That's a good looking desktop. I like that you didn't merely change accent colours and the wallpaper like the hundreds of other videos about Mint on UA-cam.
You encouraged me to explore the themes and such. I didn't realize I can watch my system resources on this old dell 7010. Linux breaths new life in old hardware!
This is one of the best explained videos. I installed Linux today, I don't know anything about it. I heard that it is very good, so I should try it. Very very nicely explained, it's amazing how many different options there are in contrast to Windows. I'm starting to like it, but I still need a lot of time to discover all the possibilities.
LMDE fanboy here. Interesting set up... Cinnamon is Thanos's favourihe DE, perfectly balanced between customisation and stability, as everything should be.
Making the move to dual boot to Linux Mint. This was extremely helpful as I am totally into customizing the desktop. Now to work on that audio side of it and get that figured out. Progress is coming in that arena as well. Thanks for this. Subed!
This was a great video for me maybe you could make a video showing how to make the taskbar and icons larger to use it as an entertainment that would be great and thank you great work
Thankyou sir, a nice overview of how to personalise the desktop. I would say however look into how you are recording audio as it seems as if youve utilised one of your old zx spectrum tape recorders, mines was from wh smiths a uk based general store 😂 in saying that that is what I used to put in the practice room in the centre to record our band practicing, the 8 bit done us justice back then. Thanks again for this video I appreciate it.
Fix no grub menu on boot (LM22): No idea why the Mint Dev's did this but to fix it... go to /etc/default/grub and edit the grub file. Specifically, changed the line that states, "grub_timeout_style=hidden" to "grub_timeout_style=menu". This was CRITICAL for me because I had to boot in compatibility mode, due to my nvidia 3080 graphics card, to initially install LM22 but after the install it never showed the GRUB menu and went straight to a black screen. Once I fixed this then I could get to the desktop and install the graphics drivers I needed. Once I had the nvidia graphic driver installed then everything worked great :)
Great !! Thanks !! Just 4 more dreams .... 1. The transparent taskbar on the top 2. Time and calendar in the middle of that Top Taskbar 3. Calendar show all items of my Google Calendar 4. A dock at the bottom of the screen
All of that is actually pretty easy to do. The Google account integration is available at the settings if you have the panel edit mode activated you can just move the panel to the top. Lastly, you'd have to install a dock app, such as plank.
One thing of note you used a theme that added the transparency to the panel. If you use the transparency extension sometimes it can conflict with the theme and cause stutters in your processor...trust me I found out the hard way. If you have a good bit of ram, in system settings in general you should double the ram that cinnamon uses before restarting/refresh and that will help with stutters also. With Ryzen processors in your UEFI/Bios you should set your PSU Power to typical and a lot of UEFI/Bios will not show this setting but you can find it with the search feature of just searching for power as with it set to auto sometimes will cause a stutter in some programs and gaming though I'm not a gamer.
can't see the sense of going Linux now when I see RAM usage in idle desktop up to 3 GB ;X average 2.3, when w11 on my pc is 2.7GB also but still more compatible for me than Linux
In Linux we have virtual desktops just like windows. Many times when recording a video I will have a browser or other apps open on a different virtual desktop just like in this case. That was not a fresh install or a fresh system booted system. Depending on the Linux distros. Memory after a system boot or fresh install will be 700mb to 1.3gb with no other programs open or running. I had several apps open and minimized on the another virt desktop while recording. I Was’nt trying to convince anyone to switch to Linux my tech channel is all about exploring, learning, sharing info, and, education. Linux is not for everyone. Thanks for watching.
The actual ram Mint uses after boot is usually less than 1gb. But if you have a lot of ram available, Mint will usually use a lot of it for cache, this way the most used apps will open faster. In case the pc needs more ram for something else, the os automatically removes ram from the cache and allocate to the needed app.
A good rule of thumb is unused ram is wasted ram. Linux in general allocates ram very efficiently and does not do it the same way as microsoft. Lot of tubers will have applications/programs on different desktops also that also consumes some ram. Best thing I can say is do a few searches on how ram is used in Linux as I could type up a whole book and you will be surprised.
I am a first-time user of Linux. I am one step above a moron when it comes to Linux operating systems or Distros. I just purchased a new NovaCustom laptop without Microsoft Windows but does have Google Chromium without all the bulk baggage. I have no idea what to do first.!!! The Windows sequence steps that you display are very small and difficult for a beginner moron to see and follow. Also, the background music is a distraction from your verbal instructions. Any expert advice or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
With all due respect the majority of people who use windows will not switch. OS agnostic i am but got to be real. Most of the people i know who use windows won't switch for one reason SOFTWARE.
