Linux Out Loud - Episodes Tagged with “First Tech Challenge”

218: Home Lab Spawn Point and High‑Ping Gaming | Linux Out Loud 120

Linux Out Loud — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Matt takes squad leader role while Wendy and Nate rejoin the party for a high‑FPS catch‑up on life, Linux, and loud gaming sessions. They swap updates on Wendy’s robotics teams heading deeper into competition season, Nate’s battle with basement water and building a proper home lab spawn point, and Matt’s quest to keep a local‑only media server running on modest hardware. From organizing racks and labeling gear to wrestling with Starlink latency and debating cloud gaming versus real ownership, the crew dives into how their real‑world chaos shapes the way they run Linux, host services, and play games. If you like robots, home labs, and arguing about whether you really own your digital library, this one’s for you.

Show Links:
Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/73bDDATDAK
Bookbinder JS (booklet maker): https://momijizukamori.github.io/bookbinder-js/
Bookbinder JS on GitHub: https://github.com/momijizukamori/bookbinder-js
PS4 controller USB‑C upgrade guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGKyBJVDXDQ
BattleTech on GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/battletech_game

194: Evil Plots and Massive Storage | Linux Out Loud 96

Linux Out Loud — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0600

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!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-96/

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattTDN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)

100: Educated Linux | Linux Out Loud

Linux Out Loud — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600

This week, Linux Out Loud chats Linux topics to teach.

Welcome to episode 05 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those headphones as we searched the community for themes to expound upon. We kept the banter friendly, the conversation somewhat on topic, and had fun doing it.

00:00 Introduction
01:23 FTC
04:44 Raspberry Pi Rack Bracket
11:08 Linux in Education
35:17 PSU Shopping
42:22 3D Fidget Button
45:02 Close

Wendy

First Tech Challange
- https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc

Nate

Raspberry Pi Rack Bracket
- https://cubiclenate.com/2022/03/03/1u-raspberry-pi-rack-mount-bracket/
3D Print Fidget button
- https://www.prusaprinters.org/en/prints/137125-snappy-fidget-button

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattGameSphere)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)