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Today we look at reasons to use multiple types of Linux distributions. I look for five specific reasons here. #linuxmint #endeavouros #linux 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Learn to Use Different Linux 03:42 - Test New Package Versions 05:48 - Testing New Software 07:27 - Some Software Behaves Differently 09:49 - Testing New Desktop Features 12:06 - Wrap Up ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 👥 Multichannel Support: https://thinklifemedia.com 💰 https://patreon.com/tomm 💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux ----------- Social Media: 🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux 🐸 Gab: @switchedtolinux 💡 Minds: @switchedtolinux Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux ----------- We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

This week in the Weekly News Roundup, the new wearable tech is coming this summer, smart rings to stalk us all. Also, USPS website loses traffic to a phishing site, Meta fails with advertising, and Technology is being used to circumvent the California minimum wage law. We also visit SillyVille. #scams #smarttech #technology ==Privacy== 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Amazon Merging Data for Ads 03:04 - Online Verification Scams 05:20 - One Ring to Stalk Them All ==Security== 07:59 - Banning Defaults 10:22 - Dropbox Breach 12:30 - USPS Phishing ==AI Overlords== 16:46 - Facial ID Ban for Police 18:36 - Meta AI Advertising ==Business== 22:39 - Social Media Political Power 26:44 - Apple Sideloading 28:14 - Tech Circumvents CA Min Wage ==SillyVille== 30:19 - AWS S3 Configuration 33:10 - Ring Stranger Danger 35:55 - Don't Fall For It 38:02 - Bless Me, Robot https://tlm.li/a2h https://shop.switchedtolinux.com https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux https://switchedtolinux.locals.com All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/wait-to-upgrade-to-ubuntu-24-04 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 👥 Multichannel Support: https://thinklifemedia.com 💰 https://patreon.com/tomm 💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux ----------- Social Media: 🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux 🐸 Gab: @switchedtolinux 💡 Minds: @switchedtolinux Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux ----------- We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

This week in the Weekly News Roundup, we look at some Linux news including Ubuntu upgrading issues and Linux Mint CDN repos. We also look at new smart tech, successful phishing sites, and technology being used to circumvent California laws. #weeklynewsroundup #ubuntu #smarttech All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/wait-to-upgrade-to-ubuntu-24-04 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 👥 Multichannel Support: https://thinklifemedia.com 💰 https://patreon.com/tomm 💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux ----------- Social Media: 🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux 🐸 Gab: @switchedtolinux 💡 Minds: @switchedtolinux Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux ----------- We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Today we look at the latest Linux Mint news and some of the decisions they have made as the Linux community diverges into different directions. #linuxmint #gnome #matrix 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Testing Fastly Repo 04:35 - Datadog Stats 07:40 - Matrix Server 10:00 - XApp Independence 14:20 - Adwaita 17:35 - Flatpak Blog Post: https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4675 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 👥 Multichannel Support: https://thinklifemedia.com 💰 https://patreon.com/tomm 💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux ----------- Social Media: 🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux 🐸 Gab: @switchedtolinux 💡 Minds: @switchedtolinux Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux ----------- We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Today we look at a new raspberry pi 5 with Armbian as an upgrade to my web development workstation. #debian #raspberrypi #cinnamon 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - About the Pi5 03:03 - Power IMPORTANT 06:10 - Operating System 07:28 - Pi5 on the Desktop 14:40 - Armbian Config 21:02 - Conclusions Canakit (not an affiliate or sponsor): https://www.canakit.com/raspberry-pi-5 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 👥 Multichannel Support: https://thinklifemedia.com 💰 https://patreon.com/tomm 💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux ----------- Social Media: 🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux 🐸 Gab: @switchedtolinux 💡 Minds: @switchedtolinux Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux ----------- We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

The settings panel in Windows is getting a few more changes including ads in the panel! #windows #linux #settings 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Settings Panel Changes 04:04 - Ads in Settings 06:50 - Well, Thats Scary 10:00 - Windows Settings 14:01 - Cinnamon Settings 23:57 - Ubuntu / Gnome Settings 24:41 - Plasma Settings 35:17 - Conclusions ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 👥 Multichannel Support: https://thinklifemedia.com 💰 https://patreon.com/tomm 💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux ----------- Social Media: 🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux 🐸 Gab: @switchedtolinux 💡 Minds: @switchedtolinux Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux ----------- We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

This week in Linux News, a Flatpak sandbox bug broke the sandbox, so check that you are secure. Also, the new Flathub website has been released. Also, Gentoo bans AI tools for their code. #gentoo #flatpak #linux 00:00 - Flatpak Sandbox Flaw 02:19 - Flathub New Website 06:57 - Gentoo bans AI https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/gentoo-bans-ai ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 👥 Multichannel Support: https://thinklifemedia.com 💰 https://patreon.com/tomm 💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux ----------- Social Media: 🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux 🐸 Gab: @switchedtolinux 💡 Minds: @switchedtolinux Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux ----------- We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.