web01.fireside.fm Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:39:02 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Linux Out Loud - Episodes Tagged with “Home Lab” https://dlnxtend.com/tags/home%20lab Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the Community from places like the Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. Linux Out Loud podcast is brought to you by the TuxDigital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)! en-us episodic Linux Out Loud is a community powered podcast taking topics from the DLN Community via the DLN Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server & More! Linux Out Loud Linux Out Loud is a community powered podcast. We take conversations from the Community from places like the Discourse Forums, Telegram group, Discord server and more. We also take topics from other shows around the network to give our takes. Linux Out Loud podcast is brought to you by the TuxDigital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)! no linux out loud, dlnxtend, dln xtend, dln extend, dln, destination linux, tech podcast, linux podcast, gaming on linux, linux gaming, linux, open source, photography, retro tech, opensuse, Linux Out Loud linuxoutloud@mailfence.com 219: New World Unlocked: GOG Charts a Linux Frontier | Linux Out Loud 121 https://dlnxtend.com/219 dfe2bcd2-e0d1-462f-a95f-791d00534033 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups. 1:01:49 no In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups. Show Links: * GOG job posting – “Senior Software Engineer (C++ GOG GALAXY)”: * https://www.gog.com/en/work/senior-software-engineer-c-gog-galaxy * Linux Saloon show notes and polls: * https://CubicleNate.com/LinuxSaloon * https://CubicleNate.com/polls linux, gnu/linux, linux out loud, tuxdigital, open source, foss, linux gaming, gog, gog galaxy, heroic launcher, proton, wine, drm‑free gaming, data recovery, backups, cold storage, exfat, discord, age verification, privacy, online communities, moderation, linux saloon, cubicle nate, show notes, wordpress, polls, home lab, self‑hosting, tech podcast, community podcast In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups.

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]]> In this level of Linux Out Loud, Nate takes player‑one controls with Wendy and Matt as co‑op buddies for a run‑and‑gun through data disasters, platform drama, and hopeful Linux gaming news. Matt kicks things off with a catastrophic cold‑storage failure that turns into a hard‑earned reminder about backups and the limits of data‑recovery tools on both Windows and Linux. Wendy then opens a side‑quest about Discord’s upcoming age‑verification changes, why that’s a problem for community privacy and moderation, and what it might mean for the future home of the Lobby of Loudness. Nate rounds out the host updates with Linux Saloon going fully independent, moving show notes and polls onto CubicleNate.com so he controls the platform and the ad dollars. For the main mission, the crew dives into GOG calling Linux its “next major frontier” for GOG GALAXY and hiring a senior C++ engineer to help make Linux a first‑class gaming citizen instead of an afterthought. Along the way they talk heroic launchers, Proton and Wine, and what a “good citizen” GOG client on Linux should actually look like for home‑labbed and multi‑PC setups.

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]]> 218: Home Lab Spawn Point and High‑Ping Gaming | Linux Out Loud 120 https://dlnxtend.com/218 1ff35ee0-ef93-4c76-b3eb-dd1a07e267a6 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud 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. 56:12 no 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​ linux, gnu, open source, foss, linux out loud, tuxdigital, desktop linux, linux gaming, gog, cloud gaming, battletech, robotics, first lego league, first tech challenge, home lab, homelab, self‑hosting, media server, jellyfin, kodi, starlink, networking, usb‑c, controllers, pdf tools, bookbinder js, tech podcast, community podcast, fll, ftc, photo printer, 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​

]]> 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​

]]> 217: Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 https://dlnxtend.com/217 d3135416-d285-4eb0-8a13-4461315404ee Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck. 47:29 no Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck. Show Links: Main topic – GeForce NOW on Linux and Fire TV: * NVIDIA GeForce NOW CES 2026 announcement (Linux + Fire TV): https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-ces-2026/ Gaming & distros mentioned: * Bazzite (Fedora-based gaming OS): https://bazzite.gg Home lab / networking / travel: * Synology DiskStation DS1825+ (Bill’s NAS): https://nascompares.com/2025/05/07/synology-ds1825-nas-released-in-the-east/ * UniFi Travel Router (UTR): https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/wifi-special-devices/products/utr Special Guest: Bill. Linux, Linux Out Loud, GeForce NOW, NVIDIA, cloud gaming, RTX, Ubuntu, Steam Deck, Bazzite, Proton, Linux gaming, GPU prices, subscription fatigue, Synology NAS, home lab, DaVinci Resolve, Ubiquiti, UniFi Travel Router, Starlink, Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, handheld gaming, open source, TuxDigital​ Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck.

Show Links:
Main topic – GeForce NOW on Linux and Fire TV:

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119 digs into NVIDIA’s new native GeForce NOW client for Linux and Fire TV, and what cloud gaming means for folks with aging GPUs, handhelds, and serious subscription fatigue. ​ Bill and Wendy also chat staycation gaming, NAS and home-lab cleanup, Ubiquiti and travel routers, the DaVinci Speed Editor, and the tragic tale of tea spilled directly onto a Steam Deck.

