Open source systems may become a normal option

About this episode

The episode discusses various technology topics including open source systems, encrypted hard drives, and comparisons between different laptop operating systems.

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: The necessity of keeping your gas tank full during cold winter months Backing up your encrypted hard drive Windows 11 struggles Converting a Windows laptop to Linux Encrypted hard drives Security issues using Proton VPN Macbooks vs Windows vs Chromebooks Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Thomson, Doug Swinhart

Topics covered

• open source systems
• encrypted hard drives
• Windows 11
• Linux conversion
• security issues
• Mac vs Windows vs Chromebook
• listener interaction

Keywords

• open source
• encrypted hard drive
• Windows 11
• Linux
• Proton VPN
• Macbooks
• Windows
• Chromebooks
• security
• listener calls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Proton VPN

Products: Windows 11, Linux, Macbooks, Windows, Chromebooks

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