https://tinkerbetter.tube/about/instance/homehttps://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/browse?scope=localhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/homehttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/jNrL8QGt4216SsQFjAd1xchttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/f0e2a824-fe73-419c-aea6-5008d841e90c.jpgIT career changes: here's why I just quit my job.In today's episode, I talk about why I just quit my job as a system administrator and COBOL developer. It's OK to be ready for change. If you want to help me make that change, please join me on Patreon or Ko-Fi. Members get a weekly newsletter, occasional member-only livestreams, and other ways to connect with a positive community. https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Also, I used a picture of Miss Frizzle from Magic School Bus, which is owned by Scholastic. I also used a photo of Bill Nye that was posted on his website. Neither endorsed this video nor were consulted. Chapters: 0:00 I quit 0:43 Career background 1:35 Realizations 3:53 Is COBOL OK? 4:46 What's next for the channel? #career #technology #linuxhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/984095c5-d662-4145-a9bb-91e4716d6011/37579d1a-e72c-4dbb-8acf-d58698602966-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/jNrL8QGt4216SsQFjAd1xc578510742023-11-11T03:17:45.450ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/cLSGCmnw14su8bdDLXhyrrhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/2f5d19cb-32ef-42c0-bed9-ee294caaf5ab.jpgQEMU/KVM for absolute beginnersOn this episode of Veronica Explains, I explain the absolute basics of hypervisors generally, KVM specifically, and virt-manager graphically. Distro-specific KVM instructions referenced in the video: Fedora: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/getting-started-with-virtualization/ Ubuntu: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/KVM/Installationhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/5f587f14-ac7b-47cf-bb27-4057f62607f3/7de67f6b-5ba0-460a-903c-1eaa1e647951-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/cLSGCmnw14su8bdDLXhyrr107055642023-11-15T04:23:32.976ZInfrastructureKVMLinuxQEMUVirtualizationYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/9CCpwf6JPYiETT77YG4kjphttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/979a3bb7-00fb-4bc1-a6d1-9ee14e339975.jpgModern Linux on a Wyse TerminalLet's go all retro and try out an old Wyse Terminal with a Linux install! In this video, I'll walk through the basic concept of hardware terminals, what you'll need to connect to a Wyse Wy-55 terminal, and a few of the neat things you can do with one. It's surprisingly useful... if monochrome is your thing! The commands you'll need: ls /dev/*USB* (finds USB devices, outputs the ttyUSB device number) sudo systemctl enable serial-getty@ttyUSB0.service (replace "0" with the device number from before, assuming you're systemd) From there, a simple restart and hopefully, your terminal will be recognized! And here are some helpful links I for things I reference in the video: Debian Raspberry Pi page, including instructions: https://raspi.debian.net/ Rainbow Stream (terminal tweeting): https://github.com/orakaro/rainbowstream The tweet I sent out from my terminal during the video: https://twitter.com/VKCsh/status/1437254268050935814 In addition, everything I learned about getty, I learned from Arch Wiki: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Getty/ Lastly, I borrowed a picture of an old library terminal from Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dynix-Main-Menu-via-Telnet.jpghttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/45e6521a-333f-4ed7-b8a2-b7c8c534d74f/33ad722a-ab72-4f0f-a51b-2133a2384c2b-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/9CCpwf6JPYiETT77YG4kjp59953362023-11-15T04:41:17.405ZBullseyeDebianLinuxRaspberry PiTerminalsYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/usy3MAXWKEeHfko3KM3wwhhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/a91156e3-721f-49f6-bc05-055859c8b6da.jpgFixing up two old Dell OptiplexesA low-key offering from me. I recorded some chill-out music and decided to make a video featuring the music and some repair. Originally released November 8, 2021. A customer asked me to recycle two old Dell computers. I decided to clean them up and install a Pop!_OS 21.10 beta on them. Tower one: Dell Optiplex 7010 i5-3570 8GB RAM Intel HD Graphics 2500 Tower two: Dell Optiplex 9020 i5-4590 8GB RAM Intel HD Graphics 4600https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/e674f886-b3ef-42ed-aded-28bb2ba71194/4ca77eab-57c1-4777-bf94-646b1574de51-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/usy3MAXWKEeHfko3KM3wwh53053242023-11-15T04:47:37.538ZLinuxOptiplexPop!_OSRepairYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/rCLcsJMVhn2cyCTrAjghhjhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/a544f34d-0bc7-427a-9636-89fffc496e0c.jpgConnect to remote PCs from Linux with RemminaRemmina is a fantastic tool to connect to a remote computer over the network. In this video, I'll show you how to connect to a remote computer using Remmina, via the RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) and VNC (Virtual Network Computing) protocols. You can even share a folder and a clipboard between your machine and the remote device. It's super neat! Helpful links: Remmina on Flathub: https://www.flathub.org/apps/details/org.remmina.Remmina Evan Amos's book, "The Game Console 2.0" (I used his photo of the NES): https://nostarch.com/game-console-20 Originally uploaded to YouTube: November 28, 2021.https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/cf967ade-b267-452e-af44-53b203d7a46a/0507a405-abaa-4a22-93c6-1f208f874cc7-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/rCLcsJMVhn2cyCTrAjghhj82353262023-11-15T04:55:18.752ZLinuxRDPRemminaRemote DesktopVNCYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/k75u3fEugC9GnTXisrm2vMhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/43f0d5ca-9d47-4937-8c27-9c81ea20e372.jpgControl multiple computers at the same time with BarrierA note... from the future! I made this video in 2021. It is now 2024 and I am not entirely certain Barrier is being maintained anymore. The GitHub for Barrier doesn't show much activity since 2022: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier As such, I'm not sure the current status of the Barrier project, but a new project has emerged (forked, I believe) which appears to have more traction and possible Wayland support, called "Input Leap." Their GitHub is here: https://github.com/input-leap/input-leap I am planning on investigating more, and will likely record a follow-up to this video in the next few months. The original description continues below. --- If you've ever needed to control multiple computers from a single keyboard and mouse on the same desk, Barrier is software worth checking out! Barrier is a software solution (a fork of Synergy) which replaces unsightly KVM switches, and is super neat! In this video, I'll install Barrier on four systems (running Pop!_OS, Windows 10, macOS, and GhostBSD), and run them all from the same keyboard and mouse! Music is by me! 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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:25 My goofy old laptop 03:55 Finding the spins 04:52 Going through the installer 08:55 Starting up Plasma 10:17 Updating and installing software 15:47 Screen sharing with Zoom and Wayland 17:26 New Plasma Overview 18:43 Customizing hotkeys and the desktop 20:00 Parting thoughtshttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/452413ed-0dd8-4f73-99e8-017569ba5c29/c179ebde-dfd2-4ad2-8468-d452d8177f56-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/9xcdukmfv6SXyVD52BAuqH126353242023-11-15T05:13:54.028ZFedoraKDELinuxPlasmaYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/rAphTpRr7HW86iHEFVYzgEhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/84f37e31-228e-425f-a1e0-259d15d4f220.jpgDot matrix printers aren't dead!!The reports of the death of the dot matrix are an exaggeration! In this episode, we explore the dot matrix printer, how impact printers work well with carbonless printing, and how you can connect to a dot matrix printer using Fedora Linux. You can even hook an old parallel, centronics, or serial printer up to a modern network using an HP JetDirect print server! You might find this interesting as well- I don't have a fast enough camera to capture this sort of thing, but this video shows exactly how the pins in a dot matrix printer work, and it is super neat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk3iJJ9PpDY Thank you so much for watching, and if you'd like to help support the channel, I've set up a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/veronicaexplains Thanks for helping me make fun Linux content! You're awesome! #Linux #Retro #Printershttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/cf421bbd-5503-405c-81ef-cde4469878a0/e874eaf0-c670-4be5-a5f4-6f78c884bf9c-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/rAphTpRr7HW86iHEFVYzgE72154232023-11-15T05:21:09.147ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/tKjEWgCTPFCgyhMsoaMbGShttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/c2e254d6-d06a-40a7-a996-0e9e579e5bf3.jpgNewsboat RSS reader: fight the algorithm from the terminal!The modern web can be distracting, invasive, and slow. Luckily, there's another way! Using an RSS/Atom feed reader can really help cut out distractions. Doing so from the terminal can enhance the effect, keeping you informed without all of the adtech and algorithms. Enter Newsboat! Newsboat is an open source fork of Newsbeuter, and is a wonderful terminal-based feed reader. I even fire it up on my old Wyse terminal in the video! In this video, I explain how to install and configure Newsboat on Manjaro, Fedora, and Pop!_OS. It's packaged up for other distros too, and non-Linuxes like macOS (via Brew) and FreeBSD. Shout-out to Christian from @The Digital Life for helping out my pronunciation! This video also has some footage of @Techno Tim and @Learn Linux TV , both of whom are great. If you want to help support the channel, you can join the Patreon at https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains. For $10/mo, I'll print your name on my dot matrix printer and put it in the video. Super neat! There's also a $1 and $5 tier- any little bit helps me spend more time making videos! Lastly, the shirt is at https://vkc.sh/merch. I know you're wondering! :) Proceeds benefit the channel! 00:00 Intro 02:39 What is Newsboat, anyway? 04:38 Installing Newsboat 06:08 Configuring/adding feeds 10:27 Finding feeds with plugins 13:16 Outro #Linux #RSS #Terminalhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/e0b33b87-18ce-4e05-aa0c-85607ade2e02/56513338-722e-4e49-b41f-66c0c18e4ad9-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/tKjEWgCTPFCgyhMsoaMbGS86354952023-11-15T05:23:54.631ZAlgorithmDistractionLinuxRSSTerminalYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/djhWHoy1E6TW1HVvywgf3Dhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/1fc284cf-f287-411d-8057-53163bffc54e.jpgIs the terminal still worth learning?YES. You should still learn the terminal! Whether you're just a casual Linux user or planning a career in tech, learning the terminal is a great way to improve efficiency, gain insight into your software and hardware, and focus less on the tools themselves. In this video, I casually explain why I think the terminal is still worth learning. Unlike most of my videos, this one was very free-wheeling- enjoy! If you want to help support the channel, you can join the Patreon at https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains. For $10/mo, I'll print your name on my dot matrix printer and put it in the video. Super neat! There's also a $1 and $5 tier- any little bit helps me spend more time making videos! Lastly, I have merch at https://vkc.sh/merch. Proceeds benefit the channel! 00:00 Intro 01:36 Terminal tools are more efficient 02:12 Terminal tools are standardized across systems 03:57 Config files are better than playing with menus 05:04 Terminal apps are faster! 