Episode 411: Game Pass On Linux, Noctua Fights Specs, Big Win For Gordon Charity & More
The Full Nerd PodcastShow Notes
Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang celebrates how much money was raised at the flea market for charity in Gordon's name, the work being done to bring Game Pass to Linux, how Noctua is helping to fight inaccurate PC case specs, and much more. And of course we answer questions live!
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:14 - Big win for charity
00:24:54 - Game Pass on Linux
00:48:07 - Noctua fights specs
01:06:34 - Q&A
Links:
- Tech Exchange: https://www.techexchange.org/
- Game Pass on Linux: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/xbox-pc-and-game-pass-titles-are-coming-to-linux-through-xodus-heroic-launcher-devs-embark-on-new-open-source-reverse-engineering-project
- Nocuta clearance specs : https://www.pcworld.com/article/3209594/your-pc-cases-clearance-specs-might-be-wrong-heres-how-to-check.html
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