Hey everyone!
Here is your weekly episode of the patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 01:07 The channel, what I have planned for the week, and trying to ensure no one gets too spammed by the daily Linux show
- 12:10 Bryan Lunduke inviting me on their show, and should I go talk live to someone whose views I pretty much entirely disagree on
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this one, and I hope you'll have a great week!
Hey everyone,
In today's episode, we have:
- 00:07 Ubuntu pondering dropping their source code ISOs
- 03:06 Vanilla OS 2 alpha, which revamps the entire distro
- 06:04 GNOME developing their own official system monitor extension
Have a nice day!
2024-01-05 09:43:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone,
Here is today's look at what happened in the Linux and Open Source world!
- 00:10 Linux reached about 4% market share on the desktop in December, but there are some anomalies that make me question that number
- 02:22 RHEL 10 might also drop older CPUs by only supporting v3 of the x86_64 architecture
- 04:58 Plasma 6 reached their funding goal
Hey everyone!
Here is today's little Linux and Open Source news show!
In this one, we have:
- 00:14 Linux gaming getting to its highest point ever, but still under 2%
- 02:59 Mozilla's yearly report, which paints a bleak picture and focuses on developing Ai related stuff for the future
2024-01-03 09:22:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is today's little news snippet!
In this one, we have:
- 0:13 A look at how 2024 will impact Big Tech, mostly in the EU though
- 05:11 The release of Watt OS 13, an interesting lightweight distro for 64 bit PCs that might make it into the video I'm working on on that exact topic
Have a nice day!
2024-01-02 10:48:25 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Happy new year, and welcome back to the Patroncast!
This is the first episode of the 4th season of this thing, and were going to talk about:
- 02:00 Some channel numbers for 2023, and how we'll do things in 2024
- 11:26 GNOME vs KDE as the default choice for most distros: GNOME is the go-to option for most distributions out there, but with Plasma 6 around the corner, there's a chance this might change!
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this one, and I ...
Hey everyone!
Here is the first episode of the daily news podcast you're getting as a supporter of the channel!
In this one, we have:
- 01:18 Fedora looking at building optimized packages for newer CPUs, without removing support for older PCs
- 03:12 An interesting article about the constant struggle between getting the benefits of open source, and trying to sell things, or to protect your business
- 06:55 A big update to Scribus, which might make it a...
2024-01-01 11:08:26 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Here are the topics I'll work on in January, and your chance to vote on some of them!
So, first, we'll have:
- Linux & Open Source News: 4 of these in January, every Saturday, plus the usual audio podcast version of course
- Slimbook Elemental: a review of this range of laptops from Slimbook, which are relatively affordable as far as Linux laptops go, so I'll focus on the "tradeoffs" and what you get for the price
- Linux distro tier list for 2023...
2023-12-22 08:27:19 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well! Here is your fresh episode of the patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:46 The channel, and a few updates on how it's doing and what I'll be working on (you know what this segment is, at that point)
- 07:09 The state of the Linux desktop at the end of 2023: I expand a bit on the video I made about that, more in terms of "did we make progress for Linux users, and did we make progress for non Linux users"
<... 2023-12-18 09:56:22 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well, because here is your fresh weekly rant!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:47 The channel, the current financial situation and the worries I have about sponsors, and what I'll be working on
- 11:20 AI integration in proprietary OSes and apps, and how this might impact Linux and open source software in the long run: will we have to add AI powered features to our desktops and apps to stay relevant, or will we refuse to,...
2023-12-11 10:21:10 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well, because here is your new episode of the patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:46 What's planned for the channel in December
- 10:20 X11 and Wayland, with RHEL dropping the X.org session in 2025, how long does X11 still have to live?
- 19:56 Making a dual speed Linux desktop ecosystem, or how the transition to Wayland / Portals / Flatpak might just end up killing smaller projects that don't have the manpower to eit...
2023-12-04 12:32:56 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
It's time to vote on the topics I'll cover in December!
So, first, the things I will definitely do:
- Linux News: we'll have 5 of these in December, on the 3rd, the 10h, the 17h, the 23rd and the 30th, plus their accompanying podcasts
- Slimbook Elemental: I'll review these 2 new laptops from Slimbook, there are 2 sizes, 14 and 15.6 inches, and they are pretty affordable, so it will be interesting to look at!
- Proton CEO Interview: I'll spend an hour ...
2023-11-28 09:24:42 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Here is your fresh episode of the patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:44 Failed server upkeep, updates, and maintenance, and restoring backups. Basically a story of "if you're serious, do run a test instance as well"
- 10:17 Denying 2 new sponsors for very different reasons, channel numbers, work / life balance with the new publication rhythm, and more
Link to the TechCraft podcast: 2023-11-27 13:49:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well! Here is your fresh episode of the patroncast :)
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:42 The channel, some sponsor changes (again), the exclusive daily news podcast is happening, and more
- 14:13 An update on my recent setup changes, with a few KDE issues, and few other problems not linked to KDE (sound off in the comments if you have ideas on how to fix these :D)
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this one, have a great wee...
2023-11-20 10:35:35 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone
The patroncast is back this week, thank you all for all your heartfelt messages and support over the course of last week, it really helped the whole family and myself, I can't overstate how much we all appreciated that!
Still, this week, we'll talk about:
- 01:18 The channel, and potentially reducing the number of videos a little bit, to focus on being more in depth and not missing too many important points, plus a roundup of all current sponsors and the perspec...
2023-11-13 14:12:34 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone,
Just a short message to let you know there won't be a Patroncast episode this week. Content warning, the following will talk about losing loved ones and children, so only continue if that's something you feel comfortable reading about.
