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Kenny from Altispeed joins us to discuss applying the network concepts covered in episodes 226 and 231. Amazon is rolling out a new feature that's sharing your internet, and it's on by default. OBS, KDE, and Firefox all have new versions plus our gadgets and picks!

• HDMI Matrix switcher for monitors + KVM switch for keyboard, mouse, etc

  • hardware based (good for locked down computer)
  • depending on switchers used could accommodate more than 2 computers

• Synergy Website

• Synergy Github

• Barrier Open Source + free version of synergy

• Thunderbolt Docks

• Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock Recommended in ANS 215

• Logitech MX Series Keyboard and Mouse

  13:40 User responds to user from 234 - Amit

• Boom GitHub

• Red Hat Blog

• Also supports BTRFS

• Snapshot Manager Doc

• Snapshot Manager + Boom Github

• Got a FLOSS MRP solution? Write In!

• Qzind GitHub
• Browser plugin for sending documents and raw commands to a printer or attached device

• Zebra ZD420 Series

• Native Linux support

• Support for external label cutter

• Amazon Mass Wireless Sharing

• Guardian Article

• Privacy, Security & OSINT Show Episode 197

• ArsTechnica Article

• Capped at 80 Kbps/ 500M

• Plasma Blog Post

• Clean up and re-factoring of code

• Adaptive Transparency - Maximizing a window causes the panel and panel widgets to turn opaque

• Transition to Plasma System Monitor from KsysGuard

• Plasma Wayland now supports Activities

• System Settings opens to "Speed Dial" providing easy access to commonly used settings

• Improved accessibility and keyboard navigation

• Variable refresh rate on wayland

• External Graphics card support in Kwin (picks up eGPUs with out a reboot)

• Purism Post

• Purism Shop

• $1999

• Fraction of the specs and apps

  36:55 Matrix / Element

• Spaces allows you to have one consistent communication platform but also focus

• Matrix adds Thunderbird integration via Libpurple

• Not perfect but functional now and only getting better

• NeoChat has updates

• Cleaned Up interface
• Streamlined Menus
• Updated Prompts
• New Tab Design
• Fewer Interruptions
• Cohesive Calmer Visuals
• Firefox 89 implements Total Coookie Protection in Private Browsing

OBS Studio 27.0 is out!

• Added visibility transitions
• Added service integration
• Added Wayland & Pipewire Support (Thank You George Stavracas)
• Added Track Matte mode to stinger transitions
• Added a virtual camera toggle to the system tray menu
• Automatic rotation on Video Capture Devices can now be disabled
• Added auto reset option to v4L2 source

• Logitech MX Series
• Practical Application of Networking Segments
• TP Link 5 port managed switch

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