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the16bitgamer

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  • PSA for those using DaVinci Resolve with AMD GPUs, don't install ROCM 7.2, stay on 7.1.1

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  • An unfortunate evil if you have AMD and need open cl

  • PSA for those using DaVinci Resolve with AMD GPUs, don't install ROCM 7.2, stay on 7.1.1

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  • What desktop operating system would you recommend to the average user?

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  • I fell with the right desktop environment like Plasma and a locked down OS that can be used without a password, Linux can be for all. Especially when it comes to using it as a web machine. If they don’t need apps, it’s fine.

    Mac’s are my go to if you need commercial software. And the one pain point for Linux as a OS.

    Though Valve is bridging the gap

  • What desktop operating system would you recommend to the average user?

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  • MacOS.

    I hate Apple, and I do not like how they operate. But I cannot deny how user friendly their OS is, how affordable their machines are (Mac mini) and how even those who do not know how to use a PC, can pick them up and use them.

    Linux Mint is my second choice

    Only Linux which feels like a normal PC, and 99% of features can be installed via UI. There are holes, and I feel an immutable OS would fill this niche better, but for now this is my number 2.

  • Switch games that use touch screen

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  • Forgot what it’s called but Nintendo made a board game collection which is touch game friendly

  • Bazzite Linux founder releases statement asking GPD to cease using their name

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  • I wonder if GPD fell for a scam? Like the one Bern Park uncovered

  • Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is coming to Android

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  • That was my thought too. But when you can't stop another inertia the best you can do is make sure they do it as safely as possible.

  • What's everyone's favorite bug?

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  • It’s more of a personal one.

    I made my first touch game in Unity. I tested all the system and everything worked after weeks of testing and I wasn’t able to find more bugs.

    I gave my phone to my wife and asked her to try it. Immediately she was able to get the character to warp across the screen. I didn’t code this and based on my code this was impossible to happen.

    After more testing I discovered that it wasn’t my code which was bugged but Unity’s. Since she was touching the screen in a way that it didn’t register that her finger was removed from the screen.

    Ever since all my games touch inputs have manual timers to ensure that a touch is actually registered. And I give her my games to test since she usually breaks it in weird and wonderful ways.

  • Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is coming to Android

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  • On the one hand. I don’t like this, since I install apps off of Google Play all the time. This is beyond stupid and I hope OEMs doesn’t include it.

    On the other hand I just helped a colleague try to get a cheap fitness tracker to work on her phone and the manual took her to a random website for the required app. Thankfully the link was dead but even after I said “I don’t trust this link” she proceeded to try and download it twice.

    For her I hope this is enabled by default and scares her from disabling it since I feel she will have her banking details stolen if she is left to her own devices.

  • Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss

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  • The over reliance on the terminal to fix a problem. I get it, and I know most users get it. But to gen pop when they see a terminal, it scares them. So making basic apps to handle installation of features is a good thing.

    The more developers utilize flatpaks and appimages the less of an issue this becomes.

  • 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 Linux video editing 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 than paid: kdenlive - BreadOnPenguins

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  • I don’t think there is much you can do to fix freecad. That said, it’s my go to cad software and the improvements while small are nice to have.

  • I gladly take what I can get

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  • Why not both?

  • Ian's Is Still The Best Site For Tying Your Shoelaces

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  • Wanna learn how to tie your shoes? It's a very easy thing to do Just sit on down and I'll give you the scoop What's that? It's called a "loop de loop"

  • 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 Linux video editing 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 than paid: kdenlive - BreadOnPenguins

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  • I am just hopeful other open sources devs takes inspiration from the work done here.

  • 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 Linux video editing 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 than paid: kdenlive - BreadOnPenguins

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  • I’ve used a fair share of video editors over the years. Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve and KDENlive.

    Even in Linux Resolve is the better editor and works with my workflow. However the hardware requirements is large, and the use of ffmpeg to convert mp4 aac to a useable format is annoying on Linux, but nothing a batch script can’t help with.

    KDENlive feel like an in between step of Windows Movie maker, and. Vegas. It has the functionality of a more advanced video editors, but its UI makes it feel as restrictive as Movie Maker.

    There is a strong app here, it just needs polish like Audacity is getting. Hoping it gets better, since actual competition in Linux is a win for everyone.

  • Sell n64 carts?

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  • The markets are unpredictable. I view my physical collection as the archive. Yes they are in boxes but they are the proof of ownership for my rom library.

    If you don’t care and want to sail the high seas for your games, then sell them when you want. Otherwise I’d make nice displays for them and have them as art.

  • Zorin OS 18 Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows Users Drive Growth

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  • Might report as Ubuntu

  • Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New

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  • I just updated. It's not a substantial update and good news is that nothing broke (: . But the updated start menu in Cinnamon 6.6 is a welcomed addition. I honestly miss Windows XP/7's start menu and this is close enough that I don't feel like changing it.

    EDIT: I take that back, printers don't work. Neither my HP nor my Brother Network Printer are being detected.

  • Switch 2 Sales Reportedly Struggled Over The Christmas Period

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  • The biggest issue is the price. I remember a time when even the poorest kid in class had a Nintendo because it was cheap.

    The last cheap Nintendo was the 2DS over a decade ago. Most parents are looking for cheap hardware with entertainment and there isn’t anything which comes close to it.

    Even the switch lite is the same price as the PS3 bundle back in the day. And it came with 2 real controllers and a game.