Best Darn Picks Podcasts (2024)

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444 – The News is HUGE! 1:39:49

3h ago1:39:49

1:39:49

First up in the news: Canonical Moves To Shipping Very Latest Upstream Kernel Code, Google Search is playing Monopoly, Wordstar7 is open sourced, SuSE goes way long, Chrome blocks uBlock, GitLab is on the market and Funtoo is back (sort of) In security and privacy: Hackers leak 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers, and there are lo…

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443.5 – Mint 22 – Any Thoughts? 2:07:22

7d ago2:07:22

2:07:22

In our Wanderings: Bill loves the image, Joe works too hard, Moss does upgrades, Majid sells stuff and rants, and Eric wants to becomes one with AI. In our Innards section: We talk Mint 22 And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:18 – Bi-Weekly Wanderings 01:20:56 – Innards 01:56:18 – Vibrati…

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443 – Wilma Has Arrived 1:10:52

14d ago1:10:52

1:10:52

First up in the news: Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” released, Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source, Intel suffers stock losses, Intel admits to damage on 13th and 14th gen processors, Funtoo calls it quits, and SerpentOS makes its first appearance In security and privacy: SecureBoot is broken on over 200 computers from 5 major…

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442 – AMD Support is Cachy(ing) On 1:51:18

25d ago1:51:18

1:51:18

First up in the news: Mint 22 update, Red Hat may replace GRUB, Fedora drops X11, CachyOS adds AMD support, Apple approves PC emulator, SUSE Requests openSUSE to Rebrand, EXT4 Has A Very Nice Performance Optimization For Linux 6.11 In security and privacy: CrowdStrike broke Linux and nobody noticed, Firefox’s New Controversial Feature Then in our W…

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441.5 – NASters of the Universe 57:21

1M ago57:21

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In our Innards section: It’s all about the NAS And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:14 – Innards 00:36:29 – Vibrations From The Ether 00:49:07 – Check This Out 00:52:33 – Housekeeping and Announcemnts 00:53:25 – Wrap Up 00:55:21 – Special Thanks 00:55:58 – Outro Contact Info: Joe – Tllts.…

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441 – Mint’s Back and Rocking 1:22:40

2M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

First up in the news: Mint 22 Beta Released, Mint Monthly News – June, Firefox has a Weather tab, Seattle computer collection is being auctioned, Proton adds Docs to Proton Drive, Linux runs on Google Drive In security and privacy: KDE Plasma Flaw Opens Door to Unauthorized System Access Then in our Wanderings: Majid has overdosed on Schadenfreude,…

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440.5 – “Can I Say That On TV?” 50:37

2M ago50:37

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In our Innards section: We have a discussion about what distros we think are best for beginners And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:12 – Innards 00:35:30 – Vibrations From The Ether 00:46:06 – Housekeeping and Announcemnts 00:47:17 – Wrap Up 00:48:48 – Special Thanks 00:49:15 – Outro Con…

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440 – Schrödinger’s mintCast 1:46:51

2M ago1:46:51

1:46:51

First up in the news: Mint 22 Beta in testing, Cinnamon 6.2 Desktop Environment Released, Linux’s New DRM Panic “Blue Screen of Death” In Action, Ubuntu is Finally Adding DEB Installer Support to App Center, AlmaLinux comes to the RPi 5, Proton goes non-profit, and light-based chips are coming In security and privacy: nada Then in our Wanderings: B…

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439.5 – Pain Points and Pitfalls 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

In our Innards section: Linux Pain Points: Why doesn’t Linux Just Work? And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions Full Show Notes Here 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:21 – Innards 01:07:06 – Vibrations From The Ether 01:07:28 – Housekeeping and Announcemnts 01:08:18 – Wrap Up 01:10:07 – Special Thanks 01:10:39 – Outro “The Linux Experiment” Link…

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439 – Doin’ The Proton Dance 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News, Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition, Internet Archive Hit With DDoS Attacks, ProtonPass is released for MacOS and Linux, and new features come to VLC In security and privacy: Linux Exploit found by US Federal agency Then in our Wanderings: Bill distro-hops, Moss has re…

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438.5 – Behold the AI Overlords 1:14:14

3M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

In our Innards section: We have a free-form discussion on AI utility, privacy and securityAnd finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsBy mintCast

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438 – Copilot Takeover 1:35:08

3M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

First up in the news: Mozilla Reveals New Features Coming to Firefox, Ubuntu 24.10 to Default to Wayland for NVIDIA Users, KDE Plasma 6.1 Beta Released With Wayland Explicit Sync, Input Capture Portal & More, KDE Plasma 6.1 Lands Dynamic Triple Buffering Support, Btrfs Sends In Fixes For Linux 6.10 & Restores "norecovery" Mount Option, Turkey bans …

