Blog Posts for December 11th, 2025

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Running Windows on Zorin OS: My VirtualBox Setup Guide

Written by CozyNerd on December 11, 2025 @ 4:40 pm (PST) |

I made the switch to Zorin OS a while ago, and honestly? I haven't looked back. It’s sleek, fast, and does 99% of what I need. But then there’s that nagging 1%—that one specific piece of Windows software or that old utility that just refuses to run on Wine. Instead...

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Stream Deck on Linux: My Experience with StreamController on Zorin OS

Written by CozyNerd on December 11, 2025 @ 4:23 pm (PST) |

Switching to Linux often means leaving behind some beloved proprietary software. For me, the biggest "will it work?" moment was my Elgato Stream Deck. It’s the brain of my setup—managing audio, launching apps, and controlling streams. I’m happy to report that not only does it work on Zorin OS, but...

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How to Emulate Elgato Wave Link on Linux (Zorin OS) with PipeWire & EasyEffects

Written by CozyNerd on December 11, 2025 @ 3:52 pm (PST) |

If you've ever looked at the Elgato Wave Link software on Windows with envy, wondering how to get that level of audio control on Linux, you're in the right place. Wave Link allows you to split your audio into distinct channels—Game, Music, Chat, System—so you can control their volumes independently...