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  • Enterprise Linux Security Episode 64 – FIPS

    There are many security certifications that an organization can utilize to prove compliance with one or more standards, and being in compliance can bring additional benefits and opportunities. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) is one of these certifications, and in this episode, Jay and Joao are joined by Nikos from Tuxcare to discuss FIPS and why your organization might consider it.

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  • The Homelab Show Episode 96 – /dev/random and Live Q & A

    In this episode of the Homelab show, Jay and Tom discuss Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi Compute modules, Graylog, Fresh RSS, and more!

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  • Fedora Workstation 38 Full Review – A Fantastic GNOME Experience!

    Fedora Workstation 38 is here, and along with it comes Linux kernel 6.2 and GNOME 44. The latest Redhat-sponsored desktop proves again that Fedora is quite possibly the king of GNOME-based distros, and in this video you’ll see it in action!

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  • Ubuntu 23.04 Full Review – An Attempt was Made

    Ubuntu 23.04, codenamed the “Lunar Lobster” is here, and along with it comes Linux kernel 6.2 and GNOME 44. While it’s certainly nice to be able to check out the latest GNOME desktop, this release instead ends up being a good example of why non-LTS Ubuntu releases should generally be avoided.

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  • Enterprise Linux Security Episode 63 – Their Cloud

    According to several sources, and confirmed by Western Digital themselves, there’s been a breach regarding the company’s cloud related offerings, such as “My Cloud” and various cloud-enabled storage products. Many of the details have yet to be revealed, but considering that Western Digital filed a 10-K form with the SEC, it’s very possible that it could be serious. In this episode, Jay and Joao discuss this story so far, with more specific details sure to come.

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  • Enterprise Linux Security Episode 62 – Operation: Cookie Monster

    A multi-national effort took down a leading market for ill-gotten credentials, resulting in well over 100 arrests. This initiative was dubbed “Operation: Cookie Monster”, and while that certainly sounds like satire – it’s totally not. Genesis, the marketplace in question, was seized by a law enforcement team consisting of personnel from multiple countries. In this episode, Jay and Joao discuss this story. But not only that, what are some of the ramifications of this? Could this have lasting impacts on the industry in general? Definitely don’t miss this episode!

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  • The Homelab Show Episode 94: More Home Assistant Tips, Trick, and Ideas!

    In this episode, Jay and Tom get caught up with some feedback and some version update mentions, and Jay discusses some of the ways he’s consolidated his Home Assistant dashboards, by using some features you may or may not have been aware even exists in the first place.

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  • Linux Crash Course – The cut Command

    In the Linux Crash Course series on LearnLinuxTV, you’ll learn all the commands you’ll need to know in order to master Linux. In each video, you’ll navigate through a hands-on session to learn the basics of a particular command. In this episode, we’ll take a look at the cut command.

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  • Linux Crash Course – The tr Command

    In the Linux Crash Course series, you’ll learn the basics of all the must-know commands, one video at a time. In this episode, you’ll be introduced to the tr command, which enables you to make adjustments to characters within strings of text.

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  • The Year of the Linux Desktop: The Movie (Short Film)

    “The Year of the Linux Desktop: The Movie” is a short film made by Jay LaCroix that’s best described as a combination of “Mr. Robot meets Orphan Black”, with a tone modeled after 90’s hacker flicks. In this super-short mini-movie, Jay (playing a parody of himself) creates a video to commemorate the Linux community finally achieving the “Year of the Linux Desktop”, only to find out that Linux dominating “every computing device on the planet” may not be as great as it seems.

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    Note: Although this video was originally created for April Fools 2023, it’s very much a legitimate and entertaining short film that you won’t want to miss!

  • The Raspberry Pi Pironman Case – There’s a Status Display!

    Here’s an interesting Raspberry Pi contraption – a case for your Pi that includes an OLED status display on the front! The “Pironman” from Sunfounder definitely stands out from most of the other Pi cases out there, but is it worth considering? In this review, Jay will give you his thoughts. Plus, you’ll see an overview of the build process as well.

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  • 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started With Linux

    Working with Linux servers is a fun and rewarding career. But for those getting started, the learning process can be a bit of a challenge to navigate. In this video, Jay goes over ten things he wish he knew about Linux when he first started. There’s definitely potential for more, if you’re interested…

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