I will assume that as an appreciator of linux you are already knowledgeable on how to install an operating system.

Here are my notes from installing windows literally just to play a single game that can actually run just fine on linux with an anti-cheat that fully supports linux should the developer decide to actually allow it for no additional cost or effort on their own part...

The general philosophy of this guide is it's just windows so I don't care about it being usable outside of running one game and don't care if it breaks I'll just fresh install it again or again try to convince my friends to play less shit games.

Some general dual booting advice

• Use ventoy, it's great
• Contain windows on it's own physical drive; this prevents it messing with the boot record.
• It is not necessary to locate the windows drive as far from your other drives as possible like a pariah but it can be emotionally satisfying.
• Avoid mounting the NTFS drive in linux. Windows has a tendency to throw a tantrum if it thinks someone touched it's stuff.
• If windows can't boot because of file system issues then ntfsfix on linux usually sorts it out.
• Shared data drives should use FAT

I went with windows 10 because I don't care about long term viability of this install and I heard there is no way around having a microsoft account anymore in windows 11. I didn't bother confirming if this is true.

5 minutes later AMD decided to drop support for windows 10... cool . At least they got shamed into changing their minds shortly afterwards <-- imagine this but I dunno Steve Balmer flippin off AMD I guess

General

• Ctrl + Shift when clicking on apps to run as admin, in Powershell can tell by "administrator" in title bar
• Often requires confirmations even when using force args
• Windows often requires reboots for installing things sometimes without saying anything

Powershell

there is no sudo but you can elevate permissions with

Start-Process "powershell" -Verb RunAs

this starts a new window though..

Software

Package manager

Winget

Install WinGet, Window's "built-in" package manager that isn't built in.

Install-Module -Name Microsoft.WinGet.Client

now use winget to install powershell.

oh you thought you already had powershell because you just used it to install winget?

ha you fool!

You will need powershell 7 (or pwsh vs Windows Powershell, great naming scheme guys) in order to use many basic commands, which needs to be installed seperatley to the other 2-3 useless shell environments windows came with. (this might not be need on windows 11? I havent checked)

winget install Microsoft.Powershell

Now switch to powershell 7 from here on out

Start-Process "pwsh" -Verb RunAs

to allow windows updates from powershell

Install-Module -Name PSWindowsUpdate

Now that you have the official windows built in package manager you should install the third party package manager that people actually use

Chocolatey

Set-ExecutionPolicy AllSigned

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))

Package search https://community.chocolatey.org/packages

Utilities

included redundant instructions for winget and chocolately to future proof for when microsoft decides to sunset winget for an AI packagemanager or someshit and for when chocolately goes bankrupt because who is paying for a packagemanager??

Some basic apps

winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=LibreWolf.LibreWolf ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=nomacs.nomacs ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e WinDirStat.WinDirStat ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Videolan.Vlc ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id CodecGuide.K-LiteCodecPack.Full ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Microsoft.PowerToys ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Rufus.Rufus ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Lexikos.AutoHotkey ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Flameshot.Flameshot ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id 7zip.7zip

putty is no longer needed as powershell can support ssh now. Truly ground breaking stuff from windows here.

Apps that I use but you might not need

winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=MullvadVPN.MullvadVPN ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Zoom.Zoom ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Adobe.Acrobat.Reader.64-bit

::: spoiler Runtimes that you will inevitably need winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2005.x64 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x64 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2010.x64 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x64 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2013.x64 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2015.x64 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2017.x64 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.VCRedist.2022.x64 winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Git.Git ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Python.Python.3.0 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Python.Python.2

winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.3_1 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.5 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.6 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.9 :::

Remember when I said you should get the 3rd party package manager? one reason is some versions of dotnet are not included in the winget package manager. Some MICROSOFT DOT NET packages are not included in the MICROSOFT windows package manager 'cmon Microsoft this should have been a home run, you're killing me here.

choco install -y python3 python2 git dotnet dotnet3.5 dotnetfx vcredist140 vcredist2005 vcredist2008 vcredist2010 vcredist2012 vcredist2013 vcredist2015 vcredist2017 visualstudio2019-workload-vctools visualstudio2017-workload-vctools visualstudio2022-workload-vctools--force --force-dependencies

choco install -y librewolf 7zip PowerToys vlc flameshot--force --force-dependencies

choco install -y mullvad-app zoom adobereader --force --force-dependencies

couldn't hurt to reboot

Gaming

Now the reason for this whole operation

choco install -y directx steam itch librehardwaremonitor autohotkey.install mumble --force --force-dependencies

winget

winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=KhronosGroup.VulkanRT ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Microsoft.DirectX ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Valve.Steam ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id Discord.Discord ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=Mumble.Mumble.Client ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e LibreHardwareMonitor.LibreHardwareMonitor ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id OBSProject.OBSStudio

for the convenience of those with cursed taste in games

choco install -y epicgameslauncher

choco install -y ea-app

choco install -y goggalaxy

choco install -y ubisoft-connect

winget

winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=ItchIo.Itch ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id=GodotEngine.GodotEngine ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id EpicGames.EpicGamesLauncher ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id GOG.Galaxy ; winget install --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -e --id HeroicGamesLauncher.HeroicGamesLauncher

