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by Switched to Linux
Switched to Linux is dedicated to helping people make the switch to a Linux based desktop system and get real work done. Our site author has experience in Windows, Linux, and Mac computers and he uses them every day in his web design business. The Linux operating system is easy install and fun to use. Browse our channel and our website for tips and tricks to learn how to take back your computer. Linux is easy, and we want to show you how!
Episodes
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A Collaboration to Break the Duopoly
Today we talk about a collaboration of open source software with an aim to compete with Google and Microsoft software. #opendesk #nextcloud #microsoft ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon:...
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Hacked Freezers and Spoiled Food | Oct 14, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup
Hackers breached internet connected freezers to spoil food and the company blames freezers without security updates. We look at this and other privacy, security, and business tech stories. #IoT #plannedobsolescence #flock Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/FHQgC4767Ko?feature=share All…
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Handing it All to AI | Weekly News Roundup
One AI CEO suggests we will all soon have our own AI assistant at home, but AI is constantly used for scamming, and agents are highly susceptible. #aiagents #aiscams #selfreplicatingai Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/FHQgC4767Ko?feature=share All Articles:...
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Out of Control Data Collection | Weekly News Roundup
data collection is getting out of hand with McDonalds collecting over 500 pages of data on customers and Amazon profiling making some creepy assertions. Also, Meta Muse wants access to everything and some people are OK with this. #datacollection #mcdonalds #amazon Full Stream:...
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Linux Mint Updates: Alarms and Codename Released
Linux Mint released the new codename and announced a new feature in the upcoming anticipated release. #linuxmint #linux #cinnamon https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=5086 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒...
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Is Photocraft Going to End Photoshop????
We look at Photocraft, which is competent, but still lacking. #photocraft #photoshop #gimp https://getartcraft.com/apps/photocraft ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰...
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Sonic DE: Keeping Xorg in Plasma! Installing SonicDE on Arch
We look at the new fork of Plasma which aims to keep Xorg in Plasma and remove encroaching SystemD dependence. Here we show how to install SonicDE on Arch Linux. #sonicde #plasma #archlinux https://sonicde.org/ ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com…
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LibreOffice Commits to No AI | Oct 8, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup
LibreOffice is still committed to no AI in the software. Chick-fil-a also commits the same for ordering. We look at these articles and other stories related to privacy, security, and business technology. #libreoffice #ai #memory Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/0Afbia6R67Y?feature=share All...
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They Made a Federal Case of It! | Weekly News Roundup
A federal judge calls ALPR cameras an illegal search network as laws are being introduced to regulate or ban the cameras. We look at the current legal framework around ALPR camera networks #alpr #flock #surveillance Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/0Afbia6R67Y?feature=share All Articles:...
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A Case Study in Why Passkeys Should Not Be Forced
I talk about how passkeys confused the non-techy owner of a company. We had to fight for access to a system because someone unknown passkeys got registered. #passkeys #security #mfa ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch:...
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Some OpenVPN Connections Broke on Linux Mint 22.3
I had issues with connecting an OpenVPN connection on Linux Mint, and others reported the same. There is a simple fix. #linuxmint #openvpn #linux ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon:...
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Raspberry Pi Blocked from Repairs? | Aug 24, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup
A firmware update prevents Raspberry Pis from memory upgrades or swaps, like those which could repair a broken board. We look at this and other articles relating to privacy, security, business, and technology. #raspberrypi #metamuse #passkey Full Stream:...
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This is How AI Destroys Us | Weekly News Roundup
People are defending AI by saying it can't possibly hurt us, but plenty of evidence shows that AI can indeed harm society in general and even specific people. #ai #scams #hacking Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/nmJrQg8kfzo?feature=share...
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This is How AI Destroys Us | Weekly News Roundup
People are defending AI by saying it can't possibly hurt us, but plenty of evidence shows that AI can indeed harm society in general and even specific people. #ai #scams #hacking Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/nmJrQg8kfzo?feature=share All Articles:...
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Tracking Flocks of People | Weekly News Roundup
Flock cameras were hacked and the data shows that these cameras are photographing people as well as cars. What are the greater dangers in systems like flock? #flock #alpr #surveillance Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/nmJrQg8kfzo?feature=share...
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Tracking Flocks of People | Weekly News Roundup
Flock cameras were hacked to show they are snapping photos of people, too. Also, we talk more about how AI can destroy us. We look at these and other stories related to privacy, security, business, and tech. #flock #ai #raspberrypi All Articles:...
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Tracking Flocks of People | Weekly News Roundup
Flock cameras were hacked and the data shows that these cameras are photographing people as well as cars. What are the greater dangers in systems like flock? #flock #alpr #surveillance Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/nmJrQg8kfzo?feature=share All Articles:...
