Linux Matters

In this episode: Alan switches from self hosted markdown to self hosted mark down served from a docker container running CodiMD. Mark puts on his robe and wizard’s hat, and ventures into the Caves of Qud. Martin switches his console to KMSCON. 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! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

In this episode: Martin runs GitHub Actions on his development workstations using act. Alan likes to help people and has upped his people-helping skills by making little tools to solve their problems. keyshield - A simple utility to protect your game inputs from GNOME keyboard shortcuts. archive-vbulletin-thread - A Python script to archive threads from vBulletin-based forums. Mark has been flexing his grey matter with challenging mathematical/computer programming problems at Project Euler. 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! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

In this episode: Mark has been a STEM Ambassador, talking to school children about his career. Alan is co-organising BarCamp Surrey, a free event at Godalming College on Saturday 2nd August 2025. Martin has switched from powerline-go to starship, and shared his starship config. 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! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

In this episode: Alan migrates accounts from the silly bird website to BlueSky for Syft, Grype, and Anchore, and has fun with Starter Packs Mark migrates his personal Linux ISO hosting from Plex to Jellyfin. Martin migrates his life to the Fediverse, contributing to Owncast along the way. 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! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

Discover how one host uses LittleLink to create a personalized 'link in bio' page, offering a fresh alternative to traditional services. Explore the exciting world of remotely managing desktops, including video encoding through Gnome on Wayland. Learn about the innovative Savannah software, designed to enhance community engagement and collaboration in software development. Delve into unique deployment challenges and the integration with platforms like GitHub and Discord, ultimately highlighting the importance of listener feedback in cultivating a thriving community.

In this episode: Alan has written Grummage for inspecting the output of Grype. Martin is hosting his own personal Fediverse instance with GoToSocial, and has written a backup tool. Mark is listening to Critical Role with Audiobookshelf. 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! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan. 1Password1Password Extended Access Management secures every sign-in for every app on every device.Support the show and check it out at https://1password.com/linuxmatters

In this episode: Alan uses vhs to make a short video Mark uses MARP to build a presentation in MarkDown for a lightning talk at OggCamp Martin uses pueue to manage all his mainframe jobs You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh. 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! TailscaleTailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users, with no credit card required. Use code Linux25 for three free months of any Tailscale paid plan.

Explore the exciting world of server management with unique tools like ntfy.sh and Gatus for monitoring and notifications. Discover the creative process behind crafting animated GIFs from terminal sessions and the balance of functionality and aesthetics. Dive into customizing a Keybow MINI macro pad for enhanced productivity, with fun tales from OggCamp. Join insightful discussions on personal networking tools, scripting challenges, and advanced security solutions, rounding off a tech-savvy journey filled with tips and personal anecdotes.

Discover the secrets of secure storage with gocryptfs, a user-friendly tool for encryption. Learn about SSH key management techniques and how to synchronize efficiently using Syncthing. Explore the customization of Powerline for improved shell prompts. Hear a light-hearted tale about the challenges of acquiring an LG Dualup monitor and the joys it brings to productivity. This episode combines tech insights with personal experiences, making cryptography and home network security relatable and engaging!

Listeners are treated to a lively discussion about the best tools for streaming audio and video, including Funkwhale and Symphonium. The hosts dive into the world of federated audio servers, emphasizing privacy and sharing. They explore Synergy for controlling multiple devices seamlessly and reveal insights on personal setups using Tailscale for hassle-free networking. Home tech enthusiasts will enjoy the feedback on self-hosted security systems and proactive monitoring tools. It's a tech-packed chat with plenty of listener interaction!