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437.5 – Dude, Where’s My Password? 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In our Innards section: we’re going to discuss some best practices for good hygiene and safety when utilizing technology.And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsBy mintCast

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437 – X-citing News! 1:46:46

3M ago1:46:46

1:46:46

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News for April, Ubuntu 24.04 released, Ubuntu 24.10 Codename Revealed, systemd introduces run0, Google threatens RISC-V support for Android, RISC-V OS arrives, and BitWarden launches MFA for Android & iOSIn security and privacy: a new ransomware threat is found, and a GitLab maximum security flaw is foundThen in o…

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436.5 – Popey’s Groupies 1:31:56

3M ago1:31:56

1:31:56

In our Innards section: We interview Alan PopeAnd finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsBy mintCast

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436 – Upgrade At Your Peril 1:33:28

4M ago1:33:28

1:33:28

First up in the news: AlmaLinux restores some deprecated stuff, Nouveau dev joins the bigs, Linux runs cars, Microsoft sneaks MS-DOS 4.0 into their open source portfolio, Ubuntu 24.04 is out…. And you shouldn’t upgrade your system yetIn security and privacy: nope, nadaThen in our Wanderings: Joe preps for zombies, Bill migrates, Majid is starstruck…

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435.5 – Pies and Wires 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In our Innards section: Migrating Pihole and wireguard to an x86_64 systemIn Vibrations from the Ether, we have listener feedback about malicious Linux developer vulnerabilitiesAnd finally, in Check This Out, Bill discusses Fullup – The comprehensive update script for Arch Linux based systemsBy mintCast

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435 – Eric’s Back! 2:08:19

4M ago2:08:19

2:08:19

First up in the News: Mint Monthly News, Mint is testing new CDN setup for repositories, EndeavourOS ends ARM branch due to lack of help, Proton buys Standard Notes, Dynebolic portable Linux renewed after 10 year hiatus, APT 2.9 released, 3.0 announcedIn Security and Privacy: Over 92,000 DLink NAS devices exposed via backdoor, with no patch (out of…

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Ep. 22: Why the Burned Haystack Dating Method doesn't really work 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

A rebellious approach to online dating has caught fire with women who are sick of most men on dating apps. It’s called the Burned Haystack Dating Method. But will it really help you find your Mr Right? As a dating expert, I'm not so sure. Here are the top 5 points I cover in this episode: ❤ How the Burned Haystack Dating Method has become a movemen…

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434.5 – 3.2.1…Backup!! 42:11

5M ago42:11

42:11

In our Innards section: Using the Linux Mint Backup Tool and backing up applet settingsAnd finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsBy mintCast

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434 – Open Source, Close Malware 1:38:39

5M ago1:38:39

1:38:39

First up in the news: Red Hat Announces Nova Graphics Driver for NVIDIA GPUs, Blender 4.1 released, MakuluLinux brings LinDoz back this time with AI, the end of EXT2In security and privacy: Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility breaks encrypted SSH connections, Suspected Russian Data-Wiping 'AcidPour' Malware Targeting Linux x86 DevicesThen i…

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433 – They’re All Out To Get You! 2:37:20

5M ago2:37:20

2:37:20

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – February 2024, Linux market share passes 4% for first time, SerpentOS makes progress, AMD is told hands off HDMI 2.1, Google blocks RCS on rooted devices, AMDGPU has limits, ProtonMail comes to all desktops, and NVidia bans translation layersIn security and privacy: Avast is fined bigly for selling browser …

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432.5 – Ears Deep 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

In our Innards section we have an impromptu discussion about audio editing - some things to think about when editing for a podcast.And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsBy mintCast

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432 – “Podcasts Are Better” 1:52:11

6M ago1:52:11

1:52:11

First up in the news: KDE MegaRelease 6, No open source HDMI 2.1 driverIn security and privacy: New Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Expose Android and Linux Devices to HackersThen in our Wanderings: Bill stops rolling, Joe surprises people by fixing things, Majid needs audio files to become an audiophileRight Click Here To Download…

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431 – Artificially Intelligent 1:43:08

6M ago1:43:08

1:43:08

First up in the news: Linux Mint Monthly News, Google Is Dying News, Samsung defends GenAI, India bans Protonmail, NGINX Core Dev Quits and ForksIn security and privacy: Critical bootkit vulnerability affects most Linux distros, BitLocker smashed in minutes with pico SBC, and Mozilla helps you wipe your dataThen in our Wanderings: Joe plays games, …

