In the Shell

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.

From keyboards to mice, they are the human interface to the computer.Become a Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://www.nngroup.com/articles/mouse-vs-fingers-input-device/https://esevel.com/blog/device-peripheralhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS/2_porthttps://www.viewsonic.com/library/tech/usb-c-usb-b-and-usb-a-whats-the-difference/

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Snapdragonhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1/https://www.synopsys.com/glossary/what-is-system-on-a-chip.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_on_a_chiphttps://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

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://maker.pro/blog/design-measures-to-prevent-overheating-in-electronicshttps://maker.pro/blog/exploring-cooling-technologies-for-electronic-systemshttps://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/tc/c9tc05415dhttps://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-growshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/what-is-vapor-chamber-cooling-smartphones-tested-explained/

The essential but often overlooked components that power our tech: desktop PSUs and portable device batteries.Become a Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plushttps://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/

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_processing_unithttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/what-is-a-gpu.htmlhttps://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/

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://www.britannica.com/technology/motherboardhttps://www.geeksforgeeks.org/computer-organization-architecture/difference-between-north-bridge-and-south-bridge/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOShttps://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/BIOS-basic-input-output-system

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://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-systemshttps://freebsdfoundation.org/resource/an-introduction-to-the-z-file-system/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_RAID_levels

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/support-what-does-computer-memory-dohttps://www.kingston.com/unitedkingdom/en/blog/pc-performance/memory-assessorhttps://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/what-is-the-difference-between-memory-and-storagehttps://www.tomshardware.com/features/ddr5-vs-ddr4-is-it-time-to-upgrade-your-ramhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic-core_memoryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memoryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random-access_memory

Ever wonder what’s really doing the thinking inside your computer or phone? Let's talk about the CPU.Become a Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://newsroom.intel.com/tech101/the-transistor-explainedhttps://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/digital-logic/12/285https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/digital-logic/12/284https://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.htmlhttps://ieeemilestones.ethw.org/Milestone-Proposal%3AIntel_4004_Microprocessorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_processing_unithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture_familyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPU_sockethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instruction_cycle

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://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-0717https://www.theguardian.com/global/2019/jul/19/apollo-women-man-walk-on-the-moonhttps://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

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Thompsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unixhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_(programming_language)https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kenneth-Lane-Thompsonhttps://amturing.acm.org/award_winners/thompson_4588371.cfmhttps://catonmat.net/unix-philosophyhttps://research.swtch.com/utf8

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://www.biography.com/business-leaders/steve-jobshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobshttps://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental-analysis/12/steve-jobs-apple-story.asphttps://www.cultofmac.com/apple-historyhttps://www.leadershipstorybank.com/steve-jobs-death-and-legacy/https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/steve-jobs-technology-alone-is-not-enoughhttps://www.apple.com/stevejobs/Applehttps://www.apple.com/stevejobs/https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/Steve_Jobshttps://www.biography.com/business-leaders/steve-jobs-pixar-animation-historyhttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/09/bob-iger-remembers-steve-jobshttps://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/

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://www.biography.com/inventors/steve-wozniakhttps://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.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wozniakhttps://www.invent.org/inductees/steve-wozniakhttps://www.businessinsider.com/steve-wozniak-gave-early-apple-employees-10-million-in-stock-2014-9

From Harvard dropout to tech titan, Bill Gates helped ignite the personal computing revolution and built Microsoft into a global powerhouse.Become a Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://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_Microsofthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altair_8800https://youtu.be/5J3FUOCRXPohttps://youtu.be/lahX_ARGTqAhttps://youtu.be/zZrgVG2k8vUhttps://youtu.be/I3fBW6XkL34

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://youtu.be/8fcSviC7cRM — “Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers”https://youtu.be/lAkuJXGldrM — Windows 95 Launchhttps://youtu.be/f__n8084YAE — “I LOVE THIS COMPANY”https://youtu.be/eywi0h_Y5_U — Ballmer laughs at iPhonehttps://youtu.be/xqmj-9XlDzY — Ballmer farewell speechhttps://youtu.be/5woKTCFXems — Ballmer at LA Clippers Conferencehttps://www.pcworld.com/article/434836/in-his-own-words-best-quotes-of-steve-ballmer.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/money/Steve-Ballmerhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/bill-gates-got-steve-ballmer-to-quit-school-join/486932https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Ballmerhttps://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-2023-11https://www.geekwire.com/2014/real-reason-ballmer-left-board-battles-growing-tension-gates-difference-hardware-strategy/

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McAfeehttps://www.businessinsider.com/the-insane-life-of-john-mcafee-2015-7https://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/100244606https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57591682https://screenrant.com/john-mcafee-2020-presidential-campaign/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKgf5PaBzyghttps://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-virushttps://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.htmlhttps://firstdraftnews.org/articles/conspiracy-theories-are-spreading-about-john-mcafees-death/

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 Memberhttps://members.sideofburritos.comDon'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.Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McAfeehttps://www.businessinsider.com/the-insane-life-of-john-mcafee-2015-7https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/john-mcafee-6497.phphttps://nasa.fandom.com/wiki/John_McAfeehttps://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-lesser-known-facts-software-mogul-john-mcafeehttps://www.cybersecurityeducationguides.org/john-mcafee-godfather-of-antivirus-software/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-mcafee-antivirus-criminal-obituary-b1875513.htmlhttps://hive.blog/interview/%40jasonnavallo/interview-with-john-mcafee-founder-mcafee-softwarehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McAfeehttps://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

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.Referenceshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/resources/gordon-moore-at-intel.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Moorehttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/technology/gordon-moore-dead.htmlhttps://www.societyforscience.org/isef/awards/gordon-e-moore-awards/https://www.forbes.com/profile/gordon-moore/

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.Referenceshttps://subsurface-divelog.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Githttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Linus-Torvaldshttps://computerhistory.org/profile/linus-torvalds/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvaldshttps://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/linus-torvalds