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How to Install & Verify Ubuntu Linux | Episode 3
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- ForrestHODL
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
In this video, you will learn how to set up a secure and air-gapped laptop using Ubuntu Linux for managing Bitcoin. I walk you through the entire process of downloading the software, verifying the files for authenticity, and creating a bootable USB drive. The tutorial also covers the installation steps on an old laptop, including how to configure disk encryption to protect your data. By the end of this guide, you will have a dedicated and private environment ready for your secure hardware wallet setup.Ubuntu https://releases.ubuntu.com/Gpg program https://www.gpg4win.org/Rufus for bootdrivehttps://rufus.ie/en/Command for checking gpg --keyid-format long --keyserver hkps://keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 843938DF228D22F7B3742BC0D94AA3F0EFE21092 C5986B4F1257FFA86632CBA746181433FBB75451cd ~/Downloadsgpg --keyid-format long --verify SHA256SUMS.gpg SHA256SUMS.txtGet-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 .\ubuntu-26.04-desktop-amd64.isoList of items needed.Laptop for dedicated Air gap deviceComputer with pruned or full node (umbrel or start9 works)M-disc writable driveM-discsUSB flash drivesWebcam if the laptop one doesn't work well enough.Guide I am roughly followinghttps://github.com/bowlarbear/yeti-2.000:00 Intro & why use Ubuntu for an air-gapped laptop01:36 Resources & Yeti Cold 2.0 guide02:08 Downloading Ubuntu Desktop & SHA256 sums03:04 Saving verification files correctly03:39 Installing GPG for Windows to verify downloads04:27 Verifying Ubuntu keys via PowerShell05:04 Calculating the ISO fingerprint/hash05:42 Creating a bootable USB drive with Rufus06:50 Booting the old laptop from USB (F12 Menu)07:16 Ubuntu installation process & hardware errors07:58 Setting up disk encryption & passphrases08:26 Finalizing installation & restarting08:48 First look at t…