Linux Out Loud
Technology
About
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/)!
Episodes
- 223: Linux on the Road | Linux Out Loud 125
Wendy is back from hauling robots to Texas and getting ready to drive another one to California, so the crew leans hard into life on the road with Linux. Bill talks about moving his systems over to Bazzite, tells the story of an overworked…
- 222: Coming Home to Self‑Hosted Fun | Linux Out Loud 124
Matt is back in the driver’s seat, and it feels like coming home to a homelab with a few extra blinking lights. In this episode of Linux Out Loud, he, Wendy, and Nate catch up on VDO.Ninja recording experiments, robotics‑world travel plans…
- 221: Old Hardware, New Penguins: Installing Linux on All the Things | Linux Out Loud 123
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 VP…
- 220: Data Has Weight, Laws Have Teeth, Linux Has Jokes | Linux Out Loud 122
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 printer…
- 219: New World Unlocked: GOG Charts a Linux Frontier | Linux Out Loud 121
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‑st…
- 218: Home Lab Spawn Point and High‑Ping Gaming | Linux Out Loud 120
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 competi…
- 217: Cloud RTX on Tux | Linux Out Loud 119
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 st…
- 216: Legacy Lights & Password Nights | Linux Out Loud 118
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 vintag…
- 215: Wifi Wars & Festive Firmware | Linux Out Loud 117
Join Wendy and Nate as they battle robot headaches, wrangle 3D printers, and bring tech holiday spirit to life! From migraine workarounds and sodium science, through epic 3D printing adventures (featuring OctoEverywhere!), to home automati…
- 214: Big Endian, Big Problems | Linux Out Loud 116
This week on Linux Out Loud, we're plugging into the source! We kick things off with a look at the wild world of robotics competitions, from the destructive Norwalk Havoc Robot League to updates on our local FLL and FTC teams. Then, we div…
- 213: The Networking Showdown | Linux Out Loud 115
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 th…
- 212: Bonding Networks and Breaking Games | Linux Out Loud 114
We’re back from the break and diving headfirst into the chaos! In this episode, Matt drones on (literally) about surveying land with budget-friendly flyers, Nate finds his PIM jam again with Thunderbird, and Wendy wrangles Starlink + T-Mob…
- 211: Is Linux Getting Boring or Just Reliable? | Linux Out Loud 113
"Linux is getting boring" — or is it evolving into exactly what we wanted? In this episode, we chat retro consoles, 3D printing beasts, Titan phones, curriculum with Pybricks, and a Linux experience so stable it's suspicious. Plus: Wayland…
- 210: Teaching Time Lords: Open Source Lessons Across Space and Code | Linux Out Loud 112
Wendy and Bill go full TARDIS in this episode of Linux Out Loud—sharing their robotics adventures, Bill’s vacation recap, curriculum-building with Pybricks, and tips on AI-powered coding. Plus: Phasmo breaks, Marathon makes a comeback, and…
- 209: Open Source in Motion: Conferences, Creativity, and Community | Linux Out Loud 111
This week on Linux Out Loud, Wendy is joined by Bill and Neal from the SUDO Show to share their latest open source adventures. From resurrecting old hardware to attending conferences, expanding solar setups, and testing the latest Linux de…
- 208: Linux in the Wild: From the ISS to the Influencers| Linux Out Loud 110
This week on Linux Out Loud, we’re tracking Linux sightings in the wild—from Raspberry Pi-powered space stations to the desktops of YouTube’s biggest influencers. Wendy shares a surprise encounter with Linux at an international robotics ev…
- 207: Fedora Smooth, Bazzite Slick, Windows… Still Windows | Linux Out Loud 109
In this episode of Linux Out Loud, we explore the latest in Linux hardware experiments, distro discoveries, and creative workflows. Wendy walks through her setup with Fedora 41 and DaVinci Resolve, Matt dives into Windows frustrations, and…
- 206: Robots, Servers & 3D Printing Fails | Linux Out Loud 108