2025-11-05 chocolatey discord not working, winget version is working, probably divergent versions but I couldn't be bothered to check

Hardware

AMD Ryzen CPUs

choco install -y amd-ryzen-chipset --force --force-dependencies

https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/amd-ryzen-chipset

AMD GPUs

afaik you have to do this the old skool way

https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html

there is an app that can debloat the GPU Driver installer

https://github.com/GSDragoon/RadeonSoftwareSlimmer

but the web installer I got off the amd site has a driver only tickbox that makes this redundant. could be useful if amd decides to start being even more annoying

Nvidia

choco install -y nvidia-app --force --force-dependencies

https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/nvidia-app

There is a way to debloat it but I haven't messed with it

https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvslimmer-nvidia-driver-slimming-utility.423072/

Intel

choco install -y intel-dsa --force --force-dependencies

https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/intel-dsa

python aside

supposedly can install python scripts through chocolatey with --source python but I cannot get it to recognize it's vc++ dependencies even though just using straight pip works???

eh whatever you probably don't care

pip --version

py --list-paths

$Env:PATH += ";C:\Python314\Lib\site-packages\pip"

Debloating

There are a lot of debloating scripts floating around. I used this one, I don't know if it's better or worse than others. This runs arbritary code from ...someone? it works but I'm not vouching for it's trustworthiness

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/")))

Ransomware removal

• I recommend using a VPN if you have one while running activation script or visiting associated website https://massgrave.dev/

This runs arbitrary code from ...someone? it works but I'm not vouching for it's trustworthiness

The script is actually loaded from github though so I guess that means it's legit and approved by Microsoft...

irm https://get.activated.win/ | iex

If the above is blocked (by ISP/DNS), try this (needs updated Windows 10 or 11):

iex (curl.exe -s --doh-url https://1.1.1.1/dns-query https://get.activated.win/ | Out-String)

Updates

winget upgrade --all --force --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --uninstall-previous ; choco upgrade all -y ; Install-WindowsUpdate -AcceptAll

does windows updates last because there's a good chance of needing to reboot

only works if you installed PSWindowsUpdate earlier

Sometimes claims Install-WindowsUpdate isn't recognized but later works with no changes to system

Mouse fix

windows does dodgy stuff to mouse acceleration, important to fix if you play FPS especially when used to linux

iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ballerhoss/Windows-11-Gaming-Performance-Scripts/refs/heads/main/MouseAccelFix.bat -OutFile ./MouseAccelFix.bat && ./MouseAccelFix.bat

this repo also has a lot of performance tweaking scripts if interested

technically for windows 11 but seems to have worked in windows 10

best run in old power shell (ie "Windows Powershell" not "pwsh", "Microsoft Powershell" or "Powershell ISE")

will cause wear on your any key

changes a lot of stuff which you might not want if you plan to use windows for anything other than playing literally just one videogame

requires some inputs namely asking how much ram you have, which gpu vendor (nvidia/amd) and for thread quantum HEX value

I went with 26

You can run these scripts with:

git clone https://github.com/ballerhoss/Windows-11-Gaming-Performance-Scripts.git

./Windows-11-Gaming-Performance-Scripts/Standard_Install.bat

The Food and Drug Administration says it is removing the black box safety warnings from all hormone therapy creams, pills and other treatments prescribed to ease the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

The prominent warnings said these therapies could raise the risks for some cancers, dementia, heart attacks and strokes. That, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, scared women from using drugs that could in fact improve their health.

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As gradually leaked the last days by various news outlets, the EU Commission has secretly set in motion a potentially massive reform of the GDPR. If internal drafts become reality, this would have significant impact on people's fundamental right to privacy and data protection. The reform would be part of the so-called "Digital Omnibus" which was supposed to only bring targeted adjustments to simplify compliance for businesses. Now, the Commission proposes changes to core elements like the definition of "personal data" and all data subject's rights under the GDPR. The leaked draft also suggests to give AI companies (like Google, Meta or OpenAI) a blank check to suck up European's personal data. In addition, the special protection of sensitive data like health data, political views or sexual orientation would be significantly reduced. Also, remote access to personal data on PCs or smart phones without consent of the user would be enabled. Many elements of the envisaged reform would overturn CJEU case law, violate European Conventions and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. If this extreme draft will become the official position of the European Commission, will only become clear on 19 November, when the "Digital Omnibus" will be officially presented. Schrems: "This would be a massive downgrading of European's privacy ten years after the GDPR was adopted."

