Hardware Reviews

Building a Powerful Raspberry Pi NAS with the Argon EON Pi Case & OpenMediaVault
Are you looking to build your very own Raspberry Pi-based Network Attached Storage (NAS) for your network or homelab? In this video, we’ll take an in-depth look at the features and functionality of the Argon EON Pi NAS case, a case designed for Raspberry Pi that transforms it into a NAS. You’ll see the the build process, and we’ll also demonstrate how to install and configure OpenMediaVault, a popular open-source NAS operating system, to maximize the capabilities of your build. This is definitely a fun project, so check it out!

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- Check out the Argon EON Pi NAS case (affiliate link, commission earned)
- Vendor instructions for installing the script for enabling all features
- Argon 40 documentation for the EON Pi Nas Case
- Raspberry Pi OS
- OpenMediaVault
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The 2023 System76 Pangolin is an Awesome 15″ Linux Laptop

Are you looking for a new 15″ Linux laptop? If so, the Pangolin from System76 has recently been refreshed – but is it worth buying? In this video, Jay will review the brand new model and will give you his thoughts on the build quality, new features, and more! By the end of this video, you’ll be able to make an informed decision regarding whether or not the Pangolin is worth your consideration.

Check out the new Pangolin here.

Note: LearnLinuxTV doesn’t earn compensation for any System76 link that’s attached to this product or review.

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The Launch Heavy Configurable Keyboard from System76 – Hands-on Review!

System76, a company that focuses on Linux-first computers, designs keyboards now. The Launch Keyboard “launched” some time ago, and for some of you the lack of a numpad was a concern. Now, the “Heavy” variation of the Launch mechanical keyboard is available – and yes, it’s a full keyboard complete with a numpad. In this video, Jay will give you his thoughts on the latest input device from System76.

Check out the Launch Keyboard lineup here (no commission earned).

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The New 4K OLED Oryx Pro – A Linux Laptop with a Beautiful 4K OLED Display

System76 recently expanded their line of Linux laptops with a new Oryx Pro model – complete with DDR5 and a 4K OLED display! In this video, Jay will give you his thoughts on this latest model. This review will go over specs, build quality, performance, and more!

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The New 2022 System76 Thelio Desktop with a Customizable Case (Full Review)

System76 revolutionized desktop PC’s with their Thelio desktop, and now the company has released a refresh that has a very interesting feature. In addition to many small tweaks and modifications, the new model actually lets you swap the new accent panel with one of several variations at any time. In this video, Jay will give you a full day 1 review of the brand new Thelio.

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Tiny Pilot Voyager 2 – Remotely Manage your Server Quickly and Easily

The Tiny Pilot Voyager 2 is a very impressive Raspberry Pi project. You can purchase one, or build your own – and it’s incredibly useful. With the Tiny Pilot, you can quickly and easily remotely manage your server as well many other devices. In this video, Jay reviews the most recent iteration of the Tiny Pilot Voyager.

Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM here (commission earned).

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Testing the CalDigit TS4 Thundebolt Dock on Linux (Quick Review)

I purchased the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt dock for use in my studio, and after I’ve spent some time with it I decided to review it. This will be a short review (as it’s just a docking station) but for those of you looking for a docking station to use on a Linux notebook, then this might be a solution for you.

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External GPU’s – A Good Solution for Linux Gaming? Everything You’ll Need to Know
Imagine a future where your ultraportable notebook can morph into a gaming machine while docked at your desk. You don’t have to imagine it – it’s possible right now by utilizing an External GPU (eGPU). But unfortunately, Thunderbolt is a confusing pain. And many noteboook vendors are jerks. In the LearnLinuxTV guide to eGPU’s, this concept will be demystified, and you’ll learn everything you’ll need to know in order to use an External GPU.

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- egpu.io
- Arch Linux article regarding external GPU’s
- Razer Core X Chroma (affiliate link, generates revenue for LearnLinuxTV)
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HP Dev One Full Review (Part 2) – Upgrading RAM, Running Other Distros & More!
HP has released a Linux notebook! No, we aren’t in an alternate dimension, the Dev One notebook from HP is here, and it’s powered by Pop!_OS! LearnLinuxTV’s coverage of the HP Dev One continues in this follow-up video to the original, where we’ll explore this Linux-powered computer even further. This time around, we’ll take a look at upgrading RAM, running other distributions, virtualization, and more!

Here’s a link to the RAM and screwdriver set I used (commission earned):
- HP Dev One parts/accessories
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HP Dev One Full Review (Part 1) – First Impressions: Hardware Overview, Software Integration & More!

HP has released a Linux notebook! No, we aren’t in an alternate dimension, the Dev One notebook from HP is here, and it’s powered by Pop!_OS! LearnLinuxTV’s coverage of the HP Dev One begins with this video, where we’ll go over its specs, hardware, and much more. This is the best Linux notebook of 2022 so far, be sure not to miss it!

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