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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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."

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!

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.

187: RAM, SSDs, and Desk Dynamics | Linux Out Loud 89

May 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins

decluttering, gaming controllers, hdd, manba, ram, sit-stand desk, ssd, storage

Join us in this energetic episode of Linux Out Loud. The team dives into the world of gaming controllers, and sit-stand desks, touching on RAM upgrades, gaming preferences, and system enhancements.

186: Descent into Gaming | Linux Out Loud 88

May 10th, 2024  |  47 mins 40 secs

In episode 88 of Linux Out Loud, Nate and Wendy blend tech updates with personal stories. Join them for VR gaming, close source games going open, and updates on the nonconventional PC build.

185: Hardware Crazy | Linux Out Loud 87

April 26th, 2024  |  1 hr 5 mins

Join us in this episode of Linux Out Loud 87. Wendy and Matt delve into a hardware-centric discussion, sharing insights on their recent tech experiences.

184: Non-typical Computer Build | Linux Out Loud 86

April 12th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins

audio quality, equipment upgrades, first, ftc, local file-sharing apps, localsend, robotics competition, snapdrop

In episode 86 of Linux Out Loud covers local file-sharing apps, show audio, robotics, and building computers.