TLDW of this video from ChatGPT
The video highlights the following main points about why Linux Mint is considered better than Windows 11:
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Start Menu and Customization: Linux Mint’s menu is more organized and customizable than Windows 11’s start menu. It offers three columns, resizable icons, and customizable labels.
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Taskbar (Panel) Features: Linux Mint’s panel is more flexible, allowing repositioning, resizing, and creation of additional panels. Applets enhance functionality, offering features like quick desktop access and window behavior customization.
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Privacy and Telemetry: Linux Mint is privacy-focused, avoiding telemetry. Certain apps’ telemetry can be manually disabled. Windows 11 is criticized for lacking privacy.
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Bloatware and Pre-installed Apps: Linux Mint has minimal bloatware, including useful tools or open-source alternatives. Windows 11 can have cluttered start menus with unwanted icons.
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Batch File Renaming and Management: Linux Mint’s file management includes advanced batch renaming with insertion, removal, and case conversion. Windows 11 lacks similar features.
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Security (Future Topic): Security is mentioned as a potential future topic, with Linux Mint considered more privacy-oriented than Windows 11. Discussions about security are acknowledged.
The narrator encourages viewer engagement and discussion on the covered topics.
https://github.com/simonepalmer/pipewire-controller https://github.com/wwmm/easyeffects https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/helvum https://kx.studio/Applications:Catia https://github.com/cyber-sushi/pipewire-sample-rate-config https://github.com/rncbc/qpwgraph
The first looks like it does specifically what you mentioned. I haven’t tried any of these except Helvum, and I don’t remember if you can change the bitrate.
I don’t have enough patience (or need) to use a GUI for stuff like this - wpctl is fairly comprehensive - but if it’s something you need to do a lot I get the appeal.
And, I hear what you’re saying about hardware config tools. I maintain a cross-platform monitoring tool, and frequently get requests to support graphics cards; it’s the most troublesome and difficult chore, because these devices all have bespoke APIs, and it’s a PITA to support them - moreso because it’s impossible to test the support when you don’t have access to all of the hardware.