Switching to Linux is one of the best decisions you can make for your computer — but knowing where to start is another matter entirely. This book is your guide through that transition, written by Jay LaCroix, creator of the Learn Linux TV YouTube channel, with over a decade of experience helping people make Linux approachable.
Whether you’re fed up with Windows nudging you toward Microsoft Edge or Apple prompting you to sign in to yet another account, Linux offers a computing experience designed to work for you, not against you. You’ll learn everything you’ll need to know — from understanding what Linux actually is, to choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently day to day.
By the end, you won’t just have Linux running on your computer. You’ll understand it!
Looking for a modern Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution that’s easier to deploy, scale, and manage? In this video, I’ll show you how to set up Kasm Workspaces with Proxmox VE and take advantage of Kasm’s powerful autoscaling capabilities to automatically provision virtual machines on demand.
We’ll begin by exploring what Kasm is, how it differs from traditional VDI solutions, and why organizations are increasingly turning to containerized and browser-based workspaces for remote access, development environments, application delivery, and secure desktop access. I’ll also explain the fundamentals of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and discuss the benefits Kasm can bring to enterprise IT environments.
From there, we’ll walk through the Kasm platform, launch several example workspaces, and then dive into the process of implementing autoscaling with Proxmox VE. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll understand how Kasm can automatically create and manage virtual machines when users request new workspaces, making it possible to build a highly scalable self-hosted VDI platform.
In this video, I’ll walk you through the essential first steps you should take every time you deploy a new Linux server. Whether you’re a seasoned sysadmin or just getting started with Linux server administration, these foundational steps will help you secure your server, set up SSH key authentication, and establish a solid baseline configuration.
Ever wonder what actually happens behind the scenes when I spin up a new server or workstation? In this video, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my full deployment workflow — covering how I provision cloud VPS servers, configure them with Ansible, deploy workstations, and manage it all through a consistent configuration management approach.
Ansible is a key piece of this puzzle, but this video is really about the bigger picture: how all the pieces fit together to make server and workstation deployment fast, repeatable, and low-maintenance.
Have you been looking for a better browser than Firefox? In this video, I take a deep dive into Zen Browser, a fast-growing Firefox-based browser that’s been gaining attention from Linux users, privacy enthusiasts, and power users alike.
We’ll take a detailed look at Zen Browser’s features, including Workspaces, Spaces, Split View, Glance, tab organization, and other productivity enhancements that help it stand out from traditional web browsers. I’ll also discuss some of the challenges Firefox has faced in recent years, Mozilla’s controversies, the impact of Google’s Manifest V3 changes, and why many users are searching for alternatives in the first place.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to install Docker on Linux from scratch. Whether you’re new to Docker or just getting it set up on a new system, this step-by-step guide walks you through everything you need to get up and running.
AlmaLinux is primarily viewed as a server operating system, but what about workstation use?
I decided to put AlmaLinux through a real desktop test to find out whether it can serve as a practical operating system for everyday computing. The results may surprise you!
Installing Arch Linux doesn’t have to be difficult! In this step-by-step tutorial, Jay from LearnLinuxTV guides you through two reliable methods to install Arch Linux in 2025. First, you’ll see how to use the Archinstall script—a user-friendly option perfect for beginners. Then, for advanced users who prefer full control, Jay demonstrates the manual Arch Linux installation process from start to finish. Whether you’re new to Arch or want to master the classic method, this video has you covered.
Are you a Linux distro hopper? Finding the right Linux distribution can feel overwhelming with so many great options available — but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, I’ll walk you through the Last Distro Standing Challenge, a simple method designed to help you systematically test Linux distros head-to-head until only one remains: your new primary Linux distribution.
Using a multi-boot USB flash drive powered by Ventoy, you can boot into multiple Linux distros without ever touching your main system. No risk, no commitment — just pure distro testing the smart way.
Be sure to share the results of the challenge with hashtag #LastDistroStanding on any of your socials!
In this full getting started guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know to get up and running with Kestra — the open source workflow orchestration platform that makes it easy to automate your infrastructure tasks, schedule jobs, and build powerful flows without complex scripting.
We’ll start from scratch: setting up a Linux server, installing Docker, and deploying Kestra. Then we’ll dive into building real-world flows — including an HTTP health check monitor, a remote SSH command runner, and an Ansible playbook runner for automated server provisioning.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a working Kestra instance and a solid understanding of how to build and manage your own automation workflows.
Thanks to Kestra for Sponsoring this Deep-Dive! Check out Kestra and automate your workflows for both homelab and business.
Fedora Workstation 44 is here — but is it worth upgrading? In this review, I take a look at what’s new in Fedora 44, walk through the installation and upgrade process, and share my honest thoughts on whether this incremental release moves the needle for Linux desktop users.
We’ll also talk about the bigger picture: what “boring” releases mean for Fedora’s long-term competitiveness, and whether the increased focus on the KDE Plasma spin signals a shift in direction.
Thanks to Flox for sponsoring this video! Flox gives you reproducible and declarable development environments—but without needing to build and manage container images. Instead, you define exactly what your environment needs, and it just works consistently across your system. Check it out here.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to install Fedora Workstation 44 from scratch — including how to create bootable USB media with Fedora Media Writer, how to test Fedora in Live Mode before committing to the install, and how to install and update software. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get Fedora 44 up and running on your PC.