06:25 The terminal feels great as a Linux user 07:20 Bash scripting will save your life 07:59 Focus on the tool, not the work 08:49 Outro #Linux #Terminal #100DaysOfHomelabhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/63bb7e54-e4bf-4428-9cdc-6f8941546789/f0a99bff-cab4-44b9-bdff-888128e09129-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/djhWHoy1E6TW1HVvywgf3D57953442023-11-15T05:30:33.992Z100daysofhomelabcommand linehomelablinuxterminalYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/rPAvMp7SHWgKivNY8jywBohttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/da397d54-4b7d-4c44-bb50-50e689bdfe4f.jpgFirst look: Linux Mint 21 beta, on a 10 year old Mac!The Linux Mint 21 (Vanessa) beta has just been announced! In today's (unscripted) episode of Veronica Explains, let's try out the beta on a 2012 MacBook Pro! We'll customize Cinnamon a bit, install OBS from a Flatpak, and walk through what makes Linux Mint an excellent distro for Linux users of all skill levels. And with only a minimal amount of overheating issues! All music recorded by me, on Linux, of course! And if you want to help me make more Linux content: 🪙 https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains 👕 https://vkc.sh/merch Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Why use Linux Mint? 03:29 Booting from, and playing with, the live USB 06:51 Release notes and installing Linux Mint 09:50 First impressions of the new Linux Mint install 10:56 Walking through the "First Steps" guide 14:45 Updating for the first time and playing with the Panel 15:53 System settings in Linux Mint 16:32 Software Manager and installing OBS from Flatpak 18:21 Customizing the Panel (taskbar) 19:52 Trying OBS from the Flatpak, testing the camera 20:24 Other applications shipped with Linux Mint 22:56 Parting thoughtshttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/d119b181-cf7d-4747-8cba-70a63dbf35bc/4b403642-6c7d-40d6-91d7-c8d0169137ed-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/rPAvMp7SHWgKivNY8jywBo145554512023-11-15T05:43:31.032Zappledistro reviewlinuxlinux mintmacbook proYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/pYbKe79HKZRBugeBmekDPnhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/f3f37927-a52d-4e35-96b0-63b7f0b2f331.jpgLil' Linux Lesson - Sudo!Ever want to know a little about sudo, the Linux/Unix command to elevate user privileges? Well, finally, here's a little video for you! This is the first installment in my new series, "Lil' Linux Lessons"! These bite-sized videos are designed to be short introductions to a complex topic for Linux beginners. And if you want to help me make more Linux content: 🪙 https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains 👕 https://vkc.sh/merch Chapters: 00:00 - What is "root" anyway? 01:34 - Introducing sudo! 02:23 - How to use sudo 03:28 - A bit of advanced sudo concepts 04:34 - Sudo Summaryhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/c21a765a-021d-4226-81c4-a106135aea77/50f29a42-9785-4580-bbdd-02fe508b8a64-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/pYbKe79HKZRBugeBmekDPn32553332023-11-15T05:46:42.915Zcommand linelinuxsudosysadminterminalYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/4xmVh7L7ZYJEm3pSaETpDMhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/e178c3f3-24e7-45da-8de2-0fdb20b3623a.jpgUsing a Commodore 64 on the modern internet!That's right! Now your Commodore 64 can surf the web! Well, kinda. In today's video, I go over two ways to get the venerable Commodore 64 online. The C64 is one of my favorite retro machines, and I hope you enjoy this trip down (a slightly modernized) memory lane. Here's a few links to the tools I referenced in today's video, and other things which might be helpful! ⚡ C64 PSU I use: https://www.c64psu.com 📶 Wi-Fi modem: https://retrorewind.ca/c64-wifi-modem 🟧 64nic+: http://www.go4retro.com/products/64nic/ 🖥️ CCGMS Download: https://commodore.software/downloads/download/59-ccgms/15582-ccgms-2021 📌 Particles BBS website: http://particles.org ℹ️ Helpful blog post on troubleshooting the 64nic+: https://color64.com/dialing-out-two-options-for-getting-your-commodore-online/ 🐸 Frogfind and 📰 68k.news - heavily optimized sites with retro computers in mind: http://frogfind.com and http://68k.news (courtesy of the fantastic @Action Retro) ⏩ My favorite Fastloader - the "Epyx Fastload Reloaded" from The Future Was 8-Bit: https://www.thefuturewas8bit.com/shop/commodore/eflr.html 🎮 Evan Amos' book, "The Game Console" (he took many great photos of game systems and put them into the public domain): https://nostarch.com/game-console-20 🚧 Items I 3d printed for this episode: - Pi1541 case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4611954 - 64nic+ case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2909991 Commodore BASIC commands used during the making of this video: `LOAD"*",8` - load the first thing (or last opened file during current session) on the Commodore floppy drive `RUN` - runs the program it just loaded `LOAD"$",8` - load the list of files from the Commodore floppy drive `LIST` - actually list out the list-of-files loaded with the previous command "Esoteric command" that renames the file: `OPEN 1,8,15,"R:NETCONF.PRG= NETCONF.PRG":CLOSE 1` `LOAD"SETMAC",8` - sets the mac address for your device in Contiki `LOAD"CONTIKI",8` - loads the CONTIKI program itself...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/1cac5d48-5c78-46f6-a865-40608a25bbc3/633005cb-817a-42f8-8a1e-d74c39eeb8a9-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/4xmVh7L7ZYJEm3pSaETpDM126856092023-11-15T06:11:43.643Zcommodorecommodore64networkingretroretrocomputingYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/iq7hqjhwdjRyWQ6oNeNmKehttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/943a9e71-9182-4ffb-a3ce-1deece0329ec.jpgYour hardware and software tools are probably fine.They probably are. :) We do this nasty thing in tech sometimes where we really rip into each other for our hardware and software choices. We "content creators" also have a bad habit of using very aggressive language to get attention. And I don't like it! Hrmph! In today's "opinion-piece" episode of Veronica Explains, I share my take on this phenomenon, and why I think it's not a great thing. Maybe I'll change your mind, and maybe I won't. That's how it works! And big shoutout to @Gardiner Bryant | TLG for the voiceover at the beginning! Go check out his channel! Links referenced in today's video: 📱 An article on Android Authority which outlines the various manufacturers and their update policies: https://www.androidauthority.com/phone-update-policies-1658633/ 🐧 Jay's awesome video about "The Year of the Linux Desktop": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8btw60KFnpw Links to support Veronica Explains: 🅿️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/veronicaexplains 👚 Merch: https://vkc.sh/merch 🔴 "Trackball Person" shirt from the video: https://vkc.sh/product-tag/trackball-person/ Chapters: 00:00 Rated YT-14 for Opinions 01:36 "You haven't convinced me" 03:10 Linux Mom uses an iPad 05:44 Tribalism is Ridiculous 07:36 Ask Veronica ("user" vs "you ess are") #linux #opinions #softwarehttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/8d09146d-3a7a-4ffc-bbc0-1963f448425b/62f2307c-7dfc-4637-a434-a00dbd44f6cb-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/iq7hqjhwdjRyWQ6oNeNmKe54753312023-11-15T06:18:47.075ZhardwarelinuxopinionssoftwareYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/kPAtgXjAusLJqGXaQw91tshttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/30a93e64-cb5c-43a6-ac9b-b2d0fbfd17ec.jpgIBM Model M keyboard on a modern PC with the Soarer's Converter!Support Veronica Explains: https://support.linux.mom Buy my t-shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch My new keyboard is nearly as old as I am! In this exciting episode of Veronica Explains, I share my most recent vintage computing find, an actual factual IBM Model M keyboard! This keyboard - an IBM Model M 1390131 to be precise - is a legend for excellent feel and longevity- this one is from 1986 and feels (and sounds) like a dream. It's not just show-and-tell in today's episode, though- I'll be going into how I got it set up with my modern USB-only computer using a Soarer's Computer- an excellent adapter which lets me remap keys, program macros, and other fun stuff. It's super neat and I hope you enjoy it! Links referenced in the video: eBay store where I bought the converter: https://www.ebay.com/str/barcodemaverick Very helpful website which explains how the Soarer's Converter works: https://sharktastica.co.uk/guides/soarers_1 Geekhack with Soarer: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=17458.0 GeekHack wiki bolt mod: https://wiki.geekhack.org/index.php?title=Modifications:IBM_Model_M:Nut_and_Bolt_Mod Sharktastica.co.uk, an awesome keyboard website PJRC's Teensy adapter: https://www.pjrc.com/store/teensy.html PJRC's HID Listen: https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/hid_listen.html Adafruit pinout for AT connector: https://learn.adafruit.com/convert-your-model-m-keyboard-to-bluetooth-with-bluefruit-ez-key-hid/code Commands: Packages needed for Linux users: Fedora: `sudo dnf install libstdc++.i686 libusb-compat-0.1.i686` Ubuntu: `sudo apt install libusb-1.1-4:i386` Soarer's Converter tools format: First, create a binary with `./scas [layout file] [target binary]` Second, flash the binary with `./scwr [binary created with scas]` Chapters: 00:00 Introducing my Model M 00:46 History of the Model M 04:34 Price and comparison with Unicomp 05:54 How'd I get my Model M? 09:48 Cleanup Montage 11:12 Why use a Soarer's Converter? 14:41 Re...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/a082d5b4-483d-4bf8-9319-175970d22718/94b4ba90-5535-4db9-acfa-94454f18aa66-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/kPAtgXjAusLJqGXaQw91ts145453262023-11-15T06:36:05.461ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/3jScj2Bqe7phNMgfDPHpXFhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/3ad649d7-b90a-4b31-85fd-7f57311c72c3.jpgPop!_OS is switching to yearly releases. Here's why that's fine.Support the channel: support.linux.mom Buy the shirt: vkc.sh/merch System76 has announced they're going to skip the 22.10 release of Pop!_OS. This is not the end of the world, and I'm planning on sticking with them on my main work machine. In to...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/12d49955-37cf-4913-9fbb-2e187236f751/13e3b4a7-2fe6-49f1-992d-37cccb2b8bd2-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/3jScj2Bqe7phNMgfDPHpXF65253162023-11-15T07:17:31.647ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/scsbTrsqET2XsfQDUYELnfhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/d790d2f1-e796-45d2-aa36-e059cbd9a61b.jpgCan I beat Mario with Vim controls?👕 Buy the shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch ❤️ Support the channel: https://support.linux.mom --- No video game is more iconic than Super Mario Bros. No text editor is more iconic than Vim. In today's platform-packed episode of Veronica Explains, I try my hand¹ at playing Super Mario Bros, but using Vim controls instead of a controller. I'll also talk briefly about the history of Vim and Vi, and show you how to configure FCEUX to use whatever keys you fancy. Oh, and before I forget! "Mario" and "Super Mario Bros" are registered trademarks of Nintendo of America. - ¹ pun intended 0:00 Dreaming and scheming about getting better at Vim 0:24 What is Vim, and why are the arrows like that? 2:15 Why would I want to get better at Vim navigation? 3:21 Setting up Mario on Vim mode 5:55 Actually playing Mario with Vim navigation 19:19 What do I think of Mario with Vim controls? 20:36 Ask Veronica- what's the difference between virtualization and emulation? https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/d426ece5-7490-43b1-bf57-adec3e182e30/9b87f6b8-75a6-4b3e-9ade-e37bba0ee5f9-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/scsbTrsqET2XsfQDUYELnf135154482023-11-15T07:32:15.420ZlinuxmariosysadminvimVimControlsChallengeYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/gpD5eLzvkWJtwzBQ29ZyBNhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/9c479fb4-8dda-4469-a2dc-d216f8459321.jpgWhy I'm not telling you to host your own MastodonMastodon is all the rage among the cool kids, and is growing in popularity among folks who've left Twitter. It's easily self-hostable, too, which is awesome! So, should you stand up your own server? I'm not recommending it to most folks, and this video explains why. TLDR- build communities and not silos. Links to support Veronica Explains: 🅿️ Patreon/memberships: https://support.linux.mom 👚 Get the shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch 0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you what Mastodon is 3:11 Should you spin up your own Mastodon server? 5:40 Why you might want to spin one up anyway 6:27 Mastodon is exciting, and we should use it responsibly #mastodon #twitter #selfhostedhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/7cc608a0-294b-4b12-9d55-ffa628a46224/1954d93c-2817-4cd4-9e9e-84bb01a6754d-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/gpD5eLzvkWJtwzBQ29ZyBN55757452023-11-15T07:34:10.797ZFediverseLinuxMastodonSelf HostedTwitterYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/sZUWtkUQsc3zJHUmFsG8rvhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/378626c1-6d12-4486-a1cf-613eb8761f90.jpgA new black case for the Amiga 500 from A1200.net!My old Amiga 500 got a new case! I re-cased (is that a word?) my Amiga 500 with the brand new, very slick, blacker-than-black case from A1200.net. It was pretty easy, and this is an overview of how I installed it, and what I think of it. It's an ...