My BIGGEST Linux Mistakes Ever; Learn From Them

9 Hard Lessons I Learned as a Linux User (That No One Tells You)
If you're new to Linux or even a few distros deep, you're probably hearing the same tips over and over. But there are lessons you only learn the hard way unless someone hands them to you. In this video, I skip the fluff and share the real mistakes, breakthroughs, and power-user habits that will save you months of confusion.

These are hard-earned insights from years of living and breaking Linux; not theory, not a beginner checklist. Whether you’re on Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora, or Mint, this will give you the mindset and tools to go from surviving Linux… to mastering it.

👇 Timestamps for what really matters:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Learn to Read man Pages Properly
02:12 - Separate /home From Day One
03:21 - Stop Chasing Minimalism Early
04:34 - Don’t Blindly Copy Commands
05:41 - Master rsync and Timeshift
06:55 - Version Control Your Dotfiles
08:00 - Learn to Search and Read Log Files
09:06 - Flatpak vs Snap vs AppImage - Lean the Differences
10:28 - Learn & Script a Text-Based Package Manager
11:34 - Final Thoughts

Whether you're building your first setup or rebuilding after a crash, these tips will make you faster, safer, and more confident with Linux.

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