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Written by Vertigo #$FF on 2025-01-11 at 18:32

So, once my new battle station is implemented, I've been thinking.

Considering how difficult it is getting for people like me to get a reasonable gig these days, maybe it's time I pivot and become something of a Youtuber.

(shudders.)

I'm serious though; as much as I hate saying things like "Smash that like button," I can't deny that the residual income ad revenue on my videos could make would be a huge help. I'm 50 years old and a deep embedded engineer; there's literally no market for people like me anymore.

But, I put it to you now. What could I do, video-wise? I figure I could perhaps document the development of VM/OS and, later, a physical computer on which its apps can run? Is this even remotely interesting? I can't imagine that it would be, since I just don't know how to make hacking on software enticing enough to warrent a Youtube series.

YES, I know of PeerTube. And I most likely would host videos there as well. But I am finding I definitely need some manner of residual income that is greater than $0 at this point.

Any ideas would be welcome. Thanks!

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Written by alcinnz on 2025-01-11 at 18:57

@vertigo I'd recommend watching Coding Adventures for inspiration: https://inv.nadeko.net/playlist?list=PLFt_AvWsXl0ehjAfLFsp1PGaatzAwo0uK

The self-deprecating humour & fascinating subjects makes them very compelling! I'm not usually one for coding streams.

Maybe Ben Eater?: https://inv.nadeko.net/channel/UCS0N5baNlQWJCUrhCEo8WlA

Focuses on the digital-hardware side, which is a subject I often find poorly introduced.

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Written by Vertigo #$FF on 2025-01-11 at 19:04

@alcinnz The thing with Coding Adventures is that each video is a completely different topic of interest. VM/OS is itself a long-term project; each video released would basically document its progress. Usagi Electric's videos seem to be a better analog here (h/t to @mos_8502 for the recommendation)

This isn't to say that I can't learn a thing or two from Coding Adventures. His video on Truetype font rendering is amazing!

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