Best Linux Hardware Podcasts (2025)

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432: Debian 13 Arrives, Ubuntu LTS Hardware Updates, and Destination Android?! 55:54

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video: https://youtu.be/iGK5c99EnuY This week on Destination Linux, we dive into big updates across the Linux world — from Google pushing Android toward a desktop-class OS, to Ubuntu’s latest point release packed with new hardware support, and the arrival of Debian 13 with thousands of improvements. Plus, we have software spotlight to help you kick…

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Lessons in Building Niche Hardware and Networks with Planet Computers' Marcus Taylor 59:28

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In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Marcus Taylor, co-founder at Planet Computers and veteran of IBM, Logica, and the GSM Association. Marcus brings decades of experience across telecom, hardware, and secure systems. The conversation traces his early work on natural language systems at IBM, his role in p…

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Episode 363: AM4 Shambling, Online Security Best Practices & More 2:04:49

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers AMD extending AM4's life again, a recap of security best practices, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!Link: - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2896155/ddr4-ram-is-disappearing-and-getting-more-expensive-than-ddr5.htmlCheck out …

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ULS 218: We Want to Be Evil - The End of Sideloading, TWILAIN, & Python: The Documentary 1:54:13

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This Week the crew talks about the latest AI in Open Source. Then the new OBS Beta is out, there's a new Init system in town, and Agama 17 is out for SUSE Linux 16. There's kernel drama, with a Btrfs develop stepping back, Bcachefs is maintained outside the kernel, and Rosenzweig is now at Intel. And don't forget the Android bombshell, that sideloa…

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Android Has Become Apple - WAN Show August 29, 2025 3:17:26

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434: Pebble Watch is Back! North Korea's Rootkit Malware! & Happy Birthday Linux! 1:31:29

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video: https://youtu.be/TtyYWQczQMw In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore everything from nostalgic tech making a comeback to cutting-edge security threats. Join us as we dive into the revival of the Pebble smartwatch, Google’s latest Pixel devices and policies, Linux turning 34 with a surprising floppy disk update, and a deep dive into …

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Episode 362: Puget Systems Talks Hardware Reliability, Creative Benchmarking & More 1:44:37

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Matt Bach, Labs Supervisor & PugetBench PM at @PugetSystemsPC, to talk about hardware and reliability, the importance of benchmarking, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!Links: Puget Systems articles/blog: https://www.pug…

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433: Is Your Favorite Open Source Software Really Open Source? 1:00:07

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video: https://youtu.be/PdyDXEbu56k This week on Destination Linux, we’re putting software to the test with a brand-new community tool at IsItReallyFOSS.com, a site that helps you find out if projects claiming to be open source live up to it. Then Jill takes us through the latest release of Fastfetch 2.49, the modern Neofetch alternative that’s qui…

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ULS 217: Could You Export That to an Epub? - Thundermail, Anime Catgirls, and FFmpeg 1:47:03

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LibreOffice is dumping Windows (OK, not all of Windows), there's anime catgirls keeping the kernel safe, and FFmpeg makes a major new release. Kdenlive has a release, Thunderbird has announced ThunderMail, and one of the hosts gives CachyOS a spin. For tips we're covering Gnome System Extensions, using WirePlumber for volume control, hacks for waki…

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9: Looking at Data Types From Both Sides 1:26:41

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We talk about data types and their importance in software development. Modern dynamic languages hide type information from you but it's still there, under the hood. Statically-typed languages, on the other hand, bring types right out in front of you. What are the fundamental types and why are they important? What about user defined types and aggreg…

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212: Bonding Networks and Breaking Games | Linux Out Loud 114 1:10:06

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We’re back from the break and diving headfirst into the chaos! In this episode, Matt drones on (literally) about surveying land with budget-friendly flyers, Nate finds his PIM jam again with Thunderbird, and Wendy wrangles Starlink + T-Mobile into a load-balanced beast. We also chat about AI-driven gaming, 3D-printing Framework laptop armor, and wh…

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My Favorite Website Is Gone Forever - WAN Show August 22, 2025 3:30:23

