Terminal Tilt is exactly 58 subscribers away from the 1K milestone and monetization.

In case you are new to my channel, welcome! As a disabled queer creator, I know how often our voices are drowned out by corporate "ai" sludge. Terminal Tilt is a space where I can speak authentically, fight for digital sovereignty, and show that there is a place for us in the technical world.

I started it because I like to watch YouTube and I often search for Linux videos. I find it infuriating that 90% of the videos have "ai" generated voices, graphics, and scripts. I want to learn new things, not have unoriginal ideas regurgitated to me by bots. Terminal Tilt is a strictly Non-AI channel focused on ethical computing, promoting #FOSS, and providing a direct alternative to the Big Tech surveillance machine. I respect your time and your sovereignty. Lets build a community together!

If you believe in a web where the user is in control and their privacy respected, and our technology does not have to destroy the planet, help me cross the finish line today.

I have some great stuff in the pipeline, such as reviews for security hardware, quick looks and installations of GNU/Linux distributions , and discussions on the state of computing.

I am also improving quickly. Every video has been a learning experience and I am very open to constructive criticism.

My newest video from earlier today: 5 Extensions for Real Digital Independence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9FjlZMJBQ

My most popular video (90k+ views): The Windows Exodus Has Begun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzdTgCXyRU

I also post videos to PeerTube here: https://gnulinux.tube/c/terminaltilt/videos

Every boost helps us show that independent, human created tech content has a place in 2026.

#TerminalTilt #NoAI #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #EthicalComputing #Privacy #Security #HumanMade #SmallCreator #AntiBigTech #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosted #Homelab #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #DeGoogle #Technology #SoftwareFreedom #OpenSource #FOSS #DigitalRights #Fediverse #Mastodon #PeerTube #YouTube #Google #QueerMutualAid #QueerCreator #Disability #Disabled #DisabledCreator #DisabledMutualAid #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBT

Terminal Tilt is exactly 58 subscribers away from the 1K milestone and monetization.

In case you are new to my channel, welcome! As a disabled queer creator, I know how often our voices are drowned out by corporate "ai" sludge. Terminal Tilt is a space where I can speak authentically, fight for digital sovereignty, and show that there is a place for us in the technical world.

I started it because I like to watch YouTube and I often search for Linux videos. I find it infuriating that 90% of the videos have "ai" generated voices, graphics, and scripts. I want to learn new things, not have unoriginal ideas regurgitated to me by bots. Terminal Tilt is a strictly Non-AI channel focused on ethical computing, promoting #FOSS, and providing a direct alternative to the Big Tech surveillance machine. I respect your time and your sovereignty. Lets build a community together!

If you believe in a web where the user is in control and their privacy respected, and our technology does not have to destroy the planet, help me cross the finish line today.

I have some great stuff in the pipeline, such as reviews for security hardware, quick looks and installations of GNU/Linux distributions , and discussions on the state of computing.

I am also improving quickly. Every video has been a learning experience and I am very open to constructive criticism.

My newest video from earlier today: 5 Extensions for Real Digital Independence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9FjlZMJBQ

My most popular video (90k+ views): The Windows Exodus Has Begun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzdTgCXyRU

I also post videos to PeerTube here: https://gnulinux.tube/c/terminaltilt/videos

Every boost helps us show that independent, human created tech content has a place in 2026.

#TerminalTilt #NoAI #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #EthicalComputing #Privacy #Security #HumanMade #SmallCreator #AntiBigTech #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosted #Homelab #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #DeGoogle #Technology #SoftwareFreedom #OpenSource #FOSS #DigitalRights #Fediverse #Mastodon #PeerTube #YouTube #Google #QueerMutualAid #QueerCreator #Disability #Disabled #DisabledCreator #DisabledMutualAid #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBT

Hard drive prices are spiking because of "ai." Prices have jumped 46% on average since September.

The 24TB Seagate BarraCuda used to be $239 on sale, but it's now sitting at $500. "AI" training needs massive amounts of data storage, and manufacturers are shifting production toward enterprise drives for data centers, leaving regular buyers paying more than they should have to.

Between RAM, SSDs, and now HDDs, building a PC is getting expensive fast.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/hard-drive-prices-have-surged-by-an-average-of-46-percent-since-september-iconic-24tb-seagate-barracuda-now-usd500-as-ai-claims-another-victim

#NoAI #TechNews #PCBuilding #Hardware #Storage #AI #TerminalTilt #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #RAM #HDD #SSD #BigTech #SelfHosting #SelfHost #RightToRepair #FOSS #OpenSource

Hard drive prices are spiking because of "ai." Prices have jumped 46% on average since September.

The 24TB Seagate BarraCuda used to be $239 on sale, but it's now sitting at $500. "AI" training needs massive amounts of data storage, and manufacturers are shifting production toward enterprise drives for data centers, leaving regular buyers paying more than they should have to.

