I've never had a Manjaro install not break in the 4 times I've given it serious tries, all from updates. I could've avoided a few them by checking the forums first, but one was due to not updating for a couple months, which seem to set it up for failure when I did update.
I can't imagine cursing a newbie with it.
In comparison, Linux Mint has virtually never given me trouble, even if left not updated for months.
Ah bugger, looks like it's dead too, never realized. :(
Green with envy app?
Yes, unfortunately Kdenlive still has a ways to go when it comes to hardware acceleration. I think it's mostly the MLT Media Engine that's holding it back.
Are you selecting the 'Hardware Accelerated (experimental)' codecs in the Render menu?
Apparently Kdenlive doesn't fully utilize the GPU when rendering even when those are selected, but it should use about 30% of the GPU or so.
You're likely using the standard open source AMD driver, which should be fine.
At least for me, when I open Kdenlive (using the Flathub version), click on Settings at the top, then 'Run config wizard', it brings up a menu to let me select what hardware acceleration I want to use (since I have both AMD and Nvidia), and it seemed to default to using the VAAPI AMD acceleration.
What does it say for you in the Run Config Wizard menu?
What issue are you having, and what GPU & Driver are you using?
Shattering your knuckles sounds like a bad idea, especially if your initial defense does not incapacitate your attacker, as it may render you unable to continue to fight back.
As Despoticruin mentioned, a 'tactical' style flashlight or pen would be better options, and you can temporarily blind or disorient the attacker(s) with a flashlight as they close the distance.
Should be mentioned any close-in physical defense like that should be a last resort tactic if you cannot escape, and in those situations, a defender would massively benefit from being physically fit and somewhat knowledgeable on how to fight, preferably from classes where you learn to both dish out and take a punch.
Even then, those tools won't give you much of an edge if you're outnumbered. Pepper spray is still the best non-lethal option for areas that allow you to carry it.
Stun guns, while potentially being intimidating to a lone attacker, are surprisingly ineffective if actually used for defense.
Pepper spray, specifically the type that uses a stream instead of a fine mist, is far more effective at stopping an attack and giving an opportunity to escape.
I recommend POM pepper spray, personally. The smaller versions are 50 state legal.
It's thankfully far easier and less dangerous than the limewire days of yore, and no VPN required as long as you stream it instead of plundering the booty to your cargo hold ^^
Yar harr fiddeldy dee, matey 🏴☠️
On a completely unrelated note, have you ever looked at the communities on https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/ ?
Here's a few examples:
Black community in Ohio forms safety program after neo-Nazi rally
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ndPOs8Q1c
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U8xXOwcW7O4
Historical examples:
Lumbee tribe vs KKK
Abolitionists & the 1860 "Race Riots" in Grinnell, Iowa