USB thumb drives are old and busted. No hard drive? No problem. Need a quick system rescue or work in another distro for the day? Easy.
The Linux 6.12 kernel isn't just another update — it's a game-changer that deserves our full attention, from performance improvements to fascinating new features.
Breaking free from Google's grip: Our surprising journey and the tools that made it possible. Plus, Brent's NAS feature stirring up debate, s clever tool for distributed video encoding, and more.
We go back in time to revisit our favorite classic SUSE release and then fix Brent's broken box the hard way.
Fedora 41 is here! We break down the best new features, then branch out for a three-way spin showdown. Which flavor will come out on top?
From Nextcloud Breakup to Blissful Reunion: Chris's journey back to a smarter setup. Plus, Jellyfin's game-changing features and a beloved self-hosted app get the upgrade we've all been waiting for.
We're hot-swapping our rigs to Fedora 41; then Graham Christensen gives us the inside scoop on a new Nix distribution, and Determinate Systems' big week!
Wes got Mom a new Linux laptop, and he lets her pick the distro. Plus, we take a look at the new Ubuntu 24.10, and why we think this release might be a good sign for the future.
After building nodes, climbing roofs, swapping antennas, and even some war driving, it's time for our Meshtastic deep dive!
Wes gives his shell superpowers to solve a tricky problem. Then, we share an update on our favorite Google Photos alternative, including breaking changes and a great new way to run it.
We explain the one-packet attack on CUPS and discuss its real-world implications. Plus, a Meshtastic update and more.
Alex has been playing around at the speed of light while solving Proxmox problems, and Chris has solved a Jellyfin issue. Plus, our thoughts on the new Plex features.
Rust meets Linux in a clash of coding cultures. Why some developers are resisting, and where things go from here.
Sixty vulnerabilities and exposures disclosed in one week sounds like a lot. We'll explain why it's just business as usual.
We reveal how we turned our humble LAN into a public server farm, all while keeping our IP address under wraps and our ISP blissfully unaware.
The battle for code forges is heating up. We chat about HexOS' big promises and get excited about Meshtastic.
The COSMIC desktop is just around the corner. We get the inside scoop from System76 and go hands-on with an early press build.
Think Silverblue, but with cloud-native tooling used to build it. From Aurora to Bazzite, our impressions of the ambitious Universal Blue project.
ESPHome dev dishes on device updates, Immich license drama heats up, Alex's DIY server fix, and Chris reports on mobile tech trip test.
Wes' self-decrypting bcachefs disk and a GrapheneOS twist that'll make you ditch your iPhone.
Wes reports from the Skunkworks lab, and Brent tells us about his new computing lifestyle.
Chris gets serious about tracking maintenance and alerts, why Alex is impressed by the RISC-V-powered NanoKVM, how we might end up using Docmost, and a follow-up review of LubeLogger.
We dig into the RegreSSHion bug, debate it's real threat and explore clever tools to build a tasty fried onion around your system.
Why we think Plasma 6.1 is the desktop for people who like to mess with computers.
Online identity is a ticking time bomb. Are trustworthy, open-source solutions ready to disarm it? Or will we be stuck with lackluster, proprietary systems?
We try Omakub, a new opinionated Ubuntu desktop for power users and macOS expats.
The facepalm moments that make us question our sanity—and swear off sudo for a week.
We're following one simple rule to build a Linux desktop so stable it could outlive us.
After months of debate, the Nix community might be coming to a resolution. We'll examine what happened, what's changing.
A few of our go-to tools for one-liner web servers, sharing media directly from folders, and a much needed live Arch server update, and more!
We're back from Austin, with interviews and stories to share. Plus, it's Gentoo week and we take our first look at Fedora 40.
We asked, and you answered: Your top 5 Linux app essentials and post-install rituals. Plus, some news to better cope with "extreme file-system damage."
We're building a completely hidden Linux OS inside an existing system—with no trace left behind.
We're breaking down the attack: how it works, how it was hidden, and why time was running out for the attacker.
We test the Linux-first, all-AMD Sirius 16 laptop, discuss the new Hyprland release, and share a few stories from our recent trip.
