#thermal-management
24 episodes
#4673: What "Feels Like" Really Means on Your Weather App
Heat index, wind chill, and why two apps can give different numbers on the same street. The science behind that little number.
#4553: Solar Window Films: Cool Your Rental Without Breaking Glass
Modern window films block 97% of infrared heat while staying clear. Here's how they work and which to choose for a rental.
#3815: Should You Rack-Mount Your Desktop PC?
Tower form factor fighting you? We explore when and how to rack-mount a desktop for better serviceability and cooling.
#3573: Can You Live Off-Grid in a Shipping Container in the Negev?
A pragmatic breakdown of whether a $1,300 shipping container in the Negev desert can actually sustain off-grid life.
#3225: Why Loose Batteries Can't Fly in Checked Bags
Thermal runaway, Halon blind spots, and why your laptop is fine but a power bank isn't.
#3220: When Pelicans Fail: Cases for Network Gear & Monitors
Why a sealed Pelican case can cook your switch or drown it in condensation.
#3104: Does Tinfoil on Windows Actually Cool Rooms?
Tinfoil on windows can drop temps 4-5°C. But there are hidden tradeoffs you need to know.
#2948: Toolbox Survival in Extreme Sunlight
UV radiation destroys plastic toolboxes from the inside out. Here's what actually survives Israeli sun.
#2786: The Hidden Engineering of AI Data Centers
How data centers retrofit for GPUs, from liquid cooling to immersion tanks. The physics behind 100kW racks.
#2702: The Surprising Secret of Jet Thrust
Where does all that fuel live, and how does a spinning fan produce enough thrust to lift a 747?
#2564: The Hidden Genius of Everyday Objects
Nichrome wire, bimetallic strips, and the chemistry of browning — how a $15 appliance packs serious engineering.
#2193: Running Claude in Your Apartment (The Physics Says No)
Building a local AI inference server to rival Claude Code sounds great until you do the math on heat, noise, and neighbor relations.
#1873: Your Gadgets Are Screaming at Each Other
Every electronic device is broadcasting invisible noise. Here’s how engineers build cages to keep the chaos from crashing your gadgets.
#1821: The Quantum Computer That Doesn't Compute
Crack open a quantum computer and you won't find a CPU—just a gold-plated chandelier inside a giant white thermos.
#1468: Life Support at Four Kilometers Deep
Explore the extreme engineering and lethal conditions of Mponeng, the world’s deepest gold mine, where ice and AI keep workers alive.
#1104: Reclaiming the Silicon Lottery
Peek inside the silicon to discover how CPUs process instructions and why undervolting is the secret to unlocking hidden performance.
#1102: Beyond the Boost: Mastering Modern GPU and RAM Tuning
Is manual hardware tuning still worth it? Discover why undervolting and curve optimization are the new secrets to peak PC performance.
#910: Beyond the $100 Trap: Building the Ultimate 4K Media Center
Stop settling for stuttering video. Herman and Corn break down how to build or buy a future-proof 4K media center that actually works.
#684: Breaking the Speed Limit: The Science of Overclocking
Why settle for factory speeds? Herman and Corn dive into the world of overclocking, from silicon binning to the physics of pushing your CPU.
#657: When Your Dashboard Is a Solar Cooker
Don't let your car's tech melt this summer. Herman and Corn reveal how to choose an Android head unit that survives the heat without lagging.
#588: The Human Choreography of Space
Think satellites are driven by joysticks? Herman and Corn dive into the complex, high-stakes world of mission control and orbital maintenance.
#560: What an Eight-Hour Build Taught Us About Tools
Stop building on the floor and ditch the zip ties. Herman and Corn break down the essential gear for a pain-free home server build in 2026.
#559: Is Your Computer Hotter Than a Nuclear Reactor?
Why does a tiny chip need a massive metal tower? Explore the wild physics of cooling, from air fans to nuclear-level heat density.
#429: Can 10 Air Conditioners a Second Save or Sink the Planet?
Explore how breakthroughs like liquid desiccants and radiative sky cooling are transforming AC from a climate threat into a sustainable solution.