With more criticisms of NixOS than ever—do they have a point? We'll dig into the tough critiques and give our perspective.
The KDE and GNOME projects are working on official Linux distributions, but do we need more distros? We dig into their special sauce. Plus: Wes' top DNS server pick, and it's not one we've heard before.
Two years ago, we took a small step toward digital privacy. Today, we're rethinking everything about our online lives, and we'll give you the tools to do the same.
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.
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.
The things we like in the new Nextcloud release, and we attempt to upgrade our production server live—from a big blue bus.
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.
Alex's mini-PC surprise, why we're trying Tube Archivist, Alex's Nextcloud update, and how Chris stacks automations with Bitfocus Companion.
The facepalm moments that make us question our sanity—and swear off sudo for a week.
How Chris created live TV streaming from his local media collection, Alex breaks down the new Open Home Foundation and what it means for self-hosters. Brent's been trying out an open-source AirDrop replacement for all systems, and much more!
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.
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.
Chris tries out Spatial Computing using a $3,200 trick, and Mike has a Rails treat you won't want to miss.
Some uncomfortable truths about using Linux, and then we introduce a new segment: Will it Nix?
We look back at what has changed, what's failed us, and what's sticking around in our homelabs.
It’s the fourth annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, and desktops of 2023.
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.
Home Assistant's founder, Paulus Schoutsen, shares details about the Year of Voice, recent legal actions from Mazda, and the results of a recent third-party audit.
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.
Our thoughts on two recent Plex crackdowns, why the Apple TV just got a lot better, how home Assistant could improve 10 years in, and much more.
Today's theme is data sovereignty, and we'll check in with two crucial projects that are giving you more options.
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.
Why Linux reigns for privacy; our recommendations for secure tools from chat to DNS.
The advantages of Federating a local and remote Nextcloud, Chris replaces Google Home Hub's photo powers and the new docker-compose feature that will change Alex's entire setup.
Chris tears into two old PCs, and builds a surprisingly powerful multi-monitor Wayland workstation.
We chat with 45Drives about their ambitions to build a home-lab server that bridges the gap between enterprise-level servers and consumer-grade NAS products. And more.
Alex tempts Chris with his Obsidian ways, our thoughts on Drobo going bankrupt, and Photoprism adding paid tiers. Plus, the slick suite of tools you'll want to run on your LAN.
We debate if users learned their lesson from the Docker Hub drama, the silent self-hosting winner going from strength to strength.
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.
Brent dives deep into Nextcloud's new release from inside their offices, and takes an unexpected dip in the local lake with a listener.
Alex goes all in on Rootless Podman, Chris is saving his Nextcloud install from disaster, and a special guest joins us.
Nextcloud moves to the front of the pack with their new release, a moment to appreciate curl, and Amazon goes all in with Fedora.
The story of an open-source hero who became a villain.
Nextcloud's big new customer, some last-minute surprises in GNOME 44, and Flathub's ambitious plans for 2023.
We're celebrating 500 episodes with the biggest announcement yet.
Are the free software alternatives good enough? The conclusion to our 60-day challenge to drop Google, Apple, and the iPhone.
Chris' sticky upgrade situation, and we chat with the developer behind an impressive mesh VPN with new tricks.
Join us on a journey to true software freedom. We embark on our 30-day challenge and discover a whole new philosophy that will change the way you think about technology.
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.
After nearly half a year of woe, Brent is ready to give Linux the go. Join us as we compare and contrast two Linux distros and end up with one going on Brent's machine.
Chris ditches the iPhone and switches to GrapheneOS, a security and privacy-focused project that lets you take control back from Google.
We debate if GitHub's Copilot enables automated code laundering after a developer makes a startling discovery. Then we dispense some seriously old-school wisdom.
What the heck is going on? Fedora is dropping features, GNOME is getting Iced, and the mistake we'll never make again. We've got a lot to sort out.
Our thoughts on IBM slicing up more of Red Hat, what stands out in Nextcloud Hub 3, and a few essential fixes finally landing in the Linux kernel.
Brent has been on a bug-finding marathon. We review what he's discovered and share some hard-learned lessons.
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.
What is the enthusiast trap, and why does it seem to ensnarl every successful open source project? Also, some excellent listener power user tips for NextCloud.
We revel in the hypocrisy of big tech, share a few stories, and catch up with an old friend.
We surprise each other with three different topics, hidden away by encryption in our show notes - we literally have no idea what we're talking about this week.
It's the second annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, desktops, and services of 2021.
Can we live with openSUSE Tumbleweed?
Is the true path to mastering Linux fully embracing the command line? Why it's time to change our mindset about the terminal.
Sometimes things go wrong; this week, we admit we've got a problem.
Our reaction to the new Freenode developments, and Audacity's latest shock to the community.
We react to Home Assistant password shaming us and then reflect on the OVH fire while attempting to solve a "growing" cloud problem.
Friends join us to discuss Cabin, a proposal that encourages more Linux apps and fewer distros.
Chris figures out how hot is too hot, Alex performs an extreme remote firewall install, and we share some of our favorite SSH tricks.
Fedora makes a bold move and Microsoft seems to be working on their ideal "Cloud PC”, we ponder what Linux has to offer.
Our team has been using Nextcloud to replace Dropbox for over a year, we report back on what has worked great, and what's not so great.
Richard Stallman has resigned as president and director of the Free Software Foundation, and that's just one of the major shifts this week.
You've been wanting to host a Nextcloud instance (or anything else) for your family for a while now. Where on Earth do you start? We share some hard learned lessons about self-hosting, discuss the most important things to consider when building a home server and Chris gives Alex a hard time about Arch as a Server OS.
A new show that is your gateway to self hosting all the things, owning your data and talking about local and cloud hosting that you control.
What is the enthusiast trap, and why does it seem to ensnare every successful open source project? Also, some excellent listener power user tips for NextCloud.
Go full self-hosted with our team’s tips, and we share our setups from simple to complex.
We speculate about a future where IBM owns Red Hat, and review the latest Fedora 29 release that promises a new game changing feature.
We announce our big news, Jupiter Broadcasting is joining Linux Academy and what we have planned for the future is huge!
What is the best laptop for Linux in 2018? How about the best Evernote killer, and production setup? We cover the best of the best this week.
Chrome OS is officially getting full-fledged Linux apps, and we ponder if this is truly a win for Linux.
Linux on Samsung phones, Intel ME disabled on Purism laptops, big Kernel news, and Ubuntu 17.10 is out.
Atari has a Linux powered console, some brief Ubuntu updates, and the biggest Kernel news in years.
NextCloud goes global, Devuan hits one, Solus keeps expanding, Firefox is trying, but Chrome has won. And more progress on Coreboot.