Friend, I think that's CHANGED. Like you, I was the same way just weeks ago. Of course I'm likely to run into situations where "software" that I could use on Windows is unlikely to be matched well on Linux Mint, but so far I've not run into that problem. I even played ELDEN RING the other day on Mint, and it loaded faster and played just as nicely as it did on Windows. With an RTX 3060. Before I bit the bullet and installed Mint I was literally bored to death with Windows 10, falling asleep at the computer, just hating to use the computer. It's taken a very long time, and over the years I've had some really crappy experiences with Linux that had me running for the hills of Windows, but I think we're now at the point that we can kiss Microsoft goodbye.
Creating Linux tutorial videos can be challenging because there's no one-size-fits-all approach. I lean towards using Arch with XFCE, but I can't shake the feeling that XFCE is barely hanging on. As a person that used mint with cinnamon in the past I can say it works but it comes with lot of issues being a fork of a fork. I admire the approach taken by the German publication c't, presenting Linux options akin to a subway network map, showing where a "train" can lead you and what line you want to take. For commercial purposes, LTS versions may be preferable, whereas for personal use, a rolling release could be more suitable. Mint is kinda "fisherprice" it is LTS but aimed to an audience that probably wants a rolling release. At least you've shown people what they can achieve with customizing cinnamon beyond changing colors.
I have to admit that putting the clock on the moon was genius.
That's a good looking desktop. I like that you didn't merely change accent colours and the wallpaper like the hundreds of other videos about Mint on UA-cam.
Absolutely amazing. Well done.
You encouraged me to explore the themes and such. I didn't realize I can watch my system resources on this old dell 7010.
Linux breaths new life in old hardware!
This is one of the best explained videos. I installed Linux today, I don't know anything about it. I heard that it is very good, so I should try it. Very very nicely explained, it's amazing how many different options there are in contrast to Windows. I'm starting to like it, but I still need a lot of time to discover all the possibilities.
Onya TJ, thanks for an ad free video man, appreciate it
Great video!
LMDE fanboy here. Interesting set up... Cinnamon is Thanos's favourihe DE, perfectly balanced between customisation and stability, as everything should be.
Are you going to do a video called "Make Pop!_OS Mint" ? 😜
Making the move to dual boot to Linux Mint. This was extremely helpful as I am totally into customizing the desktop. Now to work on that audio side of it and get that figured out. Progress is coming in that arena as well. Thanks for this. Subed!
You earned my sub. Well explained and no time wasting.
This was a great video for me maybe you could make a video showing how to make the taskbar and icons larger to use it as an entertainment that would be great and thank you great work
Thankyou sir, a nice overview of how to personalise the desktop. I would say however look into how you are recording audio as it seems as if youve utilised one of your old zx spectrum tape recorders, mines was from wh smiths a uk based general store 😂 in saying that that is what I used to put in the practice room in the centre to record our band practicing, the 8 bit done us justice back then.
Thanks again for this video I appreciate it.
Hello, can I have your wallpaper please?
Where did the wallpaper come from? I've installed the latest Linux mint cinnamon and mine doesn't have that wallpaper icon.
hes privet ones meaby he have a git page?
Fix no grub menu on boot (LM22): No idea why the Mint Dev's did this but to fix it... go to /etc/default/grub and edit the grub file. Specifically, changed the line that states, "grub_timeout_style=hidden" to "grub_timeout_style=menu". This was CRITICAL for me because I had to boot in compatibility mode, due to my nvidia 3080 graphics card, to initially install LM22 but after the install it never showed the GRUB menu and went straight to a black screen. Once I fixed this then I could get to the desktop and install the graphics drivers I needed. Once I had the nvidia graphic driver installed then everything worked great :)
Sorry, the background music is distracting, annoying and pointless.
Wow. They you do not like that music
Great !! Thanks !!
Just 4 more dreams ....
1. The transparent taskbar on the top
2. Time and calendar in the middle of that Top Taskbar
3. Calendar show all items of my Google Calendar
4. A dock at the bottom of the screen
All of that is actually pretty easy to do. The Google account integration is available at the settings if you have the panel edit mode activated you can just move the panel to the top. Lastly, you'd have to install a dock app, such as plank.
Switched a year ago, never turned back. Nice vid
Where did you find that great wallpaper ?
why make this video and not link the actual wallpaper you’re using?
yeah the whole video is shitfuckery not even explaining how he got the simple cpu transparent.
