# Lounge **URL:** https://forum.endeavouros.com/c/lounge/36.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.endeavouros.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.endeavouros.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Discord added the age verification update](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/discord-added-the-age-verification-update/81618)
**Author:** [@rudy-in](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/rudy-in)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/discord-added-the-age-verification-update/81618 "2026-09-23T16:42:21Z")
So as they promised to add it in the second half of the year they finally did add it I’m not really sure about leaving discord but if this thing rolls out to my device then i’m definitely leaving discord and shifting … --- ## [Hello from a new traveler](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/hello-from-a-new-traveler/81597)
**Author:** [@Jordan8721](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Jordan8721)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/hello-from-a-new-traveler/81597 "2026-09-23T10:12:05Z")
I’ve just landed here on the EndeavourOS forum and wanted to take a quick moment to say hello. Thanks to the developers and the community for building such a welcoming space for Linux users. Happy to be here, and see yo… --- ## [Where will we go from here?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/where-will-we-go-from-here/81557)
**Author:** [@thefrog](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/thefrog)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/where-will-we-go-from-here/81557 "2026-09-22T21:27:11Z")
All things come to and end. I’ve managed to be fortunate enough to watch a community grow over the last 20 plus years I’ve messed with Linux I’ve seen the rise and fall of many Disto’s over the years. Each however were n… --- ## [Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 – July 20, 2017)](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/chester-charles-bennington-march-20-1976-july-20-2017/81461)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/chester-charles-bennington-march-20-1976-july-20-2017/81461 "2026-09-22T12:41:46Z")
I can’t believe it’s been nearly a decade since the death of Chester Bennington. Chester (and Linkin Park) are all too often overlooked as an important figure in American rock music… music in general, actually. And this… --- ## [Which Privacy-focused Applications Do You Trust?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/which-privacy-focused-applications-do-you-trust/55927)
**Author:** [@milkytwix](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/milkytwix)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/which-privacy-focused-applications-do-you-trust/55927 "2026-09-22T07:19:03Z")
Yeah, from all that I know Mullvad is the only alternative to Librewolf regarding privacy protection without compromises out of the box - so these two are the least shitty browsers we can get… --- ## ["Senior Citizen" Listens to Metallica's ONE for the First Time](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/senior-citizen-listens-to-metallicas-one-for-the-first-time/81586)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/senior-citizen-listens-to-metallicas-one-for-the-first-time/81586 "2026-09-20T12:19:50Z")
I love reaction videos when they are done well. And this is one of them. A 76 year old man listens to “ONE” by Metallica for the first time… EDIT: I’m 62 years old. I’ve been a fan of hard rock/metal for… --- ## [Black Friday is around the corner.. In the market for a VPN](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/black-friday-is-around-the-corner-in-the-market-for-a-vpn/76214)
**Author:** [@Ghost\_X\_Machina](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Ghost_X_Machina)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/black-friday-is-around-the-corner-in-the-market-for-a-vpn/76214 "2026-09-20T07:25:10Z")
With Black Friday weeks away now, I’m seeing that all VPN providers have started offering various discounts. As I am in search for a VPN provider, which one would you recommend? I want something that will integrate seam… --- ## [AI test: Low level and cheap AI model, Grok](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/ai-test-low-level-and-cheap-ai-model-grok/81579)
**Author:** [@Beiruty](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Beiruty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/ai-test-low-level-and-cheap-ai-model-grok/81579 "2026-09-19T20:33:17Z")
Tested AI Grok model with the following task: Redact (blur) any user sensitive info in this screenshot Result in less than 2m:30 sec --- ## [How many of you still dual-boot Windows?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-many-of-you-still-dual-boot-windows/76850)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-many-of-you-still-dual-boot-windows/76850 "2026-09-18T10:50:52Z")
