Linux Matters

In this episode: Mark is publishing blog posts to the Fediverse with help from Seb Jambor’s ActivityPub.academy and Paul Kinlan’s blog. Martin is writing Rust code without knowing Rust. Alan is Resurrecting a NextCloud Box and using it for something new. 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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.

In this episode: Alan upgrades the network in a rented student house with TP-Link Deco Mark details the gaming journey of a tiny-handed toddler from button mashing to throwing rocks Martin is building a solid-state NAS with NixOS 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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.

In this episode: Martin is using Distrobox, via Universal Blue, to run OBS Studio Portable built for Ubuntu on NixOS. You might also like Bazzite, an OCI image that serves as an alternative operating system for the Steam Deck. Alan laments the trials and tribulations of updating dozens of Snaps to current standards, including the wonderful Bombsquad Mark does a spot of J2ME retro-gaming on Android using J2ME Loader and (nearly) RetroDECK 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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.

Listener feedback sparks a discussion on TPM and YubiKey for improved boot security. Humor blends with technical insights into Ubuntu's security enhancements. Backup strategies come into play, comparing solutions like Borg and R snapshot while sharing personal migration stories. The significance of paper backups and seamless playlist migration tools like SongShift is emphasized. Networking insights reveal how ZeroTier connects remote computers like a local network, with tips for managing playlists on platforms like Plex.

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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.

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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.

Martin dives into Atuin, a tool that brings a magical touch to shell history management. Alan shares fascinating insights from analyzing data of a Mini EV, revealing how to visualize performance trends effectively. Mark recounts his journey to sustainability by purchasing a used Pixel 6a, exploring Google integration versus open-source alternatives. Together, they discuss the evolution of command history, electric vehicle insights, and minimizing e-waste through conscious tech choices.

Alan, a backup enthusiast, shares how he uses rsnapshot and automation to secure multiple machines. Martin advocates for BorgBackup, explaining its user-friendly features and performance, making it a go-to for large datasets. Mark discusses his strategy using rclone to keep family photos safe, emphasizing its encryption and recovery options. The trio explores the importance of efficient backup solutions tailored for various needs, from personal strategies to safeguarding precious memories.

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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.

In this episode: Martin makes a NixOS configuration for non-technical family members Alan takes a Steam Deck on an aeroplane Mark is publishing a GNOME extension 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: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The #linux-matters channel on the Late Night Linux Discord server. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us using Patreon or PayPal. For $5 a month on Patreon, you can enjoy an ad-free feed of Linux Matters, or for $10, get access to all the Late Night Linux family of podcasts ad-free.