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/daa39ffd-e57d-4d09-b240-9413e8710703/b1c9124e-1ae4-40cf-9dee-9954f4e3f277-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/sZUWtkUQsc3zJHUmFsG8rv85353082023-11-15T07:45:32.158ZAmigaCommodoreRetroRetrocomputingVintageYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/exP2PQY5YMHTtn4hdZVSJkhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/23ce1ca5-71d9-4526-9cc2-84a588d3e1dd.jpgLearn the "ls" command! Lil' Linux Lesson!The "ls" command allows you to list out the contents of a directory! It's an everyday part of my toolbox as a sysadmin, and most Linux sysadmins consider it fundamental for day-to-day usage as well as writing scripts. Even if you've moved on to modern alternatives like exa, or just use the GUI for navigating your filesystem, understanding this command will come in handy as you use Linux everyday. So let's talk about it! Let's learn a bit about the `ls` command in today's Lil' Linux Lesson! This video was not sponsored - if you want to help me do more videos like this one, please help support the channel! Buy my shirt directly from my merch store: https://vkc.sh/merch Become a member and support the channel: https://support.linux.mom Chapters and whatnot: 0:00 I say "greetings" and talk about what the ls command is! 0:55 Using the ls command with and without arguments! 2:30 Routing to a file and learning more about the ls command! 3:46 Learning ls is still a good thing, even if alternatives exist.https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/6db7d7f7-6e72-41c6-990d-e66d6754cb77/3e5d92a1-b236-45ac-b5a9-1d7e367e02be-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/exP2PQY5YMHTtn4hdZVSJk33253242023-11-15T07:49:07.190ZcommandlinehomelablinuxterminaltutorialYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/33JYtdoiZHmb7dS8qL9sN7https://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/ccca0260-29a3-4241-8d91-a243f449ab55.jpgBackporting - Veronica Explains Word of the Week!New on Veronica Explains - Word of the Week! This week, we'll be defining "backporting". Backporting is when an older software package receives an update from a newer version of the same software. Software developers frequently backport important fixes from new to old versions of their work- it's vital to understand for any Linux sysadmin! Oh, and if you want to help me make more videos, please check out https://support.linux.mom. Thank you! #linux #sysadmin #homelabhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/10943f8f-af04-4f58-a27b-8657654bafda/a4faf63e-28cb-4a16-95a3-4148caa0d11b-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/33JYtdoiZHmb7dS8qL9sN74453452023-11-15T07:49:46.896ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/hjbbCQqACbtAosT6eRnjqMhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/f31eda63-9f9e-4998-a680-9e2a2dd9bca0.jpgDebian is 30 this year. Here's why it's still worth using.Is Debian for you? Maybe! In today's Sidtastic episode of Veronica Explains, I dive into Debian, the 30-year-old ancestor of Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, and so many other Linux distros. We'll also talk about why this Linux distribution so well loved after so long, and who could benefit from using it. Maybe even... you? If you want to help me make more videos, please visit https://support.linux.mom. You can also buy my t-shirt at https://vkc.sh/merch. Either way helps support the channel! Thank you! 0:00 Is Debian old and boring? 0:41 Debian turns 30 this year... 1:25 How does Debian update? 3:21 Flathub is your friend! 4:09 Apt is power - pinning and backporting! 5:07 Sid, btw - Debian's unstable branch! 7:21 So... who is Debian for? 8:25 Ask Veronica - what distro do you use on web servers?https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/841be1d3-f700-4309-b24f-151ff8cc7d5d/26be03ed-f0ed-498f-a824-bd5000d42450-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/hjbbCQqACbtAosT6eRnjqM62255612023-11-15T07:51:59.362ZDebianDistributionsHomelabLinuxOpen SourceYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/ffmfYpGge2R8NrZzKH9roMhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/1159d374-7ec1-4e6c-9769-65839814a602.jpg"Distro" - Veronica Explains "Word of the Week"Greetings! This week's "Word of the Week" is "Distro". What is a distro? Why do Linux people keep talking about it? Is there a "best distro"? The answer to the last question is "no". I had a discussion about this on my last livestream, which you can check out here: https://youtube.com/live/mt0MFQ_GUaM You can also check it out in Podcast form (basically the same as the above link but as a Podcast) at https://vkc.sh.https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/7360d6ab-0241-4444-89ed-ad6d05e4761d/487520d2-4ec7-4087-8c2a-58e7e6fedddc-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/ffmfYpGge2R8NrZzKH9roM5353532023-11-15T07:52:22.588ZDistributionHomelabLinuxSysadminYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/xmWqYstneiiS5yRU1QQRQkhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/4df3f283-bb5b-4c02-8690-cd1c94bae1c7.jpgI think YouTube could fix comment scamming right now.My Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains Buy my Ethernet shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch All other support options: https://support.linux.mom So YouTube has a comment scamming problem. Lots of creators on this website have talked about it, yet YouTube hasn't fixed the problem. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about the comment scammers. They've shown up in my comments section, and it has to stop. I have a few ideas about that. I also wanted to show you all what I am currently doing to try and tackle this on my own feed. Big shoutout to LearnLinuxTV, Crosstalk Solutions , and The Linux Experiment for helping me confirm most YouTubers won't send you WhatsApp messages. :P 0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you about scammers 1:27 No reputable YouTuber will do this! 3:29 What can I, Veronica, do to stop scammers now? 5:19 What can YouTube do? Probably a lot? 7:46 My conclusion- YouTube can fix comment spam, and should. #YouTube #scammers #commentshttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/fdf7b7c7-e23e-4152-bcb3-aac12ff5f8d7/229cd9cf-a8ee-4e0f-afc6-6742981b8537-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/xmWqYstneiiS5yRU1QQRQk52753112023-11-15T07:58:45.248ZBigTechScammersYouTubeYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/fae4mmdJm5LN1ja5N3RjtFhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/cb6fb413-d95e-446a-b934-085bb20e1fe0.jpgGuestbooks: the cozy 90s web fad which shaped the futureSupport Veronica Explains: https://support.linux.mom Sign my guestbook: http://gb.donttrythis.net --- Guestbooks. You know them. Or do you? In today's 90s-tastic episode of Veronica Explains, I go through the ins and outs of the Guestbook, one of the most influential progenitors of modern social media on the web. We'll even install one from the 90s - yes, from Matt's Script Archive, on a brand new Debian 11 install. It'll be "fun-tertainment!" Come break some Perl with me! 0:00 I say "greetings" and talk about guestbooks 1:31 How I used guestbooks as a 90s teen 5:50 How were guestbooks implemented? 8:16 Can we set up a guestbook today? 8:57 Testing Perl CGI scripts... in 2023 10:45 Installing a guestbook script 14:17 Filtering for spammers- with math! 15:15 Pining for the 1990s web, looking forward to the futurehttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/72a9aeab-c3c9-487e-9b53-8ea9ce4d52d5/5cb9b58b-8583-4469-8760-3cdbff5551b7-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/fae4mmdJm5LN1ja5N3RjtF101554532023-11-15T08:09:56.693Z1990sdebianlinuxretrowebdesignYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/ruZbzKWU8xJnkEAuodSmaNhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/a1694785-a423-4eee-845c-2cd319744672.jpgSomeone trashed this Bondi Blue iMac G3... can I fix it?I found a Bondi Blue iMac G3 lying in the street! In today's Mac-tastic episode of Veronica Explains, I try and get this trashed roadside iMac G3 from 1998 working again. I'll go through all of the steps I took, and we'll see if we can get this classic 90s computer working again. Huge shout-out to Bryce from Midnight Notion (@MidnightNotion on YouTube) for helping me find this beast! Also, credit is owed to @ActionRetro and @MacintoshLibrarian from YouTube for having awesome 90s-friendly websites. Oh, and if you want to help support the channel, please check out https://patreon.com/veronicaexplains. I'm not sponsored, so every bit does help. Thank you! Chapters: 0:00 Let's go #MARCHintosh with this iMac G3 I found in the street! 0:34 Why does the iMac G3 matter? 1:50 How'd I find a Bondi Blue iMac lying in the street? 3:55 Getting the iMac cleaned up and checked 5:00 Inspecting and cleaning the iMac G3 logic board, removing the battery 7:10 Installing an SSD and reassembling the CD-ROM drive in the iMac G3 9:22 Final reassembly and initial testing of the iMac G3 10:25 Moment of truth- does the trashed iMac G3 actually boot up? 11:00 Partitioning and installing Mac OS 8.5.1 on the iMac G3 12:40 Getting the Bondi Blue iMac G3 on the modern internet! 15:02 Cleaning the crud out of the iMac I found in the streethttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/ce808830-e1de-4c2d-8370-18279f84b958/e8887645-cec2-4959-92b2-792a464909f8-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/ruZbzKWU8xJnkEAuodSmaN106254752023-11-15T08:23:03.489Zapplecomputing#MARCHintoshMARCHintoshvintageYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/cW1qe6rr88VWaNJFKFiF8Bhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/a1c06419-188e-46e3-a391-9e236ea3df6a.jpgLearn the "cd" command! Lil' Linux Lesson!The "cd" command, "change directory", is a critical part of navigating in a Linux or UNIX based system. In today's Lil' Linux Lesson, we'll dive into the cd command, some intermediate usage bits, and then speculate about some POSIX reasons why certain choices were made. We'll span the gamut from beginner to advanced in one video. I hope you enjoy! This video was not sponsored - if you want to help me do more videos like this one, please help support the channel! Buy my shirt directly from my merch store: https://vkc.sh/merch Become a member and support the channel: https://support.linux.mom Chapters and whatnot: 0:00 How well do YOU know the cd command? 0:14 What does the cd command actually do? 0:51 Basic usage of the cd command on Linux 2:01 Going up the directory tree with the cd command 2:34 Going to a previous directory with the cd command 2:51 Navigating back to the home directory using cd 3:05 Navigating to absolute paths with the cd command 3:31 Want to know more about the cd command? Use the man builtins page! 3:42 Why isn't there a manpage for cd?https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/609ef23d-4961-4cee-abe5-256d993072ed/a5d54ae3-5446-443d-a1f1-2b8782a66949-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/cW1qe6rr88VWaNJFKFiF8B27353212023-11-15T08:25:38.560ZcommandlinehomelablinuxterminaltutorialsYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/cUWWTbGdTYpxndczkD9ekVhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/a85c3cf0-9d86-487c-8e99-fc9517ff250e.jpgWhere have I been and what's next?This is an "update" video- letting folks know where I've been the last few weeks, what I'm busy with, and what's coming next for the channel. I included a silly description for YouTube, since I figured nobody reads them over there. Turns out I was a bit wrong, so I'll include it here for you all to enjoy. YouTube description below: To quote the wise old Bender B. Rodriguez- I'm back, baby! This is my first video back after a few weeks away. What have I been up to and what's next? Watch the video to find out? Or just skip around to the chapters... whatever. You know what you want, you're YouTube viewers. I appreciate each of you for watching my videos. Do any of you even read video descriptions? I bet most folks don't. I mean, honestly, I get it. So many YouTube video descriptions are basically nothing but affiliate links at this point. What's up with that, anyway? Maybe if YouTube funded us better we'd feel inclined to, you know, not do that? At the same time, what is this rampant consumerism doing to the "vibe" for YouTubers? Particularly with the coming rise of AI, how likely is it that in the next few years, most YouTubers will be reading AI-written scripts with AI-written ad-reads and AI-derived shopping lists for you all to follow. I have some serious concerns that the zeitgeist will be impacted. Shoot, the upload is almost done. Speaking of consumerism run amok, I suppose I have an obligation to share my support links. You can find the direct links at https://support.linux.mom, which contains an up-to-date list. At the moment, I've just launched a Ko-Fi as well: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains. There's other places too, but let's be honest, I'm just hoping someone actually read this far. Tell you what, if you read this far into this description, go ahead and leave me a comment with "I understand". That way I'll know this was worth it. Ack! I almost forgot the damn chapters and hashtags- do they even do anything anyway? 