professorjrod@gmail.com Ever wonder how your phone grabs an IP address the instant you join Wi‑Fi? We break down the invisible handshake that makes it happen: DORA. From discovery to acknowledgement, we map each step of the DHCP exchange, explain lease timers, and show how networks hand out addresses at scale without stepping on their own toes. Along the way, we share practical stories from classrooms, offices, and coffee shops that turn abstract packets into clear mental models. We go deepe...
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professorjrod@gmail.com Ever wonder how your phone grabs an IP address the instant you join Wi‑Fi? We break down the invisible handshake that makes it happen: DORA. From discovery to acknowledgement, we map each step of the DHCP exchange, explain lease timers, and show how networks hand out addresses at scale without stepping on their own toes. Along the way, we share practical stories from classrooms, offices, and coffee shops that turn abstract packets into clear mental models. We go deepe...
The Rise and Fall of Floppy Disks: From 5.25" to 3.5" Storage Revolution
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24 minutes
1 month ago
The Rise and Fall of Floppy Disks: From 5.25" to 3.5" Storage Revolution
professorjrod@gmail.com Remember that satisfying click of inserting a floppy disk? The nerve-wracking moments waiting for your term paper to save? The frustration of "Please insert disk 5 of 12" during game installations? Join Professor J-Rod on a nostalgic yet informative deep dive into the technology that defined personal computing for two decades. This special two-part episode explores the complete evolution of floppy disk technology, from the fragile 5.25-inch bendable disks that freed u...
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professorjrod@gmail.com Ever wonder how your phone grabs an IP address the instant you join Wi‑Fi? We break down the invisible handshake that makes it happen: DORA. From discovery to acknowledgement, we map each step of the DHCP exchange, explain lease timers, and show how networks hand out addresses at scale without stepping on their own toes. Along the way, we share practical stories from classrooms, offices, and coffee shops that turn abstract packets into clear mental models. We go deepe...
