If you’re a Coder Radio listener, you already know the deal: when a new Linux machine lands on my desk, there is roughly a zero percent chance I’m only going to use it for “serious work.” Yes, the Thelio Mira is officially my workstation. It’s going to spend its days...
Coder Radio fans will know that I love checking out new hardware and to go along with my System76 Launch Keyboard Heavy, I also picked up the new Thelio Mira; technically, it's the Thelio Mira Elite which is the pre-configured high-end SKU. It's been nearly two weeks...
Date: April 12, 2026 Status: All Systems Operational Location: The Mad Botter Workshop in Gatorland. Another orbit, another set of rising API bills. Back in January, I noted that the "AI Gold Rush" was entering its consolidation phase. We’re seeing it everywhere:...
I recently picked up the new Launch Heavy keyboard from System76, opting for the brown switches, and after some time to put it through its paces am happy to report back. Most importantly, the key travel feels great. There’s a satisfying depth here that makes long...
Captain’s Log, Stardate 2026.86. Back in February, I made a bold claim: 2026 is the Year of the Linux Desktop, and opinionated software like COSMIC is the warp drive we’ve been waiting for. It’s one thing to talk about theoretical warp speeds in a review, but it’s...
I’ve spent a lot of time recently reflecting on 2026 as the Year of the Linux Desktop. While I stand by the idea that "opinionated software" like COSMIC is the warp drive we’ve been waiting for, looking back from the bridge of The Mad Botter reveals a different sensor...
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