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430.5 – Infrastructure Bill 49:59

6M ago49:59

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In our Innards section: Bill explains the current mintCast infrastructureIn "Check This Out" we share a call for new shows by Hacker Public RadioAnd finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions.DownloadBy mintCast

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430 – Darn Small(er) Linux 1:38:55

7M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

First up in the news: Mint 21.3 "Edge" is out, Ubuntu taking heat over Pro packages, Bazzite 2.2 is out, BunsenLabs Boron is out, Parrot 6.0 is out, we say Goodbye to Ginny, RPi Compute Module 5 is in the works, Say Hello to Wilma, RH causes issues for CentOS, and DSL Linux makes a resurgenceIn security and privacy: Ring will stop giving video to p…

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429 – Do You Desktop? 1:43:41

7M ago1:43:41

1:43:41

First up in the news: Mint 21.3 released, Linux kernel 4.14 goes EOL, Google sued over patent infringement, OpenSSH phases out DSA keys, Canonical snap steams ValveIn security and privacy: NoaBot worms its way into Linux; Pixieboot vulnerabilities show up in UEFI, and SlippyBook rears its headThen in our Wanderings: Joe buys things cheap, and Eric …

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428.5 – 2024 Predictions 57:13

7M ago57:13

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In our Innards section: Predictions: 2023 mistakes and 2024 attemptsIn "Check This Out" Bill Talks a little about Ventoy - againAnd finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions.DownloadBy mintCast

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428 – 32 bit’s Days Are Numbered 1:27:00

8M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News, Fedora Asahi Remix Officially Released for Apple Silicon MacsIn security and privacy: Nothin'. We got nothin'.Then in our Wanderings: Bill becomes “unstable”; Majid bricks and un-bricks; Moss is counting pixels; Joe …; and Eric does some HomebrewingDownloadBy mintCast

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427.5 – Free Form or Free Fall 1:18:16

8M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

In our Innards section: We're a bit all over the place - a "free form" if you will.And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions. No, really – we've got feedback this time!DownloadBy mintCast

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427 – “Virginia is For Lovers.” 1:05:07

9M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

First up in the news: Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” – BETAs released, Mint Monthly News – November 2023, Gnome shell updates on Ubuntu 23.10; Zorin has a new desktop; Calibre offers new formats; KDE fixes bugs ahead of Plasma 6; Intel does some driver code clean up; Canonical ports Multipass to Qt6; Linux 6.8 is Dropping Support For Very Old Graphics …

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426.5 – Cry “Havoc!” and Bring Forth The Tablets of War. 50:22

9M ago50:22

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In our Innards section: Tablets. Linux tablets.In "Check This Out": Ubuntu Touch OTA, PineTab 2, and Enter Shikari - AnaesthetistDownloadBy mintCast

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426 – Happy Birthday, mintCast! 2:04:20

9M ago2:04:20

2:04:20

First up in the news: mintCast has a birthday, Mint 21.3 is named, Amazon works on a Linux fork for their devices, Ubuntu commits to Netplan, Firefox attempts Wayland, FreeBSD 14 is out, Endeavour releases Galileo, Vivaldi comes to Flathub, Google kills magazine content, OpenMandriva releases Rock 5.0, Pipewire reaches 1.0.0In security and privacy:…

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425.5 – Infinitely Galactic, The Interview 1:03:23

9M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

In our innards section we have a wonderful interview with Blaine, AKA Infinity Galactic; a YouTuber who's been making videos about Linux. Recently, he's made a couple of awesome videos about Linux Mint.DownloadBy mintCast

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425 – Firefox Down 1:42:37

9M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

First up in the news: Ubuntu 24.04 gets a name, Mozilla Doubles Down on Firefox DEB Package, Discord is now official on Flathub, scrcpy gets an update, LXQt 1.4.0 is released, Firefox Accounts gets a Mozilla rename, Brave launches an AI, there is a new Audacity, OpenELA forms to preserve RHEL access, Element gets a new license, Proton has a new app…

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Ep. 21: Who pays for the darn first date? The definitive answer to this tricky question. 18:07

10M ago18:07

18:07

So, you meet a man online, you swap a few good messages, you speak on the phone and then he asks you out. You’re at a pub or a casual restaurant having drinks, a light meal and a great chat. Then the bill arrives – along with a whole lot of awkwardness. In this day and age, when men no longer have to pay because women earn their own money, who pays…