We're on the ground live at NixCon and SCaLE. We catch up with old friends, and discover how Nix is devouring the Linux world one function at a time.
Alex's new Epyc server build, and Jon Seager from Canonical joins us to chat about Nix in the homelab, packaging Scrutiny, and how Nix fits with existing infrastructure management tools.
Chris spends the week in a VR desktop, revealing the glitches, gains, and VR's open-source future.
Deploying Nextcloud the Nix way promises a paradise of reproducibility and simplicity. But is it just a painful trek through configuration hell? We built the dream Nextcloud using Nix and faced reality.
Alex has been deep-diving into container networking, and Chris is trying to steelman Plex's new rental service.
Data-hoard with purpose and manage your audiobooks and podcasts with one application, plus the lone Linux box that remains on Mars.
Kent Overstreet, the creator of bcachefs, helps us understand where his new filesystem fits, what it's like to upstream a new filesystem, and how they've solved the RAID write hole.
This challenge gets ugly as we slowly realize we've just become zombie slayers.
We look back at what has changed, what's failed us, and what's sticking around in our homelabs.
A special edition of Office Hours explains why some Podcasters are seeing a 20% drop in downloads. Plus, Moritz from Alby joins us for a chat.
Can we save an old Arch install? We'll attempt a live rescue, then get into our tips for keeping your old Linux install running great.
The problem with GNOME's great news, plus our first look at Plasma 6. Then, the surprising place NixOS is getting adopted.
We did Proxmox dirty last week, so we try to explain our thinking. But first, a few things have gone down that you should know about.
Rumors of internal panic at Apple, and concerns about the future of RISC-V. Plus, the software update of the century.
We try and pull off one too many projects, but you can't argue with the results. We report on our week of rebuilds and rescues and having a blast at LinuxFest Northwest.
Has Canonical finally nailed snaps? Why it looks like Ubuntu has turned a new corner; our thoughts on the latest release. Plus, a special guest and more.
With a dose of pragmatism and optimism, we chat about making the best out of old hardware and where we draw the line and buy new.
Even if you don't game, the data is in, and the impact of the Steam Deck on Linux is massive. We'll go into details and then share our long-term review of the Deck.
Brent's new Framework laptop has been torn apart and put back together again. We'll find out if it's up to his standards. Plus, we're kicking off a new build.
We daily drive Asahi Linux on a MacBook, chat about how the team beat Apple to a major GPU milestone, and an easy way to self-host open-source ChatGPT alternatives.
A few tools to build your own Way Back Machine, we check in with the "Year of Voice" and more.
Alex shares a suite of self-hosted apps that replace Reddit. Chris is struggling with Jellyfin, and we discuss where NixOS is killing it and where we think it falls down.
Do they build them better in Germany? We try out the next-generation InfinityBook Pro 14 and dig into TUXEDO OS.
Can Ubuntu make a great immutable desktop? We're trying the brand-new "Everything is a Snap" Ubuntu Core Desktop.
We cover our must-have self-hosted apps, reflect on the state of Self-Hosting now, and discuss what's new in Proxmox 8.
Chris tears into two old PCs, and builds a surprisingly powerful multi-monitor Wayland workstation.
We get the inside scoop on SouthEast LinuxFest, and share a few stories from the early days of the Linux community.
We attempt to swap Linux distributions live on our production server, to prove that new tooling makes the Linux distro model obsolete.
How we found peace with the Linux community’s perpetual debates; and our tricks for finding the signal from the noise.
The first new desktop environment in a while that has caught our attention, and it promises to unlock the full power of cutting-edge Linux.
Two listeners race to set up a web server on Suicide Linux. One slip-up and it's all gone. Who will survive?
We surprise each other with three secret topics, with one big catch.
Why using the iPhone makes it harder to run Linux; Chris follows up on his four-month-long challenge to ditch iOS for GrapheneOS. Plus, Brent's extended stay in Berlin has led to some developments you won't want to miss.
How Chris wasted three months tracking down a Wi-Fi problem, plus we debate if immutable distros need to be simplified.
