494: Updating Our Fiddly Bits
22 January 2023
Today we are finally taking on a project months in the making, and we're switching to an entirely new generation of Linux tech in the process.
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Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!
Episode Links
- This week in KDE: The best Plasma 5 version ever — Plasma 5 has officially branched for the beta version of its 5.27 release. Go check out the announcement and test out the beta!
- BorgWarehouse — BorgBackup Web UI for your central repository server.
- Vorta — Vorta is a backup client for macOS and Linux desktops. It integrates the mighty BorgBackup with your desktop environment to protect your data from disk failure, ransomware and theft.
- BorgBase — Simple and Secure Offsite Backups
- borgmatic — Simple, configuration-driven backup software for servers and workstations.
- Emborg — Front-End to Borg Backup
- emborg on GitHub
- Office Hours 21: Boiling the Frog — If you’ve noticed something a little off about your favorite podcasts, we might know why.
- aj-snapshot — Tool for storing/restoring JACK and/or ALSA connections to/from a file.
- jack-matchmaker — Auto-connect new JACK ports matching the patterns given on the command line.
- qpwgraph — qpwgraph is a graph manager dedicated to PipeWire, using the Qt C++ framework, based and pretty much like the same of QjackCtl.
- qpwgraph on Flathub
- streamdeck-ui — A Linux compatible UI for the Elgato Stream Deck.
- obsws-python — A Python SDK for OBS Studio WebSocket v5.0
- kirino — A lightweight media server that adapts to you
- BackupPC — Open Source Backup to disk
- Fedora 38 Change: Modernize Live Media
- rsync.net — We give you an empty UNIX filesystem to access with any SSH tool. Built on ZFS for data security and fault tolerance.
- ZnapZend — Open source ZFS backup with mbuffer and ssh support.
- LINUX Unplugged on the Podcastindex.org
- Pick: Jellyfin Server Flatpak
- Jellyfin Release 10.8.9
Sponsors
Bitwarden is the easiest way for businesses and individuals to store, share, and sync sensitive data.
A special offer for all Linux Unplugged Podcast listeners and new Linode customers, visit linode.com/unplugged, and receive $100 towards your new account.
Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!