Opensource Spotlight: HexChat & IRC Chat - A Geek Underground
The Opensource Spotlight this week is a program called HexChat. We will show you how to use HexChat to connect to IRC (Internet Relay Chat) and explore the geek underground.
In this weeks news we discuss Nintendo's new throwback console, 3D printing a victims finger to access their phone, the final VCR, and the recent hiccup in the Torrent world. We also touch on a delay in the rumored Apple Car.
Game Play: Mario Maker (Wii U)
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In part 2 of the Rasberry Pi series we walk through installing the OS (Retropie) and booting your device for the first time. In Part 3 of the series we will show you how to install ROMs for your emulation gaming needs.
https://retropie.org.uk/download/
http://www.7-zip.org/
https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads
http://www.raspberry-projects.com/pi/pi-operating-systems/win32diskimager
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw1sOag6mKg
In this video we take a look at the Google Chromecast. We compare it to the Roku stick and other media devices I've used throughout the years. We discuss the design, specs, interface and how fast and snappy this device offering is.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_apps_with_Google_Cast_support
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41qzuJf-Dhw
In this video I show some of the phishing scams tried on me since having a Youtube channel. Discuss ways to keep yourself secure and fill your brains with valuable knowledge.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_TTPxtQHpg
In this video we take a look at the Garmin Venu 3 and the 3s. The only difference between the 3 and 3s is the size of the watch. This fitness elite watch was put through the paces and I compare it against the Apple Watch that I owned previously to see which one reigns supreme
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About this item
Built-In Speaker And Microphone
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Animated On-Screen Workouts
iPhone and Android compatible
Battery.average life : 14.0 days
Connectivity technology : Wireless
Display.size : 1.4 inches
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In this video we review the Celestron Handheld Digital Microscope. We answer the question - will it Linux? We show some live footage of a honey-nut cheerio because we can and discuss some of the potential use for such a fun little device. I plan to use this for circuit board repair and live magnified views while soldering.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6V-ha1-Pg
In this video we take a look at DuckDuckGo search engine and the importance of using this service over other more mainstream search engines. Take a look at the features, explore how they still make money all without hording your private information.
Take back your privacy
https://duckduckgo.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO94GuoBdAg
In this video Darkone778 and DasGeek discuss the applications that you can use in Linux to help the transition from Mac OS or Windows. We list our 22 favorite apps that helped us make the move. Many of these are available now in all platforms and make great open source alternatives for those who may not be ready to jump into Linux just yet.
Kdenlive
Simplenote or Evernote
Thunderbird Mail
Shotwell Photo Manager
Digital Ocean Droplet
Tilix
Pithos
LibreOffice
Sublime Text/Atom
Lutris
KDE Connect
Lightworks
WPS Office/ SoftMaker Office
Firefox
Darktable
Audacity
Guake
OBS Studio
Blender 3d
Lollypop
Steam
Bonus Krita
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