Off-the-shelf didn't cut it, so we built what we needed using open hardware and open source.
Canonical's VP of Engineering for Ubuntu reveals why they're swapping coreutils for Rust-built tools. Then we break down the GNOME 48 release, and why this one is special.
A special guest joins us for the news, then we dive headfirst into our RT Linux kernel adventures—where speed seduced, but stability ghosted us.
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.
Brent's computer pulls an all-nighter at the worst possible moment, and the hits keep coming for open-source Android distributions and our new 2FA tool.
Wes' self-decrypting bcachefs disk and a GrapheneOS twist that'll make you ditch your iPhone.
Why we think Plasma 6.1 is the desktop for people who like to mess with computers.
We each bring surprise topics, a mix of hardware and software, as we prepare to hit the road for NixCon and SCaLE.
Why Linux reigns for privacy; our recommendations for secure tools from chat to DNS.
Chris tears into two old PCs, and builds a surprisingly powerful multi-monitor Wayland workstation.
We take a "Rust-only tools" challenge for a week and admit what worked, and what sucked. Plus, a surprise guest.
How we found peace with the Linux community’s perpetual debates; and our tricks for finding the signal from the noise.
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.
Robert McQueen shares the inside scoop on Flathub’s ambitious plans to create a universal app store for all distros—and we ask the hard questions.
We're celebrating 500 episodes with the biggest announcement yet.
How Chris wasted three months tracking down a Wi-Fi problem, plus we debate if immutable distros need to be simplified.
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.
We have some big plans for 2023, and we share the next steps to fully host our podcast infrastructure.
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.
Plasma 5.26's standout features, Canonical flips the script on Red Hat, and why Android is leaking traffic outside VPNs.
Why we think Google will ultimately lose the next big tech battle.
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.
To our surprise, Apple gave developers a treat this week and continues to search for the ultimate productivity hack.
