Tag: Linux Mint

• September 19, 2026MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  493 – Mintinator

  This episode of mintCast (Episode 493) features the team—Joe, Bill, Charles, and Jim—discussing various Linux-related news and personal tech projects.

  Security & AI: The hosts discuss recent industry concerns regarding self-improving AI, the "existential risk" warnings from researchers, and the practical reality behind "kill switches" and sandbox escapes.

• June 26, 2026MP3, OGG, Podcast

  488 – Hardware Woes

  In our Wanderings: Joe Takes a trip, Bill’s got nothing and Jim likes Indiana

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions

• December 7, 2025MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  474 – Goldilocks Zone

  First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – November, and a variety of other items

  In security and privacy: Cloudfare goes down and Charles finds out that Shai-Hulud returns from Arrakis

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions

• November 29, 2025MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  473 – Parental Misguidance

  First up in the news: Theres and initiative in protecting OTA TV from DRM

  Then in our Wanderings: Joe does a lot, Bill plays magical video cards, Majid is trying to resist Black Friday, Charles goes to a Linux conference, and Jim eschews the mouse.

  And finally, the feedback and a couple of suggestions

• November 21, 2025MP3, News, OGG, Podcast

  472 – New Distros, Old Issues

  First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – October 2025

  Then, new distro news and updates, and more streaming stuff

  In security and privacy: don’t trust every PPA!