An Ubuntu expiration date approaches, openSUSE has a new handy solution, and the container security issue that remains unfixed.
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.
Chris' sticky upgrade situation, and we chat with the developer behind an impressive mesh VPN with new tricks.
It's the third annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2022.
Brent's been hiding your emails; we confront him and expose what he's been keeping from the show.
We complete a year-long journey and discover some unspoken truths about a great Linux distro. Plus one small, and one major update on our GrapheneOS adventure.
We will discuss the practical implementations of AI embedded in future products, then take a look at FTX's books and have a few highlights to share.
We dig into Shufflecake, a tool that lets Linux users hide data with plausible deniability, then let our live stream SSH into our server and see if they can discover our secret data.
We surprise each other with three different topics, and Chris has a big update on the ODROID H3+.
Sometimes your best upgrades are unplanned; Chris just got his Home Assistant Yellow fully deployed.
Are the long-timers holding Linux back? Lennart Poettering argues we are and proposes a new Microsoft-blessed way to secure Linux.
Linus Tech Tips blows it again, and we clean up. Plus, we push System76's updated Thelio Workstation to the breaking point.
We go hands-on at NASA's JPL and learn why Linux is the best OS for Earth and Mars.
We finally give Brent his new laptop and get his reaction. Plus our best pick for replacing stock Android with something private.
The five most common problems when trying out an immutable Linux distro like NixOS. Plus, why one Linux dev says just target WINE.
Our garage Linux server has died, and this time we’re looking at data loss. We attempt to revive our zombie box and reflect on what went wrong.
We present a buffet of budget Linux boxes. From $40 to $400 you'll be surprised by what we found. Then we attempt to find the perfect distro for them.
A fundamental change is coming to desktop Linux, and Silverblue might be our hint at where things are going.
The one shared secret behind some of the world's most powerful open-source projects.
One of the pioneers of the web, VNC, Webcams, and more joins us; plus we'll update you on a few projects we love.
From skeptic to buyer, why the HP Dev One is the best Linux laptop yet. This is the one review you don't want to miss.
Three tails of tech tribulations, and how Brent saved his openSUSE Tumbleweed box from the brink.
We take a sneak peek at some future tech coming to Linux, and share details on HP's new laptop that runs POP!
NVIDIA is open-sourcing their GPU drivers, but there are a few things you need to know. Plus, we get some exclusive insights into Tailscale from one of its co-founders.
Each of us brings a secret topic to the show, and we discover a common theme about using the wrong tool for the right job.
If we could change just one mistake in our Linux journey, what would it be?
We've hit a bump in the road with the NixOS challenge, and share what it might not be great at. Plus, what we didn't cover in our Ubuntu 22.04 review.
We just wrapped up our East Coast meetup and have a bunch of great stories to share. Plus some Nix ups and downs, and more.
How we nearly crashed our Matrix server; what we did wrong and how we're fixing it.
We explore what makes NixOS so powerful, and why it might be the future of all Linux distributions.
Why Chris is moving away from using Containers, Alex's new project, and some great follow-up.
The Linux secret behind the new TrueNAS release, Intel acquires a major Kernel contributor and our thoughts on Podman 4.0.
It's the second annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2021.
It's the worst time ever to upgrade or buy a new PC, so we cover our favorite tips for getting the most out of your current hardware. Then we pit a 2014 desktop against a 2021 laptop and find out if our old clunker can beat the Thinkpad.
Sometimes things go wrong; this week, we admit we've got a problem.
Microsoft's next kernel patch fixes a long-standing Linux issue, we'll share the details. Plus ChromeOS's next power user feature you haven't heard of, and Valve's broader plans that came into focus this week.
We take a look at a self-hosted TeamViewer alternative, give you our take on some Home Assistant drama and discuss the effects of a new crypto coin on hard drive prices.
We have the coolest new retro tool of the year, that will turn you into a Linux powered spy.
We discover a few simple Raspberry Pi tricks that unlock incredible performance and make us re-think the capabilities of Arm systems.
