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In the Shell

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Discover the stories of infamous hackers, viruses, malware, and learn about influential people in tech. I've always been fascinated by these topics, so I decided to share what I've learned with you.

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  • S3 · E10
    February 9 · 7 min

    A Few Thoughts on the Future of Tech

    Season 3 has come to an end. For this final episode, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the future of computing and where I think it’s headed. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm.

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  • S3 · E9
    January 26 · 10 min

    I/O

    From keyboards to mice, they are the human interface to the computer. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.nngroup.com/articles/mouse-vs-fingers-input-device/ https://esevel.com/blog/device-peripheral https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS/2_port https://www.viewsonic.com/library/tech/usb-c-usb-b-and-usb-a-whats-the-difference/

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  • S3 · E8
    January 12 · 9 min

    SoC

    A System on a Chip (SoC) integrates the CPU, GPU, memory, and connectivity onto a single chip, powering everything from smartphones to smart devices. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Snapdragon https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1/ https://www.synopsys.com/glossary/what-is-system-on-a-chip.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_on_a_chip https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-6-tensor-chip-security/ https://www.wallboard.us/blog/what-is-a-system-on-chip-soc-display-benefits-for-digital-signage-explained

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  • S3 · E7
    Dec 29, 2025 · 10 min

    Cooling

    Overheating can cripple performance in everything from PCs to phones. Cooling systems like fans, heat sinks, and vapor chambers work behind the scenes to keep your tech stable and efficient. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://maker.pro/blog/design-measures-to-prevent-overheating-in-electronics https://maker.pro/blog/exploring-cooling-technologies-for-electronic-systems https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/tc/c9tc05415d https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/industry-articles/edge-ai-meets-next-gen-cooling-the-breakthrough-of-silicon-based-micro-cooling-fans/ https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/data-centers-only-getting-hotter-circuit-cooling-techniques-help/ https://newsroom.intel.com/5g-wireless/nexalus-intel-deliver-innovative-cooling-tech-computing-demand-grows https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/what-is-vapor-chamber-cooling-smartphones-tested-explained/

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  • S3 · E6
    Dec 15, 2025 · 10 min

    Power Supply

    The essential but often overlooked components that power our tech: desktop PSUs and portable device batteries. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply_unit_(computer) https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/what-is-a-psu-power-supply-units-explained/ https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/power-supply-units/ https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/smartphone-plugged-in-battery-health-apple-samsung-google-5/ https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-charge-android-phone-80-percent/

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  • S3 · E5
    Dec 1, 2025 · 10 min

    GPU

    The GPU is your computer’s visual powerhouse, rapidly crunching numbers to turn data into images, animations, and 3D worlds. It is the engine behind stunning graphics, smooth gameplay, and the brains of today’s AI revolution, all packed into a chip designed for massive parallel processing. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_processing_unit https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/what-is-a-gpu.html https://www.onlogic.com/blog/what-is-a-gpu-a-beginners-guide/ https://blog.siggraph.org/2025/04/evolution-of-gpus.html/ https://thefuturemedia.eu/the-ai-gold-rush-how-nvidia-and-its-allies-built-a-4-trillion-stronghold/

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  • S3 · E4
    Nov 17, 2025 · 10 min

    Motherboard

    The motherboard is your computer’s central hub, connecting the CPU, RAM, GPU, storage, and more into one unified system. It’s the story of how all the pieces of your PC come together on one board to make everything function. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.britannica.com/technology/motherboard https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/computer-organization-architecture/difference-between-north-bridge-and-south-bridge/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/BIOS-basic-input-output-system

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  • S3 · E3
    Nov 3, 2025 · 20 min

    Storage

    In this episode, we’ll talk about the differences between hard drives, SSDs, and NVMe storage, and how technologies like RAID and file systems keep information reliable. We’ll also discuss different file system types and full disk encryption. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/storage/raid-0-raid-1-and-raid-5-explained/ https://klarasystems.com/articles/openzfs-understanding-zfs-vdev-types/ https://www.open-e.com/blog/introduction-to-zfs/ https://www.kingston.com/en/blog/personal-storage/understanding-file-systems https://freebsdfoundation.org/resource/an-introduction-to-the-z-file-system/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_RAID_levels

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  • S3 · E2
    Oct 20, 2025 · 11 min

    RAM

    This episode is all about RAM. The part of your computer that holds everything it’s working on right now. What it is, how it works, and why more of it can mean the difference between smooth operation and constant lag. Plus a look at DDR4 vs. DDR5, memory speeds, and why RAM is still way faster than your SSD. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/support-what-does-computer-memory-do https://www.kingston.com/unitedkingdom/en/blog/pc-performance/memory-assessor https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/what-is-the-difference-between-memory-and-storage https://www.tomshardware.com/features/ddr5-vs-ddr4-is-it-time-to-upgrade-your-ram https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic-core_memory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random-access_memory

