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Switched to Linux is dedicated to helping people make the switch to a Linux based desktop system and get real work done. Our site author has experience in Windows, Linux, and Mac computers and he uses them every day in his web design business. The Linux operating system is easy install and fun to use. Browse our channel and our website for tips and tricks to learn how to take back your computer. Linux is easy, and we want to show you how!
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Last Episode : July 2, 2025 6:40pm
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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
Published Wednesday
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
Published Monday
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
Published Sunday
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
Published 06/26
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
Published 06/25
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
Published 06/21
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
Published 06/20
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
Published 06/18
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
Published 06/16
Today we continue to talk about managing a Linux Mint computer beyond installing. This video is about the kernel.#linuxmint #kernel #linux00:00 - Intro01:23 - The Kernel Manager02:23 - Why Old Kernels Remain04:20 - Adding and Removing Kernels07:05 - Finding the Kernels on Your Computer-----------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=RZY9peZt3vs
Published 06/14
Today we look at shifts to content moderation on YouTube, dangerous privacy and security issues in the medical community, and looking at how malware attacks are coming from the inside.#weeklynewsroundup #foss #medical00:00:00 - Intro and Announcements00:02:11 - Promo Spot00:03:03 - FOSS Under Attack00:16:16 - Medical Security00:36:51 - Malware Inside House00:46:33 - Comment Break00:56:00 - QuickLines01:17:42 - SillyVille01:25:31 - Feeding the Beasts01:26:55 - Comments01:46:01 - Final WordsAll Articles:https://switchedtolinux.com/news/foss-content-under-attack-----------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=FoQZ_lRm4aE
Published 06/12
Today we look at the latest updates coming to Linux Mint 22.2.#linuxmint #fingerprints #linux Blog Post:https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4850-----------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=w1SfR70WXC4
Published 06/11