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205: Magic, Minis, and Maker Madness | Linux Out Loud 107
In Linux Out Loud episode 107, the hosts dive into gaming, robotics, and Linux-powered fun! Wendy shares her FTC robotics volunteer experience, Matt tests out the Chuwi MiniBook X, and Bill talks dog recovery and aqua therapy. They also discuss TrueNAS setups, Windows vs. Linux balancing acts, and 3D printing adventures. From Magic: The Gathering game nights to open-source contributions, it’s another episode packed with tech, tinkering, and tabletop gaming!
Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-107/
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)
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204: Arch Redemption, Fedora Debates, and Hardware Mishaps | Linux Out Loud 106
In Linux Out Loud episode 106, the hosts dive into MacOS frustrations, hardware upgrades, and Linux experiments! Nate battles a Framework fan repair gone wrong, Matt explores his new Radeon RX 7800 XT, and Wendy shares updates on robotics teams heading to competition. They also debate Fedora vs. Arch, discuss OPNsense firewall upgrades, and build an offline benchmarking toolkit for Linux gaming. From printer woes to Midwest weather rants, it’s another tech-filled episode packed with humor and open-source goodness!
Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-106/
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:53 MacOS: User-Friendly? More Like User-Hostile!
00:04:00 Fixing My Framework with… Another Framework
00:09:31 Radeon RX 7800 XT: Finally, Fan Curves! It Only Took a Year
00:21:14 Breaking the Arch Curse: CachyOS Wins Nate Over
00:23:56 Updates on Robotics Teams and Competitions
00:34:06 OPNsense Upgrade: WatchGuard Gets a New Life
00:40:05 Building the Ultimate Offline Benchmarking Kit
00:51:06 Choosing the Right Linux Distro: Fedora vs. Arch
00:56:08 The Printer Dilemma: A Necessary Evil
00:58:37 Weathering the Storm: Life in Michigan
01:01:42 Welcome to Fedora
01:02:37 Guest Host Battle
01:04:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
01:05:07 Outro
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)
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203: Retro Keyboards to Smart Home Wins | Linux Out Loud 105
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!
Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-105/
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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202: Techie Tidings | Linux Out Loud 104
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.
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201: Backup or Bust | Linux Out Loud 103
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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