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Know a Little More

Daily Tech News Show
Xerox PARC
Graphical User Interface
Xerox Alto
Login
Ethernet
Alohanet
Chatgpt
Apple
Smalltalk
Black Friday
ARPANET
Object-Oriented Programming
Charles Thacker
Apple Macintosh
Tablet PC
Authenticator Apps
Laser Printing
Collaborative Editing
Multi-Factor Authentication
Thanksgiving Day

DTNS host Tom Merritt dives deep into tech topics to help you understand what you need to know about them.

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A computer designed to be used with a mouse, keyboard, monitor, and printer could sound like any computer you've used, all made possible by a graphical user interface used on the Xerox Alto. Tom explores its history.

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The way you interact with computers was probably shaped by a small team working at Xerox in the 1970s. Tom explains the history of Smalltalk.

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From room-sized machines to barely an inconvenience on your desk, laser printers are in nearly every office. But where did they start? Tom explores the origins of the laser printer.

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Computers talk to each other via networking, most commonly over a wired ethernet connection. Tom explains how that started and why it was such a breakthrough.

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Tom Merritt
Host with deep knowledge in tech history, providing thorough insights into historical and contemporary technology topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Well worth

    This is a great pod. Very knowledgeable and leaning so much about things I use.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DGBeardNC
    United States2 years ago
  • Worth the sub

    Great knowledge about everyday thing in tech and more. With a deep dive on such topics.

    Great host and team a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Best Daily tech sow out there
    United States2 years ago
  • Welcomed and much needed show!

    Fills a great niche of a the deep dive into some of the more difficult topics that most of us have had questions on at times. Tom Merritt is very knowledgeable, and a great messenger for this info. Love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mposeley
    United States3 years ago
  • New Format is very engaging. I now Know a LOT more.

    The latest episode of KaLM Opened my eyes to the wild ride that his RSS history.

    the new show style really kept me engaged and soaking in the story. Well done. Looking forward to more shows and learning all kinds of things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matooba
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you Tom!

    I truly love this podcast! Perhaps my new favourite podcast ever. So entertaining and informative. Tom really has a way of explaining things that make it understandable and simple. Largely unbiased it is so refreshing to hear both sides of a story so that you can form or retain your own opinion of the subject.

    Common sensed, logical, intelligent and always relevant and on point. ERLL done Tom, and thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cyril two billion and fourty
    Canada3 years ago

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Many listeners particularly enjoy the deeper dives into tech histories and innovations.
The host is praised for making complex subjects accessible and engaging.
Listeners appreciate the thorough and entertaining discussions on a wide range of technology topics.
There's some criticism regarding the frequency of advertisements in recent episodes.

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Focusing on technology topics, this podcast offers thorough explorations of historical and contemporary tech concepts that shape our everyday lives. Episodes cover significant technological advancements, influential figures, and the narratives behind innovations that continue to influence modern computing. Unique segments dive into specific inventions like the Xerox Alto and Ethernet, alongside discussions on emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence and digital security measures. The host's ability to simplify complex topics while providing rich context makes this podcast an excellent resource for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Know a Little More launched 5 years ago and published 137 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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