The KDE and GNOME projects are working on official Linux distributions, but do we need more distros? We dig into their special sauce. Plus: Wes' top DNS server pick, and it's not one we've heard before. Sponsored By: Black Friday Member Sale : 30% Off for the lifetime of your Membership! Code: blackfriday Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended A...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 591
Two years ago, we took a small step toward digital privacy. Today, we're rethinking everything about our online lives, and we'll give you the tools to do the same. Sponsored By: Black Friday Member Sale : 30% Off for the lifetime of your Membership! Code: blackfriday Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solu...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 590
The Linux 6.12 kernel isn't just another update — it's a game-changer that deserves our full attention, from performance improvements to fascinating new features. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Acc...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 589
We go back in time to revisit our favorite classic SUSE release and then fix Brent's broken box the hard way. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for compani...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 588
Fedora 41 is here! We break down the best new features, then branch out for a three-way spin showdown. Which flavor will come out on top? Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a devic...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 587
We're hot-swapping our rigs to Fedora 41; then Graham Christensen gives us the inside scoop on a new Nix distribution, and Determinate Systems' big week! Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Manag...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 586
Wes got Mom a new Linux laptop, and he lets her pick the distro. Plus, we take a look at the new Ubuntu 24.10, and why we think this release might be a good sign for the future. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Passwo...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 585
After building nodes, climbing roofs, swapping antennas, and even some war driving, it's time for our Meshtastic deep dive! Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust soluti...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 584
Wes gives his shell superpowers to solve a tricky problem. Then, we share an update on our favorite Google Photos alternative, including breaking changes and a great new way to run it. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 583
We explain the one-packet attack on CUPS and discuss its real-world implications. Plus, a Meshtastic update and more. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 582
What if we had to abandon ship and stop using Desktop Linux? We've come up with a master plan, and put it to the test. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership : Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution fo...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 581
The things we like in the new Nextcloud release, and we attempt to upgrade our production server live—from a big blue bus. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 580
Secret moments from the show you've never heard before. We kick off with some hardware hurdles, then dive into the news and share a few surprising stories. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companie...
Sep 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 579
Rust meets Linux in a clash of coding cultures. Why some developers are resisting, and where things go from here. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a dev...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 578
Sixty vulnerabilities and exposures disclosed in one week sounds like a lot. We'll explain why it's just business as usual. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure tha...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 577
We reveal how we turned our humble LAN into a public server farm, all while keeping our IP address under wraps and our ISP blissfully unaware. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, ...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 576
Brent's computer pulls an all-nighter at the worst possible moment, and the hits keep coming for open-source Android distributions and our new 2FA tool. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies w...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 575
The COSMIC desktop is just around the corner. We get the inside scoop from System76 and go hands-on with an early press build. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure ...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 574
Think Silverblue, but with cloud-native tooling used to build it. From Aurora to Bazzite, our impressions of the ambitious Universal Blue project. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Ok...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 573
Wes' self-decrypting bcachefs disk and a GrapheneOS twist that'll make you ditch your iPhone. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted an...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 572
Wes reports from the Skunkworks lab, and Brent tells us about his new computing lifestyle. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and s...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 571
We dig into the RegreSSHion bug, debate it's real threat and explore clever tools to build a tasty fried onion around your system. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ens...
Jul 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 570
Why we think Plasma 6.1 is the desktop for people who like to mess with computers. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, i...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 569
Online identity is a ticking time bomb. Are trustworthy, open-source solutions ready to disarm it? Or will we be stuck with lackluster, proprietary systems? Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for compani...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 568
Your Linux box is a-changin'. systemd has a huge new release; we'll get into the most impressive features, including the new sudo replacement. Plus, our thoughts on the new Linux Arm laptops that are just around the corner. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management : 1Passwor...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 567
We try Omakub, a new opinionated Ubuntu desktop for power users and macOS expats. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! Kolide : Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Support LINUX Unplugged Lin...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 566
The facepalm moments that make us question our sanity—and swear off sudo for a week. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership : Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! Kolide : Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Support LINUX Unplugged ...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 565
We're following one simple rule to build a Linux desktop so stable it could outlive us. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! Kolide : Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Core Contributor Membership : Save $3 a month on your membership, and get the Bootleg and ad-free vers...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min
After months of debate, the Nix community might be coming to a resolution. We'll examine what happened, what's changing. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! Kolide : Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Core Contributor Membership : Save $3 a month on your membership, and...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Three revelations from Red Hat Summit. Our on-the-ground report will separate fact from hype. Sponsored By: Tailscale : Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! Kolide : Kolide is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Core Contributor Membership : Save $3 a month on your membership, and get the Bootleg and ad-fre...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min
