Computing
Non-AI computing: networks, servers, hardware, software engineering, and digital security and privacy.
#755: From Duct Tape to Autonomous Studio: Scaling a 741-Episode AI Podcast
Peek under the hood of My Weird Prompts to see how Gemini, Modal, and multi-agent systems are scaling this automated show to the next level.
#754: Can Trackless Trams and Mesh Networks Kill the Traffic Jam?
Are electric vehicles just a temporary fix? Explore how autonomous mesh networks and public transit could create a truly car-free future.
#753: Beyond SEO: The Guide to Agentic Behavior Optimization
Move beyond search engines and learn how to make your website the primary source for the next generation of AI agents.
#752: Will AI Kill the Click? Why Search Is Becoming Invisible
Stop shouting nouns at a screen. Discover how AI is turning the "ten blue links" into a conversational assistant that understands your intent.
#746: Why Antennas Still Matter in a Streaming World
Explore the hidden tech of television, from DVB-T2 signals to IPTV latency, and why the traditional broadcast isn't dead just yet.
#741: The Fragile Web: Who Decides What We Remember?
Explore how the Internet Archive saves the web, the legal battles threatening its future, and the rise of decentralized storage like Arweave.
#734: The Illusion of Now: UTC, GMT, and the Chaos of Time
Why is keeping time so hard? Explore the difference between UTC and GMT, the end of leap seconds, and the messy global politics of daylight savings.
#732: Why Your Recorded Voice Sounds Wrong
Use AI to find your perfect EQ profile and build a pro vocal chain. Fix nasality, master de-essing, and sound your best on any device.
#731: The EQ Lasagna Problem: A Signal Processing Hierarchy
Stop layering filters on top of filters. Learn the technically correct way to sync your home audio without creating a muddy "EQ lasagna."
#730: The Hidden Language Barrier Between Your Phone and Laptop
Why can’t you just "copy and paste" software between devices? Explore the hidden language of CPU architectures like x86 and ARM.
#729: The Surprising Family Tree of Modern Operating Systems
Why does Linux rule servers while Windows dominates the desktop? Explore the architectural DNA and kernel designs of the world's most popular OSs.
#728: The Invisible Infrastructure of Data
Ever wonder how your data actually sits on a disk? Explore the evolution of file systems from the limits of FAT32 to the magic of ZFS.
#727: The Math of Immersion: How 360-Degree Sound Actually Works
Learn how object-based audio and clever math trick your brain into hearing 360-degree sound from even the smallest mobile devices.
#726: Decoding IP Ratings: What Waterproof Really Means
Don’t let marketing buzzwords ruin your gear. Learn what IP ratings actually mean and how to protect your outdoor electronics from the elements.
#725: Finding a Speaker That Loves Voices
Stop listening to podcasts through tinny speakers. Learn how to choose hardware optimized for the human voice and clear, room-filling audio.
#724: The Surreal Evolution of Proving You’re Human
Why are CAPTCHAs asking us to identify cats with lightbulbs? Discover the invisible arms race between AI and digital gatekeeping.
#723: Domesticating Your Home Security: How to Kill the Cloud
Learn how to "domesticate" consumer security cameras by severing their cloud ties while keeping the high-quality hardware you love.
#721: The Two-Clock Obsession: Synchronizing Time at Home
Discover the hidden infrastructure of precise timekeeping, from atomic radio signals to building your own DIY Stratum 1 time server.
#714: The Billion-Year Backup: Escaping the Digital Dark Age
Will our digital legacy survive for billions of years? Explore the tech fighting the "Digital Dark Age," from lunar libraries to quartz glass.
#713: When AI Reasoning Engines Become Weapons
Exploring why Israel is the world's top cyber target and how generative AI is transforming state-sponsored attacks into automated weapons.