About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 30 episodes
- A Few Thoughts on the Future of Tech · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 10Season 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…
- I/O · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 9From 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…
- SoC · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 8A 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…
- Cooling · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 7Overheating 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…
- Power Supply · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 6The 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…
- GPU · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 5The 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…
- Motherboard · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 4The 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…
- Storage · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 3In 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…
- RAM · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 2This 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…
- CPU · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 1Ever 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…
- Margaret Hamilton · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 10Margaret 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…
- Ken Thompson · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 9Long 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…
- Steve Jobs · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 8Steve 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…
- Steve Wozniak · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 7From 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…
- Bill Gates · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 6From Harvard dropout to tech titan, Bill Gates helped ignite the personal computing revolution and built Microsoft into a global powerhouse. Become a Member…
- Steve Ballmer · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 5Steve 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…
- John McAfee (Part 2) · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 4After 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…
- John McAfee (Part 1) · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 3John 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…
- Gordon Moore · 8 min · Season 2 Episode 2Gordon 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…
- Linus Torvalds · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 1Linus 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…