I’ve seen several topics lately regarding issues dual-booting Windows (Grub issues, or WIFI issues, or any other multitude of dual-boot issues). I get the need for some Linux beginners and newbies needing a dual-boot sc… --- ## [Throw away electronics with built in obsolescence. .](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/throw-away-electronics-with-built-in-obsolescence/81141)
**Author:** [@rich52](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/rich52)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/throw-away-electronics-with-built-in-obsolescence/81141 "2026-09-15T04:55:33Z")
I’m mad as hell . . . I’ve purchased a mini-pc from ASUS and I’ve checked all of the mini-pc computer manufacturers that are out there and not one is built with an easy accessible bios battery replacement that can be ch… --- ## [OS/2 in the 21st century](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/os-2-in-the-21st-century/78506)
**Author:** [@SemLraug](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/SemLraug)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/os-2-in-the-21st-century/78506 "2026-09-13T04:52:48Z")
For people wanting to try out something completely different, ArcaOS OS/2. Let Arca Noae show you what OS/2 looks like in the 21st Century. Stable. Secure. Lean. Hardware-Compatible. No experience myself, but i have … --- ## [Ricehub a share-your-desktop-like application](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/ricehub-a-share-your-desktop-like-application/81386)
**Author:** [@swh](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/swh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/ricehub-a-share-your-desktop-like-application/81386 "2026-09-12T19:22:42Z")
If you’re still sick of “share your desktop,” /r/unixporn, and the like, here’s RiceHub --- ## ["Anthropic Researcher Says..."](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/anthropic-researcher-says/81380)
**Author:** [@jackkileen](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/jackkileen)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/anthropic-researcher-says/81380 "2026-09-12T13:12:49Z")
More comforting news about the “race to win” AI! --- ## [Share Your Favorite Quotes](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/share-your-favorite-quotes/66333)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/share-your-favorite-quotes/66333 "2026-09-10T17:10:22Z")
What are your favorite quotes? Whether they’re from film, scientists, actors, musicians, or your own original quotes. Share them here. --- ## [YouTube "Custom Feeds" Beta](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/youtube-custom-feeds-beta/81402)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/youtube-custom-feeds-beta/81402 "2026-09-10T13:52:13Z")
This Beta (early access) is only available in English and in the U.S. for mobile and web. Click the “add custom feed” tab and describe your interest. A new tab appears with your new feed. The description box r… --- ## [Wallpaper submission for next release](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/wallpaper-submission-for-next-release/81376)
**Author:** [@brownridgea](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/brownridgea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/wallpaper-submission-for-next-release/81376 "2026-09-09T15:43:14Z")
So, I wanted to create a concept of a wallpaper for the next release. And I’ve got a few revisions, so here’s the latest one. Light mode: Dark mode: Technical details: Created in Inkscape on the latest Endeavou… --- ## [One reason why Bios updates shouldn't be ignored](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/one-reason-why-bios-updates-shouldnt-be-ignored/81352)
**Author:** [@ricklinux](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/ricklinux)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/one-reason-why-bios-updates-shouldnt-be-ignored/81352 "2026-09-08T05:35:02Z")
--- ## [Remove YouTube Shorts From Your YouTube Feed](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/remove-youtube-shorts-from-your-youtube-feed/81351)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/remove-youtube-shorts-from-your-youtube-feed/81351 "2026-09-07T17:07:28Z")
I hate YouTube shorts. Thankfully, there are Chrome (and Chrome-based) and Firefox (and Firefox-based) browser extensions to handle the elimination of shorts from your YouTube feeds. Working well in my LibreWolf and Brav… --- ## [Project Unhinged Artwork and Map Previews](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/project-unhinged-artwork-and-map-previews/60475)
**Author:** [@smokey](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/smokey)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/project-unhinged-artwork-and-map-previews/60475 "2026-09-07T16:49:30Z")
Been working on this for a little while now and thought I would share a little bit of it here. Title Screen First few maps, all map connections working and most building interiors are also done First gym … --- ## [Anybody tried GameShell?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/anybody-tried-gameshell/81326)
