Ask Noah Show Episode 235: From The Field: VLANs in Practice
Kenny from Altispeed joins us to discuss applying the network concepts covered in episodes 226 and 231. Amazon is rolling out a new feature that's sharing your internet, and it's on by default. OBS, KDE, and Firefox all have new versions plus our gadgets and picks!
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01:20 Controlling Multiple Computers? - Ryan
HDMI Matrix switcher for monitors + KVM switch for keyboard, mouse, etc
- hardware based (good for locked down computer)
- depending on switchers used could accommodate more than 2 computers
Barrier Open Source + free version of synergy
Thunderbolt Docks
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock Recommended in ANS 215
Logitech MX Series Keyboard and Mouse
13:40 User responds to user from 234 - Amit
Also supports BTRFS
15:30 Linux, security and privacy? - Dan
- Got a FLOSS MRP solution? Write In!
16:25 Pick of the Week
- Qzind GitHub
- Browser plugin for sending documents and raw commands to a printer or attached device
18:50 Gadget of the Week
Native Linux support
Support for external label cutter
22:00 Amazon Sidewalk/Neighbors
Amazon Mass Wireless Sharing
Capped at 80 Kbps/ 500M
28:50 Plamsa 5.22.0
Clean up and re-factoring of code
Adaptive Transparency - Maximizing a window causes the panel and panel widgets to turn opaque
Transition to Plasma System Monitor from KsysGuard
Plasma Wayland now supports Activities
System Settings opens to "Speed Dial" providing easy access to commonly used settings
Improved accessibility and keyboard navigation
Variable refresh rate on wayland
External Graphics card support in Kwin (picks up eGPUs with out a reboot)
29:45 Purism Shipping
$1999
Fraction of the specs and apps
36:55 Matrix / Element
Spaces allows you to have one consistent communication platform but also focus
Matrix adds Thunderbird integration via Libpurple
Not perfect but functional now and only getting better
NeoChat has updates
43:50 Firefox Release
- Cleaned Up interface
- Streamlined Menus
- Updated Prompts
- New Tab Design
- Fewer Interruptions
- Cohesive Calmer Visuals
- Firefox 89 implements Total Coookie Protection in Private Browsing
46:00 OBS Studio Release
OBS Studio 27.0 is out!
- Added visibility transitions
- Added service integration
- Added Wayland & Pipewire Support (Thank You George Stavracas)
- Added Track Matte mode to stinger transitions
- Added a virtual camera toggle to the system tray menu
- Automatic rotation on Video Capture Devices can now be disabled
- Added auto reset option to v4L2 source
47:25 Kenny Schmidt
- Logitech MX Series
- Practical Application of Networking Segments
- TP Link 5 port managed switch
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