Linux Matters

Linux Matters
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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 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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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. 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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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.
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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.
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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.
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.
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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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us. SponsorsHere's a high-five ✋ to our sponsors – give them a visit and keep our show thriving! Catalyst

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