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Episode 361: CPU Marketshare, Overlay Addiction, GeForce Now Upgrades & More 1:57:39

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the newest reports of AMD and Intel desktop CPU marketshare, the incoming upgrades to Nvidia's GeForce Now, PC gaming's addiction (or lack there of) to performance monitoring, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!Links:- GeForce …

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Episode 57: We Let AI Join Our Podcast (Chaos Ensued) 1:33:55

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What happens when two Linux nerds invite AI as a guest on their podcast? In this episode, Bo and Josh kick things off with some Capture the Flag war stories and home lab adventures before welcoming ChatGPT onto the show for a one-of-a-kind conversation. Together, they dive into AI ethics, open-source, digital privacy, and even ask a few ridiculous …

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ULS 216: The Kernel Needs a Shave - Kernel Fuzzing, AI in Open Source, and Soft Reboots 1:37:38

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There's drama about the latest RISC-V patches in the kernel, SparkyLinux and Kaisen Linux have updates, and GCC is looking to drop some architectures. Nvidia ships a driver update, ffmpeg and OnlyOffice adds AI, and distros are shipping the soft reboot. For tips we have SystemD-Manager-TUI for managing Systemd, a step-through of auditing a download…

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Nerding Out on Software Supply Chain Security with ITSPmagazine's Sean Martin 27:06

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In this crossover episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Sean Martin, co-founder of ITSPmagazine, to unpack how software supply chain security is evolving under regulatory pressure, real-world incidents, and a fast-changing tooling landscape. They explore how SBOMs are moving from static artifacts to operational assets, why transparency beats bla…

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Why Is Roblox Shielding Child Predators? - WAN Show August 15, 2025 3:41:25

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Episode 360: Retro Game Corps Talks Steam Deck 2, TB5 eGPUs, AMD Domination & More 2:29:30

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Russ from @RetroGameCorps to talk about how AMD dominates pc gaming handhelds, Intel's uphill battle, what we want from a Steam Deck 2, Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!Links:- Scared to buy a Steam…

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431: UK Privacy Laws, Open-Source E-Ink, and a Linux AI Assistant 1:06:50

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video: https://youtu.be/gt_KZ9iN3ik This week on Destination Linux, we’re diving into the UK’s controversial Online Safety Act and what it means for privacy and encryption, checking out the new high-refresh, open-source Modos e-ink monitor, exploring Newelle — an AI assistant built for the GNOME desktop, and highlighting Gapless, the lightweight mu…

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ULS 215: Unencumbered by the Thought Process - Intel Orphans, KDE Linux, & the Big AI Lawsuit 1:29:19

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This week we cover the latest Audacity update, an EU grant for Bottles, and the dustup with the DuckStation PS1 emulator on Linux. KDE Linux has a pre-alpha, Chrome is looking to play nicer with Wayland, and there's a really big AI Lawsuit on the horizon. For tips we have an intro to WirePlumber and wpctl, a howto for clearing the RAM cache and Swa…

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8: I’ve Been Using AI to Code for a Year. Here’s What I Learned 1:19:12

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If you’re expecting AI to write entire programs for you while you sit back and watch, we're going to disappoint you right up front—that’s not what these tools do well, and chasing that fantasy will waste your time. But what if we told you there’s a tool that could help you interpret cryptic error messages, navigate tricky syntax in unfamiliar langu…

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Intel's CEO Needs to GO.... - WAN Show August 8, 2025 3:58:06

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Episode 359: PC Hardware Hall Of Fame - 2025 Inductees 2:35:23

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Join The Full Nerd gang for our 5th annual PC Hardware Hall of Fame episode where we discuss the best PC hardware of all time and which parts should be inducted. Will Sandy Bridge finally get in? Still too soon for GTX 1080 Ti or AM4? Come find debate with us!Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy…

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430: Interview with John Overton of Kove, Software Defined Memory 1:44:18

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video: https://youtu.be/viTzTFszR_Q In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview the founder of Kove, Dr. John Overton, about the journey from co-inventing distributed hash tables that powered the early cloud to his latest breakthrough Kove:SDM, a Software Defined Memory system that literally lets servers "download more RAM". Overton dives in…