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• The European Commission is exploring ways to force European Union member states to phase out Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. from their telecommunications networks.
• Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen wants to convert the European Commission’s 2020 recommendation to stop using high-risk vendors in mobile networks into a legal requirement.
• The EU is increasingly focused on the risks posed by Chinese telecom equipment makers as trade and political ties with its second-largest trading partner fray.

The European Commission is exploring ways to force European Union member states to phase out Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. from their telecommunications networks, according to people familiar with the matter.

Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen wants to convert the European Commission’s 2020 recommendation to stop using high-risk vendors in mobile networks into a legal requirement, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the negotiations are private.

While infrastructure decisions rest with national governments, Virkkunen’s proposal would compel EU countries to align with the commission’s security guidance. If the recommendations become legally binding, member countries that don’t follow the rules could face a so-called infringement procedure and financial penalties.

The EU is increasingly focused on the risks posed by Chinese telecom equipment makers as trade and political ties with its second-largest trading partner fray. The concern is that handing over control of critical national infrastructure to companies with such close ties to Beijing could compromise national security interests.

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Hello,

I've bought a capture card and I want to capture my main PC with OBS on my laptop, however I've run into this weird issue where I can't mirror 1440p because mirror forces both outputs to the max supported refresh rate regardless if it supports that on a given resolution or not.

I use Fedora 43 GNOME.

Setup is as follows:

• DP from GPU to my main 1440p 240Hz monitor
• HDMI from GPU to the capture card to the laptops USB

I can set the capture card to be 1440p 60Hz in the "Joined" mode where it works as a 2nd monitor and it works fine as I can set it to 60Hz there but "Mirror" just forces it to 120Hz (on any resolution) and my main screen gets forced to 240Hz.

I was unable to change this with "xrandr"... I assume it's because of Wayland. It works enough to show me the display modes at least and I can also verify trough the OSD on my main monitor that it's running at 240Hz and also that it switches from whatever lower refresh rate I set to 240Hz whenever I use mirror.

Right now I have to use 1080p only... luckily it works at 120Hz despite the capture card claiming only 120Hz at 720p but still, I am stuck with 1080p on my main screen.

xrandr during Mirror

werecat@fedora:~$ xrandr --output DP-2 --mode 2560x1440 --rate 240.00 --output HDMI-1 --mode 2560x1440 --rate 60.00 werecat@fedora:~$ xrandr -q Screen 0: minimum 16 x 16, current 2560 x 1440, maximum 32767 x 32767 DP-2 connected primary 2560x1440+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 700mm x 390mm 2560x1440 239.88*+ 1920x1440 239.84 1600x1200 239.94 1440x1080 239.87 1400x1050 239.76 1280x1024 239.78 1280x960 239.80 1152x864 239.87 1024x768 239.74 800x600 239.81 640x480 239.72 320x240 238.24 1920x1200 239.94 1680x1050 239.73 1440x900 239.80 1280x800 239.70 1152x720 239.91 960x600 239.72 928x580 239.78 800x500 239.72 768x480 239.72 720x480 239.35 640x400 239.49 320x200 238.84 2048x1152 239.87 1920x1080 239.88 1600x900 239.72 1368x768 239.74 1280x720 239.79 1024x576 239.43 864x486 239.60 720x400 239.07 640x350 239.59 HDMI-1 connected 2560x1440+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 600mm x 340mm 2560x1440 119.86*+ 1920x1440 119.85 1600x1200 119.82 1440x1080 119.82 1400x1050 119.78 1280x1024 119.71 1280x960 119.86 1152x864 119.77 1024x768 119.59 800x600 119.49 640x480 119.52 320x240 117.34 1920x1200 119.85 1680x1050 119.80 1440x900 119.81 1280x800 119.68 1152x720 119.53 960x600 119.74 928x580 119.55 800x500 119.47 768x480 119.24 720x480 119.65 640x400 119.64 320x200 117.55 2048x1152 119.82 1920x1080 119.77 1600x900 119.83 1368x768 119.67 1280x720 119.67 1024x576 119.56 864x486 119.69 720x400 119.54 640x350 119.24

Is there anything I can do about this? Video link in thumbnail. Thanks!

EDIT:

This works for the main monitor but does not for the output to capture card during mirror... it works in "Join" mode though

werecat@fedora:~$ displayconfig-mutter set --resolution 2560x1440 --refresh-rate 120 --connector DP-2

werecat@fedora:~$ displayconfig-mutter set --resolution 2560x1440 --refresh-rate 60 --connector HDMI-1 Error: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.InvalidArgs: Invalid mode '2560x1440@60.000' specified

I'd love suggestions for apps for note taking that comrades use, ideally just free/open source ones that work on multiple platforms and can sync between devices.

The former Brazilian president spoke at the COP30 Heads of State Summit and linked social justice to the fight against the climate crisis

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