00:00 S...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/60791029-4074-461c-948a-822b45f12287/05a87178-da24-4270-8538-54aeb68c494b-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/cUWWTbGdTYpxndczkD9ekV31754122023-11-15T08:29:34.534ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/jadsUw8rws4SUKVebn5Dvrhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/13948e11-ef4b-4dec-8eda-255f2728b564.jpgNow every* device gets a repair manual! (featuring Free Geek Twin Cities)*some restrictions apply, because of course they do. :/ In today's episode of Veronica Explains, I talk about Minnesota's new right-to-repair law, the "Digital Fair Repair Act". Which is epic, yet sadly has some "interesting" carveouts. I also interview two awesome staff members at Free Geek Twin Cities, one of my favorite places in all of the land! Minnesotans will now get free manuals for most consumer electronics, thanks to this new law! And because most manufacturers will be expected to make the free manuals available online, that probably means everyone gets free manuals! Links for you: ⚖️ The law: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2023/0/Session+Law/Chapter/57/ (it's Sec. 11. [325E.72], search for "Digital Fair Repair") 🔧 iFixit's read on it: https://www.ifixit.com/News/75965/ 💾 Free Geek Twin Cities: https://freegeektwincities.org 👕 Buy my shirt on my website: https://vkc.sh/merch Chapters for you to peruse: 0:00 I'm no lawyer but I think it's an introduction 0:22 More repair manuals than ever before! 1:31 What exactly does the new Minnesota repair law say? 2:10 Of course there's carveouts 3:35 Interview with Free Geek Twin Cities about Right to Repair! 7:44 What's next for us in repairland? Lastly, my channel wouldn't be possible without support from viewers like you. If you'd like to help me make more Veronica Explains, I would welcome you to become a channel member at Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains) or Patreon (https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains). I appreciate you for thinking about supporting me in my endeavor to explain Linux, vintage tech, and more. #righttorepair #retrocomputing #minnesotahttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/930ddef6-d309-4876-b3f0-0de7e7acd0cf/40f3b774-e42b-4e05-949e-1c7033d3fd8a-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/jadsUw8rws4SUKVebn5Dvr58253232023-11-15T08:37:02.203ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/cPhecAnM4LvG1kaWAwwnNKhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/203fb053-4c72-45c0-bf69-e4c2f445c99e.jpgGrapheneOS: first impressions, stumbling blocks, and opinionsMy channel's not sponsored by anyone other than you. To help me keep it that way, please support if you can. Thank you so much! https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains --- In today's very fun and very improvised video, I'm going to install GrapheneOS on a brand new Pixel 7. I haven't changed an OS on an Android phone in years, so this will be exciting. And messy! Resources (these are not affiliate links): 📖 Companion blog post: https://vkc.sh/how-i-use-a-smartphone/ 📱 GrapheneOS website: https://grapheneOS.org 🤖 F-Droid project: https://f-droid.org/ 🌃 AuroraOSS website I visited briefly, I hope it's legit: https://auroraoss.com/ I also reference two videos from other YouTubers: I have not watched these in their entirety and am merely providing these as information which you may want to consider (I am not endorsing any views here): Louis Rossmann video referenced: • Why I deleted Gra... Techlore video referenced: • GrapheneOS: Docum... Chapters 'n' stuff: 0:00 This is not a GrapheneOS tutorial 0:51 What is GrapheneOS 2:47 Pixel 7 unboxing 3:51 Starting to install GrapheneOS but oops I need to update first 6:13 Actually installing GrapheneOS 11:46 Booting GrapheneOS for the first time 13:36 The great "app installation" saga of 2023 20:30 Should I use the Aurora Store, maybe? 23:30 Immediate conclusions about the initial install and configuration 25:03 Conclusions after a few weeks with GrapheneOShttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/5fae7ba9-6af2-4a99-bb3f-2c9d531a615b/80a99138-6640-4fdb-aaf5-866fce8d6bff-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/cPhecAnM4LvG1kaWAwwnNK1953511902023-11-15T08:59:46.435ZandroidgrapheneOSmobilephoneprivacyYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/ai584euWk176MAxPHQ8Humhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/2c9dc10b-0def-4e07-83f6-83d0e07e6d76.jpgRed Hat: why I'm going all in on community-driven Linux distros.You asked for it, you got it. Here's what I think of Red Hat. Sorry this video took a bit longer than I'd like, since I'm working on finishing my basement (future recording space) at the moment. Anyway, I'm not planning on dwelling much on Red Hat beyond this- my plan is to move forward with community-driven distros in mind, and recommend those to customers in the months and years ahead. I hope Red Hat gets to a good place again. We'll see. Supporters make this possible. Seriously, nobody's sponsoring this video except you! - Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains - Buy my shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch Important Red Hat links referenced in today's video: - Their June 21, 2023 blog: https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/furthering-evolution-centos-stream - Red Hat doubles down on June 26, 2023: https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/red-hats-commitment-open-source-response-gitcentosorg-changes - "Our origin story" page on their website: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/why-we-choose-open-source - The "Appendix 1" PDF containing license details: https://www.redhat.com/licenses/Appendix_1_Global_English_20230309.pdf - "Our Code is Open" marketing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj_tLugpz8g - Guide for CentOS project code: https://developers.redhat.com/blog/2021/02/03/a-guide-for-using-centos-project-code - Embracing CentOS: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/press-releases/red-hat-and-centos-join-forces - Extending CentOS: https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/transforming-development-experience-within-centos - Extinguishing CentOS: https://blog.centos.org/2020/12/future-is-centos-stream/ - CentOS Stream website: https://centos.org/centos-stream - Red Hat saying CentOS Stream is not for production: https://www.redhat.com/en/resources/centos-stream-checklist - IBM Q1 2023 results: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-04-19-IBM-RELEASES-FIRST-QUARTER-RESULTS Other important links referenced in the video: - Rocky's...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/4b446e9d-46df-4edb-ba17-ebd91f4e0528/3a5aad4d-68b0-46b1-a5d0-f859bb9c0abb-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/ai584euWk176MAxPHQ8Hum776510052023-11-15T09:48:50.829Zlinuxopen sourceopensourcered hatredhatYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/ssKdcAJbKA76NFDPpByLjghttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/02e6282e-053b-4a6b-8971-945e6dce77d5.jpgLearn "fuser", a little-known Linux workhorse command!Ever want to eject a flash drive but you can't because the device claims that it's "busy"? In today's Lil' Linux Lesson, we dive into the fuser command! The fuser command is one of those Linux utilities that you don't realize you need, but once you learn it, you'll find you're using it all of the time. My channel's not sponsored by anyone other than you. To help me keep it that way, please support if you can. Thank you so much! 🖖 Support the channel: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains ☕ ...or via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains 👕 ...or buy a shirt from my website: https://vkc.sh/merch 📑 Common UNIX Specification: https://pubs.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/009639599/toc.pdf 📺 The recent @LearnLinuxTV video on the lsof command: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9nZ1ellaV0 Chapters and such: 0:00 What is the fuser command? 1:07 Examples of the fuser command 1:46 Basic usage of fuser in Linux 2:58 Using the info from the fuser command 4:15 Working with mount points or block devices with fuser 4:51 Working with TCP ports with fuser 5:46 Learning more about fuser (and about Linux) 6:20 "What I'm Watching": LearnLinuxTV's lsof video https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/d649928f-66f1-4b14-aede-6dc8490fc723/f2327814-cdbc-41bb-8da5-1503f56492e0-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/ssKdcAJbKA76NFDPpByLjg44359922023-11-15T10:09:23.055Z #homelab#linux#terminalYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/bq2YHwPhUttFYqTrqd3HWfhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/0b9e86a2-7558-435a-9452-a6cd95f99431.jpgOpenSSH is about to change. (For the better.)OpenSSH's `ssh-keygen` command just got a great upgrade. In today's episode, I cover how Ed25519 keys are now the default, and how it probably doesn't impact your workflow. I'll briefly cover how the whole thing works, in an under 10 minute video. As per the custom in these parts, there's a few vintage computing goodies peppered throughout the episode. 🫶 Support (how this channel makes money) 🫶 This episode of Veronica Explains isn't sponsored by anyone other than you. Your support makes this show possible, and I appreciate your consideration. Supporters at the $2/mo level get a weekly newsletter from me. https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains You can also buy nerdy shirts from my web store (it's not sponsorship, I literally host and maintain the web store myself, and my family designs the merch): https://vkc.sh/merch. 🤩 What I'm Watching! 🤩 Macintosh Librarian put out a great video about a Power Computing Macintosh clone recently that really caught my eye. I find the history of Apple, and Apple-adjacent technology fascinating, and if that's something you're into as well, Macintosh Librarian is worth your attention. Her recent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK-BkdnEF-8 Her channel (which you should subscribe to): https://youtube.com/MacintoshLibrarian 🖥️ Commands used during the making of this video 🖥️ `ssh-keygen` by itself: creates a default key in the default location (usually the .ssh folder inside the home directory). With options, it gets more features. The `-t` option specifies the key type: -- `ssh-keygen -t rsa` generates an rsa key -- `ssh-keygen -t ed25519` generates an ed25519 key You'll see me combine this with the `-f` option to specify the output file(s). So `ssh-keygen -f .ssh/testkeylmde -t ed25519` would create a key pair in the .ssh folder with the filename "testkeylmde" (and "testkeylmde.pub" for the public file). You can then use `ssh-copy-id` to transfer and s...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/545674bb-30c5-4668-b488-10c7d5829ede/b19628d1-9452-468a-9ac7-373a3454c619-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/bq2YHwPhUttFYqTrqd3HWf600515232023-12-01T15:38:10.448ZLinuxOpenSSHOpen SourceterminalhomelabYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/dQAFyop5pdsvWwaUrvsx8Ehttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/e31552ea-210a-4f14-92e3-c1bdc3aabce4.jpgLinux Mint vs... Linux Mint (Debian Edition)Welcome to another Mint-tastic episode of Veronica Explains! Today, I'm talking about Linux Mint, and Linux Mint Debian Edition, or LMDE. I used both Linux Mint versions for the last few weeks on my everyday laptop. Both are great, for sure. So why is LMDE positioned as an "alternative" to the Ubuntu-based "flagship" edition in the first place? Let's talk about how these two distros work, and I'll share my thoughts. Links you might like (not affiliate links or anything like that, I just think they're neat): - Linux Mint in general: https://linuxmint.com - Linux Mint talking about their stance on snaps specifically: https://linuxmint-user-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/snap.html - Linux Mint introducing the Cinnamon desktop project way back when: https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1910 - @LonSeidman talking about PeerTube on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rbA4Se4-z8 - Lon.tv's same video, but over on PeerTube: https://peertube.lon.tv/w/9BrrK2kR7jFdtLwTdUtqEf - The 6502 shirt from @TaylorAmyShow (what I'm wearing): https://thetaylorandamyshow.myspreadshop.com/6502?idea=64c2a5659515e23cf872c9e7 - My own PeerTube (another place to watch these videos): https://tinkerbetter.tube And lastly, my self promotion, which pays the bills for Veronica Explains: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 I say "greetings" and introduce today's Minty Madness 1:20 What's LMDE about, anyway? 