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    <description>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/)!
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  <title>221: Old Hardware, New Penguins: Installing Linux on All the Things | Linux Out Loud 123</title>
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  <description>In this spring‑cleaned episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Bill, and Nate dust off their homelabs and see just how far Linux can push “retired” hardware. Bill talks about guiding a Linux‑first startup, Fyra Stack, as they build a colo and VPS business in downtown Chicago, wiring it all together with Proxmox, PostgreSQL, Snipe‑IT, and osTicket—plus a few cursed Zigbee light bulbs along the way. Nate dives into one of his favorite pastimes: installing openSUSE Tumbleweed on everything from a 2007 white MacBook to a 2015 MacBook Air and a pair of well‑worn Surface Pros, comparing battery life, sleep quirks, and how “modern” Plasma feels on ancient gear. Wendy rounds things out with creative test‑taking workarounds using ChromeOS Flex and a quick look at VDO.Ninja for remote recording, before the trio wraps up the cleaning spree. 
Show Links:
Fyra Stack – Linux‑focused startup (colo and VPS) – https://fyrastack.com/
Proxmox VE – virtual environment and homelab hypervisor – https://www.proxmox.com/en/proxmox-ve
PostgreSQL – open‑source relational database – https://www.postgresql.org/
Snipe‑IT – open‑source IT asset management – https://snipeitapp.com/
osTicket – open‑source support ticket system – https://osticket.com/
openSUSE Tumbleweed – rolling release Linux – https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/
MX Linux – lightweight Linux for older hardware – https://mxlinux.org/
Arch Linux – general‑purpose rolling Linux distribution – https://archlinux.org/
ChromeOS Flex – ChromeOS for older PCs and Macs – https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeos-flex/
iFixit – repair guides (example: Surface Pro 7 battery replacement) – https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+7+Battery+Replacement/144417
Framework Laptop 12 – modular, repairable laptop – https://frame.work/laptop12
StarLabs Starlite – Linux laptop – https://us.starlabs.systems/products/starlite
VDO.Ninja – peer‑to‑peer live video – https://vdo.ninja/
 Special Guest: Bill.
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<p>Show Links:<br>
Fyra Stack – Linux‑focused startup (colo and VPS) – <a href="https://fyrastack.com/" rel="nofollow">https://fyrastack.com/</a><br>
Proxmox VE – virtual environment and homelab hypervisor – <a href="https://www.proxmox.com/en/proxmox-ve" rel="nofollow">https://www.proxmox.com/en/proxmox-ve</a><br>
PostgreSQL – open‑source relational database – <a href="https://www.postgresql.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.postgresql.org/</a><br>
Snipe‑IT – open‑source IT asset management – <a href="https://snipeitapp.com/" rel="nofollow">https://snipeitapp.com/</a><br>
osTicket – open‑source support ticket system – <a href="https://osticket.com/" rel="nofollow">https://osticket.com/</a><br>
openSUSE Tumbleweed – rolling release Linux – <a href="https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/" rel="nofollow">https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/</a><br>
MX Linux – lightweight Linux for older hardware – <a href="https://mxlinux.org/" rel="nofollow">https://mxlinux.org/</a><br>
Arch Linux – general‑purpose rolling Linux distribution – <a href="https://archlinux.org/" rel="nofollow">https://archlinux.org/</a><br>
ChromeOS Flex – ChromeOS for older PCs and Macs – <a href="https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeos-flex/" rel="nofollow">https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeos-flex/</a><br>
iFixit – repair guides (example: Surface Pro 7 battery replacement) – <a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+7+Battery+Replacement/144417" rel="nofollow">https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+7+Battery+Replacement/144417</a><br>
Framework Laptop 12 – modular, repairable laptop – <a href="https://frame.work/laptop12" rel="nofollow">https://frame.work/laptop12</a><br>
