Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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• Ko-fi
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• SYSTEM SPECS
• OS: PikaOS
• Desktop: Hyprland
• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X (5.6GHz)
• Memory: 64 GiB DDR5 6000MHz
• Storage: 22TB
• GPU: RTX 5070TI
00:00 - Introduction: Overview of swapping between Cosmic, GNOME, and KDE.
00:41 - Booting into the ISO: Initial look at the EOS installer.
00:58 - Language and Region Setup: Choosing system language and keyboard layout.
01:07 - Time Zone Selection: Configuring your location.
01:13 - Partitioning the Drive: Selecting the drive and using advanced options (XFS).
01:39 - Bootloader & MSI Motherboard Settings: Important hardware-specific selections.
01:55 - Beginning the Installation: Writing the image to the disk.
02:24 - First Reboot & VM Curator Notes: Handling the initial boot process.
03:00 - Post-Installation Setup: Initial configuration after the first boot.
03:18 - Updating Packages: Checking for and installing system updates.
03:44 - Driver Configuration: Managing NVIDIA and AMD drivers.
04:00 - Multimedia Codecs: Installing essential audio and video codecs.
04:23 - Gaming Meta Installation: Setting up Steam, Lutris, and Wine.
04:44 - Second Reboot: Finalizing the system setup before logging in.
05:09 - Logging into Cosmic: First look at the default environment.
05:43 - Command to Swap to KDE: Using pika-desktop-add for KDE Plasma.
07:18 - Selecting Login Manager: Choosing SSDM for the KDE environment.
07:36 - Channel Support & Updates: A quick message about supporting the channel.
08:14 - Verifying KDE Plasma: Logging into the new desktop and checking the version.
09:18 - Swapping to GNOME: Switching from KDE to GNOME via terminal.
09:51 - Choosing the GNOME Login Manager: Selecting GDM3.
10:39 - Troubleshooting Login Screens: Dealing with Cosmic login screen bugs.
11:12 - Verifying GNOME: Successfully logging into the GNOME environment.
11:20 - Where to Find Instructions: Locating install commands in the channel topic.
12:01 - Conclusion & How to Support: Final thoughts and ways to help the channel. #dreamy
rumble.com/user/MattsCreative1909
NEW DISCORD: discord.gg/u4aEzNnhTg
YouTube Members
youtube.com/channel/UCzoVL1aVjec7YKPeG59xKFg/join
• Ko-fi
ko-fi.com/tlv
• PayPal
paypal.me/gamedev1909
• SYSTEM SPECS
• OS: PikaOS
• Desktop: Hyprland
• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X (5.6GHz)
• Memory: 64 GiB DDR5 6000MHz
• Storage: 22TB
• GPU: RTX 5070TI
00:00 - Introduction: Overview of swapping between Cosmic, GNOME, and KDE.
00:41 - Booting into the ISO: Initial look at the EOS installer.
00:58 - Language and Region Setup: Choosing system language and keyboard layout.
01:07 - Time Zone Selection: Configuring your location.
01:13 - Partitioning the Drive: Selecting the drive and using advanced options (XFS).
01:39 - Bootloader & MSI Motherboard Settings: Important hardware-specific selections.
01:55 - Beginning the Installation: Writing the image to the disk.
02:24 - First Reboot & VM Curator Notes: Handling the initial boot process.
03:00 - Post-Installation Setup: Initial configuration after the first boot.
03:18 - Updating Packages: Checking for and installing system updates.
03:44 - Driver Configuration: Managing NVIDIA and AMD drivers.
04:00 - Multimedia Codecs: Installing essential audio and video codecs.
04:23 - Gaming Meta Installation: Setting up Steam, Lutris, and Wine.
04:44 - Second Reboot: Finalizing the system setup before logging in.
05:09 - Logging into Cosmic: First look at the default environment.
05:43 - Command to Swap to KDE: Using pika-desktop-add for KDE Plasma.
07:18 - Selecting Login Manager: Choosing SSDM for the KDE environment.
07:36 - Channel Support & Updates: A quick message about supporting the channel.
08:14 - Verifying KDE Plasma: Logging into the new desktop and checking the version.
09:18 - Swapping to GNOME: Switching from KDE to GNOME via terminal.
09:51 - Choosing the GNOME Login Manager: Selecting GDM3.
10:39 - Troubleshooting Login Screens: Dealing with Cosmic login screen bugs.
11:12 - Verifying GNOME: Successfully logging into the GNOME environment.
11:20 - Where to Find Instructions: Locating install commands in the channel topic.
12:01 - Conclusion & How to Support: Final thoughts and ways to help the channel. #dreamy
