The Hardware Asylum Podcast

All Podcast Episodes

  • Windows 11 and the Trusted Platform Module

    Published: Sunday, October 24, 2021 - Podcast Windows 11 and the Trusted Platform Module

    We once again have Sean in the Hardware Asylum Labs and in this episode, we dive into Windows 11 and discuss the TPM 2.0 requirement to install the new operating system. What is it? Why would Microsoft require it?? And what does it mean for the Hardware Enthusiast.

  • Hackfort 2021 Wrapup with the Director of Hackfort

    Published: Sunday, October 10, 2021 - Podcast Hackfort 2021 Wrapup with the Director of Hackfort

    In this episode we are taking some time to talk about Hackfort 2021 with Sean Wakeley, the director of Hackfort. It had been two years since Hardware Asylum last presented and it was good to get back out despite the challenges with the global situation and the uncertainty surrounding how the general public will handle the restrictions and requirements to attend.

  • The Smallest PC Build Ever and Two-Piece M.2 Drives

    Published: Sunday, September 26, 2021 - Podcast The Smallest PC Build Ever and Two-Piece M.2 Drives

    Computers come in a variety of different sizes, the guys are impressed with the big ones while the ladies claim it doesn't matter. In this episode Dennis shares his latest project plans which involve an extremely small motherboard packed into an even smaller chassis. Later Darren talks about his adventure receiving a two-piece M.2 drive in the mail

  • Why you need a 3D Printer and the Building of Custom PC Parts

    Published: Friday, September 10, 2021 - Podcast Why you need a 3D Printer and the Building of Custom PC Parts

    In this episode the Duo talk about 3D Printing with an introduction to a highly modified Creality CR 10s FDM 3D Printer along with some tips and tricks for the beginner. The discussion then shifts to how a 3D Printer can be used in the manufacture of custom PC Components and even modifying an existing 3D Printer.

  • A Real World Review of the EGO Power+ LM21355P Electric Lawn Mower

    Published: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - Podcast A Real World Review of the EGO Power+ LM21355P Electric Lawn Mower

    Early this spring Dennis decided it was time to pick up a new lawn mower and after checking the reviews, reviewing the prices and meditating on the dilemma he settled on a product he had never considered before, a battery-operated lawn mower from #EGOPowerPlus. Given how far battery technology had advanced he figured how badly could an electric mower actually be?

  • High Speed Memory in Gaming PC, Hometheater Speakers on your Desktop

    Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - Podcast High Speed Memory in Gaming PC, Hometheater Speakers on your Desktop

    In this episode we look at the benefits and drawbacks to using high speed DRAM in your gaming PC and if the extra performance is actually worth the extra cost. The duo then discusses reasons for and against using a Home Theater sound system on your desktop PC.