3:51 Why make a Linux Mint Debian Edition in the first place? 4:56 Mint vs LMDE- head to head 8:25 Veronica "games" 9:19 I just think LMDE is neat 15:45 What I'm watching- Lon.tv talking about PeerTube! #linux #linuxmint #debianhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/67f6bd0a-de55-4ecd-a961-c5ce5c9f7a18/f6672578-1e29-40e3-8782-6e407e6ac52a-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/dQAFyop5pdsvWwaUrvsx8E1062516312023-12-25T08:48:04.581ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/aPZWJQzFznqLYosTxmb1Eshttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/7d377a97-8da1-4245-bf7b-233c1b433e11.jpgOpen Source Cartridge Reader: ROMs and saves from real hardware!In today's ROM-er-iffic episode of Veronica Explains, I check out the Open Source Cartridge Reader, an incredible little open source device, which you can build yourself. You can dump your ROMs and save states from a variety of popular vintage video game consoles. Stores selling kits or preassembled OSCRs (not sponsored, no affiliate links): - Where I got mine: https://cartreader.net - Starshade: https://store.starshade.dev - Bonzo's: https://bonzosretro.shop - Save The Hero (currently selling an older revision, could be a good deal): https://savethehero.builders Links you can use to learn more and build one yourself: - Sanni's GitHub: https://github.com/sanni/cartreader - Project wiki (yes, it's pronounced "Oscar"): https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki - A bit about savegame conversion utilities: https://github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/Savegame-Conversion - @ThisDoesNotCompute did an awesome video a while back about replacing batteries in your cartridge games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7I-oLD6Iyg And lastly: - My Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - My Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains - My PeerTube instance (watch ad free): https://tinkerbetter.tube Chapters: 0:00 I say greetings and talk about OSCR 2:07 How do ROM cartridges work anyway? 5:46 What is ROM dumping? 7:01 (Finally) introducing the Sanni Open Source Cartridge Reader 9:26 DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer 10:03 Setting up your SD card for OSCR 11:58 Let's dump a Sonic ROM with the OSCR! 13:47 Ripping Metroid 15:01 Backing up and restoring save files with OSCR 17:29 How to get an OSCR 18:32 OSCR's quirks 19:44 Conclusionhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/4f95ea0c-07c1-47b6-b526-86aed49e67a6/f9ab844d-4454-49cc-af14-8f7690ac73f1-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/aPZWJQzFznqLYosTxmb1Es1363510242024-02-14T17:58:08.801ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/hR4wubPUhEW3LR8ZckEAsnhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/689e4987-ad41-4454-89e8-efc4f0422128.jpgLinux on a Chromebook, my favorite wayYes, there are many ways to install Linux on a Chromebook. In my humble opinion, this is the best way. Maybe you'll like it! In today's thrilling episode of Veronica Explains, I'll introduce you to the Chrultrabook project, and the process of installing a more vanilla Coreboot on Chromebooks, overwriting the stock firmware, and to paraphrase the Coreboot docs, take the training wheels off of your Chromebook. Then we'll install lots of Linuxes and a few other things! Veronica Explains wouldn't be possible without your support. Monthly sustainers get extra perks like a weekly newsletter and a positive community. More perks being added regularly, so come check it out! - https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Links referenced in my video: - Chrultrabook Docs: https://docs.chrultrabook.com - Chrultrabook Forums: https://forum.chrultrabook.com - MrChromebox script homepage: https://mrchromebox.tech - Supported devices for this firmware: https://docs.chrultrabook.com/docs/firmware/supported-devices.html - SuzyQable eBay listing which I found useful (not an affiliate link): https://www.ebay.com/itm/335130747039 - Debian Testing: https://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/ Chapters: 0:00 Why install Linux on a Chromebook? 1:34 Cautions, disclaimers, no warranty, YMMV, etc 2:46 My Linux Chromebook: a Thinkpad C13 Yoga 3:23 Introducing Chrultrabook and the MrChromebox scripts 4:36 Determining your Chromebook architecture with crosh 5:13 Putting your Chromebook in Developer Mode 6:17 ChromeOS' VT-2 terminal vs crosh 7:00 Choosing replacement Chromebook firmware: RW_LEGACY or UEFI Full ROM 8:43 Disabling write protect features on a Chromebook 9:58 Running the MrChromebox firmware utility script 13:20 Installing (almost) every Linux on my modified Chromebook (and a few other OSes) 15:42 The saga of installing Debian on my Chromebook 18:39 The Chrultrabook community: an awesome resource #Linux #chr...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/886bd606-18a0-4275-bc0d-6bc7d6ac9b81/e1bb3aeb-a78f-42c0-b9fd-2069c7ec194c-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/hR4wubPUhEW3LR8ZckEAsn1199516182024-03-04T22:18:39.410ZlinuxchromebookchromeoshardwarechrultrabookYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/q5ommxAYYy7kmG8P5M4yq9https://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/2aef294a-4f21-459e-8832-ff6a5a7dddbf.jpgMy iPod is better than my phone: repair, new SSD, and managing songs with LinuxA new iPod has entered my life, and I'm excited to start using it with Rhythmbox. But first, I need to clean it up and install this awesome DosLab solid state drive and new Atomic Purple front panel. Veronica Explains isn't funded by anyone other than you. Monthly supporters on Ko-Fi and Patreon get a weekly newsletter and other fun perks: - https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains - https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - https://vkc.sh/support Links referenced in the video (no affiliate links): - Free Geek Twin Cities (where I got the iPod): https://www.freegeektwincities.org/ - Elite Obsolete (where I got much of the supplies): https://eoe.works/ - Elite Obsolete's 4th gen logic board: https://eoe.works/collections/ipod-monochrome-4th-generation-parts/products/tarkan-iflash-ata1-sd-card-ide-44-pin-adapter-for-apple-ipod-classic-3rd-4th-monochrome-photo-brand-new?variant=39264123322505 - Screen on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENE6MY2/ - DosLab electronics (where I got the solid state ZIF replacement drive): https://doslabelectronics.com/shop - iFixit's guides on this model iPod: https://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPod_5th_Generation_%28Video%29 Chapters: 0:00 I like iPods, maybe you should too 1:27 About this iPod and its future components 5:15 Separating the old iPod front panel from the back case 7:23 Removing the hard drive and front panel from the logic board 10:20 Replacing the broken iPod screen 11:43 Replacing the click wheel 13:54 New front panel! 15:57 Front panel is reassembled, now let's install a battery 17:10 Correctly installing the battery and headphone cable, Incorrectly installing the DosLab drive 18:29 First function test- no good! 19:31 Installing Rhythmbox on Fedora, trying the iPod, failing 20:48 Veronica. Her eyes uncovered! (I fixed the drive) 21:53 Trying (and failing) to initialize the iPod with Rhythmbox on Fedora 22:31 Initializing the iPod with a Windows machine 24:37 Administering the iPod w...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/c2f813c1-980a-4e1f-b586-412a12995600/20a37b14-120c-4bef-83b0-c6a305462568-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/q5ommxAYYy7kmG8P5M4yq91869515722024-04-06T22:24:14.846ZrepairiPodAppleLinuxRhythmboxYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/g8K2zBgwwwE1xukkT6EmSohttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/90890775-1b64-4ff3-a311-457a7b112f6a.jpgDemystifying "find" and "find -exec" ...Lil' Linux Lesson!Has the internet told you Linux' "find" command is too scary to use? Well, they're wrong. Linux' "find" command - also found in lots of other *NIX systems - is a critical tool to learn. In today's Lil' Linux Lesson, I'll be demystifying the "find" command, and covering how it works with the "-exec" option, which I promise will make your life easier as a sysadmin, Linux user, or just any nerd who likes to play with the terminal. Lastly, this video wouldn't be possible without my monthly sustaining supporters on Patreon and Ko-Fi. Members get a bunch of cool perks- if my unsponsored videos help you, I appreciate your consideration! https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains 0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you why the find command is important 1:24 Basic use of find, both GNU and BSD variants! 2:46 Performing magic in the terminal with find -exec 4:56 Some other parameters for find: -iname, -type, -user, -group, -perm, -size 6:53 Why does find -exec end with a plus?https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/7a8dcd81-eae4-408c-8a42-7a1f6b89b49a/aca08e73-9843-4a90-a750-1d81618d3ef0-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/g8K2zBgwwwE1xukkT6EmSo492510582024-05-17T16:43:38.169ZlinuxhomelabterminalcommandlineunixYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/7WGxMuybNwfDm5buJL8nCBhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/c89f64a1-f637-4019-a959-9c36962d9695.jpgISOs Explained + four programs to make Linux boot mediaLinux boot media need not be tricky! In today's episode, I'll talk about four ways to flash an ISO from Windows (and other systems too). I know a lot of you are switching to Linux because of Microsoft's recent... ideas? I'll call them "ideas". So, here we'll talk about the following ways to flash ISOs: - BalenaEtcher: https://etcher.balena.io/ - Raspberry Pi Imager: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ - Fedora Media Writer (you can just download this when you go to download Fedora, but here's the GitHub): https://github.com/FedoraQt/MediaWriter - Rufus: https://rufus.ie/ And I referenced the following four reasonably-beginner-friendly distros (in no particular order): - Linux Mint: https://linuxmint.com/ - Ubuntu: https://ubuntu.com - Fedora: https://fedoraproject.org/ - Pop!_OS: https://pop.system76.com/ And here's the ISO standard in case you're curious: https://ecma-international.org/publications-and-standards/standards/ecma-119/ Lastly, want to support my channel and help me get these videos out faster? Here's three ways! 