Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Recommended Distros:
• PikaOS wiki.pika-os.com/en/home
• CachyOS cachyos.org
• Nobara nobaraproject.org
PROJECTS
• AffinityOnLinux: github.com/ryzendew/AffinityOnLinux
• Event Horizon : github.com/ryzendew/Event-Horizon-Releases/releases
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• Linux and Emulation roles available via emoji reactions
• Wallpapers available in the Wallpaper channel
• SYSTEM SPECS
• OS: CachyOS
• Desktop: Hyprland
• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X (5.6GHz)
• Memory: 64 GiB DDR5 6000MHz
• Storage: 22TB
• GPU: RTX 5070TI
00:00 - Introduction & Why I'm testing Nobara again
00:34 - What is Nobara? (Features & Gaming Optimizations)
01:21 - ISO Selection & Versions (GNOME vs. KDE)
02:36 - Creating the Bootable Drive (Ventoy Setup)
05:48 - Starting the Live ISO & Initial Installer Settings
07:15 - Disk Partitioning (XFS) & User Creation
08:50 - System Update & File Extraction Process
10:56 - First Boot & Initial Desktop Layout
11:35 - App Pinning & Software Overview
14:41 - Installing Extension Manager (Flatpak)
15:08 - Essential GNOME Extensions (Dash to Dock, Arc Menu)
17:12 - Blur My Shell: Liquid Glass & Visual Tweaks
23:25 - Installing Mac OS Tahoe Icons & Theme
24:52 - Finalizing the Desktop Aesthetic (Tweaks)
26:45 - Mounting Gaming Drives & Storage Setup
27:43 - Steam Setup & Managing Game Libraries
28:38 - Installing Proton GE (GloriousEggroll)
30:19 - Downloading DaVinci Resolve Studio
31:34 - Fixing Resolve Dependencies (Libcrypt & Library Tweaks)
37:00 - Installing VS Codium via Terminal
38:33 - Installing Microsoft Edge (Dev) via RPM
39:31 - Installing Affinity Suite (Wine/Bash Script Method)
44:42 - Launching Affinity & Hardware Acceleration Check
46:17 - Final Thoughts & Support Information #dreamy
NEW DISCORD: discord.gg/u4aEzNnhTg
SUPPORT
• Monthly Support:
YouTube Members
youtube.com/channel/UCzoVL1aVjec7YKPeG59xKFg/join
• Ko-fi
ko-fi.com/tlv
One-Time Support:
• PayPal
paypal.me/gamedev1909
• Bitcoin
bc1ql5ye79ywyhwsedd5m2d93vfsvm2z2kmqrmjwfw
• Email Interac
matthewcrane23@gmail.com
I'm disabled and now creating full time—your support helps me stay afloat and keeps me from becoming homeless. Thank you so much 🙏
Recommended Distros:
• PikaOS wiki.pika-os.com/en/home
• CachyOS cachyos.org
• Nobara nobaraproject.org
PROJECTS
• AffinityOnLinux: github.com/ryzendew/AffinityOnLinux
• Event Horizon : github.com/ryzendew/Event-Horizon-Releases/releases
MORE CONTENT
📢 Subscribe if you haven't already—it's free and helps a ton!
• Channel: youtube.com/c/MattsCreative
• More Guides:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd2rY36Ym3b9r1LJlm3HILctjBHDAuFsd
• Linux and Emulation roles available via emoji reactions
• Wallpapers available in the Wallpaper channel
• SYSTEM SPECS
• OS: CachyOS
• Desktop: Hyprland
• CPU: Ryzen 9 9900X (5.6GHz)
• Memory: 64 GiB DDR5 6000MHz
• Storage: 22TB
• GPU: RTX 5070TI
00:00 - Introduction & Why I'm testing Nobara again
00:34 - What is Nobara? (Features & Gaming Optimizations)
01:21 - ISO Selection & Versions (GNOME vs. KDE)
02:36 - Creating the Bootable Drive (Ventoy Setup)
05:48 - Starting the Live ISO & Initial Installer Settings
07:15 - Disk Partitioning (XFS) & User Creation
08:50 - System Update & File Extraction Process
10:56 - First Boot & Initial Desktop Layout
11:35 - App Pinning & Software Overview
14:41 - Installing Extension Manager (Flatpak)
15:08 - Essential GNOME Extensions (Dash to Dock, Arc Menu)
17:12 - Blur My Shell: Liquid Glass & Visual Tweaks
23:25 - Installing Mac OS Tahoe Icons & Theme
24:52 - Finalizing the Desktop Aesthetic (Tweaks)
26:45 - Mounting Gaming Drives & Storage Setup
27:43 - Steam Setup & Managing Game Libraries
28:38 - Installing Proton GE (GloriousEggroll)
30:19 - Downloading DaVinci Resolve Studio
31:34 - Fixing Resolve Dependencies (Libcrypt & Library Tweaks)
37:00 - Installing VS Codium via Terminal
38:33 - Installing Microsoft Edge (Dev) via RPM
39:31 - Installing Affinity Suite (Wine/Bash Script Method)
44:42 - Launching Affinity & Hardware Acceleration Check
46:17 - Final Thoughts & Support Information #dreamy
