Category: Podcast

  • Why I Quit Hive

    In this episode, I dive into why I’ve decided to step away from Hive, a platform I once enthusiastically promoted as a beacon for Web3 social networking. Here’s the breakdown: The Downvote Economy: I discuss @krom’s eye-opening article about how Hive has become a “downvote economy.” I’ve witnessed how established users use this system to…

  • Back to Basics – The Return to IRC

    In this episode, I share my growing frustration with Matrix and my decision to switch back to IRC for mass communications. I discuss the issues I’ve experienced with Matrix, including server downtime, censorship, and protocol problems. I explain why I’m drawn to IRC’s reliability, stability, and ability to maintain anonymity and privacy. I also announce…

  • What is Peerhub?

    https://youtu.be/qE6h0zSGHJY?si=bb8jJsRK3YCSYknX Peerhub is a free plugin for Peertube that allows you to syndicate and monetize your content and social interactions across multiple platforms. https://peerhub.app https://peerhub.app/donate https://agori.host/ https://cast.garden/  

  • Going Loco?

    https://youtu.be/UTd2PdRQRy8?si=rX1CXGbj-16qbFG6,/center> Join me as I dive into my new project: bringing back local Ubuntu communities (LoCos) and helping people take control of their digital lives! We’ll explore why Ubuntu is the perfect platform for beginners, how LoCos can foster learning and support, and what exciting developments are happening in the world of open-source software. Get…

  • My Distro Hopping Days are OVER!

    https://youtu.be/kh1JNBjS6mM[/embed   My distro hopping day are over. I’m sticking with Ubuntu 24.04. • It just works • I’m done and dont want to be a distro maintainer. • Snaps are faster and smaller on your hard drive than you are willing to admit. • Yes, snaps are Canonical’s default. So what? I dont care…