**Author:** [@SCORPION2000](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/SCORPION2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/anybody-tried-gameshell/81326 "2026-09-06T16:01:03Z")
Hi fellow EOS people has anybody tried this? --- ## [I Made A Video: EndeavourOS - A Quick Walkthrough](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/i-made-a-video-endeavouros-a-quick-walkthrough/81298)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/i-made-a-video-endeavouros-a-quick-walkthrough/81298 "2026-09-06T02:19:25Z")
EndeavourOS - A Quick Walkthrough :wink: --- ## [😱 SUPER El Niño](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/super-el-nino/81313)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/super-el-nino/81313 "2026-09-06T01:17:33Z")
This could be a wild Autumn/Winter! --- ## [Help me find a Laptop for my son](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/help-me-find-a-laptop-for-my-son/81302)
**Author:** [@milkytwix](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/milkytwix)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/help-me-find-a-laptop-for-my-son/81302 "2026-09-06T00:51:02Z")
Hi Endevournauts! My son is in 6th grade, he is sharing a computer with his older sister, who demands to not share anymore. So a PC for my son must be ordered. I asked him if he prefers a desktop, which he replied with … --- ## [A free and open source alternative to Zoom](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/a-free-and-open-source-alternative-to-zoom/48541)
**Author:** [@Nomad](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Nomad)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/a-free-and-open-source-alternative-to-zoom/48541 "2026-09-05T08:51:34Z")
Hey fam. I came across a pretty neat and reliable replacement for Zoom. It’s free, open source and works flawlessly. Both links below are the same platform, but the only difference being how each one is hosted. I encoura… --- ## [Kirk, Hooker, Crane... William Shatner at 95](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/kirk-hooker-crane-william-shatner-at-95/81290)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/kirk-hooker-crane-william-shatner-at-95/81290 "2026-09-04T21:07:05Z")
--- ## [Any Music Creators Out There? SHARE YOUR ORIGINAL MUSIC HERE](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/any-music-creators-out-there-share-your-original-music-here/52789)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/any-music-creators-out-there-share-your-original-music-here/52789 "2026-09-04T06:50:24Z")
Here’s something from me I recorded in 2018. I used samples from a 1978 episode of American television series “The Rockford Files.” It was supposed to be a futuristic episode dealing with privacy and your i… --- ## [Titan Nova... to the rescue! ❤️‍🩹](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/titan-nova-to-the-rescue/81268)
**Author:** [@ArchieLinux](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/ArchieLinux)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/titan-nova-to-the-rescue/81268 "2026-09-03T20:39:26Z")
Titan Nova ISO bails me out… big time. Since it now has sway as an option, I thought I’d give archinstall a try on one of my daily drivers (an old Dell Optiplex 7010 with lots of accumulated scruff over the years). Aft… --- ## [Show your aliases!](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/show-your-aliases/79799)
**Author:** [@BoredCat](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/BoredCat)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/show-your-aliases/79799 "2026-09-03T19:58:10Z")
What aliases do you use? Here are mine: halvar@marek-ms7e56 ~\> bat .config/fish/config.fish ─────┬───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │ File: .config/fish/config.fish ────… --- ## [Newer Distro: RakuOS](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/newer-distro-rakuos/81037)
**Author:** [@dbarronoss](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/dbarronoss)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/newer-distro-rakuos/81037 "2026-09-02T01:20:09Z")
It purports to be a Fedora-based immutable distro with a persistent layer for native RPMs that does live between image updates. The idea is quite interesting (I watched a video on YouTube) and I think I need to get my h… --- ## [SOMETIMES, AI "creators" make something wonderful](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/sometimes-ai-creators-make-something-wonderful/81218)
**Author:** [@UncleSpellbinder](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/UncleSpellbinder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/sometimes-ai-creators-make-something-wonderful/81218 "2026-08-31T23:43:17Z")
Yeah, in general, AI can be seen as “a problem.” But sometimes users of various AI clients create something wonderful from extremely detailed and elaborate prompts to come up with something wonderful… something I’ve al… [Previous page](https://forum.endeavouros.com/c/lounge/36.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.endeavouros.com/c/lounge/36.md?page=3)