Matt has hosted 153 Episodes.
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203: Retro Keyboards to Smart Home Wins | Linux Out Loud 105
January 11th, 2025 | 1 hr 10 mins
2025, 2025 predictions, 3d printing, appimages, community engagement, consumer computing, decluttering, editing challenge, fedora, flatpaks, gaming, home assistant, keyboard technology, led couch, nvidia, predictions, privacy, provisioning scripts, retail challenges, robotics, snaps, software installations, tech upgrades, technology trends, universal packages, voice assistants
In Linux Out Loud episode 105, the hosts look ahead to 2025 with big Linux hopes and smart tech ideas! Nate shows off his retro-inspired keyboard. Bill has an update on Home Assistant voice control, and the team debates universal packages like AppImages and Flatpaks. With off-topic laughs about Atari decanters and a tech purchase competition, it’s a lively blend of predictions, open-source fun, and a splash of RGB chaos!
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200: The Mythical New Linux Users | Linux Out Loud 102
November 23rd, 2024 | 56 mins 20 secs
appimage, application management, backwards compatibility, community, consoles, dedicated distros, distros, flatpak, gaming, gaming preferences, new users, nvidia drivers, opensuse, robotics, software, steam deck, technology, user experience, user interface
In Linux Out Loud episode 102, the hosts discuss the existence of new Linux users and the impact of atypical content creators. Bash scripting and AppImage tools, new apps to play with, and Matt shows his angel and demon. It’s a blend of helpful insights, Linux community growth, and tech discoveries, delivered with the usual humor and camaraderie!
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199: Fedora Surprises and Nostalgic Delights | Linux Out Loud 101
November 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 16 mins
3d printing, alienware, christmas lights, diy, dnf, firmware, game recommendations, holiday projects, klipper, mega man, nabara, nostalgia, offline gaming, package management, steam deck, suse, vmware
In Linux Out Loud episode 101, the hosts mix nostalgia with tech upgrades! Matt dives into retro gaming with his Alienware Alpha, sparking laughs, while the team debates package managers like DNF and APT. Nate shares a big switch to SUSE Harvester at work, and Wendy tackles 3D printer hot bed challanges. The team even goes a bit gaming crazy! From retro buys and Linux insights to DIY Christmas lights, it’s a lively blend of tech tips, gaming talk, and holiday cheer!
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198: Rage Buys & Retro Vibes: 100 Episodes Strong | Linux Out Loud 100
October 26th, 2024 | 1 hr 33 mins
3d printing, displaylink, displayport, distro hopping, episode 100, framework laptop, fun in computing, gaming, gpu monitoring, graphics, hardware, kde, linux, multi-monitor setup, nostalgia, open source, orca slicer, performance issues, portable monitors, printer problems, productivity, screen resolution, software development, software solutions, technology, ubuntu, user experience
In Linux Out Loud episode 100, the hosts celebrate with a lively mix of tech talk, from Nate’s six-monitor setup to Matt’s new laptop rage buy. Wendy dives into distro hopping, sharing the ups and downs of different Linux distros. They reminisce about the playful, whimsical side of old-school tech and explore how modern tech has changed. It’s a fun blend of nostalgia, practical tips, and celebration for this milestone episode!
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197: Match Made in Arch Heaven | Linux Out Loud 99
October 12th, 2024 | 56 mins 56 secs
arch linux, community tech projects, kernel management, laptop upgrades, opensuse, portable monitor, steam collaboration, steam deck, technology grants, tumbleweed, valve
In Linux Out Loud episode 99, titled "Match Made in Arch Heaven", the hosts dive into laptop upgrades, managing Tumbleweed kernels, and discuss Valve’s exciting collaboration with Arch Linux. It's a fun mix of tech tips, gaming, and open-source goodness!
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196: Prints, Phones, and Pixelated Dreams | Linux Out Loud 98
September 28th, 2024 | 1 hr 14 mins
3d printing, 3d printing projects, diy tech, diy tech solutions, fairphone 4, game of the month, pi-powered, raspberry pi, retro gaming, server setup, server upgrades, tech troubleshooting, technology, ubuntu touch, ubuntu touch on fairphone, virtual keyboard, virtualization
In Linux Out Loud episode 98, the hosts explore Ubuntu Touch on the Fairphone 4, Wendy’s 3D printing adventures, and Nate's server setup challenges. They discuss everything from Pi-powered projects to open-source tech, with a splash of retro gaming fun. It's a lively blend of DIY innovation and tech troubleshooting!