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424 – Meh Snap 1:25:03

10M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News; Ubuntu 23.10 re-released; GNOME gets new CEO; new RaspPi Imager released; Plasma 6 Release Dates released; Matrix reaches 115 Million users; Bodhi Linux 7.0 AppPack releasedIn security and privacy: BlackCat ransomware attacks Linux and VMs; 1Password Breach – no harm, no foul; new vulnerabilities found and p…

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423.5 – It’s Elementary Or Nothing! 1:07:16

10M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

In our Innards section, we speak to Danielle Fore´ of Elementary OS about the 7.1 release,In "Check This Out" we share a video by "Explaining Computers" about some Tips and Tricks for Linux Mint.And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsDownloadBy mintCast

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423 – Lay Down A *buntu 1:54:00

10M ago1:54:00

1:54:00

First up in the news: Mint 21.2 Cinnamon EDGE released, new version of Raspberry Pi OS released, new Ubuntu 23.10+flavoursIn security and privacy: Curl patches 'worst' security flaw in ages, Encrypted Client HelloThen in our Wanderings: Joe prints the D-handle, Moss tries out a new chair, Bill spends more money, Majid is finally Apple-free and Eric…

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422.5 – When In ROM 1:42:06

11M ago1:42:06

1:42:06

In our Innards section we continue the conversation about Android, and the variants thereofIn "Check This Out" GNU turns 40!And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsDownloadBy mintCast

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422 – Bit of a Hodgepodge 1:42:06

11M ago1:42:06

1:42:06

First up in the news: LMDE 6 FAYE released, Mint 21.2 EDGE iso approved, Long-term support for Linux kernel to be cutIn security and privacy: Update LibreOffice Now to Fix a Security Flaw, Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoorThen in our Wanderings: Joe is Pining for Manjaro, Majid mixes his compartments, and Eric...well…

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421.5 – What Fecking Time Is It? 1:12:45

11M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

In our Innards section, Dale will take us back to the desktopAnd finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestionsDownloadBy mintCast

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421 – Fun and Feckless 2:01:58

11M ago2:01:58

2:01:58

First up in the news: LMDE 6 “Faye” BETA Released, Fedora and Asahi Linux revamp installation process, Plasma 6 release date is set, IBM raises cloud prices, Manjaro 23 released, Mozilla rushes out patches, and ZFS returns to UbuntuIn security and privacy, a huge security breach affects all browsers, and Google does user trackingThen in our Wanderi…

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420.5 – “I Don’t Inhale” 40:53

12M ago40:53

40:53

In our Innards section, we talk about Linux on mobile devicesIn "Check This Out" We discuss a CNN article about Ukraine's drone training.DownloadBy mintCast

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420 – “Puff Puff Pass” 52:16

12M ago52:16

52:16

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – August, New Asahi Linux Mac GPU beats Apple, Gnome improves Epiphany, Budgie 10.8 is out, Bodhi 7.0.0 is released, QEMU 8.1 released, LibreOffice gets a new number, Linux Turns 32, Mageia 9 released, Linux Kernel 6.5 is out, and Firefox loses usersIn security and privacy: Nothing. We have nothing.Then in ou…

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419.5 – Bill & Majid’s Bogus Journey 48:32

12M ago48:32

48:32

In our Innards section we talk about cloud storage solutions and attempt to demystify some of the procedures for hosting your own cloud storage.In "Check This Out" On August 12, 1981 IBM Introduces Personal ComputerDownloadBy mintCast

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419 – Bill & Majid’s Excellent Adventure 1:44:29

1y ago1:44:29

1:44:29

First up in the news: LXD-Linux Containers Forks LXD Project as "Incus", Indian Defense Services are Switching to Linux, Mint’s birthday coming up, Messaging Layer Security, State of Solus, Alarm raised over MozillaVPN, EFF launches the TOR University Challenge, news on OpenZFS and ZFSBoot, and Devuan 5 is hereIn security and privacy: SkidMap and D…

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418 – In Memoriam: Kevin Mitnick 1:57:52

1y ago1:57:52

1:57:52

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News, Fedora Asahi Remix debuts, Wine 8.13 releases, Debian makes RISC-V official, Inkscape 1.3 released, Canonical seizes LXD maintenance, Google will start deleting inactive accounts in December, Google does something “dangerous” to chromium, ChromeOS splits browser from OS, Derrick Wong leaves XFS,In security a…

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417.5 – Pick Me! Pick Me! 1:05:12

1y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

In our Innards section, we talk “ethical telemetry”And finally, the feedbackIn "Check This Out" Check out the new version and tell us what you think!DownloadBy mintCast

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