Between RAM, SSDs, and now HDDs, building a PC is getting expensive fast.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/hard-drive-prices-have-surged-by-an-average-of-46-percent-since-september-iconic-24tb-seagate-barracuda-now-usd500-as-ai-claims-another-victim

#NoAI #TechNews #PCBuilding #Hardware #Storage #AI #TerminalTilt #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #RAM #HDD #SSD #BigTech #SelfHosting #SelfHost #RightToRepair #FOSS #OpenSource

Accessibility is a FOSS value. ♿️

You might ask why I advocate for #OpenSource so fiercely as a disabled creator. It is simple, proprietary software is a black box. If it doesn't work for your needs, you're stuck.

With #FOSS, the community can adapt, fork, and improve tools for everyone. Freedom isn't just for power users, it is for accessibility.

For instance, there is BRLTTY, which provides access to the Linux console for people who use a refreshable Braille display.

But people naturally think of physical disabilities when they consider accessibility. We also need tools for cognitive load and distraction. Tools like Logseq allow you to link thoughts non-linearly, making it easier to track projects when your brain feels scattered. Even the stability of Debian can be an accessibility tool for those of us who find the constant breaking changes of other OSs anxiety-inducing.

What is one FOSS tool that makes your life easier? ♿️ 🏳️‍🌈

#DisabilityTech #QueerInTech #HumanCreator #Linux #A11y #Neurodivergent #TerminalTilt #Linux #GNULinux #GNU #Logseq #BRLTTY #Debian #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

Accessibility is a FOSS value. ♿️

You might ask why I advocate for #OpenSource so fiercely as a disabled creator. It is simple, proprietary software is a black box. If it doesn't work for your needs, you're stuck.

With #FOSS, the community can adapt, fork, and improve tools for everyone. Freedom isn't just for power users, it is for accessibility.

For instance, there is BRLTTY, which provides access to the Linux console for people who use a refreshable Braille display.

But people naturally think of physical disabilities when they consider accessibility. We also need tools for cognitive load and distraction. Tools like Logseq allow you to link thoughts non-linearly, making it easier to track projects when your brain feels scattered. Even the stability of Debian can be an accessibility tool for those of us who find the constant breaking changes of other OSs anxiety-inducing.

What is one FOSS tool that makes your life easier? ♿️ 🏳️‍🌈

#DisabilityTech #QueerInTech #HumanCreator #Linux #A11y #Neurodivergent #TerminalTilt #Linux #GNULinux #GNU #Logseq #BRLTTY #Debian #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

👋 I'm looking to connect with other small YouTube and/or PeerTube creators (<1,000 subs) who are strictly focused on #NoAI, #FOSS, #Privacy, and #OpenSource technology.

It is hard to find channels in tech not using "ai." If that's you, or you know of any, please reply with the channel link so I can support you!

🔄 Boosts deeply appreciated to help me find my people.

#AskFedi #FOSS #NoAI #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #LibreSoftware #Linux #GNULinux #GNU #Debian #SmallYouTuber #TechCreator #HumanMade #HumanContent #EthicalTech #Privacy #Homelab #SelfHosted #TerminalTilt #Disabled #DisabledCreator #DisabledArtist #Queer #QueerCreator #QueerArtist #Mastodon #Boost #boostswelcome #LinuxMint

👋 I'm looking to connect with other small YouTube and/or PeerTube creators (<1,000 subs) who are strictly focused on #NoAI, #FOSS, #Privacy, and #OpenSource technology.

It is hard to find channels in tech not using "ai." If that's you, or you know of any, please reply with the channel link so I can support you!

🔄 Boosts deeply appreciated to help me find my people.

#AskFedi #FOSS #NoAI #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #LibreSoftware #Linux #GNULinux #GNU #Debian #SmallYouTuber #TechCreator #HumanMade #HumanContent #EthicalTech #Privacy #Homelab #SelfHosted #TerminalTilt #Disabled #DisabledCreator #DisabledArtist #Queer #QueerCreator #QueerArtist #Mastodon #Boost #boostswelcome #LinuxMint

So, if you don't want Calibre to have an LLM, I believe your point of no return is version 8.11. Luckily, since Debian Stable is reasonable, the repository still has 8.5.

The thing I would recommend is if you use Calibre regularly and do not want any "ai" garbage, mark your version now in APT and hope that the @grimthorpe 's Clbre fork project continues to advance (I have hope) so that it will make a newer version of Calibre without LLM's easy to install.

For the time being, my Debian (and Debian based distro) friends, you can mark the current version to be safe.

Just run:

sudo apt-mark hold calibre

And to check that it worked, run:

apt-mark showhold

#Clbre #Calibre #Debian #Debian13 #APT #ebooks #Kindle #noai #ai #chatgpt #openai #Google #Gemini #stoptheslop #slop #GNULinux #GNU #Linux

2026 is almost here - but let's look back at 2025 with the End Of 10 campaign at the Chaos Communication Congress.

