S2026:E191
"Windows to Share Your Age with Apps"
“Microsoft released information about sharing age information with apps and I have some questions.”
Season 2026 episodes (61)
S2026:E190
"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.”
S2026:E189
"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.”
S2026:E188
"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.”
S2026:E187
"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.”
S2026:E186
"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 to upcoming elections.”
S2026:E185
"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?”
S2026:E184
"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?”
S2026:E183
"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.”
S2026:E181
"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
S2026:E182
"This New Podcast CHANGES EVERYTHING!"
“There’s a NEW podcast for fans of SWITCHQuest! Here are the details!”
S2026:E180
"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.”
S2026:E179
"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.”
S2026:E178
"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.”
S2026:E177
"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?”
S2026:E176
"We Are Being Priced Out of the Computer Market"
“We look at the problem of computers being priced out of reach for consumers while companies are pushing us to need more computing power. What are we to do?”
S2026:E175
"Framework Computers with Bricking BIOS | Aug 20, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup"
“Framework issued a BIOS update that bricked some computers. We look at this story and others related to privacy, security, and scams.”
S2026:E174
"Reviewing Age Verified Linux | Big Linux Complying with Brazil Age Laws"
“Looked at the Parental Controls application from Big Linux to comply with Brazil’s age laws. Balancing privacy and compliance.”
S2026:E173
"Protecting Yourself from Scammers | Weekly News Roundup"
“uBlock is giving up on fighting Facebook allowing more scams and malware to get through to users. We look at this and several other articles related to protecting yourself from scammers.”
S2026:E172
"You Can't Please Everyone, But Linux Comes Close"
“Today we talk about why Windows can’t please everyone, but Linux can come close.”
S2026:E170
"Nightowl Wired CCTV Full Review | Great Offline BAD Online!"
“Today I talk about the Nightowl security camera available at many stores in the USA. This is a wired system with an optional app. I look at the whole thing.”
S2026:E169
"Google's Passkeys Leak | Aug 13, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup"
“Google’s system for sharing passkeys across platforms has a breach. We also look at other articles related to privacy, security, and business.”
S2026:E168
"Scams Are Getting Out of Control | Weekly News Roundup"
“Today we look at the proliferation of scams from Internet sharing through smart TVs to purchasable turnkey scam packs, we see third party logistics breaches leading to phishing, and AI doing full-on social engineering.”
S2026:E167
"The Division Over Flock | Weekly News Roundup"
“Police in Kentucky are hiding the location of flock cameras while other departments are abandoning the tech all together. We look at cases of Flock abuse and two different police responses to the cameras.”
S2026:E166
"GOG Galaxy is Coming to Linux"
“GOG Games responds to the present video game lock down by adding Linux to it’s official support and encouraging saving your files.”
S2026:E165
"Making Windows Less Annoying...or Just Switch to Linux"
“Today we look at how to make Windows less annoying…but we also talk about just possibly switching to Linux.”
S2026:E164
"Linux Mint and LMDE Kernel Management Changes"
“Today we look at the latest Linux Mint news and hear about the exciting changes coming to Linux Mint Management.”
S2026:E162
SEGMENT - "Big Tech Wants Your Face | Weekly News Roundup"
“All of a sudden, every major tech company want’s your face on your device, and that is suspicious. We look at the companies and power behind the endless request for facial scans.”
S2026:E160
"The Updated Surveillance State | Weekly News Roundup"
“The surveillance state marches on. Today we look at more expansion from your garbage collector to your hardware store. Everyone is building the surveillance state.”
S2026:E159
"Arrested for the Graphene OS Duress PIN?"
“We look at the case of the activist arrested for using providing a duress pin while being held unconstitutionally. Will the charges stick?”
S2026:E158
"Google Brings Age Attestation to Android"
“Google has released an age attestation API to keep kids safe…but is this a slippery slope to a deeper state?”
S2026:E156
"Vocalinux: Local AI Voice Dictation on Linux"
“Today we look at Vocalinux for dictation on Linux using local-only AI models that will work on most computers.”
S2026:E155
"Scanning Your Messages for Violations | July 23, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup"
“This week we look at the deceptive way Chat Control by default and apple looking to lease devices. We look at other articles related to privacy, security, and business.”
S2026:E154
"The Flocked Up Backlash | Weekly News Roundup"
“This week in the Weekly News Roundup we look at the backlash against flock cameras.”
S2026:E153
"Are People Revolting Against Microsoft?"
“We look at Microsoft banning accounts with no recourse, and how the viral videos are one more thing causing people to disfavor Microsoft more.”
S2026:E152
"The Lunduke Computer Operating System | No: Rust, SystemD...and apparently EFI"
“Bryan Lunduke has created an operating system for himself that is free of a lot of the modern problems creeping into Linux.”