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Peppermint, XLibre, and Politics!
Today we talk about PeppermintOS adding XLibre to the distro and why this is probably good after a little backlash because of politics around XLibre. #peppermint #xlibre #linux ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch:...
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Peppermint, XLibre, and Politics!
Today we talk about PeppermintOS adding XLibre to the distro and why this is probably good after a little backlash because of politics around XLibre. #peppermint #xlibre #linux ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch:...
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Portainer Goes Closed Source
***PLEASE NOTE: Throughout the video I said "PROtainer", not "PORtainer" - Yep, I know I made that mistake!! I caught it in post. Sorry** Today we look at Portainer ending the active development of the open source community edition. We look at this and how it happened. #portainer #docker...
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Every Music Ripper Reviewed
Today we look at how you can get your new CD collection into digital format. #music #audio #cds 00:00 - Intro 05:24 - Format Shifting 06:45 - Laser (Part 1) 08:36 - Kid3 Audio Tagging 10:50 - Laser (Part 2) 12:40 - FreAC 15:30 - CyanRIP 16:45 - GrimRipper and Asunder 18:15 - RipperX 20:15 -...
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Portainer Goes Closed Source
***PLEASE NOTE: Throughout the video I said "PROtainer", not "PORtainer" - Yep, I know I made that mistake!! I caught it in post. Sorry** Today we look at Portainer ending the active development of the open source community edition. We look at this and how it happened. #portainer #docker...
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Every Music Ripper Reviewed
Today we look at how you can get your new CD collection into digital format. #music #audio #cds 00:00 - Intro 05:24 - Format Shifting 06:45 - Laser (Part 1) 08:36 - Kid3 Audio Tagging 10:50 - Laser (Part 2) 12:40 - FreAC 15:30 - CyanRIP 16:45 - GrimRipper and Asunder 18:15 - RipperX 20:15 -...
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More Dangerous Links | Sept 17th, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup
Google hides real link locations in search results, which is a huge security risk. We look at this and other articles related to business, privacy, security, and technology. #googlelinks #security #vmware Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/aKOOcsBWXSE?feature=share All Articles:...
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Spaced Linux - SystemD Free Linux
This video look at the new Spaced Linux based on Devuan with Sysvinit and flatpak for software. #linux #devuan #sysvinit https://spacedlinux.com/ ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon:...
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The Three Laws for AI? | Weekly News Roundup
AI is getting more dangerous as companies strive to reign it back in. But is it too late? We look at this and other articles related to privacy, security, and business tech news. #weeklynewsroundup #aithreat #googlelinks 00:00:00 - Intro and Announcements 00:01:44 - Promo Spot 00:03:32 - AI Code…
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The Three Laws for AI? | Weekly News Roundup
AI can put together public data, and social media companies and people have been putting that data out there for years, so AI can now build dangerous profiles about people. AI has likewise been used to accelerate fraud, crime, and weapons. And people are still saying AI will not destroy us. But...
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Windows Just Put Ads on the Desktop!
We look at the first time we see commentary on the ads Windows places on the Bing Wallpaper app. And boy did it cause some controversy. But it was expected. #windows #bing #ads ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch:...
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Linux Mint New XApps
Today we look at the latest updates to Linux Mint including the new XApps. #linuxmint #linux #calendar https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=5067 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon...
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Amazon Responded to My IMDB Complaint...with Corporate Gibberish!
I sent a complaint the FTC and to the PA AG. I received a response that could only come from a corporate hack... #amazon #imdb #consumerrights ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon:...
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The Rise of Retro Tech | Sept 10, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup
Today we look at the sudden rise in CD sales and other retro technology. We look at this and other articles related to privacy, security, and business. #cds #retrotech #ai Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/yAVXT2E3ud4?feature=share All Articles:...
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They Are All Listening | Weekly News Roundup
I have warned about Smart TVs ever since they started overtaking the market, and some just say they will not put it on the Internet...but a new report shows TVs behave far worse then even I projected. They are listening. #LG #smarttv #bigdata Full Stream:...
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Graphene OS And Motorola Updates, Clarifications, and Corrections
The Graphene OS video made quite an impact, and some corrections need to be made, but not nearly as many as some have suggested. In fact, researching for clarity showed MORE problems than I first observed. #grapheneos #motorola #corrections Full Stream:...
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They Are All Listening | Weekly News Roundup
Smart TVs are watching more than we thought, and more needs to be said about Graphene and Motorola. We look at these are other stories related to privacy, security, and business. #WeeklyNewsRoundup #smarttv #grapheneos 00:00:00 - Intro and Announcements 00:03:40 - Promo Spot 00:06:39 - They Are...