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  • S3 · E1
    Oct 6, 2025 · 14 min

    CPU

    Ever wonder what’s really doing the thinking inside your computer or phone? Let's talk about the CPU. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://newsroom.intel.com/tech101/the-transistor-explained https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/digital-logic/12/285 https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/digital-logic/12/284 https://www.computerhistory.org/siliconengine/microprocessor-integrates-cpu-function-onto-a-single-chip/ https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/history/virtual-vault/articles/the-intel-4004.html https://ieeemilestones.ethw.org/Milestone-Proposal%3AIntel_4004_Microprocessor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_processing_unit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture_family https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPU_socket https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instruction_cycle

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  • S2 · E10
    Jun 9, 2025 · 14 min

    Margaret Hamilton

    Margaret Hamilton may not have stepped on the Moon, but her code helped get us there. From stacks of code taller than she was to a Medal of Freedom decades later, Hamilton’s story is one of intellect, innovation, and true engineering brilliance. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://science.nasa.gov/people/margaret-hamilton/ https://www.wired.com/2015/10/margaret-hamilton-nasa-apollo/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/margaret-hamilton-led-nasa-software-team-landed-astronauts-moon-180971575/ https://news.mit.edu/2009/apollo-vign-0717 https://www.theguardian.com/global/2019/jul/19/apollo-women-man-walk-on-the-moon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Hamilton_(software_engineer) https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2016/11/16/president-obama-names-recipients-presidential-medal-freedom

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  • S2 · E9
    May 26, 2025 · 14 min

    Ken Thompson

    Long before Linux, there was Unix. Ken Thompson was at the center of it. The quiet legacy of a developer who shaped how computers, code, and operating systems work today. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Thompson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(programming_language) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kenneth-Lane-Thompson https://amturing.acm.org/award_winners/thompson_4588371.cfm https://catonmat.net/unix-philosophy https://research.swtch.com/utf8

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  • S2 · E8
    May 12, 2025 · 13 min

    Steve Jobs

    Steve Jobs is often hailed as a visionary who reshaped the technology and entertainment industries. From humble beginnings and Apple’s meteoric rise, to the creation of Pixar, and the legacy he left behind. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/steve-jobs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs https://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental-analysis/12/steve-jobs-apple-story.asp https://www.cultofmac.com/apple-history https://www.leadershipstorybank.com/steve-jobs-death-and-legacy/ https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/steve-jobs-technology-alone-is-not-enough https://www.apple.com/stevejobs/Apple https://www.apple.com/stevejobs/ https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/Steve_Jobs https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/steve-jobs-pixar-animation-history https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/09/bob-iger-remembers-steve-jobs https://www.forbes.com/sites/timbajarin/2019/10/07/steve-jobs-legacy-still-drives-apples-current-and-future-products/ https://time.com/3466506/apple-steve-jobs-tim-cook/ https://masonbates.com/2022/02/04/blog-the-legacy-of-steve-jobs/ https://goodwhale.com/how-steve-jobs-saved-disney-from-bankruptcy-and-made-it-a-global-leader/ https://commoncog.com/c/cases/jobs-second-act-apple/

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  • S2 · E7
    Apr 28, 2025 · 16 min

    Steve Wozniak

    From his childhood fascination with electronics to co-founding Apple Computer and helping ignite the personal computing revolution. A story of quiet genius, loyalty, and a lasting legacy in technology. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.biography.com/inventors/steve-wozniak https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/steve-wozniak-on-apple-steve-jobs-and-the-value-of-a-good-prank/ https://woz.org/ https://agentpalmer.com/secret-files/steve-jobs/ https://www.museumofplay.org/blog/steve-jobs-breakout-pioneer/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/btwozn.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wozniak https://www.invent.org/inductees/steve-wozniak https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-wozniak-gave-early-apple-employees-10-million-in-stock-2014-9

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  • S2 · E6
    Apr 14, 2025 · 17 min

    Bill Gates

    From Harvard dropout to tech titan, Bill Gates helped ignite the personal computing revolution and built Microsoft into a global powerhouse. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.gatesnotes.com/ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ https://forum.beyond3d.com/threads/microsoft-50th-anniversary-from-gates-days-to-dark-ages-ballmer-to-embracing-open-source-loving-linux-nadella-to-saving-open-ai-worlds-1st.64009/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Microsoft https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altair_8800 https://youtu.be/5J3FUOCRXPo https://youtu.be/lahX_ARGTqA https://youtu.be/zZrgVG2k8vU https://youtu.be/I3fBW6XkL34

