Usually I expect to have to troubleshoot problems with Linux (lemmy.ml)

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I've been daily driving Pop!_OS for about two years. I've had to troubleshoot and look up how to solve problems here and there, but it has largely been pain free. About eight months ago I had to dual boot Windows 10 because my wife wanted to play Hogwarts and for the life of me I couldn't get Linux to stream to the client connected to the Xbox controller and TV upstairs.

Well, today she goes to boot up the game, and the lag is beyond terrible. None of the settings I try change anything, and even trying Sunshine/moonlight instead of Steam Link is only a bit better. I decided to try booting the game in Linux, and lo and behold, the game is once again liquid smooth via Steam Link client, and whatever issues I ran into 8 months ago are gone.

I'm not used to Windows being the OS I have issues with.

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[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 22 points 11 months ago

It really is kinda bonkers how much Linux has improved in the time I've been using it (since windows 10 came out and I objected to the way they did things). The first year or so, I'd have to always tweak something, have some kind of issues with programs, etc.

But the most recent install I did (ThinkPad, which is kinda cheating lol) it was zero effort. Install, get my settings where I prefer them, start using the machine. Haven't had a single issue at all. Haven't done much gaming on it, because laptop, but within its hardware limits, it even does that flawlessly.

The only complaint I have about Linux is the lack of serious music programs. I'm a bit obsessive about how I manage my music though, so I'm one of the few people I've seen complain about it. Most folks are fine with whatever music player they run across. I've run across a supposed way to get musicbee running right on Linux, which I'll try next time I'm bored. If that works, I have almost zero reason to ever touch windows again.

[-] Unmapped@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

For your music problem look into running a plex media server and using plex amp to play the music. It may not be super practical if you don't have a selfhosting setup. But its so far above anything else I have tried. Plus I can steam to my phone as well.

[-] HobbesHK@startrek.website 4 points 10 months ago

As an open source alternative, I prefer a Jellyfin server and then using Feishin as a client. Nicer UI and options. Plex is a major no-no for me since they’ve started emailing people what they’ve been watching on their own servers. Privacy issues and required online login/plex-owned accounts for my own media? No thank you.

[-] Unmapped@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I truly wish jellyfin was even close to plex. I'd love to use the open source option. I run a jellyfin server along with plex, but have so many issues with it + the UI is worse. As for the emailing people what you watch. It should have been opt out, but its really easy to turn off in settings. Also I like the plex logins going through their servers. It adds more security to the port I have open. If their server goes down(which is really rare) I don't lose access to my media because I have at least 3 other ways to access my server. Including jellyfin. Which I use tailscale to access so I dont have the port open.

[-] dutchkimble@lemy.lol 2 points 10 months ago

Totally agree with this. Plex is at the top for me for all my media needs. Jellyfin is backup which I've rarely had to use. The UI and transcoding seems far superior in Plex. The opt out is not a big deal. Easy and secure remote access is a big plus. Subtitle downloading works much better in Plex. I'm sure one day Jellyfin will give fair competition but right now Plex is way in the lead.

[-] westyvw@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

What is worse about jellyfins UI? I prefer it to plex.

And in some instances, like on my tablet the player is so much better. Slide up and down for volume and brightness, tap to go forward or back, or even change the player to something you like.

So I got to think it's an issue with what your client is?

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