Episode 235: From The Field: VLANs in Practice

Kenny from Altispeed joins us to discuss applying the network concepts covered in episodes 226 and 231. Amazon is rolling out a new feature that's sharing your internet, and it's on by default. OBS, KDE, and Firefox all have new versions plus our gadgets and picks! -- During The Show -- 01:20 Controlling Multiple Computers? - Ryan HDMI Matrix switcher for monitors + KVM switch for keyboard, mouse, etc hardware based (good for locked down computer) depending on switchers used could accommodate more than 2 computers Synergy Website (https://symless.com/synergy) Synergy Github (https://github.com/symless/synergy-core) Barrier (https://github.com/debauchee/barrier) Open Source + free version of synergy Thunderbolt Docks Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-thunderbolt-dock-wd19tb/apd/210-arik/pc-accessories) Recommended in ANS 215 Logitech MX Series Keyboard and Mouse 13:40 User responds to user from 234 - Amit Boom GitHub (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/boom) Red Hat Blog (https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/boom-booting-rhel-lvm-snapshots) Also supports BTRFS Snapshot Manager Doc (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/snapshot-boot-docs/blob/main/docs/design/snapshot-boot-design.pdf) Snapshot Manager + Boom Github (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/boom) 15:30 Linux, security and privacy? - Dan Got a FLOSS MRP solution? Write In! 16:25 Pick of the Week Qzind GitHub (https://github.com/qzind/tray/) Browser plugin for sending documents and raw commands to a printer or attached device 18:50 Gadget of the Week Zebra ZD420 Series (https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/desktop/zd420-series-desktop-printers.html) Native Linux support Support for external label cutter 22:00 Amazon Sidewalk/Neighbors Amazon Mass Wireless Sharing Guardian Article (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jun/01/amazon-us-customers-given-one-week-to-opt-out-of-mass-wireless-sharing) Privacy, Security & OSINT Show Episode 197 (https://soundcloud.com/user-98066669/197-big-sur-update-amazon-sidewalk) ArsTechnica Article (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/amazon-devices-will-soon-automatically-share-your-internet-with-neighbors/) Capped at 80 Kbps/ 500M 28:50 Plamsa 5.22.0 Plasma Blog Post (https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/5/5.22.0/) Clean up and re-factoring of code Adaptive Transparency - Maximizing a window causes the panel and panel widgets to turn opaque Transition to Plasma System Monitor from KsysGuard Plasma Wayland now supports Activities System Settings opens to "Speed Dial" providing easy access to commonly used settings Improved accessibility and keyboard navigation Variable refresh rate on wayland External Graphics card support in Kwin (picks up eGPUs with out a reboot) 29:45 Purism Shipping Purism Post (https://puri.sm/posts/manufacturing-the-librem-5-usa-phone-in-the-united-states-of-america/) Purism Shop (https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-5-usa/) $1999 Fraction of the specs and apps 36:55 Matrix / Element Spaces allows you to have one consistent communication platform but also focus Matrix adds Thunderbird integration via Libpurple Not perfect but functional now and only getting better NeoChat has updates 43:50 Firefox Release Cleaned Up interface Streamlined Menus Updated Prompts New Tab Design Fewer Interruptions Cohesive Calmer Visuals Firefox 89 implements Total Coookie Protection in Private Browsing 46:00 OBS Studio Release OBS Studio 27.0 is out! Added visibility transitions Added service integration Added Wayland & Pipewire Support (Thank You George Stavracas) Added Track Matte mode to stinger transitions Added a virtual camera toggle to the system tray menu Automatic rotation on Video Capture Devices can now be disabled Added auto reset option to v4L2 source 47:25 Kenny Schmidt Logitech MX Series Practical Application of Networking Segments TP Link 5 port managed switch (https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SG105E-5-Port-Gigabit-Version/dp/B00N0OHEMA) -- The Extra Credit Section -- For links to the articles and material referenced in this week's episode check out this week's page from our podcast dashboard! 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