StarLabs Starlite – Linux laptop – <a href="https://us.starlabs.systems/products/starlite" rel="nofollow">https://us.starlabs.systems/products/starlite</a><br>
VDO.Ninja – peer‑to‑peer live video – <a href="https://vdo.ninja/" rel="nofollow">https://vdo.ninja/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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<p>Show Links:<br>
Fyra Stack – Linux‑focused startup (colo and VPS) – <a href="https://fyrastack.com/" rel="nofollow">https://fyrastack.com/</a><br>
Proxmox VE – virtual environment and homelab hypervisor – <a href="https://www.proxmox.com/en/proxmox-ve" rel="nofollow">https://www.proxmox.com/en/proxmox-ve</a><br>
PostgreSQL – open‑source relational database – <a href="https://www.postgresql.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.postgresql.org/</a><br>
Snipe‑IT – open‑source IT asset management – <a href="https://snipeitapp.com/" rel="nofollow">https://snipeitapp.com/</a><br>
osTicket – open‑source support ticket system – <a href="https://osticket.com/" rel="nofollow">https://osticket.com/</a><br>
openSUSE Tumbleweed – rolling release Linux – <a href="https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/" rel="nofollow">https://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/</a><br>
MX Linux – lightweight Linux for older hardware – <a href="https://mxlinux.org/" rel="nofollow">https://mxlinux.org/</a><br>
Arch Linux – general‑purpose rolling Linux distribution – <a href="https://archlinux.org/" rel="nofollow">https://archlinux.org/</a><br>
ChromeOS Flex – ChromeOS for older PCs and Macs – <a href="https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeos-flex/" rel="nofollow">https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeos-flex/</a><br>
iFixit – repair guides (example: Surface Pro 7 battery replacement) – <a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+7+Battery+Replacement/144417" rel="nofollow">https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Pro+7+Battery+Replacement/144417</a><br>
Framework Laptop 12 – modular, repairable laptop – <a href="https://frame.work/laptop12" rel="nofollow">https://frame.work/laptop12</a><br>
StarLabs Starlite – Linux laptop – <a href="https://us.starlabs.systems/products/starlite" rel="nofollow">https://us.starlabs.systems/products/starlite</a><br>
VDO.Ninja – peer‑to‑peer live video – <a href="https://vdo.ninja/" rel="nofollow">https://vdo.ninja/</a></p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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  <title>220: Data Has Weight, Laws Have Teeth, Linux Has Jokes | Linux Out Loud 122</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros.
Show Links:
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – https://www.cups.org/
LibreNMS – network and printer monitoring – https://www.librenms.org/
Framework Laptop – https://frame.work/
Deskflow – seamless multi‑computer control – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/
Third Reality Zigbee devices – https://3reality.com/
LEGO Education Computer Science &amp;amp; AI kit (new FLL robots) – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set – https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678
California AB 1043 – Digital Age Assurance Act overview – https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043
Nate – Data has weight (but only on SSDs) – https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:52 Bill is a pro, trust me bro!
00:02:19 Printer monitoring, SNMP &amp;amp; copier contracts
00:07:01 Framework laptops in industrial environments
00:09:24 Framework durability, cases &amp;amp; drop protection
00:14:14 Deskflow – Wayland-friendly Synergy/Barrier
00:19:59 New FLL robots – kits, AI &amp;amp; concerns
00:33:10 Age verification laws hit Linux &amp;amp; BSD
00:38:58 Fines, liability &amp;amp; open-source maintainers
00:40:02 What counts as an “OS provider”?
00:44:43 Surveillance, mission creep &amp;amp; “for the children”
00:46:22 Future of OS compliance &amp;amp; responses
00:50:54 Guard rails
00:55:16 Wrap-up, jokes &amp;amp; closing banter
00:57:30 Data has weight
01:00:27 Outro
Connect with the Hosts on Discord:
Matt – @Dark1ltg
Wendy – @Wendy.sh
Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate
Bill – @ctlinux on Mastodon Special Guest: Bill.
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros.</p>