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ULS 214: Multiple Kernels for the Price of One - Filesysytems, Firewire, and Network Forwarding 1:24:48

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The Threadripper leads the conversation this week, with it's impressive Linux performance and many, many cores and PCIe lanes. Then Bcachefs dangles over the precipice, NetworkManager 1.54 has some impressive features, and the Kernel calendar turns the page from 6.16 to the 6.17 merge window. Firewire is still around, KDE gets a day/night mode, and…

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YOUTUBE UNCENSORED - WAN Show August 1, 2025 3:17:04

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Episode 358: Malware In Steam Games, Building The Best Keyboard & More 2:13:43

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang and Nathan Edwards, senior reviews editor at The Verge, discuss malware sneaking into Steam games, endgame keyboards, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!Links:- Malware sneaks onto Steam: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2859145/malw…

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429: Open Source AI, End of Clear Linux, & the Security Scoop with Sandfly 1:14:49

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video: https://youtu.be/abgTchtrH0k On this episode of Destination Linux, we are joined by security expert Craig Rowland returns for the “Sandfly Security Scoop,” explaining how the stealthy BPFdoor back‑door evades firewalls and sharing tips for DEF CON and Black Hat attendees. We also unpack listener feedback about phone‑addiction myths and mindf…

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ULS 213: Coffee... In the Form of Beer - Arch Linux, FFmpeg, and AI in the Kernel 1:11:56

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This week it's a duet, with Jonathan and Jeff chatting about Clear Linux' last hurrah, and some other Intel projects. The kernel may be about to adopt an AI code policy, and Fedora debates how to handle BIOS bugs. FFmpeg is about to release 8.0, KDE is adding printer ink monitoring, and Valve has a Steam refresh in the works. Our command line tips …

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7: VPNs - Connecting Safely 51:31

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If you need to connect to remote networks, or if you are outside of your network and would like to connect into it, then almost certainly you need a VPN. In this episode we talk about various ways to connect and list some of the issues that you might run into. Take-aways from the episode: There's a difference between a "VPN" and a "VPN Service" If …

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Slow Internet Is Good For Consumers Actually - WAN Show July 25, 2025 3:37:09

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Episode 357: RX 9070 GRE Testing, ATX Is A Cockroach & More 2:14:49

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the recent Radeon RX 9070 GRE coverage, Alaina's rant about ATX being the cockroach of PC hardware, and more. And of course we answer your questions live!Links:- RX 9070 GRE testing: https://youtu.be/9idkPblQDEc?si=m1lXrRE1gsZDKERB- ATX is the …

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428: Interview with Sherard Griffin of Red Hat 1:17:12

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video: https://youtu.be/AQcthnOPHlA In this episode of Destination Linux, we interview Sherard Griffin, the Head of Engineering for OpenShift AI at Red Hat. Sherard joins us to reveal how his team is scaling machine-learning across hybrid clouds and containers. He breaks down the Open Data Hub reference architecture and shows how it and other Open …

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ULS 212: Hipification - Encryption Bypass, Chrome Catch-up, and Distro Churn 1:15:03

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This time the guys start off with a clever encryption bypass on Linux machines, cover AMD's HIP news, and mourn the passing of Clear Linux. Chrome is catching up to Firefox by adding HDR support for Wayland, Slackware turns 23, and Debian announces the imminent release of Trixie. RISC-V is growing up, and having growing pains, and the guys discuss …

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You Can Go to Jail for Pirating Games Now??? - WAN Show July 18, 2025 3:18:13

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System76 Transmission Log Podcast: COSMIC, Linux Hardware and Teen Hack Club Excitement 32:47

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System76 news and community updates with Alex and Emma will add some spice to your day! Discover the latest Linux hardware available from System76, community updates and listen to an interview with Hack Club Founder, Zach Latta! 01:15 System76 Factory Parade 02:57:26 New Meerkat Mini Linux PC 03:49:18 New Adder WS Laptop 05:56:04 Open Source Summit…