How to enable h.264 hardware decoding support for video playback with my Nvidia 8600 GS? (VDPAU option in Kodi)

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Steam won't launch anymore on Zorin OS 16 Core

I would recommend using the 5.8 kernel given the age of that GPU along with the 340 Nvidia Driver: First, install Install Nvidia 340 sudo apt install nvidia-340 Switch to 340 in Software & Updates > Additional Drivers tab. Then install kernel (since both need a reboot after) sudo apt install linux-headers-5.8.0-63-generic linux-modules-5.8.0-63-generic linux-modules-extra-5.8.0-63-generic linux-image-5.8.0-63-generic Boot into the 5.8 using the Grub Menu > Advanced Options for Zorin E…