👕 Buy my shirt: https://vkc.sh/product-tag/t568b-cheat-sheet/ 🎁 Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains 💵 Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 What even is an ISO? 3:35 What you need to get started flashing Linux 4:58 BalenaEtcher 7:55 Raspberry Pi Imager 11:39 Fedora Media Writer 13:59 Rufus 17:01 Conclusion- at least we have options? #Linux #homelab #computerhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/3839fbf0-5ece-4847-a46f-872661036657/760e4bb7-f198-4994-aa58-4539366330ee-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/7WGxMuybNwfDm5buJL8nCB1139511812024-08-04T19:45:46.946ZLinuxhomelabcomputermicrosoftwindowsYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/f7NFFTdHMUHTLdgC7JU2Mwhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/3fe8dd6d-afb2-49cd-aabc-e34b691ef7d9.jpgWe used to write good documentation... (w/The Taylor and Amy Show)In this unscripted episode of Veronica Explains, I hang out with my good friends Taylor and Amy from @TaylorAmyShow and we rant/rave about documentation, and compare the (often sorry) state of today's Linux/FOSS docs against the (often fantastic) documentation we had when vintage computers were just called computers. Videos and channels mentioned in the episode: 🖥️ The Computer Chronicles "Computers in Education" from 1983: https://archive.org/details/Computer_Chronicles/Season+01/Computer+Chronicles+-+01x26+-+Computers+in+Education.mpeg 🫡 The late, great Jim Butterfield's classic C64 training tape: https://archive.org/details/commodore-64-training-tape-with-jim-butterfield 🤩 The sequel to this episode, over on Taylor and Amy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoaWxa7Ajkc 👈 Robin from @8_Bit , a favorite YouTube channel of mine 🗃️ Eric from @EricsEdgeVideos who provided Taylor and Amy with Multiplan! Lastly, if you want to help me make more videos, please consider joining my Ko-Fi or Patreon. Members over there get weekly update posts from me and help me decide what topics to cover. This channel's not sponsored by anyone but you, so thank you for your consideration! - https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains - https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters 0:00 Reading manuals with Taylor and Amy 2:13 The Commodore 64 User's Guide 8:00 By The Editors of Consumer Guide, The User's Guide to Texas Instruments TI-994A Computer, Software, & Peripherals 12:37 About my good friends Taylor and Amy! 13:05 Odyssey2 Computer Intro 16:52 Waxing poetic about generations and their needs 19:03 Look at this Multiplan manual!https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/72532c8f-689c-4e0b-a7c7-548c52f92474/d7f5ed11-4d0d-4bf0-86fd-50cadde51255-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/f7NFFTdHMUHTLdgC7JU2Mw1328510972024-09-02T18:52:00.432ZopensourceretrovintagecomputingfossdocumentationYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/9uoHMyz4ZYC1rytaKJNLXnhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/d320dfb5-d825-41bf-b9eb-aeffbd1f6fc9.jpgUnboxing and exploring the Commodore 64's Incredible Musical KeyboardSupport the channel: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains --- It's time. We have to unleash the music in my Commodore 64. In today's unscripted unboxing episode of Veronica Explains, we explore the Incredible Musical Keyboard from Sight and Sound Music Software, Inc. It's an approximately 40 year old peripheral for the Commodore 64 which allows me to make music on the SID chip! We'll take a look at the keyboard overlay itself, as well as the software that came with it, and some more modern software that can work alongside it. Now for the link section. If you're still reading, say "I love hyperlinks" in the comments. At the time I'm publishing, Archive.org is down- I hope to put links to this stuff on that website as soon as I can confirm them. My band (The Stop Bits): 🕸️ On the web: http://www.thestopbits.net 🎸 Bandcamp link for today's song: https://thestopbits.bandcamp.com/track/rip-out-the-battery-sid-edition 👩🏻‍🎤 My bandmates: @TaylorAmyShow and @ActionRetro , go subscribe to them! Now, for the other creators from our rich and vibrant vintage computing community, whose videos I briefly mentioned or showed: @JanBeta , who did an awesome video about the Aldi C64: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0S61L3Vy_0 @8_Bit , who did a very in-depth wrap-up of VCFMW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMQTL-0Y9Zs @Mac84 , who also did a great showcase of VCFMW and presented some wonderful info at the event (sorry we interrupted the end of your talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOC4NVfzj8 @JeremysRetroBar , who did another great showcase of VCFMW (thank you for the kind words about the band): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1QYrzE82JQ @adriansdigitalbasement2 , who showed off a healthy sticker collection and shared some kind words about the band before doing one of the best SID comparisons I've seen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQGWcHCzZmU @CanadianRetroThings , who (you guessed it) did another ...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/44bfefd2-b3cf-41b6-99a3-19a55064062b/154b7281-e0fc-4f29-881e-24e2fdb31809-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/9uoHMyz4ZYC1rytaKJNLXn180858332024-10-14T14:15:09.657ZretromusiccommodoreYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/2mwjFhu3tE7NAFKnFR7wYghttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/230beef0-ffd1-4521-98fd-110adc285b79.jpgGNOME's streaming radio app is... really goodShortwave is a Rust-based streaming radio (IP radio/internet radio) application written by Felix Häcker, and it's my favorite way to manage my streaming radio stations on Linux. It's a GNOME Circle application but I use it on KDE Plasma and Sway, and it works fine over there (for me anyway). Maybe you'll like it! Links relevant in the video: - If you enjoy Felix' work, consider supporting him via Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/haecker-felix - Application page on GNOME's Gitlab: https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/Shortwave - If you like SomaFM, make sure you support them too if you can: https://somafm.com/support/ ------------- Support my unsponsored channel: - https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 What is Internet Radio? 1:07 About Shortwave! 2:58 Installing Shortwave 3:59 Adding radio stations to Shortwave 6:31 Bonus features 7:39 So what the heck is Shortwave, and do I like it?https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/0af6b35f-2282-4e60-9f65-bb0a5d356917/34e463e3-6ffd-44dd-b828-31bac1515fc7-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/2mwjFhu3tE7NAFKnFR7wYg575517012024-11-03T16:30:52.137ZlinuxgnomeradiostreamingYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/tLoe7ESWvKRRGERqq6HoyLhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/968bfcab-8de8-4c15-a8ba-825063c8b0d2.jpgIntroducing... Veronica Explains NothingI play Bop-It and talk about my new channel.https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/e0d92ac2-b1e6-47cb-8986-f46bc1f72bbc/e30b269a-490e-43ac-8383-74839cffd963-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/tLoe7ESWvKRRGERqq6HoyL19259492024-12-18T16:23:32.382ZYESVeronica Explains NothingNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/3tKrFHLZCihYFvDEtnzgEBhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/a45f5819-7e8b-40ab-a95b-5b7adafadd1e.jpgYou asked me questions about desktop environments...It's time for "Ask Veronica", and in this inaugural episode of the series, I'm going to answer your questions about desktop environments! If you want to help support my work, and join the coolest Discord on the planet (which also happens to be bridged to Matrix for those of you who don't like Discord), please join me on Patreon or Ko-Fi! https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains And here's that link to Fedora saying KDE Plasma is going to get top tier along with GNOME: https://pagure.io/Fedora-Council/tickets/issue/504 Oh! Go follow @VeronicaExplainsNothing Chapters: 0:00 I say greetings and introduce Ask Veronica 0:41 What is a desktop environment? 1:47 What's the difference between a window manager and a desktop environment? 3:46 Can you change desktop environments easily? 5:40 What desktop environment is most like Windows? 7:59 What helps my (Veronica's) productivity the most when considering a desktop environment? 8:58 Why is fractional scaling still a problem on Linux? 10:11 Which desktop environment is the most popular 11:45 Will the desktops ever play nice with each other? 13:26 Conclusion #linux #gnome #kdeplasmahttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/141221b7-ea25-432e-a853-6f377a0f3c33/af06aea3-a876-48f2-b85c-76d8f3e615a5-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/3tKrFHLZCihYFvDEtnzgEB929513902024-12-24T17:24:33.417ZlinuxgnomekdekdeplasmaxfceYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/ffhBwuXDg7ZuPPFcqR93Bdhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/8b1b4d9a-9823-4e23-b083-3970e0ad4935.jpgHave you ever used the "column" command?Yes, there's other tools that can make terminal output prettier on Linux. We all know that. But the "column" command is likely already there, on your system, waiting for you to use it. With "column" you can get nice looking terminal output & JSON from terminal commands, without a lot of additional cruft! I mentioned a few print materials in this episode, here's some links: 📖 The AWK book: https://archive.org/details/pdfy-MgN0H1joIoDVoIC7 📘 The K/P UNIX book: https://archive.org/details/unixprogramminge0000kern 🔐 1979's "Password Security: A Case History" by Robert Morris and Ken Thompson, which talks about how password encryption evolved in early UNIX: https://rist.tech.cornell.edu/6431papers/MorrisThompson1979.pdf And here's the "support the channel" links (my video isn't sponsored): 👕 Buy my nerdy ethernet t-shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch ✨ Join the Patreon (with Discord/Matrix benefits): https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains ☕ Or Ko-Fi if that's your jam (same benefits): https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 I say "greetings" and introduce the column command 0:58 Basic use of the column command 2:02 Piping more advanced commands into column 2:57 Column's table mode: unlocking power 4:18 Adding neat headers to our table so we can manipulate them 5:57 Getting JSON output from terminal commands using column 6:57 Conclusion: column is awesomehttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/735e9783-3424-4e15-bc56-e93a1d9705d2/d1eee2c8-cbe7-4657-9653-724993cb770f-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/ffhBwuXDg7ZuPPFcqR93Bd503521862025-01-05T15:50:56.582ZlinuxterminalhomelabcolumndataYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/mCMrgyZ5Duq4cD1inLC5AVhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/c2d70bcf-c490-4b84-b135-525ef7223ca2.jpgCloning your hard drive, the easy way (with Clonezilla)Does anyone read descriptions anymore? If you read the description, comment with "That's a bossy video". Shoot, is that engagement farming? Oh well. What? Oh, right, I'm supposed to be describing this video. It's about Clonezilla! I love using Clonezilla for backing up my disk drives to images. It's also helped me out to be able to convert a physical machine to a VM easily. It's such a simple tool and I'm really thankful to the folks who made it. You can check out the tool at https://clonezilla.org. Also, I wrote a companion blog post for this video: https://vkc.sh/clonezilla-101 And if you like the shirt I'm wearing, I sell it over on my merch store: https://vkc.sh/product-tag/test-your-backups/ Lastly, I couldn't do this without the supporters I have on Patreon and Ko-Fi, who foot the bill for all of this nonsense. If you want to join our Discord-slash-Matrix, tiers start at $2/mo USD. Thank you! https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you about Clonezilla 3:26 What do you need to start using Clonezilla? 4:57 What I'm using to demonstrate Clonezilla 5:45 Getting started and choosing a Clonezilla mode 8:10 Cloning a device to an image with Clonezilla 12:18 Restoring a Clonezilla image to a new device 15:00 It even works with encryption!https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/a7198cb5-5146-4652-b7cb-cc79d429a839/3365415e-9bdb-4710-99fe-9c301e4131a7-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/mCMrgyZ5Duq4cD1inLC5AV986510322025-01-31T02:51:44.139ZYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/aDwEJGVce1wsFusYEfkxHDhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/297dc7ca-be7e-4d02-99c7-348903d36853.jpgIt's Tangara time: first impressions of a new open hardware MP3 playerMain channel: https://tinkerbetter.tube/c/veronicaexplains/videos Merch: https://vkc.sh/merch Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains --- I bought a Tangara shortly after making my iPod video last year, and it finally just arrived! Let's unbox it and take a gander. Order one and/or find out more at https://cooltech.zone/tangara! No affiliate links, not sponsored, just something I think is neat. 0:00 I bought a Tangara 1:33 Unboxing Tangara 2:15 First impressions with Tangara 3:00 Turning on Tangara for the first time (should have read the manual) 4:35 Have you seen 2001 when the apes discover the monolith? 6:10 Flashing new Tangara firmware and it finally works 7:28 Parting thoughts on my first days with Tangarahttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/4e1faacb-f4a6-44dc-ba7e-bd8268e33763/02c68e9c-2055-42e8-985e-48077151e0e5-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/aDwEJGVce1wsFusYEfkxHD631512322025-02-26T01:38:50.842Zopenhardwaretangaramusicmp3opensourceYESVeronica Explains NothingNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/vfvH2FhaXuVYwiUv4R1pYvhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/4886d76c-001a-4a7d-82b4-7a381a12e4e6.jpgHow to install Debian Testing... and why you might not want toDebian Testing is a great way to try out Debian and provide feedback to the project. But it's not a rolling release Linux distro. Although some successfully use it like one. In today's video, I'll show you how to try out Debian Testing for yourself, but then I'll tell you why you might want to think twice before making it your everyday distro. Significant links mentioned in the video: 💿 Debian's development installer (which currently installs Testing): https://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/ 👷 Debian Wiki's Testing page (includes instructions): https://wiki.debian.org/DebianTesting 🐞 Debian Wiki's page on the Bug Tracker: https://wiki.debian.org/BTS ❓ Debian's manual's "choosing a Debian distribution" page: https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/debian-faq/choosing.en.html ♻️ Debian's manual's "lifecycle of a release" page: https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/debian-handbook/sect.release-lifecycle.en.html 🦖 Trixie freeze dates: https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2025/01/msg00004.html 👩🏻‍💻 Debian's "developers' corner" page about testing: https://www.debian.org/devel/testing.en.html 🎸 Oh yeah! It's Tangara Time over on Veronica Explains Nothing : https://tinkerbetter.tube/w/aDwEJGVce1wsFusYEfkxHD This video has no sponsors except for my channel's Patrons and Ko-Fi members. 