How to Install Arch Linux: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

2024-01-28

Arch Linux is one of the best rolling-release distributions around, but sometimes it can be a challenge to install. In this video, Jay will walk you through not one but TWO methods of installing Arch Linux. The first method will feature arch-install, which is geared more toward beginners. During the second half of the video, Jay will walk you through the manual method – which is perfect for control freaks (you know who you are).

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Hands On: The HL15 Homelab Server from 45Homelab

2024-01-24

45Homelab, a brand-new division of 45Drives, has just released a new server – one that’s specifically built for use in your homelab! The goal of the HL15 is to offer the self-hosting community a server/chassis that mirrors that quality you’d typically find in enterprise data centers. In this video, Jay will give you his first thoughts after having some time to check it out.

The Homelab Show Episode 117 – The Raspberry Pi 5

2024-01-24

The Raspberry Pi platform continues to excel, and the latest iteration has some interesting changes. In this video, Jay and Tom will discuss all the details.

What’s New in ThinLinc? A Discussion with Pierre Ossman from Cendio

2024-01-23

ThinLinc, which was covered on this channel before, is software that enables you to remotely access your infrastructure, or even set up an entire terminal server. In this video, Jay and Pierre discuss the latest release of the software, which includes new branding, new features, and much more!

Netdata’s Awesome New Feature: Systemd Journal Support Explained!

2024-01-16

Netdata, a solution that was covered on the channel in the past, has a brand new ability – support for Systemd’s journal! This enables administrators to better keep track of their servers, making viewing, exploring and analyzing Systemd journal logs easier than before. In this video, Jay will give you an overview of Netdata’s latest innovation!

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New to DistroBox? Start Here: Full Beginner’s Tutorial!

2024-01-13

What if I told you that you can run AUR packages on Fedora? Or just about any other Linux app that wasn’t meant for your Distro of choice? In this video, we’ll take a look at DistroBox – a very interesting app that lets you easily cross boundaries between distributions. Perhaps most interesting, graphical apps are a breeze!

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DistroBox PPA for older Ubuntu versions

Enterprise Linux Security Episode 80 – Stop Paying Threat Actors!

2024-01-10

In this episode, Jay and Joao will discuss an update on the GTA source code theft, how much threat actors are making from ransomware, and more!

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Linux Process Management Made Easy: Understanding nice and renice

2023-12-21

The Linux Crash Course series here on Learn Linux TV teaches you a valuable Linux-related skill in each and every video. You can watch most episodes in any order, and with over 60 entries in this series (and counting) there’s no shortage of Linux Learning! In this episode, Jay will teach you some of the basics of tuning Linux processes with the nice and renice commands.