My partner's niece passed away after battling a liver disease and, unfortunately, by the time she got a...
2023-11-06 12:36:43 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well today! Here is episode 44 of your exclusive weekly patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:54 The channel, and all the new projects I'll be working on in the near future
- 13:47 Rationalizing my life, as in getting rid of stuff I don't need or want, culling subscription services, devices, and books that I won't use anymore
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this one, and I hope you'll have an awesome week!
Hey everyone!
Second post of the day, because, well, it's time for you to learn what I'll be working on (provided I'm not sick again :D), and what you can vote on for November!
So, first, here is what will happen:
- Linux News videos, and podcasts: I'll make 4 of each in November, one per week as usual!
- Improving Linux gaming performance: this poor video is being moved to November, as I got sick this month and didn't manage to make it. At least the script is already ...
2023-10-23 08:46:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I hope you're all doing ok! Here is episode 43 of your exclusive Patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:50 The channel, and how allergies completely wrecked me last week, plus thinking of trying my hand at 3D printing (ideas and suggestions welcome)
- 13:18 GNOME's new Executive Director, and how I think people are really either misunderstanding her role, or just don't really know what you're supposed to look for in an Executive position 2023-10-23 08:16:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
Here is a bit of a special episode: no timecodes, no chapters, no projects, just a look at how doing Youtube, and all of your support changed my entire life, helped me become a better person, and taught me so many valuable things that I can safely say I'm a different man than I was when I started the channel.
It's a pretty personal episode, but don't worry, next week, we'll be back to the regular Linux focused rants!
Thank you all for the support, and here's t...
2023-10-16 08:39:40 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well! Here is episode 41 of your Patroncast :)
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:45 The channel, how well it did this week, and what I'll be working on this week
- 13:03 The KDE Setup, and how it took a while, but I'm now pretty much addicted to KDE
- 22:15 Malware on the Snap Store, the review processes in place in the Snap Store and Flathub, and the risks with not being careful enough about malware
I hope you...
2023-10-09 09:13:46 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Here is episode 40 of your exclusive weekly patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 01:35 Video games, and how it looks like there's a single type of game that still manages to hold my attention, and that's "games that don't have much gameplay in them"
- 14:53 The channel, the "one laptop setup", the apps I landed on, and my explorations for productivity apps to try and be better organized in terms of content production
I hope you'll enj...
2023-10-02 11:55:14 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone!
Here is episode 39 of your exclusive weekly podcast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 01:43 The channel, how well it did, some admin tasks for the podcast and Nextcloud, and what I'll be working on this week
- 13:20 Looking for an app to help me automate / organize my content production todo list: recommendations are welcome!
- 19:39 Accent colors and theming, how accent colors NEED to happen in GNOME more than on any other DE, and how the ...
2023-09-25 08:43:33 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Here are the topics I'll be working on in October, and your chance to vote on some of them!
For what I will definitely cover:
- Linux News (and podcast): the usual, 1 per week, so that's 5 in October
- Ubuntu 23.10: I'll look at what's new, and it should be an interesting one, with the new app store, experimental TPM based encryption, the new stuff from GNOME 45, and more!
- Murena 2 phone: I'll take a look at this new device from Murena (also known...
2023-09-21 08:17:44 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Here is your new episode of the patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:52 Starfield, and how I'm having fun with it, but it's still disappointing and outdated compared to other titles
- 13:35 Finally editing on the new laptop with the new setup (spoiler: it's great, but it wasn't perfect)
- 22:01 Channel-related updates
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this one, and have a great week!
2023-09-18 08:31:02 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Here is episode 37 of your weekly patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:46 The new setup, and a few problems I encountered with it
- 15:31 The channel, what I'm working on, and how I feel a lot better in September than I did in August
- 22:02 Starfield: I though I'd pick it up immediately, but I haven't, and I wanted to talk about why
I hope you'll have fun listening to this one, and I hope you'll all have a great week!
Hey everyone!
Here is your weekly patroncast! In this one, I talk about:
- 00:42 The first hiccups with setting up the new laptop, notably with NixOS and Davinci Resolve (spoiler: couldn't get it to work)
- 14:19 GNOME Extensions, and how they feel half supported, and half forgotten by Shell developers, and lack a clear stance from the GNOME team
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this one!
Have a great week!
Hey everyone!
I hope you had a great weekend, here is your freshly recorded episode of the patroncast!
In this one, I talk about:
- 00:55 The channel, and the 2 big projects for September, and how to go about them (let me know your thoughts!)
- 15:39 Moving in with my girlfriend: it's finally happening, and I wanted to go over how annoying it has been to live apart for a year and a half
- 23:29 One of the big advantages of Linux: your hardware is used better over...
2023-08-28 08:26:02 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
Here are the topics I'll be working on for September, and you chance to vote on the ones you want to see!
- Linux News: there will be 4 of these in September, one per week, as usual!
- Hardening Linux: a guide to increase the security of your Linux box, whether it's a server or a workstation
- Replace your proprietary apps with FOSS alternatives: a look at some very popular apps that are proprietary, and some FOSS alternatives that can replace...
2023-08-22 08:19:17 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well! Here is episode 34 of your exclusive weekly patroncast :)
In this one, I talk about:
- 01:07 The channel, a bit of an apology for the immutable distros video which didn't reach the standard I usually set for myself, and what I'll be working on this week
- Going back to Warhammer 40K, a hobby that's been with me since I was 10 and that I dropped for 5 years before realizing I was missing it dearly
I ho...