486: Goodbye, Google
Chris ditches the iPhone and switches to GrapheneOS, a security and privacy-focused project that lets you take control back from Google.
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LINUX Unplugged
An open show powered by community LINUX Unplugged takes the best attributes of open collaboration and turns it into a weekly show about Linux.
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485: Mystery Box
We dig into Shufflecake, a tool that lets Linux users hide data with plausible deniability, then let our live stream SSH into our server and see if they can discover our secret data. Plus, we follow up on Brent's never-ending desktop distro search and Chris' new Linux rig.
484: Fedora Falls Flat
Why this latest release of Fedora misses the mark, and Ubuntu's quiet backing away from ZFS.
483: Chris Is Done With Raspberry Pi
We surprise each other with three different topics, and Chris has a big update on the ODROID H3+.
482: Legacy Gets the Boot
Are the long-timers holding Linux back? Lennart Poettering argues we are and proposes a new Microsoft-blessed way to secure Linux. Plus, our thoughts on the slow decline of mailing lists in open-source development. Special Guest: Neal Gompa.
481: Just a Prompt Away
The Internet is going crazy with AI-generated media. What's the open-source story, and is Linux being left out? Plus, we try out the new Ubuntu release on the ODROID H3+.
480: Taming the Beast
Linus Tech Tips blows it again, and we clean up. Plus, we push System76's updated Thelio Workstation to the breaking point.
479: Good Software, Bad Blood
What the heck is going on? Fedora is dropping features, GNOME is getting Iced, and the mistake we'll never make again. We've got a lot to sort out.
478: The Best of Both Worlds
We go hands-on at NASA's JPL and learn why Linux is the best OS for Earth and Mars. Special Guest: Tim Canham.
477: The Feeling of Fast
We finally give Brent his new laptop and get his reaction. Plus our best pick for replacing stock Android with something private.
476: Canary in the Photo Mine
We've gone deep to find our perfect Google Photos replacement. This week we'll share our setup that we think works great, is easy to use, and is fully backed up.
475: Brent's Bug Battle
Brent has been on a bug-finding marathon. We review what he's discovered and share some hard-learned lessons.
474: Linux's Malware Inevitability
Can Linux do better? Apple is scrambling to build always-on malware protection into the next macOS as its market share grows. A precautionary tale for Linux users. Plus we take a look at Ubuntu Unity as it becomes an official flavor.
473: End of the Road
We've reached the end of the road in our immutable Linux series, and an old friend stops by to give us the inside scoop on Endless OS. Plus, we announce who will be joining us at JPL in September. Special Guest: Cassidy James Blaede.
472: 5 Problems With NixOS
The five most common problems when trying out an immutable Linux distro like NixOS. Plus, why one Linux dev says just target WINE.
471: The Cottonwood Disaster
Our garage Linux server has died, and this time we’re looking at data loss. We attempt to revive our zombie box and reflect on what went wrong. Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar.
470: Let's Call It an Upgrade
We present a buffet of budget Linux boxes. From $40 to $400 you'll be surprised by what we found. Then we attempt to find the perfect distro for them. Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar.
469: Tough Linux Love
Is the Linux desktop hard to love? A long-time user experience developer argues it is, and we respond to his criticisms.
468: The Read Only Scenario
A fundamental change is coming to desktop Linux, and Silverblue might be our hint at where things are going.
467: All Hands on Deck
We try and bust a common Linux distro myth. Then what surprised Chris about his new Steam Deck.
466: The Night of a Thousand Errors
We were fixing servers all night, but at least we have a great story. A special guest joins us to help make a big show announcement. Special Guest: Tim Canham.
465: Too Nixy for My Shirt
The one shared secret behind some of the world's most powerful open-source projects. Brent's Node : 03cf7e9b79a3230749db642ad690889065ec35b9ded184266d4fce424ab75470fc
464: Git Happens
We're going back in time to witness the early days of a critical tool to build Linux, then jump forward 15 years and join our buddy Brent on his journey to learn that very tooling.
463: Humble Beginnings
One of the pioneers of the web, VNC, Webcams, and more joins us; plus we'll update you on a few projects we love. Special Guest: Quentin Stafford-Fraser.
462: One Cosmic Collaboration
From skeptic to buyer, why the HP Dev One is the best Linux laptop yet. This is the one review you don't want to miss.
461: Deep in the Tumbleweeds
Three tails of tech tribulations, and how Brent saved his openSUSE Tumbleweed box from the brink.
460: CPU as a Service
A new Linux update allows Intel to control features in your CPU using hardware-level DRM.
459: Better than Butter
We take a sneak peek at some future tech coming to Linux, and share details on HP's new laptop that runs POP!
458: NVIDIA's New View
NVIDIA is open-sourcing their GPU drivers, but there are a few things you need to know. Plus, we get some exclusive insights into Tailscale from one of its co-founders. Special Guests: Avery Pennarun and Christian F.K. Schaller.
457: Automated Chaos
Each of us brings a secret topic to the show, and we discover a common theme about using the wrong tool for the right job. Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar.