Kenny from Altispeed joins us to discuss applying the network concepts covered in episodes 226 and 231. Amazon is rolling out a new feature that's sharing your internet, and it's on by default. OBS, KDE, and Firefox all have new versions plus our gadgets and picks!
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01:20 Controlling Multiple Computers? - Ryan
HDMI Matrix switcher for monitors + KVM switch for keyboard, mouse, etc
hardware based (good for locked down computer)
depending on switchers used could accommodate more than 2 computers
Synergy Website (https://symless.com/synergy)
Synergy Github (https://github.com/symless/synergy-core)
Barrier (https://github.com/debauchee/barrier) Open Source + free version of synergy
Thunderbolt Docks
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-thunderbolt-dock-wd19tb/apd/210-arik/pc-accessories) Recommended in ANS 215
Logitech MX Series Keyboard and Mouse
13:40 User responds to user from 234 - Amit
Boom GitHub (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/boom)
Red Hat Blog (https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/boom-booting-rhel-lvm-snapshots)
Also supports BTRFS
Snapshot Manager Doc (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/snapshot-boot-docs/blob/main/docs/design/snapshot-boot-design.pdf)
Snapshot Manager + Boom Github (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/boom)
15:30 Linux, security and privacy? - Dan
Got a FLOSS MRP solution? Write In!
16:25 Pick of the Week
Qzind GitHub (https://github.com/qzind/tray/)
Browser plugin for sending documents and raw commands to a printer or attached device
18:50 Gadget of the Week
Zebra ZD420 Series (https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/desktop/zd420-series-desktop-printers.html)
Native Linux support
Support for external label cutter
22:00 Amazon Sidewalk/Neighbors
Amazon Mass Wireless Sharing
Guardian Article (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jun/01/amazon-us-customers-given-one-week-to-opt-out-of-mass-wireless-sharing)
Privacy, Security & OSINT Show Episode 197 (https://soundcloud.com/user-98066669/197-big-sur-update-amazon-sidewalk)
ArsTechnica Article (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/amazon-devices-will-soon-automatically-share-your-internet-with-neighbors/)
Capped at 80 Kbps/ 500M
28:50 Plamsa 5.22.0
Plasma Blog Post (https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/5/5.22.0/)
Clean up and re-factoring of code
Adaptive Transparency - Maximizing a window causes the panel and panel widgets to turn opaque
Transition to Plasma System Monitor from KsysGuard
Plasma Wayland now supports Activities
System Settings opens to "Speed Dial" providing easy access to commonly used settings
Improved accessibility and keyboard navigation
Variable refresh rate on wayland
External Graphics card support in Kwin (picks up eGPUs with out a reboot)
29:45 Purism Shipping
Purism Post (https://puri.sm/posts/manufacturing-the-librem-5-usa-phone-in-the-united-states-of-america/)
Purism Shop (https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-5-usa/)
$1999
Fraction of the specs and apps
36:55 Matrix / Element
Spaces allows you to have one consistent communication platform but also focus
Matrix adds Thunderbird integration via Libpurple
Not perfect but functional now and only getting better
NeoChat has updates
43:50 Firefox Release
Cleaned Up interface
Streamlined Menus
Updated Prompts
New Tab Design
Fewer Interruptions
Cohesive Calmer Visuals
Firefox 89 implements Total Coookie Protection in Private Browsing
46:00 OBS Studio Release
OBS Studio 27.0 is out!
Added visibility transitions
Added service integration
Added Wayland & Pipewire Support (Thank You George Stavracas)
Added Track Matte mode to stinger transitions
Added a virtual camera toggle to the system tray menu
Automatic rotation on Video Capture Devices can now be disabled
Added auto reset option to v4L2 source
47:25 Kenny Schmidt
Logitech MX Series
Practical Application of Networking Segments
TP Link 5 port managed switch (https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SG105E-5-Port-Gigabit-Version/dp/B00N0OHEMA)
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