LINUX Unplugged

In this podcast, the hosts run Windows for a week and discuss what's improved and what still needs work. They explore the new Windows App Store and compare it to Apple's Mac App Store. They also compare Windows and Linux desktop environments and discuss the advantages of Linux in terms of performance and flexibility. They highlight the advantages of Linux in IT security and express gratitude towards Jupiter Broadcasting for introducing them to open source software. They share their excitement for an upcoming event and discuss repurposing neglected PCs as home assistant dashboards.

Discussion on the improvements of Raspberry Pi 5 and alternatives, concerns about thermals and storage, comparison of O-Droid H3 and B-link servers, upcoming Linux Fest event and bitcoin conference, challenges of using Windows in a Linux environment, gratitude for community support and plans for new podcast apps and framework laptop, experiences with RV's electrical system.

Data expert Alex Kretzschmar joins to discuss the massive impact of the Steam Deck on Linux. Topics include the device's influence on the Linux kernel driver, flexibility of a Linux-based emulation station, gaming deck performance and user experience, and the use of old laptops and nostalgia for outdated technology. They also touch on the switch to Tail Scale and EasyTether for home lab setup, hardware experiences and optimizations, and the placement of device ports and battery life.

In this episode, Noah Chelliah discusses data sovereignty. Topics include projects focused on data sovereignty, the postponement of Linux Fest Northwest 2023, the release of Nextcloud Hub 6, colocating data and execution, improvements in Element X Matrix client, running Macs in a data center, boosting and listener support, hosting services on dynamic IP addresses, Yazi terminal file manager, and Linux Delta server signups.

Brent shares his experiences with getting a new laptop and his excitement for an upcoming conference. They discuss a new build project and invite listeners to join. The speaker talks about their tiredness and exciting conversations at a meetup in Germany. They discuss their impressions of a new laptop and a Linode sponsorship. They mention a fundraising campaign for an event and the concept of a minimum viable garage PC. They explore the rise of podcasting 2.0 and open-source NVIDIA drivers. They discuss value for value music podcasting and self-hosting options. They explore peer-to-peer networking, Nvidia's usage, X86 emulation, and show support. They discuss the pros and cons of the Neo Store app and introduce Obtainium as a trusted central repository for downloading applications.

Canonical stays focused on Linux desktop while chaos ensues in SUSE and Red Hat. Discussion on the impact of recent Linux kernel changes on proprietary modules. Trust and concerns about the future are raised. Ubuntu's steady approach amidst chaos and their investments in snaps, desktop, and gaming. Importance of product partnerships in driving advancements in Linux. Rise of value-for-value music podcasts. Concerns about dynamic ads and transition in the podcasting industry.

Neal Gompa, a special guest, joins the hosts to discuss Asahi Linux on a MacBook, beating Apple to a major GPU milestone. They also explore self-hosted open-source ChatGPT alternatives and running Fedora Asahi Remix on Apple Silicon Macs, including limitations and the potential for using the M1 Mac mini as a home server.

The podcast discusses topics such as building an indestructible server with NixOS, the challenges and potential of NixOS, analyzing GitHub star history, configuring a solenode box, audience feedback on modifications made to their NixOS server, using plus addressing for email and creating a backup system with LVM, listener contributions and discussion on VPN solutions, learning Linux file and directory permissions, NFC payments on Apple Watch, and using Nix in production and designing systems with impermanence in mind.

The hosts explore Rhino Linux, a unique rolling Ubuntu distribution with AUR-like powers. They discuss the benefits of Rhino's package manager, Pacstall, and share their experiences using a specific system and getting involved in the project. They also discuss the pros and cons of stable long-lived systems versus rolling releases in Linux. Additionally, they touch on a customized OS, privacy tools, and a 3D printed love coin.

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To get started, you’ll need an instance of Home Assistant running with the ESPHome add-on as well as the Home Assistant companion app on your mobile phone to receive notifications when someone presses the doorbell button.Alex in Chicago, Aug 10, 2023 | MeetupThe U.K. Government Is Dangerously Close to Eroding Encryption and Normalizing Mass Surveillance — "The U.K. government wants to grant itself the right to scan every message online for content related to child abuse or terrorism—and says it will still, somehow, magically, protect peoples’ privacy. That’s simply impossible. U.K. civil society groups have condemned the bill, as have technical experts and human rights groups around the world."U.K. civil society groupshuman rights groups around the worldWhatsApp, Signal, and the UK-based ElementNow Apple takes a bite out of encryption-bypassing 'spy clause' in UK internet law — "End-to-end encryption is a critical capability that protects the privacy of journalists, human rights activists, and diplomats," Apple argued in a statement to the media.Privacy | Electronic Frontier FoundationSnowflake ❄️ — Snowflake is a system that allows people from all over the world to access censored websites and applications. Similar to how VPNs assist users in getting around Internet censorship, Snowflake helps you avoid being noticed by Internet censors by making your Internet activity appear as though you're using the Internet for a regular video or voice call.Pi-hole – Network-wide Ad Blocking — Instead of browser plugins or other software on each computer, install Pi-hole in one place and your entire network is protected.AdGuard HomeNextDNS - The new firewall for the modern InternetUnifiedPush — UnifiedPush is a set of specifications and tools that lets the user choose how push notifications* are delivered. All in a free and open source way.NextPush - Server App — UnifiedPush provider for Nextcloud - server applicationUnifiedPush: a decentralized, open-source push notification protocolProton Drive — Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted Swiss vault for your files that protects your data.SimpleLogin — Open source anonymous email serviceSimple NixOS MailserverProton CalendarEteSync - Secure Data Sync — Secure, end-to-end encrypted, and privacy respecting sync for your contacts, calendars, tasks and notes.Nextcloud + DAVx5 — DAVx⁵ has been successfully tested with Nextcloud.Syncthing — Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization program. It synchronizes files between two or more computers in real time, safely protected from prying eyes. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, whether it is shared with some third party, and how it’s transmitted over the internet.Nextcloud - Online collaboration platform — Regain control over your dataSend — Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever.nitter: Alternative Twitter front-end — A free and open source alternative Twitter front-end focused on privacy and performance. Inspired by the Invidious project.FreeTube — The Private YouTube ClientNewPipe - a free YouTube client — NewPipe has been created with the purpose of getting the original YouTube experience on your smartphone without annoying ads and questionable permissions.yattee — Privacy-oriented video player for iOS, tvOS and macOSlibredirect — A browser extension that redirects YouTube, Twitter, TikTok... requests to alternative privacy friendly frontends and backends.Aegis Authenticator - Secure 2FA app for Android — Aegis Authenticator is a free, secure and open source app for Android to manage your 2-step verification tokens for your online services.SimpleX Chat: private and secure messenger without any user IDs (not even random) — Other apps have user IDs: Signal, Matrix, Session, Briar, Jami, Cwtch, etc. SimpleX does not, not even random numbers. This radically improves your privacy.Element — A secure communications platform built around you.PrivacyGuides.orgPrivacyTools.ioSurveillance Self-Defense - EFFFunding Developers With LightningTailscale on GL.iNet Routers — Tailscale feature available since V4.2.Nix-on-Droid — Nix-on-Droid brings Nix package manager of NixOS fame to your mobile device.InvidTUI — InvidTUI is an invidious client, which fetches data from invidious instances and displays a user interface in the terminal, and allows for selecting and playing Youtube audio and video.