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Private AI at Home: Olares One Full Review and Setup
In this video, I review the Olares One, a compact AI server designed to make running local LLMs easy. I cover the hardware, the setup process, and more! We’ll also tour Olares OS and its Software Market, and set up Open WebUI with a Qwen 27B model and web search, so you get a private, self-hosted ChatGPT alternative running at home. At the end, I’ll give my verdict on whether the Olares One is worth it for your homelab.
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Fedora 45 is the very Definition of “Status Quo”
Fedora 45 is here, and it ships with GNOME 51. In this review, I go over what’s new, how GNOME 51 makes the desktop feel more refined, and why Fedora is still one of the best places to experience GNOME the way it was meant to be. But I’ll be honest: Fedora 45 is a fairly boring release. Ubuntu has a clear advantage this cycle, and I’ll explain why. If you’re thinking about upgrading or trying Fedora for the first time, this one’s for you.
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How to Keep Flatpaks Updated with a systemd Service
Tired of running flatpak update by hand? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a systemd service and timer that keeps your Flatpak apps updated automatically in the background. We’ll write the unit files, enable the timer, check that it’s working, and look at the logs. This works on any distro that uses systemd. It’s also a practical introduction to systemd timers, which you can use to schedule just about any task on Linux.
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How to Add More Storage to Your Linode (Step-by-Step)
Need more storage for your Linode instance? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create, attach, and mount block storage volumes on Linode, giving your Linux cloud server additional storage without having to rebuild your instance.
We’ll explore two different ways to create block storage volumes using Akamai Cloud Manager, walk through the process of mounting additional storage in Linux, and more!
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Ubuntu 26.10 Is Here! Here’s How to Install It
Ubuntu 26.10 is here, and in this video I’ll walk you through the entire installation process from start to finish. We’ll go over what you’ll need before you begin, take Ubuntu 26.10 for a test drive in live mode, step through the installer, and then log in to the finished install to check things out.
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Top 5 Linux Community Habits That Really Annoy Me
The Linux community is awesome, but Linux has its quirks and annoyances too. In this video, I rant a little about five Linux pet peeves, from tutorials that auto-confirm commands with “-y” and messy source installations, to elitism and the myth that Linux requires the terminal. Think of it as constructive criticism from someone who wants to see Linux succeed.
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Everything New with AlmaLinux OS: A Talk with benny
What’s next for AlmaLinux OS? In this video, I sit down with benny, Chair of the Board of Directors for the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, to talk about where the project is today and where it’s headed.
We cover a lot of ground: how AlmaLinux handled three back-to-back Linux kernel CVEs, the role Special Interest Groups (SIGs) play in the project, a new way for vendors to certify their hardware, open-source NVIDIA drivers, the AlmaLinux GNOME image, and how the “Creative Installer” fits into my own content creation workflow. We also get into how AlmaLinux leadership elections work, the story behind the slogan “No Drama, Just Linux,” how AI is affecting the project, and what the future looks like for 32-bit builds.
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Raspberry Pi OS Overview: Everything You Need to Know
Raspberry Pi OS has come a long way! In this video, we’ll take a complete tour of Raspberry Pi OS in 2026, exploring its features, desktop environment, applications, and customization options.
Whether you’re brand new to Raspberry Pi or an experienced Linux user, you’ll learn how to install Raspberry Pi OS, navigate the desktop, manage software, and configure the operating system to your liking.
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Ubuntu 26.10 Review: Faster, Better… But Worth Upgrading?
Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” is here! In this review, we’ll explore what’s new in Ubuntu 26.10, take a look at its desktop improvements, and more. Ubuntu feels faster and more responsive, but does that mean you should upgrade?
I’ll explore the good, the bad, and everything in between – including one important reason you might want to stick with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS for now.
Also, check out my latest book “Switching to Linux” here!
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GNOME 51 Review: New Features, Changes & More
GNOME 51 is here! In this video, I walk through what’s new in the latest release of the GNOME desktop. We’ll cover what GNOME OS is, the biggest new features, improvements to GNOME Software and the file previewer, and the removal of support for legacy NVIDIA proprietary drivers. At the end, I’ll share my overall thoughts on whether GNOME 51 is worth the upgrade.
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