Episode 235: From The Field: VLANs in Practice - a podcast by Noah J. Chelliah

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!
-- During The Show --01:20 Controlling Multiple Computers? - Ryan
HDMI Matrix switcher for monitors + KVM switch for keyboard, mouse, etchardware based (good for locked down computer)
depending on switchers used could accommodate more than 2 computersSynergy Website (https://symless.com/synergy)
Synergy Github (https://github.com/symless/synergy-core)Barrier (https://github.com/debauchee/barrier) Open Source + free version of synergy
Thunderbolt DocksDell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-thunderbolt-dock-wd19tb/apd/210-arik/pc-accessories) Recommended in ANS 215
Logitech MX Series Keyboard and Mouse13:40 User responds to user from 234 - Amit
Boom GitHub (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/boom)Red Hat Blog (https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/boom-booting-rhel-lvm-snapshots)
Also supports BTRFSSnapshot Manager Doc (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/snapshot-boot-docs/blob/main/docs/design/snapshot-boot-design.pdf)
Snapshot Manager + Boom Github (https://github.com/snapshotmanager/boom)15:30 Linux, security and privacy? - Dan
Got a FLOSS MRP solution? Write In!16:25 Pick of the Week
Qzind GitHub (https://github.com/qzind/tray/)Browser plugin for sending documents and raw commands to a printer or attached device
18:50 Gadget of the WeekZebra ZD420 Series (https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/desktop/zd420-series-desktop-printers.html)
Native Linux supportSupport for external label cutter
22:00 Amazon Sidewalk/NeighborsAmazon Mass Wireless Sharing
Guardian Article (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jun/01/amazon-us-customers-given-one-week-to-opt-out-of-mass-wireless-sharing)Privacy, Security&OSINT Show Episode 197 (https://soundcloud.com/user-98066669/197-big-sur-update-amazon-sidewalk)
ArsTechnica Article (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/amazon-devices-will-soon-automatically-share-your-internet-with-neighbors/)Capped at 80 Kbps/ 500M
28:50 Plamsa 5.22.0Plasma Blog Post (https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/5/5.22.0/)
Clean up and re-factoring of codeAdaptive Transparency - Maximizing a window causes the panel and panel widgets to turn opaque
Transition to Plasma System Monitor from KsysGuardPlasma Wayland now supports Activities
System Settings opens to "Speed Dial" providing easy access to commonly used settingsImproved accessibility and keyboard navigation
Variable refresh rate on waylandExternal Graphics card support in Kwin (picks up eGPUs with out a reboot)
29:45 Purism ShippingPurism Post (https://puri.sm/posts/manufacturing-the-librem-5-usa-phone-in-the-united-states-of-america/)
Purism Shop (https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-5-usa/)$1999
Fraction of the specs and apps36:55 Matrix / Element
Spaces allows you to have one consistent communication platform but also focusMatrix adds Thunderbird integration via Libpurple
Not perfect but functional now and only getting betterNeoChat has updates
43:50 Firefox ReleaseCleaned Up interface
Streamlined MenusUpdated Prompts
New Tab DesignFewer Interruptions
Cohesive Calmer VisualsFirefox 89 implements Total Coookie Protection in Private Browsing
46:00 OBS Studio ReleaseOBS Studio 27.0 is out!
Added visibility transitionsAdded service integration
Added Wayland&Pipewire Support (Thank You George Stavracas)
Added Track Matte mode to stinger transitionsAdded a virtual camera toggle to the system tray menu
Automatic rotation on Video Capture Devices can now be disabledAdded auto reset option to v4L2 source
47:25 Kenny SchmidtLogitech MX Series
Practical Application of Networking SegmentsTP Link 5 port managed switch (https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SG105E-5-Port-Gigabit-Version/dp/B00N0OHEMA)
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