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Nick
Youtuber, writer, video maker, and Linux enthusiast
Ethics: on values, money, and life goals
Sometimes it helps to write down what you want to aim for, your values, and your ethical concerns
I'm leaving Odysee
I don't feel comfortable publishing to this platform, so here's why, and where you can still follow me.
KDE Plasma 5.27: the best KDE yet
KDE 5.27 is out, and it's the last release for the Plasma 5 series. It's also the biggest, and the best yet.
The Open Web is dying
We might be the last generation to enjoy an open, inter-operable web. From big tech lockdown and monopolies to internet filtering and alternative webs, the open internet is in danger
Why you need a NAS: your easy private home server
Setting up a home server is probably the ultimate tool to stay as private as possible, but if you don't have the technical skills, or the time, then the next best thing is a NAS: it's not just for storage, it's for everything!
7 better alternatives to Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud
Cloud storage is a vital part of most people's digital lives these days, but why should you keep using Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud, when better and more private alternatives exist?
elementary OS 7: is it enough to make me switch?
elementary OS was the first Linux distro I really fell in love with. Since then, it's been surpassed by GNOME and KDE, but can elementary OS 7 win me back?
Five years of TLE: what is it like to work as a content creator
In a month, The Linux Experiment will be five years old. The channel, not me. So I wanted to write a lengthy brain dump of what it feels like to make a living as someone creating content. Here we go!
Goodbye Twitter
I've used Twitter almost as long as the channel has existed, but I'm done with it for now. Here's why!
Moving to YouTUBE Full Time: The Journey
I'm finally moving to YouTUBE full time, after more than 4 years of running the channel. Let me take a look at where it all started.
How I use elementary apps for work
I recently showcased 17 apps for elementary OS that you can install on other distros. Here is how I use some of the for my daily work.
Transcripts from the GNOME Theming Video
Some of the talks I had with various members of the community around GNOME and GTK have been really interesting, so here they are.
7 Unpopular Opinions about Linux
There are things you should keep to yourself, and things you shouldn't. No idea where this falls.
Why is Ubuntu Getting so Much Hate?
Ubuntu is the 'big dog' of Linux distros, and as such, people love to hate on Ubuntu, sometimes just because everyone does it. Let's see if it's deserved.
Davinci Resolve vs Kdenlive
I've used both video editors extensively, and here are a few thoughts on why I'll be sticking to Resolve for the time being
Moving the Website
If you visited thelinuxexp.com before, you might have noticed the site has changed a bit...
Useful Tweaks For elementary OS
Since I got a bunch of questions on how to add certain features to elementary OS, here are some easy, useful tweaks you can apply.
Hindsight is 2020 - A look back on the past decade
With the end of the 2010's, I did a bit of soul searching, and a full on retrospective. A long hard look at my last 10 years.
Having Doubts, or Not Being Good Enough
Doubt seems like a bad thing, but it only is if you choose the wrong action to alleviate these doubts.
The New Microsoft is the Old Apple
After Microsoft's October Surface event, I can't help but feel that Microsoft has now taken Apple's role in pushing hardware forward.
Returning to Borderlands (yes, the first one)
As I took my time through Borderlands 3's campaign, I felt the need to re-visit the first installment in the series. It has aged well.
Why don't You Just Play Games on Windows?
People often ask me why I choose to play games on Linux, with all the issues that entails. Why won't I just dual boot and be done with it?
How to Run Borderlands 3 on Linux
Here is how I got Borderlands 3 to start on Linux, with a few caveats...
Gnome is Great, But...
After using GNOME 3.34 for hours to make my latest video, I had time to reflect on what I feel is missing, and what GNOME's problems are.
On Taking On Too Much
Don't worry, this is not a rant on the hard creator's life, just a few thoughts on picking projects you can actually complete !
Thoughts on the Epic Games Store, Competing, and Linux
The Epic Games Store, as long as it uses anti-competitive practices, is bad for Linux gaming in general. A few thoughts on the matter.
How I Came To Love The Smartwatch
I used to be harsh on smartwatches. Didn't like them, didn't want them, and kinda made fun of people using them. Now, I have one...
Why elementary OS Is Important For The Linux World
elementary OS brings its own desktop environment, guidelines, approach to monetisation, but, more importantly, it brings a vision...
I Hate Debt, But I Had to Take a Mortage
Sometimes, being scared of something doesn't mean you shouldn't do it
8 Areas where Linux is Better than Windows
We're not the best at everything, but we're still better in a lot of ways