Computing
Non-AI computing: networks, servers, hardware, software engineering, and digital security and privacy.
#233: How Math Gives Microphones Directional Ears
Discover how math and physics turn simple microphones into "sound spotlights" that can isolate a single voice in even the noisiest environments.
#232: The Command Line Resurgence: Why the Terminal is Back
From punch cards to AI agents, discover why the command line remains the ultimate power tool for modern developers in an AI-driven world.
#231: When the Internet's Trust Model Betrays You
Explore how BGP hijacking allows governments to reroute the web, threatening privacy and exposing metadata despite encrypted apps like Signal.
#226: Why Your Label Maker Fails: The Physics of Sticky Paper
Stop using labels that fade in the sun. Herman and Corn explore thermal transfer printing, heat shrink tubes, and the best labelers for Linux users.
#225: The Death of the VPN: Moving Toward a Zero Trust Future
Is the classic corporate VPN a dying dinosaur? Explore why the "castle and moat" model is failing and how Zero Trust is taking over.
#223: The Myth of Unblockable Tech
When the grid goes dark, how do you get the truth out? Explore the high-stakes world of BGP hijacking, satellite jamming, and mesh networks.
#222: Your Life for Sale: Navigating the Data Broker Economy
Discover how a $430 billion industry tracks your every move and learn the steps you can take to reclaim your digital privacy in 2026.
#221: Why Your GPU Can't Drive a Fifth Monitor
Hit the four-monitor wall? Herman and Corn explore how to drive massive display arrays using DisplayLink, daisy-chaining, and hidden GPU features.
#220: Beyond HTTPS: Securing Your Digital Shadow with Private DNS
Think HTTPS protects everything? Think again. Learn how Private DNS hides your browsing habits from ISPs and advertisers in this deep dive.
#216: From Silos to Swarms: Crowdsourcing Cyber Defense
Discover the hidden plumbing of the internet, from the global CVE catalog to how tools like CrowdSec create a digital neighborhood watch.
#215: Why Your Headphones Don't Play a Stranger's Music
Ever wonder why your headphones don't pick up a stranger's music at a busy airport? Herman and Corn dive into the magic of frequency hopping.
#214: When Encryption Meets the Ocean Floor
Think the internet is in the cloud? Think again. We explore the 1.4 million kilometers of undersea cables and the global race to protect—or tap—them.
#212: Will You Pay a Monthly Subscription for Your Own Reality?
In a world of perfect deepfakes, how do we prove what is real? Explore the future of content provenance and the "Proof of Personhood" problem.
#211: The Portable Fortress: Moving Your Network Like a Pro
Learn how to build a "portable digital fortress" using military tactics and roadie discipline to make your next move tech-stress-free.
#209: How States Kill the Internet and Satellites Bring It Back
How do regimes turn off the web? Herman and Corn explore BGP hijacking, sovereign networks, and the satellite tech fighting back.
#207: The End of Secrecy: How OSINT is Redefining Intelligence
Explore how hobbyists and satellites are revolutionizing intelligence, from tracking tanks on TikTok to high-res commercial space imagery.
#206: When AI Agents Build Your Enterprise Storage at Home
Explore the power of Btrfs, ZFS, and XFS. Learn how storage pooling and snapshots create a "save point" for your entire computer.
#205: The Rebuild Nightmare: Why 30TB Drives Break RAID
Herman and Corn dive into the history and math of RAID, exploring why 30TB drives make classic setups like RAID 5 more dangerous than ever.
#203: The Power of the SOP: Why Even Experts Need a Checklist
Discover why the world's best pilots and surgeons never "wing it" and how simple checklists can transform your personal and professional life.
#201: The Internet's Background Radiation
Think your new server is safe? Think again. Herman and Corn discuss why an unprotected server can be found and hacked in under 60 seconds.