Hacker Culture
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJaron Swab, a software engineer, shares tips around Linux, programming, and open source. So you can stay on top of your privacy, security, and productivity. Discover what it means to be a hacker from a self taught software engineer. You'll learn how to land a tech job, amp up your computer efficiency, and leave behind the walled gardens of big tech. Since 2005, Jaron has exercised his love for coding and taking technology into his own hands. It's Jaron and a microphone; a one on one approach you won't want to miss. Hit subscribe and start taking control of your technology. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
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How To Increase Your Internet Privacy Using Only Your Mind
November 10, 2021 01:59 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBIn this episode we talk about how to level up your privacy online using only your mind. Having the correct mindset will get you 80% of the way to internet privacy. Reaching 100% is extremely difficult and likely impossible. However, if you start with the right mindset you'll get much closer than if you only used tools like a bandage. But don't worry, we'll cover the tools I'm currently using to boost that percentage as close to 100% as possible. Click here for the shownotes. Don't forget,...
How To Run OpenBSD On 10 Year Old Tech
October 27, 2021 00:58 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode we talk about running OpenBSD on a top of the line laptop from 2011. We also cover files to edit for a Linux replacement, how to connect to WiFi without extra software, and one tweak that will speed up any workstation running OpenBSD. Plus, tips and tricks to get the most out of your old hardware in as little time as possible. OpenBSD is a multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like OS; with an emphasis on "correctness, security, standardization, and portability. Click here for th...
Which Programming Language Is The Best To Learn First
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBIn this episode we chat about programming languages. Specifically, which is best to learn first depending on what part of the "stack" you plan to work within. Each area has a different core language that is most popular. Learning which one to choose, and focus on, is a big step in building your skills fast. The faster you learn the faster you can start applying to jobs or working as a freelance software engineer. Show Notes Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you n...
Which Linux Distro Is The Best For The Beginner & Expert?
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.2 MBIn this episode we talk about with Linux distribution is best for you. We cover Ubuntu, Manjaro, and the two distros they spun out of. Plus, what I use and why I use it. Click here for the show notes. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
How To Remove Google From Android
October 06, 2021 02:14 - 6 minutes - 6 MBHow to remove Google from your Android phone is easier than you might expect. What's often holding people back is where to find the right information. In this episode, we talk about how to remove Google services from your Android phone. For most people, LineageOS is the way to go because they have a large list of supported devices. But they also come free of Google software and services by default! If you need Google services for an app you must have check out MicroG. MicroG is "a free so...
How To Not Ruin Your Tech When You Overclock
July 08, 2021 01:28 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBIn this episode we talk about over clocking your PC and how to do it the right way. You spent your hard earned money on those computer parts so why not get the most out of them while keeping longevity high? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Reasons Why Bitcoin Will Fail As Useful Money
June 21, 2021 16:08 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBIn this episode we chat about why Bitcoin is not good money and what cryptocurrency is good money. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Please consider supporting the show at: hackerculture.us/support
Bitcoin is the Real Meme Coin
June 21, 2021 16:08 - 6 minutes - 68.6 MBIn this episode we chat about why Bitcoin is not good money and what cryptocurrency is good money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
The Ultimate Way To Store Your Dotfiles
May 27, 2021 19:39 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBTired of your spaghetti symlinks file and needing to update it after every file you create? Try this approach and have a simple and sane dotfile directory. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Please consider supporting the show at: hackerculture.us/support
Store Your Dotfiles The Right Way
May 27, 2021 19:39 - 9 minutes - 4.85 MBTired of your spaghetti symlinks file and needing to update it after every file you create? Try this approach and have a simple and sane dotfile directory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Use This Chat App for Privacy and Security...
May 19, 2021 18:44 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBAs a kid in the mid 2000s I fell in love with chat apps. But what is the best app for real hackers today? Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Please consider supporting the show at: hackerculture.us/support
Time to Use A Real Chat App
May 19, 2021 18:44 - 10 minutes - 5.27 MBAs a kid in the mid 2000s I fell in love with chat apps. But what is the best app for real hackers today? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Why Plain Text Is Always Better
April 21, 2021 19:47 - 10 minutes - 7.49 MBIn this episode we talk about why plain text files are better for efficiency in your workflows. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Please consider supporting the show at: hackerculture.us/support
Plain text is always better...
April 21, 2021 19:47 - 10 minutes - 5.3 MBIn this episode we talk about why plain text files are better for efficiency in your workflows. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Ditching The Linux Mammoth For The Best Of BSDs
April 16, 2021 19:48 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBIn this episode we chat about OpenBSD vs. Linux and why I started to dabble in OpenBSD on my X200. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Please consider supporting the show at: hackerculture.us/support
Ditching Linux For OpenBSD?!