🅿️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains ☕ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains And I self-host a merch store where you can buy my nerdy t-shirts. 👚 Today's shirt: https://vkc.sh/product-tag/test-your-backups/ Chapters: 0:00 Trying Debian Testing the easy way (via an ISO) 1:30 Trying Debian Testing the hard way (via apt) 6:35 Why I say that Debian Testing isn't for everyone 10:27 Who would use boring old Debian anyway?https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/ecdfbde3-7ca1-4a3e-8375-617743d37839/1d545b20-24bb-4a48-8b3f-e294e951a9b7-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/vfvH2FhaXuVYwiUv4R1pYv746511492025-03-03T20:26:03.443ZlinuxdebianhomelabtrixietestingYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/6hrXmYYNMjBGJnSE8iJ6NMhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/2f3b965e-0583-41c1-a0bb-5dbe334886d1.jpgVimWiki: I write my notes in the terminal, like a monsterVimWiki is my preferred notetaking solution because it's intentionally minimal. When I want to take notes, I want to take notes, not see a mind map or extra visualizations or photos to distract me. I'm old school! (Or just old.) In today's video, I'll show you how to install VimWiki for yourself, as well as configure it to use Markdown (my preferred text formatting), and update the file path for VimWiki files so that it's easy to sync with third party solutions like Nextcloud Notes. Significant links mentioned in the video: 👩🏻‍💻 My blog post which covers this topic: https://vkc.sh/vimwiki-101 👷 VimWiki's GitHub page: https://github.com/vimwiki/vimwiki ☁️ Nextcloud, my preferred self-hosted file sync solution: https://nextcloud.com 📓 Nextcloud Notes on GitHub: https://github.com/nextcloud/notes-android 🎈 Eleventy, my preferred SSG: https://www.11ty.dev/ 🦖 Wikipedia's page on how modes work as an interface concept (Vim being an example of a "modal editor"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_(user_interface) This video has no sponsors except for my channel's Patrons and Ko-Fi members. 🅿️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains ☕ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 I say "greetings" and tell you about VimWiki 1:33 Getting and installing VimWiki 3:46 Using VimWiki 6:51 Customizing VimWiki: switching it to Markdown 8:28 Changing the VimWiki directory (to sync with Nextcloud) 10:10 Navigating around in VimWiki 12:12 Conclusion: I think VimWiki is neat #linux #vim #homelabhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/2ac996b2-39eb-4208-92ef-3ea4815157cd/2bed05af-cd5d-41e5-bd30-def068ad5ecd-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/6hrXmYYNMjBGJnSE8iJ6NM820523512025-03-26T06:00:49.095ZVimWikiVimLinuxHomelabTerminalYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/7fJgbLWxFWGwLpr4jcvCn4https://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/af223f6c-71f7-4883-aec0-35f5308f6d27.jpgMy Commodore 64 is purple now: brand new C64 case from Retro FuzionIt's just purple now, OK? No affiliate links, not sponsored, just something I think is neat. Relevant links for this video: 🍞 Mine was part of the IndieGogo, but it appears you can currently buy your own case from Retro Fuzion for $95 USD: https://www.retrofuzion.com/products/breadbin-case-set 🤘Retro Badge Man, who sells replacement badges for vintage machines: https://retrobadgeman.com 📺 The Retro Channel's C64 Longboard RF replacement which I'm installing in a future video: https://github.com/TheRetroChannel/Commdore-64-RF-replacement-Longboard-V2 🐉LumaCode Mod by C0pperdragon, also a future video I'll possibly do?: https://github.com/c0pperdragon/LumaCode/wiki/VIC-II-dizer-(for-the-C64-computer) And my own links: ▶️ Main channel: https://tinkerbetter.tube/c/veronicaexplains/videos 👕 Merch: https://vkc.sh/merch ⭐ Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains ☕ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 Why do I want my Commodore 64 to have a new purple case, what's wrong with me? 1:13 Unboxing The Retro Fuzion C64 Breadbin Case 4:29 Removing the C64 from the original breadbin 6:23 Installing the Longboard in the new breadbin 9:28 Installing the keyboard in the new breadbin 11:09 Veronica Rants about YouTube Midrolls 12:08 Installing the LED, power badge, and closing it up 15:07 Powering up my purple C64 #retro #commodore #commodore64https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/32a54a1d-9995-4c42-b32f-290c2a1ae98d/b4298718-8cfa-447c-a453-da7ac9c0a27e-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/7fJgbLWxFWGwLpr4jcvCn4105355572025-04-10T16:52:08.332ZCommodorevintage computingretroCommodore 64vintageYESVeronica Explains NothingNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/29nYwsVhZqDJ6U66ZHNXKdhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/20751db5-8238-4735-9187-2b25126b7ae3.jpg45Drives hasn't sent me any hardware. I still think they're neat.Let's talk about 45Drives, why I like their open source Cockpit modules, as well as their tutorials and documentation about open source projects. I think it's rare to have a corporation care this much about open source. From my outsider view as someone who has never been sent anything from 45Drives, I think it's refreshing. And I want to talk about it! This video was not sponsored, 45Drives has not only (to date) not sent me any hardware, but we've had no business dealings at all: no money changing hands, no free trips to see their factory, nothing like that. Again, this is as of filming: can't predict the future! :) Patrons and Ko-Fi members make Veronica Explains possible: - https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Links referenced in the video: - The 45Drives website: https://www.45drives.com/ - And 45Drives is on YouTube (it's a great channel): https://youtube.com/@45Drives - Their file sharing Cockpit module: https://github.com/45Drives/cockpit-file-sharing - FTC disclosures for social media influencers: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers - The older of the two ZFS modules from 45Drives: https://github.com/45Drives/cockpit-zfs-manager - And the newer one they're building from scratch: https://github.com/45Drives/cockpit-zfs - Friend of the channel Tom gave me permission to share his clips here, go check out his channel if you're not already subscribed: https://youtube.com/@LAWRENCESYSTEMS - My blog post where I go into a bit more detail about how to install these modules: https://vkc.sh/45drives-cockpit/ Chapters: 0:00 45Drives hasn't sponsored me in any way... so far 3:00 What is Cockpit anyway? 4:54 Looking at two 45Drives modules for Cockpit 6:17 But... I thought you hated corporations? 8:29 Would I buy a 45Drives server? (probably) #homelab #linux #serverhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/0944a191-dba5-40ae-ad32-13da3de5f1a6/e726a315-22b4-44a5-ab99-ca778207d495-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/29nYwsVhZqDJ6U66ZHNXKd628511172025-04-26T14:12:08.665ZLinuxHomelabServer45drivessysadminYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/p4pRnBvNGGAAafD5KtDSvshttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/f7d7aac9-8df1-454e-8050-f0fb3462334b.jpgI make all my videos using Linux. Here's how.The commenters often tell me I must be using a Mac or a Windows PC for video editing. Nope! I use three important pieces of free and open source software in order to make these videos, and luckily for me they work great on Linux! 🎞️ Kdenlive for video editing: https://kdenlive.org/ 📹 OBS for footage capture: https://obsproject.com 🖌️ Inkscape for thumbnails: https://inkscape.org/ Other useful links from this video (not sponsored, no affiliate links): - MLT Framework website: https://www.mltframework.org/ - C0pperdragon's Lumacode RGBtoHDMI page which helps you get started with modding a vintage PC for HDMI capture: https://github.com/c0pperdragon/LumaCode/wiki/RGBtoHDMI-Mono-&-Lumacode - RetroTink 5X: https://www.retrotink.com/shop/retrotink-5x-pro - Martin Owens on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doctormo (Martin's also on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@doctormo) - My Fractal North case: https://www.microcenter.com/product/665641/fractal-design-north-mesh-atx-mid-tower-computer-case-black-walnut - My Cam Link 4K: https://www.microcenter.com/product/629993/elgato-cam-link-4k-usb-30-external-video-capture-device - My PCI-e Blackmagic HDMI capture card: https://www.microcenter.com/product/634800/blackmagic-design-decklink-mini-recorder-4k-bdlkminirec4k Lastly, these unsponsored videos are only possible thanks to supporters like you. $2/mo USD gets you access to a Discord/Matrix where I hang out every day with cool people. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 Linux is my jam 1:01 Kdenlive is my editor 5:25 OBS is my capture tool 7:51 Inkscape is my thumbnail editor 9:31 My tools work with Linux just fine #linux #videoediting #opensourcehttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/babc1e8d-785a-464e-b791-14c76246ef8c/49f26484-4fdb-46d5-b5ba-023b2a251768-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/p4pRnBvNGGAAafD5KtDSvs854541102025-05-25T22:37:18.093ZLinuxVideo EditingArtOpen SourceFOSSYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/fYydYFPnuknT7pwXp7kA7Phttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/6a97c404-ef57-470e-b3df-62fef9179f8f.jpgThe modern web sucks. My band's website doesn't.My band has a website. I made it using 1990s technology. And 2K20s technology. And I think it's pretty nice. In today's episode, I'll cover the Eleventy static site generator, and how I adapted a design made on vintage hardware (using AOLPress on Windows 95!) to a modern workflow. Important links mentioned in the video: 🖥️ Homestar Runner's "Back to a Website" toon (which may have inspired this video): https://homestarrunner.com/toons/backtoawebsite 🎈 Eleventy (or 11ty as the cool kids call it): https://www.11ty.dev/ 🎉 Sophia Brandt wrote up a helpful article about deploying to GitHub Pages with Eleventy: https://www.rockyourcode.com/how-to-deploy-eleventy-to-github-pages-with-github-actions/ And if you want to help me make more unsponsored videos like this one: 🅿️ https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains ☕ https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 I say "greetings" and explain why I like static sites 2:41 What is a static site generator anyway? 