<p><strong>Show Links:</strong><br>
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – <a href="https://www.cups.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cups.org/</a><br>
LibreNMS – network and printer monitoring – <a href="https://www.librenms.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.librenms.org/</a><br>
Framework Laptop – <a href="https://frame.work/" rel="nofollow">https://frame.work/</a><br>
Deskflow – seamless multi‑computer control – <a href="https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/" rel="nofollow">https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/</a><br>
Third Reality Zigbee devices – <a href="https://3reality.com/" rel="nofollow">https://3reality.com/</a><br>
LEGO Education Computer Science &amp; AI kit (new FLL robots) – <a href="https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522" rel="nofollow">https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522</a><br>
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set – <a href="https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678" rel="nofollow">https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678</a><br>
California AB 1043 – Digital Age Assurance Act overview – <a href="https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043" rel="nofollow">https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043</a><br>
Nate – Data has weight (but only on SSDs) – <a href="https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/" rel="nofollow">https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/</a></p>

<p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>
00:00:00 Intro<br>
00:00:52 Bill is a pro, trust me bro!<br>
00:02:19 Printer monitoring, SNMP &amp; copier contracts<br>
00:07:01 Framework laptops in industrial environments<br>
00:09:24 Framework durability, cases &amp; drop protection<br>
00:14:14 Deskflow – Wayland-friendly Synergy/Barrier<br>
00:19:59 New FLL robots – kits, AI &amp; concerns<br>
00:33:10 Age verification laws hit Linux &amp; BSD<br>
00:38:58 Fines, liability &amp; open-source maintainers<br>
00:40:02 What counts as an “OS provider”?<br>
00:44:43 Surveillance, mission creep &amp; “for the children”<br>
00:46:22 Future of OS compliance &amp; responses<br>
00:50:54 Guard rails<br>
00:55:16 Wrap-up, jokes &amp; closing banter<br>
00:57:30 Data has weight<br>
01:00:27 Outro</p>

<p><strong>Connect with the Hosts on Discord:</strong><br>
Matt – @Dark1ltg<br>
Wendy – @Wendy.sh<br>
Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate<br>
Bill – @ctlinux on Mastodon</p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros.</p>

<p><strong>Show Links:</strong><br>
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – <a href="https://www.cups.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cups.org/</a><br>
LibreNMS – network and printer monitoring – <a href="https://www.librenms.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.librenms.org/</a><br>
Framework Laptop – <a href="https://frame.work/" rel="nofollow">https://frame.work/</a><br>
Deskflow – seamless multi‑computer control – <a href="https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/" rel="nofollow">https://cubiclenate.com/2026/02/13/deskflow-seamless-multi-computer-control/</a><br>
Third Reality Zigbee devices – <a href="https://3reality.com/" rel="nofollow">https://3reality.com/</a><br>
LEGO Education Computer Science &amp; AI kit (new FLL robots) – <a href="https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522" rel="nofollow">https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-computer-science-and-ai-45522</a><br>
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set – <a href="https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678" rel="nofollow">https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set-45678</a><br>
California AB 1043 – Digital Age Assurance Act overview – <a href="https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043" rel="nofollow">https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca/2025-2026/ab1043</a><br>
Nate – Data has weight (but only on SSDs) – <a href="https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/" rel="nofollow">https://cubiclenate.com/2026/03/04/data-has-weight-but-only-on-ssds-blathering/</a></p>

<p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>
00:00:00 Intro<br>
00:00:52 Bill is a pro, trust me bro!<br>
00:02:19 Printer monitoring, SNMP &amp; copier contracts<br>
00:07:01 Framework laptops in industrial environments<br>
00:09:24 Framework durability, cases &amp; drop protection<br>
00:14:14 Deskflow – Wayland-friendly Synergy/Barrier<br>
00:19:59 New FLL robots – kits, AI &amp; concerns<br>
00:33:10 Age verification laws hit Linux &amp; BSD<br>
00:38:58 Fines, liability &amp; open-source maintainers<br>
00:40:02 What counts as an “OS provider”?<br>
00:44:43 Surveillance, mission creep &amp; “for the children”<br>
00:46:22 Future of OS compliance &amp; responses<br>
00:50:54 Guard rails<br>
00:55:16 Wrap-up, jokes &amp; closing banter<br>
00:57:30 Data has weight<br>
01:00:27 Outro</p>

