The Dark Assassins Podcast

When it comes to account security, authentication is built on three pillars. In this episode, we’ll be covering what those three pillars are, whether using biometrics is safe, and how often you should be changing your passwords, if at all. As a bonus, we’re also throwing in our semi-regular Xserve content as well. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast....

In this episode, we’re covering a story of how an iCloud account got hacked through a Windows XP machine running AOL Desktop. Also in this episode, we’re talking about how you can optimize your classes in C++ to go from almost 100 bytes per instance of the class down to 4 bytes and still retain all of the information. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podca...

In this episode we’re talking about Snapchat’s new “My AI” feature and pealing back the curtain to the infrastructure behind the scenes which is designed to ensure your data is never deleted. Also in this episode, were talking about a new operating system based on databases to prevent ransomware. Finally, Google announced changes to there Google Authenticator app which raises some major security c...

This week, we sit down with dosdude1 and talk about all the work he’s done on modding old, Macs and their associated hardware, his macOS patchers, some of the other crazy projects he’s worked on, as well as some future projects he has planned. All of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. Check out dosdude1: GitHub YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a rating,...

Software development tools can not only be an invaluable resource for developers but also improve your skills and make you more efficient. In this episode, we are going over some of the crucial developer tools you should have in your toolbox as a software developer. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a rat...

In this episode, we start by looking at the proper way to handle dealing with bugs, from both the developer's and the user's or tester's perspective. Also on this episode, we take a look at things you should be considering when making a new server purchase when it comes to your homelab. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If you enjoyed t...

In this weeks episode we’re are going to look at how you can use a Tesla for homelab purposes. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a rating, review, and subscribe if you haven’t already. Also, share it with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it or benefit from it. Do you have a question or...

Did you know that the random USB you found in the parking lot at work could get you hacked? In this episode, we’re diving into how USBs could get you hacked and how to avoid it. Also in this episode, Apple also announced their WWDC 2023 event, and we’ll be diving into what you should expect and look forward to for that. Lastly, we’ll be talking about some major homelab updates. We are covering all...

There are a lot of data structures out there, and in this episode, we’re diving into how some of these data structures work and why there are so many. We'll also go over some real-world examples and use cases for some of these different data structures. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a rating, revi...

In this episode, we are covering an urgent PSA with regards to the Nintendo eShop. Even though it’s been unsupported for years, the Xserve community has gained a new, and very prominent, figure to join its ranks. Finally, we have a couple pieces of developer news to talk about, one of which could seriously impact anyone working with Docker. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of T...

Arch Linux has a cult-like following. From the obligatory "I use Arch BTW" comments to the screenshots of the neofetch output in the terminals, Arch has a very dedicated community. In this episode, we’re breaking down Arch Linux and how it compares to other GNU/Linux distros such as RedHat, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If...

While artificial intelligence may seem smart at times, it has a long way to go before it can compete with humans. In this episode, we’ll be looking at a story of AI getting absolutely embarrassed. Also in this episode, we’ll be diving into the technology that is shuffle and what happens when you hit shuffle on your favorite playlist. Lastly, we have a roundup of some of the latest tech news. We ar...

Get your ice cream and milk ready since we got a spicy one. Artificial intelligence is not restricted to only applications such as ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, Microsoft’s New Bing, DALL-E 2, etc. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain as to how these AIs work, why these aren’t the only kinds of AI in existence, and how anyone can make their own AI with minimal programming experience. We’re...

What do crashing routers, Tron: Legacy, and turning into an absolute code monkey have in common? Also, how do QR codes work? We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a rating, review, and subscribe if you haven’t already. Also, share it with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it or benefit from...

Software development is a great career, but it’s not for everyone. In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of being a professional software developer and explore whether or not it's the right career choice for you. Everything from work-life balance to how rewarding the work is to help answer the question of whether it is something you want to do. We are covering all of this and more on th...

The lawsuit between Microsoft, GitHub, and OpenAI is heating up. We're covering the new details that have just come out this week. Also this week, there was an upgrade extravaganza with the latest macOS and OpenCore Legacy Patcher updates. We’ll be diving into how those updates went and how a 15-year-old Xserve, which has been discontinued for over a decade, had the smoothest upgrade experience. L...

By combining Docker and DevOps, teams can create a powerful platform for improving their application deployments. In this episode, we’ll be diving into how Docker and Docker containers work and how you can incorporate them into your DevOps pipelines to automate your build processes and improve your software deployments. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Pod...

When we think of multithreading, we think of it as a way to instantly make our software faster, but that’s not always the case. In some instances, multithreading can actually slow down your software, sometimes significantly. In this episode, we’ll be diving into how to use multithreading effectively to pull every ounce of performance from your system and the strategies you can use, based on your u...

What are distributed compilers, and how do they work? In this episode, we’ll be diving deep into the concept of how distributed compilers actually work, the pros and cons, and the complexities of harnessing an entire data center's worth of computers to compile a program. We are covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode please give it a...

One of the appeals of cryptocurrency is the fact that it is decentralized and no one organization or entity controls it. With talks and rumors of governments creating their own cryptocurrencies, this completely undermines the purpose and design of cryptocurrencies. In this episode, we’ll be talking about why governments should not have their own cryptocurrencies and how government-created cryptocu...

Happy New Year! On this special New Year's Edition, we are going to be taking a look back at where the podcast has come, discussing goals for the upcoming year, and answering some FAQs people have about software development and technology as a whole. We will be covering all of this and more on this episode of The Dark Assassins Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode please give it a rating, review,...

Merry Christmas! Friends and family aren’t the only ones who give gifts during the Christmas season. Sometimes your homelab will give you them too, except they aren’t exactly the gifts you wanted. In this episode, we'll look at serialization, why and how it's used, as well as WAF and how to account for it when building out your home lab. We will be covering all of this and more on this episode of...

This episode we are looking at how an "infinite money glitch" of sorts in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) allows you to install and run as many instances of RHEL as you want, with updates, for free. We are also talking about the full proof solution as to how to outsmart any future wannabe cryptocurrency scammers like FTX and ensure you do not lose any of your crypto. Lastly, we have a lighthearted...

This episode, we are going all in on cybersecurity concepts. In the age of remote learning, it is not only allowed but also proliferated and accepted to force individuals, usually students, to install malware, specifically spyware, on their computers in order to take exams. We’ll be going over not only how this spyware works and how the organisation's behind it get away with it, but also how to de...

Nowadays, cars are turning into computers on wheels, especially electric cars. What if we harnessed the power of all those moving computers to make, essentially, a datacenter on wheels? Is it worth it? Also on this episode, one thing the internet is known for is the large amount of bots on it, and we’re going over an example of how dumb some of these bots can be. We are covering all of this and mo...