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  • S2 · E5
    Mar 31, 2025 · 17 min

    Steve Ballmer

    Steve Ballmer is often remembered for his wild stage antics and the infamous “Developers!” chant, but there’s so much more to the man behind the memes. Passionate, bold, and endlessly energetic, Ballmer’s journey from Detroit math whiz to Microsoft CEO is anything but typical. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://youtu.be/8fcSviC7cRM — “Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers” https://youtu.be/lAkuJXGldrM — Windows 95 Launch https://youtu.be/f__n8084YAE — “I LOVE THIS COMPANY” https://youtu.be/eywi0h_Y5_U — Ballmer laughs at iPhone https://youtu.be/xqmj-9XlDzY — Ballmer farewell speech https://youtu.be/5woKTCFXems — Ballmer at LA Clippers Conference https://www.pcworld.com/article/434836/in-his-own-words-best-quotes-of-steve-ballmer.html https://www.britannica.com/money/Steve-Ballmer https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/bill-gates-got-steve-ballmer-to-quit-school-join/486932 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Ballmer https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-steve-and-connie-ballmer-give-away-billions-60-minutes/ https://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/07/former-microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmer-wrong-iphone/ https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-ballmer-microsoft-zaniest-moments-chanting-dancing-la-clippers-2023-11 https://www.geekwire.com/2014/real-reason-ballmer-left-board-battles-growing-tension-gates-difference-hardware-strategy/

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  • S2 · E4
    Mar 17, 2025 · 25 min

    John McAfee (Part 2)

    After stepping away from his antivirus empire in 1994, John McAfee's life spiraled into a web of intrigue, controversy, and adventure. Part 2 dives into his astonishing transformation from tech pioneer to international fugitive. This is part 2 of a two part series. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McAfee https://www.businessinsider.com/the-insane-life-of-john-mcafee-2015-7 https://www.wired.com/2012/12/ff-john-mcafees-last-stand/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-27/john-mcafee-internet-security-virus-software-dead-crime/100244606 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57591682 https://screenrant.com/john-mcafee-2020-presidential-campaign/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKgf5PaBzyg https://www.adweek.com/creativity/john-mcafee-goes-full-charlie-sheen-bizarre-ad-full-guns-drugs-and-women-150493/ https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/06/john-mcafees-wild-video-how-to-uninstall-mcafee-anti-virus https://wired.me/news/john-mcafee-found-dead-in-spanish-prison-after-extradition-order/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/john-mcafee-wife-suicide-note-b1883585.html https://firstdraftnews.org/articles/conspiracy-theories-are-spreading-about-john-mcafees-death/

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  • S2 · E3
    Mar 3, 2025 · 20 min

    John McAfee (Part 1)

    John McAfee faced the Brain virus and built the world’s first commercial antivirus from his tiny California home, sparking a cybersecurity revolution. From a troubled childhood to coding for NASA, the wild early life and relentless drive of the man who shielded the digital world—until he walked away. This is part 1 of a two part series. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McAfee https://www.businessinsider.com/the-insane-life-of-john-mcafee-2015-7 https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/john-mcafee-6497.php https://nasa.fandom.com/wiki/John_McAfee https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-lesser-known-facts-software-mogul-john-mcafee https://www.cybersecurityeducationguides.org/john-mcafee-godfather-of-antivirus-software/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-mcafee-antivirus-criminal-obituary-b1875513.html https://hive.blog/interview/%40jasonnavallo/interview-with-john-mcafee-founder-mcafee-software https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McAfee https://locall.host/where-is-mcafee-antivirus-made/ https://historyofbranding.com/mcafee/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/john-mcafee-obituary-remembrance-1188855/ https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-2022/running-with-the-devil-the-wild-world-of-john-mcafee.html

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  • S2 · E2
    Feb 17, 2025 · 7 min

    Gordon Moore

    Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Intel and the mind behind Moore’s Law—the prediction that has shaped the pace of technological advancement for decades. From his early fascination with chemistry to revolutionizing the semiconductor industry, let's talk about transistors. Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/resources/gordon-moore-at-intel.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Moore https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/technology/gordon-moore-dead.html https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/awards/gordon-e-moore-awards/ https://www.forbes.com/profile/gordon-moore/

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  • S2 · E1
    Feb 3, 2025 · 13 min

    Linus Torvalds

    Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel. From his early coding days on a VIC-20 to launching an open-source revolution, Linus’s journey is packed with innovation, bold decisions, and even a little penguin-inspired fun. Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm. References https://subsurface-divelog.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git https://www.britannica.com/biography/Linus-Torvalds https://computerhistory.org/profile/linus-torvalds/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvalds https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/linus-torvalds

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