Chris Titus Tech

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Linux/Windows tuning on PCs/servers, practical hardware tie-ins

Building a Low-Power Proxmox Server (It Didn't Go Smoothly)
VideoMay 22, 2026

Building a Low-Power Proxmox Server (It Didn't Go Smoothly)

The video documents a hands‑on effort to convert a decade‑old i5 workstation into a low‑power Proxmox server. The creator strips the original components, replaces DDR3 with DDR4, installs NVMe storage, and opts for an eighth‑generation Intel mobile CPU board to...

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Stop Benchmarking Linux Wrong (Use This)
VideoMay 16, 2026

Stop Benchmarking Linux Wrong (Use This)

The video tackles a common flaw in Linux gaming benchmarks: relying solely on average FPS. The creator argues that this metric masks critical low‑frame‑rate moments, especially 1% lows, which directly affect perceived smoothness. Key insights include the dominance of the Proton...

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I Ditched Chrome for This $60 Browser, but without Paying
VideoMay 2, 2026

I Ditched Chrome for This $60 Browser, but without Paying

The video walks viewers through the creator’s migration from Google Chrome to Brave Origin, a stripped‑down Chromium‑based browser that removes most built‑in services. While Linux users can download Origin for free, Windows and macOS require a $60 one‑time purchase, positioning...

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Network Security Basics - Are You Doing These Things?
VideoApr 18, 2026

Network Security Basics - Are You Doing These Things?

The video walks beginners through essential network security steps, starting with an external gateway scan. The presenter recommends using the free GRC Shields Up tool to detect any open ports on your internet-facing router, ensuring that only necessary services like...

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Gaming Hardware and Software Is Terrible #gaming
VideoApr 15, 2026

Gaming Hardware and Software Is Terrible #gaming

The video is a vehement rant denouncing the gaming industry's reliance on hype‑driven hardware and software upgrades, urging viewers to abandon the constant pursuit of “gaming anything.” The speaker argues that most performance gains are marginal, that marketing tricks consumers into...

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Sorry Windows 10 Users...
VideoApr 14, 2026

Sorry Windows 10 Users...

In a follow‑up to his earlier warning, the presenter apologizes to Windows 10 users after testing how easy it is to exploit an unpatched system. He rebuilt a Windows 10 1607 VM without updates and spent two hours running Metasploit’s EternalBlue (Double Pulsar) exploit....

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🔴 Moving to Local LLMs, Selfhosting, and Arch Linux ARM Build
VideoApr 13, 2026

🔴 Moving to Local LLMs, Selfhosting, and Arch Linux ARM Build

The creator outlined a shift to local LLMs and increased self-hosting, planning to run Gemma 4 locally via OLaMA to avoid rising cloud costs from services like GitHub Copilot. They’ve revived a stash of Orange Pi devices by reverse-engineering DTB...

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Windows 10 Is Gone - Upgrade, Switch, or Get Hacked?
VideoMar 28, 2026

Windows 10 Is Gone - Upgrade, Switch, or Get Hacked?

The video warns that Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, meaning the operating system will no longer receive security patches or bug fixes. The creator emphasizes that while many users still run Windows 10—roughly half of a surveyed 200‑plus...

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