Technology
Hardware, software, networking, and development
#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.
#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.
#190: The Illusion of Choice in Your Living Room
Discover the hidden world of white-labeling as Herman and Corn reveal how global giants manufacture your favorite local appliances.
#187: BGP: The Secret Glue Holding the Global Internet Together
Discover how BGP acts as the internet's postal service, managing data across thousands of networks through economics, policy, and trust.
#186: How Many Routers Does JFK Actually Need?
Ever wonder how thousands of people stay connected at JFK? Join Herman and Corn as they dive into the massive scale of airport networking.
#185: The Mesh Myth: Why Wires Still Win in Home Networking
Is your mesh system killing your speed? Discover why dedicated access points and wired backhauls outperform the "no wires" marketing hype.
#184: The Internet Is Just Fancy Plumbing
How does data travel from a cable to your screen? Join Herman and Corn as they break down the seven layers of the OSI model.
#183: The Multi-Billion Dollar Metal We Leave Underground
Millions of miles of toxic copper cables sit beneath our feet. Why is it so hard to dig up our digital past?
#180: Escaping the Carrier Trap
Tired of rigid phone plans? Discover how to bypass carriers using SIP and Twilio to build a custom voice architecture for your home or office.
#177: Current Chaos: Why Global Electricity is So Fragmented
Why does the US use 110V while Europe uses 230V? Herman and Corn explore the chaotic history of power grids and the "perfect" plug we never used.
#174: Why Supercomputers Can't Live in the Cloud
Explore the world of exascale computing, why specialized hardware beats the cloud, and if you can actually build a supercomputer in your bedroom.
#173: The Illusion of Redundant Internet
Tired of outages? Discover how to build a "five nines" internet setup using fiber, satellite, and bonding tech to stay connected no matter what.
#171: From Digital Fortresses to Machine-Digestible Sites
Stop fighting the crawlers and start feeding them. Learn how llms.txt and structured metadata are defining the new era of AI Optimization.
#169: The Incremental Upgrade Trap: Why Category 8 Cables Hurt Your Home Network
Stop the lag: Herman and Corn break down Cat 6A, SFP+ backbones, and why Wi-Fi 7 is the ultimate upgrade for local AI.
#166: The Complexity Tax of Home Firewalls
Is OPNsense overkill for your home? Herman and Corn explore lightweight Linux alternatives for a faster, simpler, and more reliable network.
#164: The Invisible Traffic Jam: Who Owns the Airwaves?
Discover the "invisible highway" of radio frequencies and why maintaining "RF hygiene" is critical for modern life and national security.
#163: Big Iron: Why Mainframes Still Run the Global Economy
Think mainframes are relics? Herman and Corn explore why "Big Iron" remains the unbreakable backbone of global finance and high-speed transactions.
#162: When a Fast PC Isn't Enough: The Workstation Divide
Is your PC a workstation or just a fast desktop? Herman and Corn break down the hardware that defines professional computing in 2026.
#156: Build vs. Buy: The ESP32's Smart Home Reign
Discover why the ESP32 is the ultimate brain for DIY smart homes and how AI tools are revolutionizing hardware hacking for everyone.