFW #technews #Linux #Linuxgaming #steamdeck #steam #proton #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness What to use instead of Big Tech online: https://rumble.com/v1020p7-viable-google-alternatives.html?mref=2jfr3&mc=anr3y #techtips #TechFreedom #justsayno #nomorespying #advice

What to Expect New Version of Lutris Released Memesplanation News on CrossOver Freed Computer Steam Deck 2 Coming What to use instead of Google, Meta, and Microsoft products online FFW 7-1: Lutris adds new features in v 0.5.11 Amazon Games and Mac Emulattion https://news.itsfoss.com/lutris-0-5-11-release/ #FFW #fossfun #Lutris #Linuxgaming #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness Even in this economy, if you are looking for work, you cannot be as bad at whatever you do as Nic Cage is at acting… You can find a new/ better job, or even start your own side hustle/ business. You can do this. Dream big, plan bigger (without going into debt to get there), and go for it. #encouragement #niccage #youcandoit #memesplanation #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness FFW 7-2: CrossOver 22 released This is program from CodeWeavers, the ones who bring us WINE, and help Valve with Proton. It is proprietary, but works on Linux, ChromeOS, and MacOS, so that any user ofthose OSes can run Windows programs on their machine. Lots of good stuff here, though I wish it were FOSS. Producing and selling this is much of how CodeWeavers is able to develop WINE and give back to the community through Proton as well. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/crossover-22-released-for-running-windows-apps-and-games-on-linux/ #FFW #fossfun #technews #mixedfeelings #CrossOver #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness Freed Computer https://techfreedom.pro/product/tech-freedom-freed-computer/ #freedcomputer #linux #nospying #safe #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness FFW 7-3: Steam Deck 2 is Coming! Based on a few lines in the marketing materials for the Steam Deck to introduce it to Asian markets, they mention that they will both be releasing SteamOS for use on other hardware, as well as that they will be releasing new versions in the future. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/steam-deck-2-is-absolutely-coming-new-booklet-from-valve-confirms/ #FFW #fossfun #Steam #steamdeck #rumors #steamdeck2 #SteamOS #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness What to use instead of Big Tech online: https://rumble.com/v1020p7-viable-google-alternatives.html?mref=2jfr3&mc=anr3y #techtips #TechFreedom #justsayno #nomorespying #advice

What To Expect: Linux Kernel 6.0rc2 Memesplanation Steam Deck Tips vol 2 Freed Computer AMD Zen 4 (Ryzen 7000) Announced What to use Instead of Big Tech FFW 8-1: Rapid Development on the 6.0 Kernel Continues After only 1 week, we get another release candidate… that is nuts in terms of speed. Proprietary Oses (Windows, MacOS) take FOREVER to do their internal dev work on new updates and upgrades. Linux, mostly with volunteers, gets it done far faster. https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-60-release-candidate-2-released/ #FFW #Linux #kernel #development #TechFreedom Don’t let offense run your life. You don’t always have to jump into the war of words if someone feels like battling with you. Take the time to respond rather than simply reacting. Choose your battles, pick your fights. Breathe. You don’t always have to defend your point of view from any who might disagree. #arguments #respond #breathe #walkaway #advice #TechFreedom TTT 23-2: Steam Deck Tips & Tricks Vol 2 Schedule updates for times when you do not plan to use the device Use in-game vsync, not global for better performance You don’t always have to use GE-Proton Try an alternative on-scren keyboard (Core Keyboard is a good option) And More… https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/steam-deck-tips-and-tricks-part-2/ #steamdeck #tips #tricks #hacks #Linux #steamos #TechFreedom Freed Computer https://techfreedom.pro/product/tech-freedom-freed-computer/ #freedcomputer #linux #nospying #safe #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness FFW 8-3: AMD Ryzen 7000 Top SKUs Announced Zen 4 chips announced from the R9-7950x and 7900x to the R7-7700x and R5-7600x, each of which promise to be pretty epic in terms of performance numbers. My brother covered rumors about 3 weeks ago on the show, and some of those stats look pretty accurate. These Chips will be rolled out at the end of the month, and the other, filler SKUs will be rolled out later. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/08/amd-announced-qzen-4q-with-ryzen-7000-series-rdna3-teased/ #FFW #AMD #zen4 #ryzen7000 #technews #Linux #TechFreedom What to use instead of Big Tech online: https://rumble.com/v1020p7-viable-google-alternatives.html?mref=2jfr3&mc=anr3y #techtips #TechFreedom #justsayno #nomorespying #advice

AMD Announces FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 Memesplanation Proton Experimental Rolls Red Dead Redemption 2 Fix Freed Computer New Game: Shadow Government Sim Big Tech Alternatives FFW 9-1: FSR 2.1 Announced What is FSR? FidelityFX Super Resloution (FSR) is a resolution upscaler that allows you to play games on a lower resolution without sacrificing as much of the eye candy, so that you get to keep most of the visual quality while allowing your performance to not be so impacted by running a AAA title at a higher resolution. What is new with this version? • Reduced ghosting • improved color range and temporal stability https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/09/amd-announces-fidelityfx-super-resolution-21-upgrade/ #FFW #AMD #FSR #gaming #bonus #Linux #performance #FPS #TechFreedom Your beliefs and the systems that foster them keep you stuck where you are. Fear of what “they” might say if you say, started your own business, or developed a skill that you have always wanted, but never saw a need to push for in the past. Dream. Believe. Go for it. Don’t worry about what they say or think about you, just dream it, believe it, and get it done. Fear of failure, or of success… so Face Everything And Rise above it. #encouragement #believe #memesplanation #TechFreedom FFW 9-2: Proton Experimental Updated What’s the big deal? Red Dead works again, as it broke after the developers chose to update with FSR 2.0 from AMD. Valve has already fixed this in the exerimental version of Proton, along with adding support for Deathsmiles II and Primal Carnage: Extinction https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/09/proton-experimental-fixes-up-red-dead-redemption-2-gets-more-games-working/ #FFW #Linuxgaming #steam #steamdeck #proton #rdr2 #technews #Techfreedom Freed Computer https://techfreedom.pro/product/tech-freedom-freed-computer/ #freedcomputer #linux #nospying #safe #TechFreedom #parallelEconomy #parallelSociety #shopongab #growwithgab #smallbusiness #gabsmallbusiness FFW 9-3: Shadow Government Simulator May be too close to the truth… sounds like it could be fun though, based on Plague, Inc and other similar titles. You play as an individual tasked with discovering the mechanics of power in a country that is new to you, so that you can shape it however you wish to. Each choice has potentially global ramifications, have fun. Prologue is available on Steam for free right now. This game is 6th on the list when I wrote this last Friday. https://linuxgamenews.com/ #FFW #shadowgovt #sims #simulator #steam #Linux #native #TechFreedom What to use instead of Big Tech online: https://rumble.com/v1020p7-viable-google-alternatives.html?mref=2jfr3&mc=anr3y #techtips #TechFreedom #justsayno #nomorespying #advice