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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. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of thisContinue reading “About Xerox Alto”

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. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Become a supporter at the Know A Little MoreContinue reading “About Smalltalk”

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. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Become a supporter atContinue reading “About Laser Printers”

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. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Become a supporter at the Know A LittleContinue reading “About Ethernet”

In 1969, the chief scientist at Xerox, Jack Goldman, decided to found a west-coast research center in Palo Alto, right down the road from Engelbart’s SRI. Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Center or PARC was far enough from headquarters in Rochester, New York, that scientists could feel a little freer to experiment. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3Continue reading “About Xerox PARC”

Tom explains what GPUs are, why they are different than CPUs, and how they kinda just evolved into a product. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Become a supporter at the Know A Little More Patreon page for exclusive contentContinue reading “About GPUs”

Tom discusses the origin of the term “log in”, it’s early use, and how it became something most of us do every day. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Become a supporter at the Know A Little More Patreon pageContinue reading “About Login”

The last 120 years or so have seen tons of change for Korea, but what does the future hold? Tom shares what one heir is doing with their legacy. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Become a supporter at theContinue reading “About Virtual Korea”

With all the talk about banning TikTok in the United States, Tom dives in to explain who actually owns and controls its parent company, ByteDance, and why there’s so much discourse about security. Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. BecomeContinue reading “About ByteDance”

What’s really being celebrated on Black Friday and is it the biggest shopping day in the world? Featuring Tom Merritt. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Become a supporter at the Know A Little More Patreon page for exclusive content and ad-free episodes.Continue reading “About Black Friday”