April 16, 2021 19:48 - 14 minutes - 6.87 MBIn this episode we chat about OpenBSD vs. Linux and why I started to dabble in OpenBSD on my X200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
It's Time To Be Your Own Platform
April 09, 2021 18:41 - 12 minutes - 6 MBIn thin episode we talk about how it's easier than ever to be your own host and platform. Now is the time to take back the web and decentralize it as it was meant to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
It's Time To Be Your Own Technology Platform
April 09, 2021 18:41 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBIn this episode we talk about how it's easier than ever to be your own host and cloud platform. Now is the time to take back the web and decentralize it... as it was meant to be. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support
How To Download Youtube Music With One Epic Script
April 06, 2021 17:38 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBIn this episode we chat about a shell script I wrote called "audiodl" and how it simplified my process of saving music from an online source to my computer. > git clone git://git.swab.dev/audiodl.git Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support
Automating Youtube-DL for Copyright Free Music
April 06, 2021 17:38 - 10 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode we chat about a shell script I wrote called "audiodl" and how it simplified my process of saving music from an online source to my computer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
How to do Open Source as a Business
April 01, 2021 19:03 - 8 minutes - 4.07 MBIn this episode we talk about my plan to pivot my Internet based company to allow me to write open source code full time. There are three ways that may work and I'm going to try them all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Finally De-Googled & Social Feed Free
March 30, 2021 00:35 - 11 minutes - 5.75 MBIn thin episode we talk about how home-y a Google free Android device feels. As well as my new site at swab.dev --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
DWM or Bust!
March 26, 2021 19:32 - 9 minutes - 4.55 MBIn this episode we tank about tiling window managers and how much I missed DWM. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Why Tiling Window Managers Are One Unusually Powerful Tool
March 26, 2021 19:32 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBIn this episode we talk about tiling window managers and how much I missed DWM. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support
Google Free Again? Not so fast kiddo...
March 23, 2021 18:10 - 10 minutes - 5.32 MBIn today's episode I talk about the long hard road to being Google free again on my Android device. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
One Unexpected Lesson From A Discount Carrier Phone
March 23, 2021 18:10 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBIn today's episode I talk about the long hard road to being Google free again on my Android device. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Support the show at: hackerculture.us/support
How To Get Your First Programming Job... Even If You Don't Know How To Code!
September 11, 2020 00:56 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBProgramming is becoming an essential skill as times change due to the ever increasing use of computer technology. In this episode we talk about why you should learn to code even if you don't want to be a programmer, how to land your first programming job, and what language you should start with. For courses and books by me visit linktr.ee/jrswab --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Here Is How To Get Your First Tech Job
September 11, 2020 00:56 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBProgramming is becoming an essential skill as times change due to the ever increasing use of computer technology. In this episode we talk about why you should learn to code even if you don't want to be a programmer, how to land your first programming job, and what language you should start with. * The lessons in the episode can also be applied to any tech job in general. Don't forget, head over to hackerculture.us and sign up so you never miss and episode. This podcast is ad-free. Suppo...
How Every Hacker Can Increase Their Security Over Night
August 29, 2020 14:27 - 11 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode we talk about 2FA. What it is, why you need it, and what are the best options out there. https://linktr.ee/jrswab --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Gitea
December 02, 2019 21:35 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBGitea is a fork of Gogs; both of which are a self hosted Git solution putting you in full control of your repos. Join us at chat.jrswab.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
ubPorts & Ubuntu Touch
November 10, 2019 19:00 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBI got a free Nexus 5 so I decided to load up Ubuntu Touch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Debating on Using Emacs...
April 01, 2019 21:48 - 13 minutes - 14.4 MBAs a hacker I am always out to learn new skills and recently it has been Emacs. I love Vim though so this is a touchy subject... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
How to Play Dwarf Fortress in the Terminal
March 25, 2019 20:50 - 14 minutes - 16.2 MBThe following instructions are for Arch Linux without Xorg (so essentially terminal only arch or what you get after a fresh Arch Linux install). If you are using Ubuntu server or another distro, the steps should be close to the same. But not exact so please do your research. You may get lucky and just have to edit the config file. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
How To Block Ads On Your Entire Network
March 19, 2019 00:01 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBMany people use an ad blocker like uBlockOrigin to block ads from tracking us around the web but this only works on the devices it is installed on. We can do one better and prevent them all across any network in our control. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Matrix: Decentralized Communication
March 11, 2019 20:59 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB"Welcome to Matrix: An open network for secure, decentralized communication." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Webapps Sandboxed Revisited
March 05, 2019 01:56 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBLast week we talked about a new app I found called Webapps Sandboxed. This week I talk about what it was like using it for as many apps as possible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
How To Increase Android App Privacy
February 25, 2019 20:15 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB"The idea behind it is to provide a secure way to browse popular webapps by eliminating referrers, 3rd party requests, insecure HTTP requests, etc. It accomplishes this by providing a sandbox for multiple webapps. Each webapp will run in it's own sandbox, with 3rd party requests blocked, and all external links opening in an external default web browser. Homescreen shortcuts can be created to any of the saved webapps." - Toby Kurien, creator of WebApps Sandboxed Browser. --- Support this p...
