Resplendent606

Yes, of course he is a racist. Not too long ago he went on a 20 minute rant about “DEI” (which is a racist code word for people of color) and the Debian Project. He is also anti-lgbtqia, sexist, and ablist. He consistently deadnames and misgenders trans people. He is an all around bigoted asshole who does nothing good in this world and spends the majority of his existence spreading hate and misinformation.

Sources:
https://lunduke.substack.com/p/debian-linux-doesnt-want-straight
https://lunduke.substack.com/p/elementary-os-is-imploding?s=r

Edit: typo

How to tell people you are a racist without telling people you are a racist, associate in any way with Lunduke.

That is an older laptop. I run an even older HP laptop on Arch that still feels zippy, even compared to my gaming desktop pc. One thing to remember is POP_OS! is designed for newer computers as it is built by a company who sells them. There are known issues with POP_OS! and Mesa drivers. The Mesa driver might not be efficiently handling the graphical demands of the default POP_OS! desktop. I’m not suggesting to switch your distro, just keep in mind going forward that it is made for newer systems.

Some further troubleshooting you can try:

• Check for Driver Updates: Ensure the system is fully up-to-date by running sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade in the terminal .
• Use a system monitor tool like htop, btop or the built-in system monitor to see if the CPU or RAM is maxing out when opening a program.
• Check for Overheating: Check if the laptop feels unusually warm. This could indicate a need to clean the cooling vents and fan.

Welcome to the GNU/Linux family! Your desktop setup is lovely! I highly approve of the use of Librewolf. Pop_OS! is a great choice choice for a new GNU/Linux user. As for your system feeling slower, you might be missing something. Can you share some of the basic specs, like cpu/ram and/or brand/model of the laptop? What feels slow, the internet or the actual loading/power of the system?