* Tues. 30 Dec. 11:55-12:35 CET
* #39C3 Stage Zero / online

https://events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hub/en/event/detail/end-of-10-how-the-foss-community-is-combatting-software-drive-resource-and-energy-consumption

"We thought big and acted boldly. In this talk End Of 10 contributors will discuss the campaign, what has worked and what the challenges have been, and how FOSS provides a solution to software-driven resource and energy consumption."

#EndOf10 #CCC #GNULinux #Linux #Windows10 #Microsoft #Windows

2026 is almost here - but let's look back at 2025 with the End Of 10 campaign at the Chaos Communication Congress.

* Tues. 30 Dec. 11:55-12:35 CET
* #39C3 Stage Zero / online

https://events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hub/en/event/detail/end-of-10-how-the-foss-community-is-combatting-software-drive-resource-and-energy-consumption

"We thought big and acted boldly. In this talk End Of 10 contributors will discuss the campaign, what has worked and what the challenges have been, and how FOSS provides a solution to software-driven resource and energy consumption."

#EndOf10 #CCC #GNULinux #Linux #Windows10 #Microsoft #Windows

Just finished a look into the brand new @elementary OS 8.1!

Is the move to Wayland by default (Secure Session) ready for prime time? Yes, yes it is. I walk through the installer, test out the new workspace switcher in the dock, and check out the new monitor and other apps.

If you are looking for a polished, Ubuntu 24.04 based experience, this release has a lot of polish to show off. Great for new users!

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Kd5WPYEWY

#elementaryOS #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #OpenSource #Ubuntu #Wayland #PantheonDesktop #LinuxDesktop #FOSS #TechReview #MacOS #YouTube #video #TerminalTilt #NoAI

Just finished a look into the brand new @elementary OS 8.1!

Is the move to Wayland by default (Secure Session) ready for prime time? Yes, yes it is. I walk through the installer, test out the new workspace switcher in the dock, and check out the new monitor and other apps.

If you are looking for a polished, Ubuntu 24.04 based experience, this release has a lot of polish to show off. Great for new users!

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Kd5WPYEWY

#elementaryOS #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #OpenSource #Ubuntu #Wayland #PantheonDesktop #LinuxDesktop #FOSS #TechReview #MacOS #YouTube #video #TerminalTilt #NoAI

Apparently someone can't say "Linux" without getting a lecture about "No, it's GNU/Linux, you stupid!"

And people wonder why Linux is only at ~5% market share on Desktop...

It's all about how welcome you feel: If you feel like you've just "invaded" someone's "holy place", then this doesn't feel so welcome, does it!?

#Linux #GNU #GNULinux #Culture #Empathy

Someone close to me purchased a new computer just recently. His previous computer was Windows 10, which he liked. I warned him that Windows 11 was a different beast and he could expect a lot more spying, copilot in everything, less customization, and even ads in the start menu.

Apparently he agreed with me and he has started testing the Linux Mint Live Image today. He seems to like it. He said it was much easier to use than he expected and it is very fast.

It makes me smile that another person I know has found their way to Linux.

#GNULinux #GNU #Linux #LinuxMint #Microsoft #Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #Privacy #noai #ai #Copilot

So, if you don't want Calibre to have an LLM, I believe your point of no return is version 8.11. Luckily, since Debian Stable is reasonable, the repository still has 8.5.

The thing I would recommend is if you use Calibre regularly and do not want any "ai" garbage, mark your version now in APT and hope that the @grimthorpe 's Clbre fork project continues to advance (I have hope) so that it will make a newer version of Calibre without LLM's easy to install.

For the time being, my Debian (and Debian based distro) friends, you can mark the current version to be safe.

Just run:

sudo apt-mark hold calibre

And to check that it worked, run:

apt-mark showhold

#Clbre #Calibre #Debian #Debian13 #APT #ebooks #Kindle #noai #ai #chatgpt #openai #Google #Gemini #stoptheslop #slop #GNULinux #GNU #Linux

Someone close to me purchased a new computer just recently. His previous computer was Windows 10, which he liked. I warned him that Windows 11 was a different beast and he could expect a lot more spying, copilot in everything, less customization, and even ads in the start menu.

Apparently he agreed with me and he has started testing the Linux Mint Live Image today. He seems to like it. He said it was much easier to use than he expected and it is very fast.

It makes me smile that another person I know has found their way to Linux.

#GNULinux #GNU #Linux #LinuxMint #Microsoft #Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #Privacy #noai #ai #Copilot

Just read @pluralistic 's article on the Eurostack, and de-Americanization.

Here's a brief piece on the topic I wrote 12 years ago, that has aged well.

https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055208/http://ownlifeful.blogspot.com/2013/04/open-source-for-security.html

#foss #opensource #GNU #GNULinux #China #India #History #Tech #Software

Just read @pluralistic 's article on the Eurostack, and de-Americanization.

Here's a brief piece on the topic I wrote 12 years ago, that has aged well.

https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055208/http://ownlifeful.blogspot.com/2013/04/open-source-for-security.html

#foss #opensource #GNU #GNULinux #China #India #History #Tech #Software