In Linux Out Loud 108, the crew goes live to support FTC Team 5026 Tesla Coils and FLL Team 53036 The Building Beasts as they gear up for competition! 🤖 They dive into robotics, coding, 3D printing mishaps, Raspberry Pi projects, Home Ass…
- 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 di…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 200: The Mythical New Linux Users | Linux Out Loud 102
In Linux Out Loud episode 102, the hosts discuss the existence of new Linux users and the impact of atypical content creators. Bash scripting and AppImage tools, new apps to play with, and Matt shows his angel and demon. It’s a blend of he…
- 199: Fedora Surprises and Nostalgic Delights | Linux Out Loud 101
In Linux Out Loud episode 101, the hosts mix nostalgia with tech upgrades! Matt dives into retro gaming with his Alienware Alpha, sparking laughs, while the team debates package managers like DNF and APT. Nate shares a big switch to SUSE H…
- 198: Rage Buys & Retro Vibes: 100 Episodes Strong | Linux Out Loud 100
In Linux Out Loud episode 100, the hosts celebrate with a lively mix of tech talk, from Nate’s six-monitor setup to Matt’s new laptop rage buy. Wendy dives into distro hopping, sharing the ups and downs of different Linux distros. They rem…
- 197: Match Made in Arch Heaven | Linux Out Loud 99
In Linux Out Loud episode 99, titled "Match Made in Arch Heaven", the hosts dive into tech adventures, from upgrading laptops for kids and scoring grants to managing multiple kernel versions in Tumbleweed. Matt shows off his new portable m…
- 196: Prints, Phones, and Pixelated Dreams | Linux Out Loud 98
In Linux Out Loud episode 98, the hosts dive into a whirlwind of tech adventures! Matt explores Ubuntu Touch on the Fairphone 4, sharing insights on its performance. Wendy takes listeners on her 3D printing journey, showcasing upgrades and…
- 195: Turning Up the Heat: Linux Tips and BBQ Treats | Linux Out Loud 97
In Linux Out Loud episode 97, the hosts serve up a mix of tech tips, BBQ talk, and laughs! Nate shares how he uses crontab to automate log cleanup, Bill dives into speeding up DNF downloads, and Wendy tackles laptop fan issues and OBS quir…
- 194: Evil Plots and Massive Storage | Linux Out Loud 96
In episode 96 of Linux Out Loud, the hosts are back with a mix of tech mischief and massive upgrades! Matt shares how a Windows gaming laptop pushed him into building a custom desktop—just don’t forget that CPU cooler! Wendy dives into her…
- 193: Tale of Two Laptops | Linux Out Loud 95
Episode 95 of Linux Out Loud dives into the experiences of using two different laptops. The hosts compare their quirks, strengths, and how each one fits into their Linux workflow. There’s a playful back-and-forth about the pros and cons of…
- 192: Love-Hate Relationships in Linux Land | Linux Out Loud 94
In this episode of Linux Out Loud, the hosts dive into the often contentious topic of how people react to corporate contributions to Linux. Despite the significant support corporations provide to the Linux ecosystem, many users still harbo…
- 191: Blender Woes and Keyboard Pros | Linux Out Loud 93
Join us for laughs and tech talk on Linux Out Loud! We dive into 3D printing mishaps, programmable LEDs, and the latest in gaming. Get ready for a wild ride with "Blender Woes and Keyboard Pros." Find the rest of the show notes at https://…
- 190: Tech Tales and Retro Adventures | Linux Out Loud 92
In Episode 92 of "Linux Out Loud," hosts Matt, Nate, and Wendy dive into tech hijinks and nostalgic nerdiness. Nate shares his VLAN adventures, Wendy battles 3D printing glitches, and Matt geeks out over a new laptop with Linux. They rave…
- 189: Hardware Heavy| Linux Out Loud 91
Linux Out Lod 91 gets heavy in hardware with a sprinkling of some open-source software. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-91/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN ) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyD…
- 188: Technical Overhead | Linux Out Loud 90