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195: Turning Up the Heat: Linux Tips and BBQ Treats | Linux Out Loud 97
September 16th, 2024 | 1 hr 9 mins
automating tasks, backup solutions, backup strategies, cockpit, crontab, davinci resolve, dnf, home automation, homebridge, laptop cooling, linux tips, linux troubleshooting, log purging, manjaro, nvidia, obs, open-source tools, system management, system optimization, tech humor
In Linux Out Loud episode 97, the hosts serve up a mix of tech tips, BBQ talk, and laughs! Nate shares how he uses crontab to automate log cleanup, Bill dives into speeding up DNF downloads, and Wendy tackles laptop fan issues and OBS quirks. They also explore the magic of HomeBridge, manage systems via Cockpit, and even throw in some grilling stories for good measure. It’s a blend of practical Linux solutions, witty banter, and tasty tech adventures—guaranteed to heat things up!
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194: Evil Plots and Massive Storage | Linux Out Loud 96
August 31st, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
3d printing, 42 tb storage, desktop pc build, evil plots, fairphone 4, first tech challenge, game preservation, linux, massive storage, midi keyboard, open-source tech, tech upgrades, ubuntu touch, vintage computers
In episode 96 of Linux Out Loud, the hosts are back with a mix of tech mischief and massive upgrades! Matt shares how a Windows gaming laptop pushed him into building a custom desktop—just don’t forget that CPU cooler! Wendy dives into her 42 TB storage upgrade and RAM boost, while Nate experiments with a MIDI keyboard and dreams of vintage computers. They also explore the rabbit hole of Ubuntu Touch, 3D printer repairs, and upcoming robotics adventures. It’s a fun, geeky ride through the world of Linux and beyond!
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192: Love-Hate Relationships in Linux Land | Linux Out Loud 94
August 5th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
all walls must fall, corporate contributions, drm challenges, emulation, first, fscache, game preservation, inbetweengames, inova mk1, lego, nfs, pdf studio, prometheus msla, red hat, retro gaming, robot, summer camp, ubuntu
In this episode of Linux Out Loud, the hosts dive into the often contentious topic of how people react to corporate contributions to Linux. Despite the significant support corporations provide to the Linux ecosystem, many users still harbor frustration and anger towards them. The hosts discuss the reasons behind this paradox, share their own perspectives, and explore how these contributions shape the future of Linux. Tune in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the complex relationship between the open-source community and corporate entities.
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191: Blender Woes and Keyboard Pros | Linux Out Loud 93
July 20th, 2024 | 1 hr 1 min
3d printing, blender, enraged rabbit, enraged rabbit carrot feeder, ftc invitational, input remapper, keyboards, mechanical keyboard, mouse, programmable leds, redragon, star trek resurgence, stick fight, tech mishaps
Join us for laughs and tech talk on Linux Out Loud! We dive into 3D printing mishaps, programmable LEDs, and the latest in gaming. Get ready for a wild ride with "Blender Woes and Keyboard Pros."
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190: Tech Tales and Retro Adventures | Linux Out Loud 92
July 6th, 2024 | 1 hr 44 mins
3d printing, blender, diy projects, garuda, microsoft, minisforum, nostalgic nerdiness, orange pi, orange pi neo, raspberrypi, retro gaming, tech shenanigans, vlan, winamp
In Episode 92 of "Linux Out Loud," hosts Matt, Nate, and Wendy dive into tech hijinks and nostalgic nerdiness. Nate shares his VLAN adventures, Wendy battles 3D printing glitches, and Matt geeks out over a new tablet with Linux. They rave about Garuda Linux, dream of an external GPU setup, and gush over open-source projects like the Orange Pie Neo. Retro gaming and DIY projects take center stage, with a splash of nostalgia as Nate reminisces about his Linux journey. The episode wraps with Wendy's creative Blender project and a retro WINAMP-inspired Raspberry Pi setup. Fun, techy, and full of laughs!
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189: Hardware Heavy| Linux Out Loud 91
June 22nd, 2024 | 1 hr 25 mins
3d printer, 3d printing, amazon prime, cad, carbon fiber, dell poweredge, destination linux, dl, drict drive, filament, first, fll, ftc, gog, hdd, network, opnsense, pla, pybricks, robots, ssd, storage, surface book, thingaverse, tpu, watchguard xtm 5 series, windows
Linux Out Lod 91 gets heavy in hardware with a sprinkling of some open-source software.