Switching to Linux is one of the best decisions you can make for your computer — but knowing where to start is another matter entirely. This book is your guide through that transition, written by Jay LaCroix, creator of the Learn Linux TV YouTube channel, with over a decade of experience helping people make Linux approachable.
Whether you’re fed up with Windows nudging you toward Microsoft Edge or Apple prompting you to sign in to yet another account, Linux offers a computing experience designed to work for you, not against you. You’ll learn everything you’ll need to know — from understanding what Linux actually is, to choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently day to day.
By the end, you won’t just have Linux running on your computer. You’ll understand it!
How might an internal automation solution be built using Ansible? In this video, Jay gives you an overview of the actual automation system used internally within Learn Linux TV – dubbed “Config-a-ma-jig”. He’ll go over his thought process when it comes to its design, which may inspire you to come up with new features for your own solution.
Note: This is a design overview, not a tutorial.
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If you’re looking for a simple, easy to use virtualization solution for your Linux desktop – GNOME’s “Boxes” app might just be what you’re looking for! In this video, Jay will give you an overview of GNOME Boxes and how to use it.
What distro does Jay use? What’s his setup like? This is a very common question on the channel – and in this video, you’ll get an inside look at his Linux environment – now based on Fedora!
With the Linux Crash Course series, you’ll learn valuable Linux skills – one video at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn the basics of the journalctl command – which is the standard for viewing log files going forward.
Looking for a new AMD-powered Linux laptop? If so, System76 might have exactly what you’re looking for. In this video, Jay reviews the all-new Pangolin notebook, which is completely powered by Linux and AMD. Check out this video for all the details.
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Are you looking for a NAS solution for your Homelab or business? In this video, Jay reviews the F8-SSD-Plus by Terramaster. This unit features 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 8 m.2 SSD slots – so it has some impressive specs. But is this unit worth your money? Check out the review to find out.
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Storage is an extremely important aspect of computing, so it’s important to use stable and performant hardware to get the most out of your business network or homelab. In this video, Jay reviews the F4-424-Max by Terramaster, a NAS unit that sports 10 gigabit Ethernet. Is it worth your money? Check out the review to find out.
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New to Tailscale? Want to set up your own VPN, or maybe even build your business or homelab network around controlled access? If so, look no further than Tailscale! Tailscale is a secure and easy to use networking solution that enables you to access each of your devices no matter where they are. In this video, Jay will present a full getting started guide. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to use Tailscale within your network and take advantage of its features.
Thanks to Tailscale for sponsoring this tutorial! Check them out and see how easy it can be to connect all of your devices!
Starting out with Linux can be a daunting task – especially if you don’t know where to begin! In this video, Jay will help narrow down your learning by providing a list of ten commands that every Linux Sysadmin needs to know.
Checking out a Linux distro? No distribution is complete without these ten essential productivity apps! In this video, Jay goes over his ten favorite Linux Deskto apps. Don’t miss it!
In this video, Jay was invited to the BigScoots datacenter to get an exclusive inside-look at what it’s really like behind-the-scenes. Located in Chicago, the BigScoots datacenter is located in a carrier hotel, with interesting history of its own. Jay chats with James Webb (their COO) about some incredible facts regarding their infrastructure, and some of the decisions that went into its design.
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The nslookup command is used to fetch DNS queries, such as A records and MX records. In this video, Jay will go over the basics of the nslookup command so you can add it to your toolset. This video is part of Learn Linux TV’s “Linux Crash Course” series, now over 70 episodes long!