How To Type Unicode With Any Keyboard!
February 11, 2019 21:45 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB"Unicode is a computing industry standard for the consistent encoding, representation, and handling of text expressed in most of the world's writing systems. The standard is maintained by the Unicode Consortium, and as of June 2018 the most recent version, Unicode 11.0, contains a repertoire of 137,439 characters covering 146 modern and historic scripts, as well as multiple symbol sets and emoji." - Wikipedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture...
A Technology Nerd's Notion Review
February 04, 2019 21:18 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThen I was browsing YouTube at the end of the night to relax before bed and came across a video talking about note-taking applications that are both cross-platform and robust. This is where I heard about Notion again. I can't remember where I first heard about it, but the first time I chose not to give it a go. After that first video, I looked up some others on Notion and saw how much this app can do and aims to achieve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
How To Mine Monero With AMD Graphics On Linux
January 28, 2019 21:36 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOne day awhile back I chose to learn about a cryptocurrency that previously I knew nothing about. The pick was Monero, a coin (at the time) ranked thirteenth by market cap on coinmarketcap.com and eighth by price. What I found interesting about this coin was the mining algorithm, CryptoNight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
You Need To Stop DNS Leaks
January 14, 2019 21:53 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBMy mind has been on the Domain Name System (DNS) server for about a week now. I've been mulling over whether VPNs are necessary and what level of trust should be placed in a DNS provider. It's evident not to trust your ISP's DNS since some companies have been caught manipulating the data or using you DNS metadata to sell to other companies. Both of which suck. This collection of data via the DNS still happens even when a user connects to a VPN. The data between the user and the site is enc...
You VPN Is Not Enough
January 07, 2019 21:26 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBA VPN is an encrypted tunnel between your computer and the internet at large. They exist to allow employees access to internal intranets of a company to do work remotely. That's it. They are merely a tunnel and not a means to keep your data/metadata private. Any VPN provider you use can see what you access, how often, and for how long. It's not hard either; I do this in my own home from time to time with a program called Wireshark; cause I'm a nerd. Just being on a VPN does not make ...
Drop Patreon Use Liberapay
December 17, 2018 23:05 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBPatreon is able to shut down the income of a creator that is flagged by a random user. This is, at times, warranted by the content of the creator but is a very slippery slope. Instead of leaving this source of funding to a company that takes a cut and can shut you down without notice; creators should use a donation platform that respects their privacy, freedom, and is open source. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Don't Miss Out on Grav: the Open Source CMS!
November 26, 2018 20:57 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBGrav is a web-based CMS in much the same way that WordPress is web-based. You set up an account on your server and then log in to create posts, pages, upload media, or add plugins. But, it's much more tailored to the kind of person I am than WordPress. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
I'm Rethinking RSS
November 19, 2018 21:03 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAfter some thinking about the current state of social media and mass email lists, RSS came to mind, and it's actually a much better alternative for privacy. No data collection, no feed manipulation, no email newsletters. It's like someone from the future went to the past and gave us the answer to subscribing to creators without giving our away every detail about our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
All about BitShares - The Original Decentralized Exchange
November 12, 2018 21:17 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode we talk about the original decentralized cryptocurrency exchange called BitShares. Why risk the hacking and government shutdown of the old exchange paradigm when you can use the future?! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
From Google Free To OnePlus 6T
November 05, 2018 21:25 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBFor the past year, I was using the OnePlus 3T without any Google apps or services. Now I picked up the OnePlus 6T and am figuring out a balance between extreme privacy and convince. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Programmer Dvorak
October 09, 2018 12:03 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
Secure Scuttlebutt
July 05, 2018 16:41 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBSecure Scuttlebutt is "a database of unforgeable append-only feeds, optimized for efficient replication for peer to peer protocols." This may be my way to decentralize Archivatory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support
The Official XMPP Server Is Live!
June 12, 2018 20:47 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBJoin us over at [email protected]! Need an XMPP account? No problem, just us Pidgin or Finch to sign up and start chatting with us today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerculture/support