Today I look at several articles suggesting Microsoft is not focusing on Windows or Xbox because their hyperfocus is elsewhere. What does this mean for the broader computer world?#microsoft #windows #linux -----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4E5sXii_JM

Today we look at the recent post from Debian calling for help after spending several months alienating competent developers.#debian #linux #ideology-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwtSnO9TA4

This week in the Weekly News Roundup we look at government getting too close to big tech. Also, the EU is forcing apple to sideload apps while Android is pulling back on such freedoms.#oligarchy #apple #sideloading00:00:00 - Intro and Announcements00:02:03 - Promo Spot00:03:05 - The Corporatocracy Cometh00:25:02 - Sideloading in the EU00:39:18 - Comment Break00:49:40 - QuickLines01:15:48 - SillyVille01:20:43 - Feeding the Beasts01:22:12 - Comments01:41:33 - Final WordsAll Articles:https://switchedtolinux.com/news/the-corporatocracy-cometh-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74B8roqodfc

Today we look at calls from the Public Interest Research Group for Windows to increase free extended support. This call would help achieve Microsoft's commitment to the environment, but instead, they are causing many PCs to go into landfills. Linux will save that computer.#linuxmint #windows #microsoft -----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinuxMastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txrBeptRZas

Today we look at Calculate Linux, a Russian distro based on Gentoo with server and desktop builds.#linux #gentoo #calculatelinux-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinuxMastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVgDWaFnNg

Today I comment on the recent videos from Pewdiepie about Linux and de-googling. I will give my perspectives and commentary.#linux #pewdiepie #privacyThe Two Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Lxkt50xOg-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo1ktWExFcw

This week in the Weekly News Roundup, Google pushes RCS on your friends, Barbie gets an AI Boost, and the streaming services are all increasing their ad rate. Join us for this weeks episode of privacy, security, and business news.#weeklynewsroundup #advertising #streaminghttps://switchedtolinux.com/supporthttps://tlm.li/coderedAll Articles:https://switchedtolinux.com/news/the-advertising-cyclone-of-streaming-service-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NNEwQQpn4w

Today we talk about Microsoft offering free updates, but fine print applies. Today we talk about the two free ways to get free updates for one year. And of course, we talk about the string that is attached.#windows #linux #updates00:00 - Intro00:52 - A Summary of Updates03:45 - The Free Options (A Summary)05:39 - Microsoft Rewards10:58 - Windows Backup13:55 - Oh...the string-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_unDL0haY

Today we look at how to install and remove software on Linux Mint looking at the software manager, Flatpaks, and more.#linuxmint #linux #software00:00 - Intro02:17 - Software Manager04:15 - Flatpak and Software Manager Settings06:28 - Installing Software07:45 - Removing a Package08:30 - The Terminal is Not Scary09:40 - PPAs13:14 - More About Flatpaks20:20 - Alternative Software-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinuxMastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hbSbe_CDn4

Today we look at the case of Microsoft locking an account with thirty years of work...and NO customer support.#weeklyNewsRoundup #microsoft #bigdata All Articles:https://switchedtolinux.com/news/microsoft-nuked-his-files00:00 - Intro01:02 - Airline Data Collection04:40 - Giving Medical Records to Big Tech10:37 - Data Brokers Contribute to Red Rum13:21 - Synthetic ID15:41 - OpenAI Military Contract18:34 - Smart TVs, Dumb Privacy24:55 - Whatsapp Ads29:12 - Denmark Replaces Microsoft33:40 - Microsoft Nuked His Files41:08 - Waymo Limits Service41:50 - Kia Netflix42:30 - The Trump Phone-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinuxMastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gGZMbS3mGA

Today we look at a poll showing most Windows users don't even know what version of Windows they have. Are they ready to Upgrade? Of should they just Switch to Linux?#windows #linux #computerspecs-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinuxMastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVec_NVMxIs

Today we look at the recent development of AOSP and what it means for the future of custom roms.#grapheneos #android #aosp00:00 - Intro01:30 - What's Going On03:10 - Digging into the Article07:25 - Graphene Thread10:45 - Google Clarifications16:15 - Final Thoughts-----------Support Switched to Linux!👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates💰 https://patreon.com/tomm💰 https://subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux-----------Social Media:🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinuxReddit: /r/switchedtolinuxMastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@switchedtolinux-----------We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIYtAnlzMfw