Linux Matters

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 us on: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.

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 us on: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us.

Join Alan, extending ADSB receivers, as he shares tips on enhancing aircraft visibility. Mark discusses his amusing journey of hacking a washing machine, mixing DIY with humor. Martin dives into his Linux Game Jam 2023 project, Antsy Alien Attack Pico, highlighting the unique challenges of creating a game within the Pico 8 environment. The trio explores the joys and quirks of tech tinkering, combining personal anecdotes with intriguing insights into game development and appliance automation!

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.

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.

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

Mark hilariously links D&D alignments to monitor layouts, sparking a debate on how screens shape our gaming personas. Alan dives into his tech project, crafting an ADB-S receiver with a Raspberry Pi to share flight data on FlightRadar24. Meanwhile, Martin shares his journey playing games on Linux without a Steam Deck, discussing the nuances of setting up a tailored family gaming device. The trio blends humor with tech insights, showcasing the intersection of gaming and innovative setups.

In this episode: Alan is running Mastodon for a group of friends. Martin is looking for the best Linux-loving laptop to rival the Apple Silicon offerings. Mark uses the Steam Deck as his primary gaming device. 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.

Hello friends! We’ve got the band back together, and we’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Linux Matters. We’ll be here every two weeks, talking about the impact Linux has on our daily lives. While the podcast is new, our voices might be familiar to you. Linux Matters is brought to you by the minds and voices behind the Ubuntu Podcast. Join us for some upbeat family-friendly banter, conversation and discussion for Linux enthusiasts and casual observers of all ages. We’ll be covering terminal productivity, desktop apps, self-hosting, Linux hardware and devices, community management, gaming, development and all the Linux Matters that matter. Search for “Linux Matters” wherever you get your podcasts and smash the subscribe button!