Dave's Garage
Windows History, Windows vs Linux Comparisons, Arduino Project Tutorials, Shop Projects, ESP32 Information, and more in Dave's Garage. With DIY info and practical step-by-step tutorials. From hobbyist to engineer, everyone is welcome!
Channel created: August 17, 2018
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Why I Deleted printf() from Windows COM in 1994!
When I was a Windows developer in 1994, I discovered a routine that was called continually but written very inefficiently; this is the story of how I fixed it!
What do CPUs do when there's nothing to do?
Dave explains what happens to unused cycles on your PC and why Task Manager can only display an approximation of the CPU used!
Making a 1990s Phone Work Again! Hacking, Firmware, and What's Inside!
Find out what's inside a 1990s payphone and how to make one work in your own home or office. Full working example and no unethical hacking! Check out Shop Talk on Dave's Attic! Post a question h...
Inside a Massive 1980s Hard Drive: 14 Inches of Fury!
Dave takes you on a POV tour of his 1979 DEC PDP-11/44, including a look at the CPU complex, inside the massive 14" hard drives, and more!
The AI Model TOO POWERFUL to be Released to the Public...
Dave Plummer explains everything you should know about Mythos from Anthropic and the implications for cybersecurity and software!
Task Manager is LYING About Your CPU Usage (Here's the Truth)
Ever wonder why Task Manager shows a CPU value that doesn't "feel" right? Dave explains why Task Manager shows you the values it does and how they are determined. Comments with question marks get...
Wargames Movie Magic: Where it Cheats - IMSAI & WOPR!
Dave takes you through the computers behind the scenes in the movie WarGames! Comments with question marks get answered on our weekly ShopTalk!: https://youtu.be/iT0T52OV9B8
Terminator: The Story of the 6502 Code You See Onscreen
What are the origins of the 6502 assembly code that you see onscreen through the Terminator's vision? Dave traces its origins and explains its purpose. Comments with question marks get answered o...
EXPOSED: The Dirty Little Secret of AI (On a 1979 PDP-11)
Dave uses a PDP-11 to train a real Neural Network complete with Transformers and Attention so you can see them at their most basic. Don't forget: if you have a good question about this episode, pl...
Why the Original Task Manager Was Under 80K and Insanely Fast – By Its Creator
Dave explains the techniques and principles that made the original Windows Task Manager so small and lean, and what modern programmers can learn from it. Get the shirt: https://amzn.to/4vjtjQY Epi...