The Power Up Notes – November 2025

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series The Power Up Notes

๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome to the debut episode of The Power Up Notes!

The Power Up Notes debut! We cover Valve’s new Steam hardware trio, the latest Proton update for Linux gaming, and why you should switch OS!

This month, host Swagnilla Ice breaks down the biggest news impacting your open-source gaming rig. We dive into Valve’s ambitious move to create an entire Linux gaming ecosystem, explain how the new Proton update boosts performance, and analyze why a tool like VeraCrypt is essential for all creators.

โžก๏ธ Focusing on the latest news in the gaming and Linux world to keep you powered up!

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The Power Up Notes – December 2025
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Swagnilla Ice

My name is Nathan Pinno, and I hail from Alberta, Canada. Iโ€™m proud to be a biological male. For the past five years, Iโ€™ve embraced Roman Catholicism, and my conservative values have been a guiding principle throughout much of my life. Iโ€™m passionate about playing games and sharing family-friendly content online. When Iโ€™m posting videos on YouTube, I love creating entertaining and accessible experiences for all ages. Iโ€™m also a self-proclaimed tech and computer nerd, and I enjoy passing on my knowledge to help others.