<p><strong>Connect with the Hosts on Discord:</strong><br>
Matt – @Dark1ltg<br>
Wendy – @Wendy.sh<br>
Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate<br>
Bill – @ctlinux on Mastodon</p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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  <title>216: Legacy Lights &amp; Password Nights | Linux Out Loud 118</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Linux Out Loud 118 is a cozy holiday episode where Wendy, Nate, and Bill mix Christmas chaos with serious tech talk and retro nostalgia. They cover Nate’s new Commodore 64 Ultimate and vintage trains, Bill’s story about recovering passwords after a colleague’s passing and planning digital legacy, plus NAS upgrades, Fedora-based gaming distros, Home Assistant smart homes, IoT security, and the ongoing adventure that is Linux printing.​</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>54:31</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this cozy holiday episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill juggle Christmas chaos, retro joy, and serious tech lessons. Nate shares the excitement of finally getting his Commodore 64 Ultimate under the tree and rebuilding vintage Christmas trains, while Bill tells a powerful story about stepping into a network left behind after a colleague’s passing—and why planning password and account access for loved ones matters more than any gadget.
From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you’re here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases.
Find the rest of the show notes at: https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/
Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: https://store.tuxdigital.com/ 
Connect with the Hosts:
Contact Form: https://tuxdigital.com/contact 
Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter
Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon
Nate – CubicleNate.com 
Bill – @ctlinux Special Guest: Bill.
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<p>From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you’re here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases.</p>

<p>Find the rest of the show notes at: <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/</a></p>

<p>Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: <a href="https://store.tuxdigital.com/" rel="nofollow">https://store.tuxdigital.com/</a> </p>

<p>Connect with the Hosts:<br>
Contact Form: <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/contact" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/contact</a> <br>
Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter<br>
Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon<br>
Nate – CubicleNate.com <br>
Bill – @ctlinux</p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this cozy holiday episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill juggle Christmas chaos, retro joy, and serious tech lessons. Nate shares the excitement of finally getting his Commodore 64 Ultimate under the tree and rebuilding vintage Christmas trains, while Bill tells a powerful story about stepping into a network left behind after a colleague’s passing—and why planning password and account access for loved ones matters more than any gadget.</p>

<p>From Synology NAS upgrades and “you can never have too much storage” energy, to Fedora gaming projects, Bazite and Nobara, and the realities of traveling as a digital nomad, the crew covers a lot of nerd ground. They also dig into Home Assistant dashboards, smart bulbs and Christmas displays, securing IoT networks, and why Linux printing is still a little spicy even as it improves. Whether you’re here for legacy planning, blinking LEDs, or just some winter-flavored banter, this episode wraps it all up with community love and future-topic teases.</p>

<p>Find the rest of the show notes at: <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-118/</a></p>

<p>Visit the Tux Digital Merch Store: <a href="https://store.tuxdigital.com/" rel="nofollow">https://store.tuxdigital.com/</a> </p>

<p>Connect with the Hosts:<br>
Contact Form: <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/contact" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/contact</a> <br>
Matt – @MattTDN on Twitter<br>
Wendy – @WendyDLN on Mastodon<br>
Nate – CubicleNate.com <br>
Bill – @ctlinux</p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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  <title>201: Backup or Bust | Linux Out Loud 103</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Linux Out Loud</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:35:34</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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.
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  <itunes:keywords> 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</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Find the rest of the show notes at <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/</a></p>

<p>Contact info <br>
Matt (Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MattTDN" rel="nofollow">@MattTDN</a>)<br>
Wendy (Mastodon <a href="https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN" rel="nofollow">@WendyDLN</a>)<br>
Nate (Website <a href="https://cubiclenate.com/" rel="nofollow">CubicleNate.com</a>)<br>
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)</p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Find the rest of the show notes at <a href="https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/" rel="nofollow">https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/</a></p>

<p>Contact info <br>
Matt (Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MattTDN" rel="nofollow">@MattTDN</a>)<br>
Wendy (Mastodon <a href="https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN" rel="nofollow">@WendyDLN</a>)<br>
Nate (Website <a href="https://cubiclenate.com/" rel="nofollow">CubicleNate.com</a>)<br>
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)</p><p>Special Guest: Bill.</p>]]>
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