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.

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From keyboards to mice, they are the human interface to the computer.

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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/

A System on a Chip (SoC) integrates the CPU, GPU, memory, and connectivity onto a single chip, powering everything from smartphones to smart devices.

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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

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.

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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/

The essential but often overlooked components that power our tech: desktop PSUs and portable device batteries.

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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/

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.

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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/

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

Ever wonder what’s really doing the thinking inside your computer or phone? Let's talk about the CPU.

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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