Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Most people “try” Linux and then abandon it.
In this video, I walk through how to set up a Linux machine you’ll actually use as a daily workstation. Not a VM. Not virtualization. Not a Raspberry Pi. A real, independent Linux setup that can replace your existing Mac or Windows workflow.
We’ll cover hardware, OS choice, tiling window managers, keyboard-first workflows, KVM switching, dual booting, and how to stop fighting Linux so it actually sticks.
Links, configs, and guides mentioned are below 👇
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🕒 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:50 The plan
01:27 Sponsor
02:46 What to run it on?
03:20 What OS to run?
06:23 Installing Omarchy
07:09 On a partition?
07:50 Understanding Omarchy (overview)
13:11 7 rapid fire tips & tricks
15:06 Easily switch between computers
16:44 Outro
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- UGreen KVM switch - amzn.to/3KHvKdR
- How to manage dotfiles with GNU Stow - https://travis.media/blog/manage-dotfiles-with-gnu-stow/
- How to install Omarchy on partition and dual boot - https://travis.media/blog/install-omarchy-partition-dual-boot-windows/
- My dotfiles - github.com/rodgtr1/dotfiles
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#omarchy #linux #linuxsetup
Try Sevalla (sponsor) and get $50 free credit: geni.us/hwF05
Most people “try” Linux and then abandon it.
In this video, I walk through how to set up a Linux machine you’ll actually use as a daily workstation. Not a VM. Not virtualization. Not a Raspberry Pi. A real, independent Linux setup that can replace your existing Mac or Windows workflow.
We’ll cover hardware, OS choice, tiling window managers, keyboard-first workflows, KVM switching, dual booting, and how to stop fighting Linux so it actually sticks.
Links, configs, and guides mentioned are below 👇
* Thank you Sevalla for sponsoring this video.
Join the Travis Media Community - https://travis.media/community
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:50 The plan
01:27 Sponsor
02:46 What to run it on?
03:20 What OS to run?
06:23 Installing Omarchy
07:09 On a partition?
07:50 Understanding Omarchy (overview)
13:11 7 rapid fire tips & tricks
15:06 Easily switch between computers
16:44 Outro
📢 Video mentions
- Beelink Mini-PC - amzn.to/4pVmp1o
- UGreen KVM switch - amzn.to/3KHvKdR
- How to manage dotfiles with GNU Stow - https://travis.media/blog/manage-dotfiles-with-gnu-stow/
- How to install Omarchy on partition and dual boot - https://travis.media/blog/install-omarchy-partition-dual-boot-windows/
- My dotfiles - github.com/rodgtr1/dotfiles
🎥 Watch These Next 🎥
youtu.be/995-SYn6960
youtu.be/EMWNZtCYg5s
youtu.be/LnKoncbQBsM
FOLLOW ME ON
Twitter - https://x.com/travisdotmedia
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/travisdotmedia
FAVORITE TOOLS AND APPS:
Udemy deals, updated regularly - https://travis.media/udemy
ZeroToMastery - geni.us/AbMxjrX
Camera - amzn.to/3LOUFZV
Lens - amzn.to/4fyadP0
Microphone - amzn.to/3sAwyrH
** My Coding Blueprints **
Learn to Code Web Developer Blueprint - geni.us/HoswN2
AWS/Python Blueprint - geni.us/yGlFaRe - FREE
Both FREE in the Travis Media Community - imposterdevs.com
FREE EBOOKS
📘 https://travis.media/ebooks
#omarchy #linux #linuxsetup