4:13 About my website (thestopbits.net) 6:01 Modding the Eleventy template 9:14 Adding posts to Eleventy 10:04 I talk too long about the modern webhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/79457371-7251-4386-940f-03535f111acb/eb8e3e78-4f5b-4782-ae3d-894705794329-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/fYydYFPnuknT7pwXp7kA7P805528052025-06-17T07:26:41.052Zweb developmenthomelabeleventystatic site generatorlinuxYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/12Zs9oeymuqKKF86rPj2eWhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/f6a48a49-e517-4548-84ae-b098879980ab.jpgModding a Commodore 64 for HDMI!Does your Commodore 64 output pixel-perfect HDMI? Because mine does. Thank you so much to Side Projects Lab for making this awesome kit. You can find out more at the GitHub for the project: https://github.com/sideprojectslab/HD-64/. I bought this one myself for €109, from Retro 8-Bit Shop: https://www.retro8bitshop.com/product/spl-hd-64/. You can also buy one from retro-updates.com: https://www.retro-updates.com/product/17245372/hd-64-commodore-64-hdmi-output-fpga If you buy the kit, make sure to buy it from one of these two places. This video isn't sponsored, but it's a kind thing to buy this from a reseller that's working with the developer. Let's support cool projects like this. Speaking of cool projects... I got my purple Retro Fuzion case from the initial crowdfund, but it looks like you can still buy them here: https://www.retrofuzion.com/products/breadbin-case-set. If you need a new VIC-II, a good option if you can get it is the VIC-II Kawari, which will also hook you up with HDMI video out: https://accentual.com/vicii-kawari/ If you already have invested in an RGBtoHDMI setup, or just don't like soldering, I really like C0pperdragon's LumaCode project, and you can find out more at https://www.tindie.com/products/c0pperdragon/vic-ii-dizer/. Note that the LumaCode will need an RGBtoHDMI setup to work (unlike the build featured in today's video). Lastly: these videos take forever to make and I rely on community support to make Veronica Explains happen. Monthly supporters get access to my Discord/Matrix room, and my immense gratitude: - https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Chapters: 0:00 It's hard to find modern video options for the Commodore 64 2:56 Introducing the HD-64 4:39 Removing the old RF modulator 5:16 Assembling and installing the HD64 board 7:09 First dummy test and installing the interleaver 7:59 Second dummy test and setting the jumpers 8:57 My Commodore 64 has HDMI nowhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/00472629-0a23-4d43-a384-d90e93e5236c/8d97f8e3-983c-43ea-8d93-c854df435a41-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/12Zs9oeymuqKKF86rPj2eW73659562025-07-28T00:35:50.787Zretrocomputingcommodorevintagehdmicommodore64YESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/8FR3Mav4rU4ULDCbxG4wNChttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/b1063324-d086-498b-bc0c-3ce3d3e72d18.jpgI'm in a nerd-rock band with other YouTubers. Now you can download our music!Oh what do you know, it's Bandcamp Friday and my retrotube faculty band, The Stop Bits, just put out a record! Here's the Bandcamp link: https://thestopbits.bandcamp.com/album/return-from-interrupt If you've ever wanted to listen to four YouTubers sing songs about the 6502 instruction set, dealing with the aftermath of a capacitor explosion, or putting Linux on increasingly random machines, this is probably the best way to do that today. The band on the web: https://www.thestopbits.net The band on YouTube: ‪https://youtube.com/@TheStopBits‬ And my bandmates channels: Sean: ‪‪https://youtube.com/@ActionRetro‬ Taylor and Amy: ‪‪https://youtube.com/@TaylorAmyShow‬ And and here's VCFMW's website: https://vcfmw.orghttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/3e403459-f1b9-4f66-a853-bc7be169a9a0/4b174228-12ff-4902-9f8e-a55991b2dfae-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/8FR3Mav4rU4ULDCbxG4wNC168511762025-09-05T04:25:02.694Zmusicnerd rockbandvintage computersvcfYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/hzKAKW9NTg4d4TNTtSz3Szhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/28043b7a-679e-40a2-99c1-e0c7eae9dd34.jpgUsing rsync for backups, because it's not shiny and newYou might not even like rsync. Yeah it's old. Yeah it's slow. But if you're working with Linux you're going to need to know it. In this video I walk through my favorite everyday flags for rsync. Support the channel: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains https://thestopbits.bandcamp.com Here's a companion blog post, where I cover a bit more detail: https://vkc.sh/everyday-rsync Also, @BreadOnPenguins made an awesome rsync video and you should check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eifQI5uD6VQ Lastly, I left out all of the ssh setup stuff because I made a video about that and the blog post goes into a smidge more detail. If you want to see a video covering the basics of using SSH, I made one a few years ago and it's still pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FKsdbjzBcc Chapters: 1:18 Invoking rsync 4:05 The --delete flag for rsync 5:30 Compression flag: -z 6:02 Using tmux and rsync together 6:30 but Veronica... why not use (insert shiny object here)https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/8648a1c8-f640-4228-be52-3c65dd2814a5/283cde22-2cd2-4c0d-9fdb-9cec390264dc-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/hzKAKW9NTg4d4TNTtSz3Sz522528082025-10-01T16:14:05.085Zlinuxhomelabsysadminself-hostingrsyncYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/ns3WDZZgAoe1SfrDCAUrnihttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/2d72857d-fafe-4d2f-ac76-cf1eafc10e49.jpgI stream nothing, and I am happy.I'm one of those hipsters who doesn't use streaming services. I did, a while ago, but I quit using them because the experience is kind of awful, and I'm happier now for it. I collect physical media and watch it using Jellyfin on my Linux-based home theater PC, and I'm completely satisfied with how it works. I'm making this video because I am really troubled by algorithmic helplessness, and I feel like corporate-centralized streaming media makes that worse. Maybe this video will encourage someone else to cut the cord and rediscover an appreciation for owning your media and being choosy about what to "watch next". Or maybe I'm just wasting time. Who knows? I suppose, you know, you're reading this description, right? If you read the description, say "algorithmic helplessness sucks" in the comments. That'll make me feel better. Oh right, I need to tell you about the things I mentioned in the video. Software: - MakeMKV: https://makemkv.com/ - To support MakeMKV and get all the advanced features: https://www.makemkv.com/buy/ - That LibreDrive forum post on the MakeMKV website which is hard to find (contains list of LibreDrive compatible drives): https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=79712#p79712 - Handbrake: https://handbrake.fr/ - Asunder: http://littlesvr.ca/asunder/ - Jellyfin: https://jellyfin.org/ - Kodi: https://kodi.tv - Finamp (via GitHub): https://github.com/jmshrv/finamp Hardware I mentioned - not sponsored and no affiliate links. (These drives might not be currently available at Micro Center, but I'm providing these links as they're probably the most helpful if you want to find one yourself.) - My LG portable Blu-Ray drive, a BP60NB10: https://www.microcenter.com/product/607144/lg-slim-portable-blu-ray-dvd-writer-w-3d-blu-ray-disk-playback-and-m-disc-support - And my internal Asus BW-16D1HT drive: https://www.microcenter.com/product/435513/asus-16x-blu-ray-disc-drive - FLIRC receiver (I don't remember if I bought it he...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/adb3102a-f329-44a8-86c7-50c7e52a5bd7/9443b20a-669b-41ed-88e7-6440b0bafa98-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/ns3WDZZgAoe1SfrDCAUrni684585902025-11-01T15:32:46.919Zhomelabstreamingmedialinuxself-hostedYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/cRpY1NgJHqMgyPgZA7dJELhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/db1278c6-42b2-4eb7-a0e7-1d5b0ef13300.jpgLinux on a Mac (it's not going back)New year, new OS for this M1 MacBook Air! I've been using Asahi Linux (via the flagship Fedora Asahi Remix) for a few weeks now. It's been my everyday laptop and I'm really impressed with how it's held up. Battery life is amazing, and the ARM Linux experience is fine for everyday use. This video walks through how I installed Fedora Asahi Remix in December 2025, the process might change in the future and if it does, I might revisit it here or in a blog- watch for pinned comments I guess! Important links: - Asahi Linux project: https://asahilinux.org - Asahi Linux docs: https://asahilinux.org/docs/ - Asahi Linux "supported devices" page: https://asahilinux.org/fedora/#device-support Links to help support unsponsored videos like these... Patreon and Ko-Fi members get access to my Discord/Matrix server where I hang out: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains - Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains - Buy a shirt: https://vkc.sh/merch - Download my music: https://thestopbits.bandcamp.com Chapters: 0:00 What is Asahi Linux in the first place? 2:15 Installation caveats 3:27 Actually installing Asahi Linux on real hardware 7:34 About the experience 11:06 Asahi is awesome #linux #apple #fedorahttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/5ffabd4a-0673-4f82-bcb6-94a871292cf0/6007ce42-54ef-4faf-9ed7-6ce153c56dec-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/cRpY1NgJHqMgyPgZA7dJEL767527932026-01-05T06:26:44.148ZlinuxasahilinuxappleARMfedoraYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/wPTCS3fiMqDFiLmbWGn9VKhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/60b8fbdb-22c7-4cfd-8df8-08d8bbff7832.pngGrapheneOS can help you retake your privacy, right now.My videos aren't sponsored by anyone but you. Monthly sustainers get access to my Discord/Matrix space, and are what keeps the lights on around here. Thank you for your consideration! https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains --- OK, so GrapheneOS. I've used it for almost three years now. I've very much enjoyed taking a bit more control over my privacy. Maybe you will too. Links for the wicked! From GrapheneOS directly (on their website or social media): - GrapheneOS home page: https://grapheneos.org/ - GrapheneOS donate page: https://grapheneos.org/donate - GrapheneOS supported devices: https://grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices - GrapheneOS Attestation Compatibility Guide: https://grapheneos.org/articles/attestation-compatibility-guide - Reddit comment from GrapheneOS about OEMs: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrapheneOS/comments/1o32gpg/comment/nivsx0k/ - Regarding GrapheneOS on social media, here's one post they copy/pasted multiple times in a short window, behavior I find a little unsettling: https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/116092140167973707 - Another recent comment from GrapheneOS in reply to someone who was just mentioning a competitor: https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/116076269968876054 App stores that aren't Google: - Accrescent home page (an app store GrapheneOS has made available in stock GrapheneOS): https://accrescent.app/ - Obtanium home page (downloading apps directly from Git or other sources): https://obtainium.imranr.dev/ - F-Droid, you probably already know about them by now: https://f-droid.org/ About specific apps which might be helpful: - Signal APK download: https://signal.org/android/apk/ - Terence Eden's awesome blog post about Contactless Payments in Europe using Curve with GrapheneOS: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/06/contactless-payments-with-grapheneos/ - Organic Maps works pretty well as a general maps app: https://organicmaps.app/ - Unified Push homepage (great...https://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/f9a1f043-f414-4995-b628-6c6bacc68f55/41216bb0-f818-49b0-aa95-925e58f6e179-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/wPTCS3fiMqDFiLmbWGn9VK1044529452026-02-20T23:02:28.248ZgrapheneOSandroidprivacymobileYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/w/68D5MRVprAdfz4Dhmfqs3jhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/lazy-static/thumbnails/5e61e048-2e36-43bd-8ca6-23ba77a22eef.pngLinux on a Mac (but it's 1999)My videos aren't sponsored by anyone but you. Monthly sustainers get access to my Discord/Matrix space, and are what keeps the lights on around here. Thank you for your consideration! https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains Oh, and I have a blog you can subscribe to via email now: https://veronicaexplains.net --- It's Linux, specifically LinuxPPC 1999, which is based on Red Hat 5. I'm installing it on a Power Macintosh 9600/300. Most importantly, I'm having fun! Links for the wicked! - LinuxPPC 1999 from Macintosh Garden (I used the Q3 ISO): https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/linuxppc-1999 - You can buy a BlueSCSI from the always wonderful ‪Joe from Joe's Computer Museum (not sponsored, paid for it with my own money): https://jcm-1.com/product-category/hardware/bluescsi/ - BlueSCSI docs: https://bluescsi.com/docs/ Chapters: 0:00 About my Power Macintosh 9600/300 2:11 Why was Linux available for these? 4:03 I chose LinuxPPC 1999 5:13 What you need before installing Linux on a Power Mac 6:58 Pre-partitioning for LinuxPPC 1999 8:30 Installing the Linux... installer? 9:21 FINALLY installing Linux on the 9600 12:52 Setting up BootX to run LinuxPPC 1999 13:46 Actually using LinuxPPC on a Power Macintosh 9600 16:37 Why would anyone bother with any of this, Veronica? #macintosh #retro #linuxhttps://tinkerbetter-tube.us-ord-1.linodeobjects.com/streaming-playlists/hls/298ec0ad-e02b-4583-bba7-6e86b4b5eece/057452ac-19ea-48ec-a142-d3a24c71331b-master.m3u8https://tinkerbetter.tube/videos/embed/68D5MRVprAdfz4Dhmfqs3j116952632026-04-01T23:27:48.526ZretromacintoshlinuxapplevintagecomputingYESVeronica ExplainsNOhttps://tinkerbetter.tube/c/veronicaexplains/videoshttps://tinkerbetter.tube/c/veronicaexplainsnothing/videoshttps://tinkerbetter.tube/a/vkc/video-channels