Good stuff, but, please take the time when installing things to say what you install not just cut past it then get into adding and changing.
One thing of note you used a theme that added the transparency to the panel. If you use the transparency extension sometimes it can conflict with the theme and cause stutters in your processor...trust me I found out the hard way. If you have a good bit of ram, in system settings in general you should double the ram that cinnamon uses before restarting/refresh and that will help with stutters also. With Ryzen processors in your UEFI/Bios you should set your PSU Power to typical and a lot of UEFI/Bios will not show this setting but you can find it with the search feature of just searching for power as with it set to auto sometimes will cause a stutter in some programs and gaming though I'm not a gamer.
😊show de bola!
please share your wallpapers thanks
not so easy on a 2009 macbook air. still having issues with my attempt.
do you record your videos on a plane? why ist there so much noise
a nice looking desktop
Thank you for the useful information and advice. The background white noise level is too high for this to be easy to hear I'm afraid.
where do you get those cool wallpapers from
Thats my question too, I have manny allready, but yours I did not find yes, please let us know?
can't see the sense of going Linux now when I see RAM usage in idle desktop up to 3 GB ;X average 2.3, when w11 on my pc is 2.7GB also but still more compatible for me than Linux
In Linux we have virtual desktops just like windows. Many times when recording a video I will have a browser or other apps open on a different virtual desktop just like in this case. That was not a fresh install or a fresh system booted system. Depending on the Linux distros. Memory after a system boot or fresh install will be 700mb to 1.3gb with no other programs open or running. I had several apps open and minimized on the another virt desktop while recording.
I Was’nt trying to convince anyone to switch to Linux my tech channel is all about exploring, learning, sharing info, and, education. Linux is not for everyone.
Thanks for watching.
The actual ram Mint uses after boot is usually less than 1gb. But if you have a lot of ram available, Mint will usually use a lot of it for cache, this way the most used apps will open faster. In case the pc needs more ram for something else, the os automatically removes ram from the cache and allocate to the needed app.
A good rule of thumb is unused ram is wasted ram. Linux in general allocates ram very efficiently and does not do it the same way as microsoft. Lot of tubers will have applications/programs on different desktops also that also consumes some ram. Best thing I can say is do a few searches on how ram is used in Linux as I could type up a whole book and you will be surprised.
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I like your videos, but get rid of the music in this one.
Sorry sound not clear.
Its Desklets, not Disklets.
superovo!!!!!!!!
I am a first-time user of Linux. I am one step above a moron when it comes to Linux operating systems or Distros. I just purchased a new NovaCustom laptop without Microsoft Windows but does have Google Chromium without all the bulk baggage. I have no idea what to do first.!!! The Windows sequence steps that you display are very small and difficult for a beginner moron to see and follow. Also, the background music is a distraction from your verbal instructions. Any expert advice or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Music is not necessary, it sucks
With all due respect the majority of people who use windows will not switch. OS agnostic i am but got to be real. Most of the people i know who use windows won't switch for one reason SOFTWARE.
Friend, I think that's CHANGED. Like you, I was the same way just weeks ago. Of course I'm likely to run into situations where "software" that I could use on Windows is unlikely to be matched well on Linux Mint, but so far I've not run into that problem. I even played ELDEN RING the other day on Mint, and it loaded faster and played just as nicely as it did on Windows. With an RTX 3060. Before I bit the bullet and installed Mint I was literally bored to death with Windows 10, falling asleep at the computer, just hating to use the computer. It's taken a very long time, and over the years I've had some really crappy experiences with Linux that had me running for the hills of Windows, but I think we're now at the point that we can kiss Microsoft goodbye.
If your making a video you really need to clean up the sound.
Your instructions were kinda all over the place. Just sayin, glad we have pause and play.
Your mouth is not engaged with your brain
Stop muttering and speak clearly. Kill the background noise too. 🙄
Creating Linux tutorial videos can be challenging because there's no one-size-fits-all approach. I lean towards using Arch with XFCE, but I can't shake the feeling that XFCE is barely hanging on. As a person that used mint with cinnamon in the past I can say it works but it comes with lot of issues being a fork of a fork. I admire the approach taken by the German publication c't, presenting Linux options akin to a subway network map, showing where a "train" can lead you and what line you want to take. For commercial purposes, LTS versions may be preferable, whereas for personal use, a rolling release could be more suitable. Mint is kinda "fisherprice" it is LTS but aimed to an audience that probably wants a rolling release. At least you've shown people what they can achieve with customizing cinnamon beyond changing colors.