TechQuickie

The rm -rf / command is one of the most dangerous things you can type on a Unix system - Riley explains what it does, why it exists, and how to protect yourself from accidentally nuking your computer.

USB has been around for decades, yet it’s never been more confusing. We break down USB data speeds, connector types, and modern standards to help you finally understand what your cables can really do.

There's been a lot of talk about data centres in the news lately so we wanted to make a video to help people understand the various types and the distinctions between them.

Why is buying a phone charger so confusing? USB-C was supposed to simplify everything - but the watt numbers, the branding, the cables, and the ports have somehow made it worse. We break down the 5 reasons you're probably getting it wrong, and what to actually look for next time you buy.

From the Samsung Galaxy Ring to the Oura and the rumored Apple Ring, everyone wants to "put a ring on it." But shrinking a laboratory's worth of sensors into a titanium hoop requir es some massive engineering compromises. In this episode, we break down why your smart ring might be "fat-fingering" your biometric data.

Downloading apps seems straight forward, but on mobile it's anything but. There are hoops to jump through, pop-ups to fend off, and monolithic app stores to contend with. Getting full control on Android is even slipping further and further away. Join us as we embark on a journey to get to the bottom of sideloading.

Wi-Fi 7 has some awesome features, at least theoretically. However, MLO one of the most impressive features is still not widely available, let's try and find out why.

Remember when OLED was simple? You paid a premium, you got perfect blacks, and you called it a day. Fast forward to 2026, and we’re drowning in an alphabet soup of WOLED, QD-OLED, and "Penta-Tandem" stacks. Today we’re breaking it all down and we’ve got the answers. Special thanks to Ron Mertens, CEO of Metalgrass and founder of OLED-info, for joining us and sharing over 20 years of expertise in the display industry.