Linux Matters

Linux Matters

Experienced Open Source professionals exploring the tech we actually use. If it runs on Linux, we're into it. Whether you're tweaking your desktop, gaming, self-hosting, developing software, improving terminal productivity, or running production infrastructure - we cover the tools and workflows that actually matter. New episode every fortnight. Upbeat and family-friendly for Linux enthusiasts of all ages.

Author

Linux Matters

Category

Technology

Podcast website

linuxmatters.sh

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

History All The Way Down 22.08.2023

In this episode: Martin is creating a magical shell history with Atuin Alan is using Axiom to visualise a “data takeout” of a Mini EV Mark is going maximum Google with a previously owned Pixel 6a purchased via Mozillion , then de-googling with Simple Mobile Tools . You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other liste...

Big Backup Bonanza 08.08.2023

In this episode: Alan is backing up with rsnapshot Martin suggests BorgBackup is better Mark is using rclone to keep family photos safe You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit . If...

Picking Apart the Steam Deck 25.07.2023

In this episode: Mark is repairing a Steam Deck Alan is taking digital hoarding too far with Tube Archivist Martin is creating a magical LAN using the Internet with ZeroTier Some pictures of the state inside Mark’s Steam Deck The interior of a Steam Deck showing a PCB with a corroded connector The back of a Steam Deck’s touchpad showing sticky residue The touch pad PCB from a Steam Dec...

Immutable Desktop Linux for Anyone 11.07.2023

In this episode: Martin makes a NixOS configuration for non-technical family members Alan takes a Steam Deck on an aeroplane Mark is publishing a GNOME extension You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Lin...

Writing A Game For Linux 27.06.2023

In this episode: Alan is extending the range of ADSB receivers and sending data to additional places Mark is “hacking” a washing machine Martin is entering Linux Game Jam 2023 in a not very Linux-y way with Antsy Alien Attack Pico You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with t...

Extending GNOME is hard 13.06.2023

In this episode: Mark is writing a GNOME Extension Martin edits without nano, switching to Micro Alan presents what we learned from AskUbuntu You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters Subreddit...

Automatic for the people 30.05.2023

In this episode: Alan announces RSS is alive and well, and powering Mastodon bots Mark finds the best mouse for desktop Linux . Possibly. Martin is using the Stream Deck to automate desktop Linux You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on: The Linux Mat...

Soaking up the Cider 16.05.2023

In this episode: Martin switches to Apple Music on Desktop Linux Alan starts Sideloading Homebrew on Steam Deck Mark tries to find note-taking nirvana You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on: The Linux Matters Chatters on Telegram. The Linux Matters...

Lawful evil monitor alignment 02.05.2023

In this episode: Mark is choosing a D&D alignment based on your monitor layout Alan is building an ADB-S receiver to send flight data to FlightRadar24 Martin is unfathomably playing video games on Linux without a Steam Deck You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, y...

Mastodon on my résumé 18.04.2023

In this episode: Alan is running Mastodon for a group of friends . Martin is looking for the best Linux-loving laptop to rival the Apple Silicon offerings. Mark uses the Steam Deck as his primary gaming device. You can send your feedback via show@linuxmatters.sh or the Contact Form . If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join us on...

Introducing Linux Matters Podcast 11.04.2023

Hello friends! We’ve got the band back together, and we’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Linux Matters. We’ll be here every two weeks, talking about the impact Linux has on our daily lives. While the podcast is new, our voices might be familiar to you. Linux Matters is brought to you by the minds and voices behind the Ubuntu Podcast. Join us for some upbeat f...

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