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Windows to Share Your Age with Apps
Microsoft released information about sharing age information with apps and I have some questions. #microsoft #windows #ageverification ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰...
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Three Reasons to Switch to Linux and Free Software
Switzerland is switching to free software for their workload and collaboration. Their three reasons are useful for everyone to consider. #linux #foss #microsoft ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒…
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Why I'm Not Excited About the Graphene OS and Motorola Partnership
GrapheneOS has entered into a partnership with Motorola to create phones for the custom Android version, but I have a lot of questions and concerns. This is why I am not excited about this partnership. #grapheneos #motorola #android ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals:...
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Your AI Prompt Can Be Used Against You in the Court of Law | Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup
Several legal cases have shown your AI chat conversations are being used against you in legal cases. AI bots do not have the same protections a lawyer has, but many are turning to them for help with legal cases to their peril. We look at this and other articles today. #aichats #metaglasses...
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KYC Has to Go | Weekly News Roundup
Know Your Customer laws require companies to collect information about you that neither party wants to share, and that data is often not secured well enough, and it ends up in criminal hands. KYC Has to go. #kyc #dataleak #idscan Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/akJo4md8W38?feature=share All...
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Backlash Complete - ALPR Banned From States | Weekly News Roundup
The Flock and other ALPR camera backlash is reaching a fevered pitch where two states have taken action about the cameras. Also, KYC laws are empowering criminals to use stolen data to exploit loopholes. We look at these and other stories in privacy, security, and technology. #weeklynewsroundup...
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Backlash Complete - ALPR Banned From States | Weekly News Roundup
Flock and other ALPRs have raised enough controversy. While the CEO is calling for a compromise between privacy and security, people have been taking the cameras into their own hands since the city councils are not respecting citizen wishes. Now two states are removing the cameras, probably due…
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Microslop's AI Doomloop Causes Linux Adoption to Rise
We look at an article where the EVP of Microsoft is ironically bemoaning the AI slop he receives at work. Is this driving people to Liunx? #windows #linux #artificialintelligence ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch:...
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Debian Votes to Allow AI: Good or Bad for the Project?
We will look at the vote to allow AI for use in the Debian project. Is this doomsday for DebAIn or something else? #debian #ai #linux Read About the Vote: https://www.debian.org/vote/2026/vote_002 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch:...
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Cosmic 1.7 Desktop | What's New
We have a look at the latest release of the Cosmic Desktop Environment to see what has changed in the Rust-based desktop. #cosmic #system76 #rust ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon:...
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Meta's $18 Billion Settlement | 8-27-26 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup
Meta reaches a settlement in the minor harm case. We look at this story and others in privacy, security, business, and technology #meta #apple #grapheneos Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/XN3Q8Xt0YkU?feature=share All Articles:...
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"They" Want to Destroy the Human Race | Weekly News Roundup
The government keeps approving crazy technology that may harm the people and the planet. From giant space mirrors to swarms of drone deliveries, technology keeps getting green-lit despite reasonable objections. #spacemirrors #infotainment #dronedeliveries Full Stream:...
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Privacy Polices Are No Guarantee | Weekly News Roundup
EdTech companies have long and complicated privacy policies, but new research suggests they are not following their own policies. #edtech #school #technology Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/XN3Q8Xt0YkU?feature=share All Articles:...
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"They" Want to Destroy the Human Race | Weekly News Roundup
The government keeps approving crazy technology that may harm the people and the planet, and a research report shows EdTech companies sharing data they are not allowed. We look at these and other stories about privacy, security, and business. #weeklynewsroundup #environmentalism #edtech All...
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Amazon and IMDB Have Gone Full Anti-consumer
I just experienced a new thing demonstrating a new account connection trick that may become more common if we do not stand up. Amazon is creating account WITHOUT CONSENT if you visit IMDb. #amazon #imdb #anticonsumerism...
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Omarchy Quattro | The Year of the Linux Desktop?
Omarchy is in the news for creating a new foundation with the help of several CEOs. Will this change the direction of Linux or just result in a lot of spent money? #omarchy #linux #wayland https://omarchy.org/ ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕...
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Switched to Linux is dedicated to helping people make the switch to a Linux based desktop system and get real work done. Our site author has experience in Windows, Linux, and Mac computers and he uses them every day in his web design business. The Linux operating system is easy install and fun to use. Browse our channel and our website for tips and tricks to learn how to take back your computer. Linux is easy, and we want to show you how!
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