

Linux Matters
Linux Matters
Experienced Open Source professionals exploring the tech we actually use. If it runs on Linux, we're into it. Whether you're tweaking your desktop, gaming, self-hosting, developing software, improving terminal productivity, or running production infrastructure — we cover the tools and workflows that actually matter. New episode every fortnight. Upbeat and family-friendly for Linux enthusiasts of all ages.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 35min
Steam Deck Emulation Done Right
In this episode:
Alan is consolidating multiple services onto a dedicated server
Mark is contributing to a large open source project
Martin is retro gaming on a refurbished Steam Deck with RetroDECK, ScreenScraper, and ZeroTier
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Sep 5, 2023 • 28min
Using Two GPUs at Once
In this episode:
Mark has been exploring the secrets of the TPM
Martin is running Radeon and NVIDIA GPUs in one PC.
Alan is getting ongoing data from an EV.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 29min
History All The Way Down
Topics include creating a magical shell history, visualizing a data takeout of a Mini EV, and buying a previously owned Pixel 6a purchased via Mozillion.

Aug 8, 2023 • 29min
Big Backup Bonanza
This podcast explores backup systems for Linux-based systems, including rsnapshot and BorgBackup. They discuss the limitations of their current backup solution and introduce a new solution called 'bulk backup'. The speaker also discusses their backup strategy and mentions the use of Vorta and Borgmatic for front-end and server configurations. They explore a unique backup solution for family photos using 'rclone' for offsite backup. They also discuss the use of cron jobs and encrypted storage for cloud storage backups.

Jul 25, 2023 • 33min
Picking Apart the Steam Deck
In this episode:
Mark is repairing a Steam Deck
Alan is taking digital hoarding too far with Tube Archivist
Martin is creating a magical LAN using the Internet with ZeroTier
Some pictures of the state inside Mark’s Steam Deck
The interior of a Steam Deck showing a PCB with a corroded connector
The back of a Steam Deck’s touchpad showing sticky residue
The touch pad PCB from a Steam Deck showing sitcky residue coating the sensor
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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Jul 11, 2023 • 32min
Immutable Desktop Linux for Anyone
Discussion includes making a NixOS configuration for non-technical family members, taking a Steam Deck on an airplane, and publishing a GNOME extension.

Jun 27, 2023 • 32min
Writing A Game For Linux
In this episode:
Alan is extending the range of ADSB receivers and sending data to additional places
Mark is “hacking” a washing machine
Martin is entering Linux Game Jam 2023 in a not very Linux-y way with Antsy Alien Attack Pico
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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Jun 13, 2023 • 33min
Extending GNOME is hard
In this episode:
Mark is writing a GNOME Extension
Martin edits without nano, switching to Micro
Alan presents what we learned from AskUbuntu
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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May 30, 2023 • 32min
Automatic for the people
In this episode:
Alan announces RSS is alive and well, and powering Mastodon bots
Mark finds the best mouse for desktop Linux. Possibly.
Martin is using the Stream Deck to automate desktop Linux
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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May 16, 2023 • 28min
Soaking up the Cider
In this episode:
Martin switches to Apple Music on Desktop Linux
Alan starts Sideloading Homebrew on Steam Deck
Mark tries to find note-taking nirvana
You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on:
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