Refactored

By Chris Tonkinson, Frank KoehlTechnology

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August 16, 2024144: Ethics in 4K
Refactored #144: “Ethics in 4K”
On this episode of Refactored…
Frank just can’t seem to win with his new streaming setup. It’s 2024, should 4K really be this hard?
The guys admire VoiceMeeter, the kitchen sink of audio (for windows). Robin Williams approved!
Chris explains how fickle users are with new systems - even when they are Provably better™ than the alternative.
The guys discuss a possible Ritual Calling of the Engineer for software developers. There’s uh… there’s something to this, y’all.
The pick of the week is the Elgato Marketplace audio store.
… and much more!
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1 hr 1 min
August 09, 2024143: 21 Parameter Salute
Refactored #143: “21 Parameter Salute”
On this episode of Refactored…
The guys kick off with (probably the final) update on the CrowdStrike debacle.
Spoiler: the proximal issue is code coverage, but the real villain is the lack of staged rollouts.
External Technical Root Cause Analysis - PDF warning
Is this a story of swiss cheese failure, or systemic risk?
ADT “silently” files with the SEC about a breach. Frank is not having it.
Do you even conspiracy, bro?
Frank makes a call for greater transparency and sharing within infosec.
… and much more!
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1 hr 2 min
August 06, 2024142: Certified Paranoia Engineer
Refactored #142: “Certified Paranoia Engineer”
On this episode of Refactored…
Surveillance capitalism: Is your phone listening to you? No. It’s not. But it doesn’t need to. Chris goes ona mini-rant about misdirected paranoia.
The guys debate possible legal culpability for ClownStrike following their epic foible. Frank takes a more measured stance (see their Post Incident Review) while Chris thinks maybe they should burn.
Software “Engineer” certification and licensure. The guys debate.
Is it theoretically advisable?
Is it practically feasible?
Is it financially viable?
is it politically possible?
More research required. This conversation will return. Major cliffhangr vibes!
Yusuf Dikec enters the chat in the most badass way possible… though maybe the story is a bit too epic to be true.
The pick of the week is Biscoff Cookie Butter Spread. This stuff is like, legit, dude.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
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1 hr 9 min
July 19, 2024141: Gone Fishin' for BSODs
Refactored #141: “Gone Fishin’ for BSODs”
On this episode of Refactored…
Azure goes down, but no one seems to care after CrowdStrike breaks the world.
The guys talk at length about the dangers of monoculture.
Frank reminisces about the Winchester Mystery House, drawing a parallel to Google’s cobbled-together cloud services.
Frank’s fishing analogy steals the show: when you get a hit, reel in the other lines to avoid tangles. Focus, people!
The guys debate the delicate balance of focus vs innovation in startups.
The pick of the week is DigitalOcean: cheap and simple cloud hosting.
… and much more!
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1 hr 2 min
July 16, 2024140: Streaming Interviews
Refactored #140: “Streaming Interviews”
On this episode of Refactored…
Frank has a new streaming setup in anticipation of the upcoming WoW expansion.
The guys talk about the accessibility of streaming and how kids are responding/adapting.
Ghost Jobs: the next scourge we have to combat? Seriously? Like we don’t have enough nonsense in the market already?
Chris is skeptical that pay transparency laws but the guys are both willing to try anything that reduces the salary negotiation dance.
Job boards: just social media sites, with all the same cycles. Agree?
… and much more!
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1 hr 1 min
July 04, 2024139: Independently Procrastinating
Refactored #139: “Independently Procrastinating”
On this episode of Refactored…
Frank built a patio and now his back hurts. The American Dream! Happy Independence Day!
The guys banter about the often-overlooked intelligence and skill required in blue-collar work. Frank channels his inner Mike Rowe, but both champion the trades.
Frank rants about Dell’s Kingergarten “flag system.” It’s some weapons-grade BS. The guys lament the lack of trust in the workplace. Oh, and if you’re remote, it’s a dead-end job.
Frank predicts a collapse within higher education in the next decade or two.
Chris goes on a whole thing about VC’s… again.
The picks of the week are:
ChatGPT’s voice mode: at least on the iOS app, you can have a spoken dialogue with the LLM. It’s neat when you’re driving.
mikeroweWORKS: Mike Rowe’s foundation that champions the trades.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
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1 hr 6 min
June 14, 2024138: Perplexfully Agile
Refactored #138: “Perplexfully Agile”
On this episode of Refactored…
Bitcoin. Why in the fundamentals is it hovering right around $69,420? (nice)
Agile is dead! Everything is a lie! Agiles projects fail almost 3x more!
The guys demolish this BS article.
Frank emphasizes that Agile principles are often misinterpreted, leading to unnecessary complication.
Chris suggests that while it may have an Agile mask on, the final boss is really Scrum.
Y’all hear about the massive Google leak, exposing all sorts of bias and shenanigans. Frank doubts is matters much in the long term.
The guys debate the ins and outs of context switching.
The pick of the week is Perplexity, a kind of LLM-sprinkled meta search engine.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
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1 hr 10 min
June 03, 2024137: Job Search: The Next Generation
Refactored #137: “Job Search: The Next Generation”
On this episode of Refactored…
The guys dive into the hilarity that is r/LinkedInLunatics. For example: someone complaining about applicatns using AI to complete mindless tasks.
Frank suggests a quick sanity check on potential employers, but Chris says anything over five minutes is (likely) excessive.
Chris warns against companies that are too self-centered in their job posts.
In a new segment we might call “stupid hills to die on,” Chris goes full on gatekeeper (like, hard) for the term “podcasting.” It’s like he doesn’t actually have a real life to live, that this is something he’s choosing to fight over.
The pick of the week is r/LinkedInLunatics. Bring your flame-retardant pants.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
Visit https://refactored.work/ for the full archive, show notes, and more. Hosted by Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.
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1 hr 4 min
May 17, 2024136: Ball-Curious Coffee Badging
Refactored #136: “Ball-Curious Coffee Badging”
On this episode of Refactored…
Chris reveals his long-standing “ball curiosity” and finally takes the plunge into the world of trackballs. Frank, however, maintains his dignity and sticks with a traditional mouse.
Frank introduces the latest buzzwords in the remote work lexicon: “quiet quitting,” “coffee badging,” and “shadow policy.” Chris’s eyes roll so hard they almost get stuck.
Frank suggests a new business idea: workplace achievement badges. Unlocked!
Uber’s CEO blames remote work for the company’s losses. Chris isn’t buying it and thinks it’s a convenient scapegoat for deeper issues.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
Visit https://refactored.work/ for the full archive, show notes, and more. Hosted by Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.
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1 hr 6 min
May 10, 2024135: Fiber Fiasco
Refactored #135: “Fiber Fiasco”
On this episode of Refactored…
Chris gets entangled in a suburban standoff where HOAs and ISPs play hot potato with his Internet dreams.
Logitech, once a name synonymous with quality peripherals, now hocking an “AI” mouse. For real.
Ansible and Pulumi pick up steam. No one loves Chef anymore. Terraform is still a thing.
The pick of the week is Pulumi - IaC that sucks a lot less.
… and much more!
Don’t be shy! Reach out at [email protected].
Visit https://refactored.work/ for the full archive, show notes, and more. Hosted by Chris Tonkinson and Frank Koehl.
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1 hr 2 min

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