S2026:E151
"AI in Linux: Luddites or Revolutionists"
“AI is invading Linux, but what does that mean? Should we banish AI in Linux all together or allow the full inclusion? What is at stake?”
S2026:E150
"Honest Starlink Review From a Cross-country Van Dweller"
“Today we look at an honest review of the Starlink Mini and how I used it traveling across the country.”
S2026:E149
"My Windows Install Snitched on Me"
“We look at how Microsoft sent a referral to the FBI based on usage patterns of an alleged criminal. Are we OK with this level of data collection?”
S2026:E148
"Tuxedo OS | Quicklook Before the Debian Switch"
“Tuxedo OS is the distro built for Tuxedo computers, but anyone can install it. This quick look is before the Debian switch to see why someone might consider running this as a daily driver.”
S2026:E147
"Rhode Island Goes Anti-Self-Checkout | July 9, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup"
“Rhode Island passes a law to limit self checkouts in grocery stores. Is this law far enough or just right? We talk this and other news related to business, privacy, and security.”
S2026:E146
"Tuxedo Computers DROPS Ubuntu As Its Base"
“TuxedoOS is moving off Ubuntu citing the forced Snaps and the lack of transparency in the upcoming AI integrations. What will it move to?”
S2026:E145
"All Modern Vehicles Suck | Weekly News Roundup"
“Modern vehicles are collecting data and interfering with law enforcement. It seems that laws are passing to make cars worse, but failing to protect citizens from surveillance.”
S2026:E144
"Wayland is No Longer Experimental | Linux Mint Updates"
“The next version of Linux Mint removes the Experimental tag from Wayland. Also, security updates and improvements are set for the next Linux Mint release.”
S2026:E143
"Windows is Eating Diskspace - How Is This An Accident?"
“Today we look at the issue of Windows gobbling up diskspace for the permissions database. That is curious.”
S2026:E142
"Verifying ownership of AI Agents (and How Hackers Will Steal Them)"
“The Linux Foundation is funding a new standard to verify AI Agents, but it is possible for the bots to be stolen. We will explain.”
S2026:E141
"DirtyClone - Another Linux Kernel Flaw | July 2, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup"
“Today we look at another installment of the DirtyFrag Linux Flaws, allowing root access to local Linux users. We also look at articles related to privacy, security, and business news.”
S2026:E140
"Forced White House Updates | Weekly News Roundup"
“Government employees have the White House app automatically and permanently installed to their government issued phones. This may not be a problem except the app has some potentially weird libraries.”
S2026:E139
"Surveillance: Making Better Citizens Since 1984 | Weekly News Roundup"
“Tech CEOs are making the argument that people behave better when under surveillance, arguing we need surveillance to make better citizens. Meanwhile the Supreme Court rules that Geofence Dragnets need a search warrant.”
S2026:E138
"Collabora Desktop 26.04 | Amazing Update"
“Today we look at the new release of Collabora for the Desktop, bringing it in line with the CODE version for cloud deployment. We look at this release including the new AI tools built in.”
S2026:E137
"Sony is Stealing Over 550 Movies From Countless Victims"
“Today we talk about Sony removing more content from people’s libraries after they bought movies.”
S2026:E136
"Secure Boot Certificates Expired! What Does This Mean for Linux?"
“Today we talk about the expiration of the secure boot certificates on Linux computers. What does this mean and will it impact us?”
S2026:E135
"Powerline Internet Expansion: Somehow this voodoo works!"
“Today I test out a Powerline network expansion to see if it will work to extend security without wireless internet.”
S2026:E134
"Fast Tracking Electrical Destruction | June 25, 2026 Quicklines | Weekly News Roundup"
“The Trump administration just fast-tracked connection requirements for new data centers. We look at this and other news related to privacy, security, and business.”
S2026:E133
"The Future of Software: Why Open Source is Suddenly Urgent"
“While big tech companies fight to start a surveillance state, some people are retreating into open source software. Today we look at the root causes.”
S2026:E132
"LastPass Breached Again | Weekly News Roundup"
“LastPass is breached again, through the illustrious third party performing services that are NOT related to the products you buy. Get your passwords off the Internet.”
S2026:E131
"The End (of Android) is NIGH! | Weekly News Roundup"
“Google releases more details on the upcoming rollout of the developer verification and we will discuss those, the problems, solutions, and alternatives.”
S2026:E130
"Windows Options to Remove Internet Search from Search Bar"
“Today we look at Microsoft option to remove Bing search from the main search tool on the menu. Linux does not do this!”
S2026:E129
"A New Technology Just Created 1984"
“A new technology just launched that creates a 1984-like database of all people that the police can search…”
S2026:E128
"Arch Linux Needs More Official Packages"
“Today we talk about the AUR breach and why so many people are going to the AUR in the first place. Arch needs new packages.”