Show Links:
Main topic – GeForce NOW on Linux and Fire TV:

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> 213: The Networking Showdown | Linux Out Loud 115 https://dlnxtend.com/213 d0ee8715-035b-4ffc-a4d5-fbdcb2481418 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring. 1:37:14 no This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring. Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-115/ Support the Show Toss in your two cents: https://tuxdigital.com/contact/ Find more great shows: https://tuxdigital.com Show off your love for your favorite shows: https://tuxdigital.com/store Connect with the Hosts: Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon Nate – CubicleNate.com Bill - ctlinux Special Guest: Bill. Linux Out Loud, LOL 115, Linux podcast, open source, tech podcast, gaming, network troubleshooting , home lab, IT challenges, Framework Laptop, OpenWrt, OpnSense, Ubiquiti, Synology, Peplink, Raspberry Pi, Network UPS Tools, NUT, Flatpak, 3D printing, retro tech, 80s tech, CRT monitor, LAN party, Robot in 7 Days, soft skills This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring.

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-115/

Support the Show
Toss in your two cents: https://tuxdigital.com/contact/
Find more great shows: https://tuxdigital.com
Show off your love for your favorite shows: https://tuxdigital.com/store
Connect with the Hosts:
Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter
Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon
Nate – CubicleNate.com
Bill - ctlinux

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> This week on Linux Out Loud, the gang gets totally rad as they dial into the mainframe and get down to business! Nate and Bill go head-to-head in a network showdown, discussing the merits of building a custom, open-source network versus the "set it and forget it" convenience of prosumer gear. The team also tackles Nate's Framework Laptop firmware woes, Wendy's "Robot in 7 Days" build, and a deep dive into UPS power monitoring.

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-115/

Support the Show
Toss in your two cents: https://tuxdigital.com/contact/
Find more great shows: https://tuxdigital.com
Show off your love for your favorite shows: https://tuxdigital.com/store
Connect with the Hosts:
Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter
Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon
Nate – CubicleNate.com
Bill - ctlinux

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> 202: Techie Tidings | Linux Out Loud 104 https://dlnxtend.com/202 3fd9b270-c761-44f4-a1f6-76e76cabc869 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In Linux Out Loud episode 104 the hosts dive into holiday cheer with festive projects, from electrifying Christmas displays to arcade cabinet builds. They tackle 3D printer challenges, explore CAD tools for custom projects, and share tips on cleaning up server rooms and managing printers. It’s a lively mix of problem-solving, creative tech, and Linux fun! 54:10 no In Linux Out Loud episode 104 the hosts dive into holiday cheer with festive projects, from electrifying Christmas displays to arcade cabinet builds. They tackle 3D printer challenges, explore CAD tools for custom projects, and share tips on cleaning up server rooms and managing printers. It’s a lively mix of problem-solving, creative tech, and Linux fun! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-104/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Special Guest: Bill. tux digital, linux podcast, destination linux, dln xtend, lol, linux out loud, linux gaming podcast, linux gaming, open source podcast, dln, hardware, tech podcast, gaming on linux, technology, robotics, 3D Printing, Language Learning, Flatpaks, Technology, Arcade Cabinet, Printer Issues, printers, home lab, 3D printing, CAD, robotics, holiday tech, CUPS server, equipment management In Linux Out Loud episode 104 the hosts dive into holiday cheer with festive projects, from electrifying Christmas displays to arcade cabinet builds. They tackle 3D printer challenges, explore CAD tools for custom projects, and share tips on cleaning up server rooms and managing printers. It’s a lively mix of problem-solving, creative tech, and Linux fun!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-104/

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattTDN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> In Linux Out Loud episode 104 the hosts dive into holiday cheer with festive projects, from electrifying Christmas displays to arcade cabinet builds. They tackle 3D printer challenges, explore CAD tools for custom projects, and share tips on cleaning up server rooms and managing printers. It’s a lively mix of problem-solving, creative tech, and Linux fun!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-104/

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattTDN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> 201: Backup or Bust | Linux Out Loud 103 https://dlnxtend.com/201 ff058915-3510-4254-8254-d846812f3fb3 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Linux Out Loud full Linux Out Loud In Linux Out Loud episode 103, the hosts dive into backups and archiving, sharing tips on keeping your data safe with tools like Deja-Dup and rsync. From data security and printer repairs to smart tech and a Thunderbolt 4 dock debate, this episode is packed with practical advice, humor, and techy tales. 1:35:34 no In Linux Out Loud episode 103, the hosts dive into backups and archiving, sharing tips on keeping your data safe with tools like Deja-Dup and rsync. From data security and printer repairs to smart tech and a Thunderbolt 4 dock debate, this episode is packed with practical advice, humor, and techy tales. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Special Guest: Bill. tux digital, linux podcast, destination linux, dln xtend, lol, linux out loud, linux gaming podcast, linux gaming, open source podcast, dln, hardware, tech podcast, gaming on linux, technology, robotics, Backups, Note-Taking, DIY NAS, backups, archives, data security, data management, backup strategies, cloud storage, data recovery, IT best practices, technology, snapshotting, NAS, docking stations, home automation, Zigbee, sensors, home lab, technology, data backup, smart home, 3D printing, technical issues, prototyping, team collaboration, printer selection, humor, community, lessons learned, troubleshooting In Linux Out Loud episode 103, the hosts dive into backups and archiving, sharing tips on keeping your data safe with tools like Deja-Dup and rsync. From data security and printer repairs to smart tech and a Thunderbolt 4 dock debate, this episode is packed with practical advice, humor, and techy tales.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattTDN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

Special Guest: Bill.

]]> In Linux Out Loud episode 103, the hosts dive into backups and archiving, sharing tips on keeping your data safe with tools like Deja-Dup and rsync. From data security and printer repairs to smart tech and a Thunderbolt 4 dock debate, this episode is packed with practical advice, humor, and techy tales.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/

Contact info
Matt (Twitter @MattTDN)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

Special Guest: Bill.

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