In episode 90 of Linux Out Loud (LOL), Nate, Wendy, and Bill talk about their technical overhead. Don't worry, Bill still has a game recommendation while Matt is away. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linu…
- 187: RAM, SSDs, and Desk Dynamics | Linux Out Loud 89
Join us in this energetic episode of Linux Out Loud. The team dives into the world of gaming controllers, and sit-stand desks, touching on RAM upgrades, gaming preferences, and system enhancements. Find the rest of the show notes at https:…
- 186: Descent into Gaming | Linux Out Loud 88
In episode 88 of Linux Out Loud, Nate and Wendy blend tech updates with personal stories. Join them for VR gaming, close source games going open, and updates on the nonconventional PC build. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdi…
- 185: Hardware Crazy | Linux Out Loud 87
Join us in this episode of Linux Out Loud 87. Wendy and Matt delve into a hardware-centric discussion, sharing insights on their recent tech experiences. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol…
- 184: Non-typical Computer Build | Linux Out Loud 86
In episode 86 of Linux Out Loud covers local file-sharing apps, show audio, robotics and building computers. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-86/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN ) We…
- 183: Am I the Jerk | Linux Out Loud 85 (FIXED AUDIO)
In episode 85 of Linux Out Loud engage in lively banter and discussion covering a range of tech-related topics. Matt rejoins the team, so we play 3 rounds of "Am I the Jerk". Taking tech-related posts from Reddit and passing judgment. Help…
- 181: Everything Matt Hates | Linux Out Loud 84
Nate and Wendy chat about topics Matt couldn't care less about, while he is away. 3D printing, robotics, terminal commands, and more in episode 84 of Linux Out Loud. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-…
- 180: What is Linux Missing | Linux Out Loud 83
The Linux Out Loud team discusses the current state of Linux in episode 83. Nate explores hardware options for his organization, Wendy talks about robotics competitions. They touch on speech-to-text tools, network optimizations, VPN issues…
- 179: Linux Bubble | Linux Out Loud
On episode 82 of Linux Out Loud, we discuss whether Linux users live in a bubble. We explore the advantages of Linux on smaller devices, share experiences with the new Starlink internet service, and talk about the importance of reaching ou…
- 178: New Year, New Hardware | Linux Out Loud 81
In episode 81 of Linux Out Loud, we discuss soldering projects, CAD modeling for robotics, gaming device frustrations, remote desktop experiences, and touch on the limitations of multiplayer gaming on certain platforms. Find the rest of th…
- 177: Ready for an Upgrade | Linux Out Loud 80
In episode 80 of Linux Out Loud, we discuss various topics. We talk about monitor setups and the importance of comfort and ergonomics. We explore the use of Tailscale in a professional setting and highlight Heroic Launcher as a game launch…
- 176: Double Secret Guest | Linux Out Loud 79
In Episode 79 of our podcast, all four of us are together for the first time, making for a wild and crazy show. Bill shares his experience with Kubernetes on Raspberry Pi and the limitations he faced. Matt shares his frustrations with deal…
- 175: More Matt Enablement | Linux Out Loud 78
In episode 78, Wendy shares exciting robotics news and her quest for better audio quality in video presentations. We talked about the cost of audio setups and our robotics team's expansion. Nate also touches on topics like his experiences…
- 174: Toipc Tornado | Linux Out Loud 77
In episode 77, we struggle more than usual to stay on topic. There are highlights in discussing the uses for rainbow vomit, Matt playing Among Us, and all the twists and turns in between. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigit…
- 173: Nate is BACK | Linux Out Loud 76
In episode 76 of Linux Out Loud, we catch up on recent experiences, including Wendy's switch to faster internet with Starlink and the OTA update on Matt's TCL 20 Pro 5G smartphone. We discuss Nate's transition to Wayland on openSUSE, using…